September will soon be rolling around the corner, and with the coming fall season, packed lunches will once again be part of your morning routine.
From competitive lunch box creations to pre-segmented meal portions, there is a lunch box innovation for all.
Implications - The recession forced many families and working individuals to cut budgets for dining out, opting instead for bagged lunches packed at home. To infuse fun and flavor into these prepacked meals, home cooks have turned into culinary artists and adopted food presentation techniques from Japan's bento boxes. Similarly, designers have created innovative food storage solutions that put an artistic, personalized twist on standard plastic containers and plain lunchboxes.
25 Lunch Box Innovations
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Shipping Container Cafes
Montreal Muvbox Restaurant Serves Lobster & Pizza
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Edible Cartoons
Face Food Bento Boxes
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Spooky Bento Boxes
10 Halloween-Inspired Mini Meals
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Fruity Beverage Packaging
Naoto Fukasawa Flavors His Juice Boxes With Creativity (UPDATE)
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Edible Album Covers
Obacchi Jacket Bento Meals
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Lunch Box for Dogs
Dora Bento Pochi
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Hindu Lunch Boxes
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Edible Cartoons
‘Where the Wild Things Are' Bento Box Celebrates the Children's
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Fruit-Inspired Beverage Packaging
Japanese Juice Carton Looks Like a Banana
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Celebrity Lunch Boxes
The Charity Lunchbox Auction
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Bento Artistry
Creativity Expressed Through the Art of the Japanese Lunch Box
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Family Bonding Through Bento
In Japan, 'Bento Day' Lets Kids Learn to Make Healthy Lunches
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Competitive Lunch Box Creations
Star Wars Art in the Bento Challenge
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Juice Box Cameras
Take Secret Shots With A Hidden Camera In Your Lunch Box
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Edible Album Covers (UPDATE)
Bento Box Art
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Customizable Lunch Boxes
Ogg Studio Personalization
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Artistic Lunch Landscapes
Sakurako Kitsa's Bento Works of Art
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Festive Bento Boxes
Seasoned Seasons Greetings Depict Rice as Snow
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Self-Heating Lunchboxes
MO:BEN Makes It Easy to Reheat Your Lunch
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Rockstar Juice Boxes
Beatle Juice Includes Paul 'Apple' McCartney and John ‘Lemon' Len
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Luxury To-Go Packaging
Emma Smart Lunch Boxes Make Portable Meals Classy
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Juicy Alarms
The Juice Box Alarm Clock is a Wake Up Call in Disguise
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Pre-Segmented Meal Portions
The Nutrition Pyramid Lunch Box
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Creepy Bento
Bento Lunchbox Treats Get Scary
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USB Powered Lunchboxes
The Thanko Hot Box Keeps Your Meals Toasty
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Resealable Lettuce Packaging
Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
Luxe Lunchtime-Inspired Accessories
The Louis Vuitton Sandwich Bag Elevates an Ordinary Item
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Chef-Made Bento Boxes
Erewhon and Sushi Club Collaborate on a Bento Box by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
Spooky Film-Inspired Stationery Boxes
The Beetlejuice Be Happy Box Features Limited-Edition Goods
Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Tailor-Made Van Camping Systems
The 'CampBoks' Camping Box Elevates Van Living
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Multi-Layer Frozen Bites
Jars By Dani's Bites Share a Variety of Flavors in an Ice Cube-Like Tray
Minimalist QSR Packaging Designs
This Updated McDonald’s Japan Packaging Includes 70 Updates
