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# Multifaceted Fast Food Packaging
Surf'n'Fries to Go Packaging is Floral and Multifunctional

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-19 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/to-go-packaging
References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2016/05/surfnfries.html) & [zambellidesign.hr](http://www.zambellidesign.hr/)

Fast food is meant to be enjoyed anywhere a customer wants, so the Surf'n'Fries to go packaging is intended to help support this notion.

Designed by Zambelli Brand Design, the packaging focuses on being [multifunctional](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-packaging-solution) rather than just something to keep food fresh between kitchen and consumer. The packaging evolves to serve different purposes when received by the consumer. A section to hold sauces and a drink on the sides help to make enjoying the food without putting anything down an easier endeavor.

The floral and surf culture-focused to go packaging for Surf'n'Fries keeps up the brand's original aesthetic that's California-themed and 1950s-inspired.

The Surf'n'Fries packaging helps to identify a growing shift in the quick service restaurant market that focuses on [scaling back packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables) and focusing more on overall efficiency.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.7/10
- Popularity: 82% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Multifunctional Fast Food Packaging:** Creating fast-food packaging that serves multiple purposes beyond just keeping food fresh could disrupt the traditional packaging market and appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.
- **Sustainability in Fast Food Packaging:** Designing fast-food packaging that is recyclable, compostable, or made from sustainable materials could create opportunities for eco-friendly innovations in the market.
- **Branded Fast Food Packaging:** Developing unique and eye-catching packaging that aligns with a brand's overall aesthetic could increase brand recognition and loyalty among consumers.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food companies have an opportunity to innovate in the packaging space by creating multifunctional, sustainable, and branded packaging that appeals to consumers.
- **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can explore new materials and designs that are more efficient, environmentally friendly, and visually appealing for the fast food market.
- **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** Marketing and advertising agencies can partner with fast food companies to develop creative packaging ideas that align with the brand's messaging and aesthetics.

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