Absurdly Tiny Culinary Bags
Knorr's Mini Bouillon Bag Can Hold a Single Stock Cube
Accordion-Style Coffee Cups
The Accordion Paper Cup Concept is Easy to Carry
80s-Inspired Pet-Friendly Cereals
BARK Presents the Snack Pack of Colorful Cereal Boxes
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Heat-and-Eat Pouched Meals
These New Ben’s Original Favourites and Lunch Bowls are Easy to Enjoy
Branded Electric Lunch Boxes
The Crock-Pot GO Lunch Box Warms Meals on Demand
Cute-Themed Collectible Bags
Sugoi Mart Launched its Kawaii Lucky Bag, Featuring Japanese Goods
BYO Bottle Drink Stations
The Refilled Refiller Stations Eliminate Single-Use Packaging
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs
Cooper Street Snacks Has Unveiled a New Packaging Design
Tuna Advent Calendars
Bumble Bee Seafoods Launched the Tuna Lovers' Advent Calendar
Youtuber Lunchboxe Collabs
Mrbeast, Logan Paul and Ksi's 'Lunchly' Aims to Make School Lunches Fun
Nutritious Kids Breakfast Lines
Little Spoon Expands Its Product Line, Answering Consumer Demand
Festive Holiday-Themed Calendars
Bokksu Unveiled Two New Luxurious Holiday Advent Calendars
Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups
The DiFOLD Origami Cup Works for Hot and Cold Beverages
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Pop-Up Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut's Moving Box Table Saves People from Eating on the Floor
Pillboxed-Shaped Fruit Cases
Kiwi Brand Zespri Debuts New Sustainable Fruit Package
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
90s-Style Cosmetic Cases
e.l.f. Cosmetics x Caboodles and Laurel DeWitt Created a New 'It Bag'
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Retro Cartoon Capsules
Boxlunch Celebrates Strawberry Shortcake’s 45th Anniversary with Collection
Nutrient-Dense Baby Food Pouches
Kiddylicious Baby Food Pouches Come in Eight Varieties
Transformative Pizza Box Tables
Pizza Hut Introduces the Moving Box Table Packaging
Pasta Box Tickets
Barilla Turned Pasta Boxes into "Togetherness Tickets" on World Pasta Day
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Two-in-One Drinking Vessels
Bottlecup Combines an Insulated Water Bottle with a Coffee Cup
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Customer-Driven Retailer Recipe Contests
The 7-Eleven Hawaii Recipe Contest is Interactive
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Happy Desk Salad Kits
Little Leaf Farms Fights Back Against Stigma Around Eating at Your Desk
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Japanese Bento-Inspired Stationery
NOOE's Bento Jot Offers an Efficient Storage Solution
New Year-Inspired Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat New Year's Box Offers Special Snacks for the Season
Fridge-Free Pet Feeders
The BistroCat Feeder Uses Pods to Provide Cats with Wet Food
Collectible Lunch Box Giveaways
Taco Bell is Launching a Lunch Box Giveaway with DoorDash
Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes
The memobento is a Stylish Way to Simplify Meal Prepping
Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Heat-and-Eat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Lunchables Grilled Cheesies are Ready in 60-Seconds
Vibrant Food Storage Solutions
Caraway Launches the Summer Food Storage Collection
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Homestyle Flash-Frozen Food Products
Jane Foodie Prioritizes Foods with Free-From Recipes
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Virtual Summer Camps
Camp Little Bites Gives Kids the Confidence to Try New Things
QSR Fashion Capsules
The KFC X BOXLUNCH Collection Captures the Essence of a Fried Chicken Legacy
Freshness-Extending Food Packaging
SAVRpak Offers an Innovative Solution to Combat Food Waste
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
Eco Insulated Boxes
The Cruz Cool Cooler Made from Chitin Insulates Frozen Goods for 48 Hours
3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions
Coveris Debuts Hot-to-Go Packs with Eco-Friendly Design Practices
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits Meet the Demands for Healthier Food
Accessible Ready Meal Boxes
Parsley Box Specializes in Delivering Ready Meal Boxes to the Elderly
Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes
The W&P BYO Lunch Bundle is a Convenient and Stylish Solution
Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits
Fresh Express Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits are Versatile
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Customizable Cookie Boxes
Molly Bz Allows Customers to Build Their Own Cookie Boxes
Squeezable Seasonal Snack Pouches
These GoGo squeeZ Snack Pouches are Limited-Edition
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Pro-Grade Self-Standing Kitchens
The Brio Kitchen Box Shows Off Ample Capabilities in the Field
Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
The Sugar Plum Halloween Boo Box is Packed with Seasonal Sweets
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Temperature-Regulating Food Storage
The b, halfmoon Food Flask is an Elegant & Functional Product
Elevated Sandwich Catering Menus
The Jimmy John's Catering Menu Has New Premium Sides
Blend-at-Home Smoothie Boxes
BlendBox Helps to Make Healthy Eating Easier for Busy People
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Promotional Build-Your-Own-Box Meals
Taco Bell Canada Debuts Customization & a Workwear Giveaway
Sustainable QSR Dessert Packaging
McDonald's Creates Eco-Friendly McFlurry Packaging
Limited-Edition Fall-Inspired Smoothie Cubes
Bumpin Blends Boasts the Fall Favorites Bundle
Portable Sauce-Dispensing Bottles
Ksooly Launched Compact Sauce Bottles for On-the-Go Consumption
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Sandwich-Heating Vending Machines
The Kepak Hot Vend Kiosk Provides Foods in 80-Seconds
Modern Boxed Mexican Meals
Tocaya Individual Boxed Meals Come in Three Entree Options
Low-Cost QSR Snack Boxes
The Burger King $5 Snack Box Comes in Three Options
Spooky Lunch Refreshment Branding
The Capri-Sun Halloween Pouches are Limited-Edition
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Childhood-Inspired Juice Rebrandings
Capri Sun Unveils New Packaging with the Big Jug
Collaboration Retailer Snack Boxes
The Japan Crate Snack Box is Available from Giant Foods
Frozen Dinner Holiday Calendars
Stouffer's Comfort Calendar is Full of Convenient Family Meals
Student Skincare Packs
Lush's Curated and Custom Boxes Make Day and Night Skincare Accessible
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Giftable Meal Boxes
Daily Harvest's Give Deliciously Collection Shares Nourishment
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Plastic-Free Sushi Trays
BioPak's Latest Innovation is Eco-Friendly Sushi Trays
Paper-Based Meal Subscription Packaging
Lions Prep is Using Ranpak Solutions for its Packaging
Snack-Packed QSR Boxes
The Jack in the Box Mega Munchies Box is Packed with Ample Food
CBD Packaging Boxes
These Custom CBD Boxes Enhance the Customer Experience
Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags
CALPAK's Insulated Lunch Bag is a Stylish & Practical Solution
Summer-Themed Subscription Boxes
Bokksu's Summer Collection Features Unique Japanese Snacks
Grab-and-Go Food Packaging
The Novolex Power Prep Bags are Made by Bagcraft
Grab-and-Go Dunking Snacks
Lunchables Dunkables Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Tech-Focused Restaurant Councils
Lunchbox's Food Tech Council Consists of 15 Professionals
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Dynamic Carrot Collections
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Unveils Sustainable Packaging for Three Products
Re-Designed Holiday Tins
NEOM's Re-Imagined Packaging Boasts Quality and Style
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Brand-Aligned Graphics
Bento Highlights Lets Users Craft Polished, Professional-Looking Graphics
Pre-Packed Festive Snack Mixes
The Ziploc x Milk Bar Holiday Mix Showcases a Stay-Open Bag
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Affordable Lunch Combos
Domino's Japan Offers a Versatile Pizza Bento with 8 Pizza Options
Vegan Autumn Mooncake Boxes
Tea Stories Presents a Limited Edition Autumn Mooncake Box
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Punch Cocktail Pouches
Jinx Drinkx's Patent-Pending Packaging Supports Hygiene & Drink Safety
Veggie-Filled Meal Kits
Ready Pac Bistro Meal Kits Come in Three Delicious Flavors
Seasonal Artisan Baked Goods
The Paris Baguette Holiday Menu is Packed with Seasonal Options
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Modern Food Preservation Units
Matéo Robin Designs the Totem Food Preservation Unit
Customizable Sandwich Shop Menus
Which Wich Just Unveiled Its New Bag to the Future Menu
Monster-Detailed Custom Meal Boxes
McDonald's Brings Back the Boo Buckets for Halloween
Convenience-Focused Salad Jars
Gardencup Has Debuted the Garden Harvest Salad for a Limited Time
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites