When it comes to lunch ideas, it can be more than difficult to prepare a fresh meal on a consistent basis, which is where these prepackaged varieties come in to help make eating well easy. Everything from full meals to individual snacks can be found on the store shelves, which comes in handy for those who either don't find themselves able to sit still long enough to eat a full meal or who lack the time (or ability) to prepare something fresh beforehand.
What we're seeing in the prepackaged goods industry is a shift towards a total rebranding; instead of avoiding the middle aisles in the grocery store, we're seeing consumers flock to them for lunch ideas to effectively make eating something delicious and nutritious in a pinch a cinch.
20 Prepackaged Lunch Ideas
From Portable Protein Snacks to Biodegradable Origami Bowls:
Michael Hemsworth — Oct 9, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Implement-Patterned Packages
Cook Packaging Celebrates the Tools Necessary for Artistic Food Prep
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Accordion Sandwich Containers
Eat & Go Packaging Can Be Conveniently Compressed with Every Bite
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Revealing Sandwich Packaging
This Sandwich Container Has Cutouts to Show the Meat Inside
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Handy Two-Part Packaging
W-Bags Split into a Pair of Compartments to Store Snack Scraps
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Coordinated Salad Bowls
Bright Bites' Salad Bowls Match the Vibrancy of the Ingredients Inside
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Peeking Plane Food Packaging
Antonio Dominguez' In-Flight Meal Packages for Newrest are Playful
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Biodegradable Origami Bowls
This Food Bowl Design Imagines a Sustainable Way to Eat Ramen
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Gourmet Garden Merchandizing
Pereg Packaging Communicates the Natural Flavor of its Foods
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Painterly Food Packaging
Judit Besze's Fictive Food Packaging is Artistically Branded
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Suggested Intake Food Packaging
'23 a Day' Almonds Provides a Perfect Amount for Daily Snacks
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Adorable Veggie Packaging
These Vegetarian Food Packages for Kids Makes Meat-Free Options Friendly
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Busy Snack Branding
Active Packs Packaging Alludes to High-Energy Food
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Fresh Produce Packaging
The Whole Foods Packaging for Brooklyn Has Local and Regional Appeal
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Gourmet Camping Meals
Good To-Go Makes Pre-Packaged Gourmet Meals for Outdoor Enthusiasts
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Fish Jerky Snacks
Otuna's Jerky Meat Snack Swaps Beef for Fish
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Cavemen Diet Branding
The Primal Kitchen Turns to Ancient Times for Inspiration
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Mouthwatering Microwaveable Meals
Food Pro Manufacturing Offers These Delicious Frozen Snack Pots
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Pre-Cooked Salmon Packaging
Patagonia Provisions' Food Packaging Design Makes Eating Fish Easy
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Chef-Prepped Frozen Meals
Dinner for N's Frozen Food Meals are Like Having a Chef of Your Own
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Portable Protein Snacks
The Protinis Lunches by Maple Leaf Offer Protein-Rich Foods on the Go
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Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
Time-Stamped Dietary Items
Cycle.me Unveils 7-Eleven Limited Edition Food Products
Lockable Pizza Boxes
Domino's Created Packaging with Security Codes to Protect Leftover Slices
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
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
Wrapperless Snack Bars
One Good Thing Packages Its Products in an Edible, All-Natural Film
Ready-to-Heat Meal Services
TEMPO Delivers Both Convenience and Taste
Paperboard Supplement Packaging
Vital Proteins is Transitioning to Paper-Based Canisters
Youtuber Lunchbox Collabs
Mrbeast, Logan Paul and Ksi's 'Lunchly' Aims to Make School Lunches Fun
Better-for-You Shrimp Bowls
Scott & Jon's Launched Convenient Frozen Shrimp Entrees
Nutritious Kids Breakfast Lines
Little Spoon Expands Its Product Line, Answering Consumer Demand
Freeze-Dried Yogurt Bites
OATME Superfood's Probiotic Yogurt Snacks are Ready to Grab and Go
Reformed Yogurt Packagings
Nomadic Redesigned its Packaging to Emphasize Health Benefits
Topping-Packed Salad Bowls
The Bonduelle Bistro Loaded Bowls Have 12-Grams of Protein
Instant Hybrid Cuisine Products
These Maruchan Products Come in New and Retuning Varieties
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
Convenient Kid-Focused Snack Options
KIND Healthy Snacks Debuts a Product Line Called KIND Kids
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
Plastic-Free Protein Bar Packaging
Moonvalley Protein Bars are Now in Paper Packs from Billerud
Nutrient-Dense Baby Food Pouches
Kiddylicious Baby Food Pouches Come in Eight Varieties
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
Savory On-the-Go Snack Bars
Fresh Food For Now Savory Bars Come in Two Flavors
Convenient High-Protein Meals
The Gym Kitchen Food-to-Go is Launching into Tesco
Fresh Produce Storage Bags
Ambrosia Bags Offers a Solution to the Common Problem of Wasted Produce
Insulated Recyclable Bags
ProAmpac Unveils a Sustainable Packaging Solution for Grocery Deliveries
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Free-From Frozen Bowl Meals
Bettr Bowl Meals are Balanced, Affordable and Homemade-Inspired
Ready-To-Eat Breakfast Bowls
NuVue Foods Just Introduced a New Craver Bowl Line
Protein-Packed Yogurt Pouches
The Nestlé Lindahls Protein Yoghurt Pouches Come in Two New Flavors
Convenient Frozen Entrée Bowls
Kevin's Natural Foods Ventures into the Frozen Food Aisle
AI-Powered Food Waste Reduction
SnapSnack Uses AI To Turn Ingredients Into Meals
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
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
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
Sustainable Pet Food Pouches
American Packaging Corporation Unveils a New Sustainable Solution
Convenient Breakfast Meals
Little Spoon Has Introduced New Breakfast Options for Youth
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Veggie-Forward Handheld Snacks
MingsBings Now Come in Four Meat-Filled Options
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Better Earth Farmer’s Fiber Collection is Being Expanded
Fridge-Free Protein Snack Packs
Whisps Protein Snackers Come with Meat, Cheese and Fruit
Meal Preparation Lunch Boxes
The memobento is a Stylish Way to Simplify Meal Prepping
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Heat-and-Eat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Lunchables Grilled Cheesies are Ready in 60-Seconds
Protein-Packed Snack Cups
Volpi Foods Snack Cups Come in Two Varieties
Smart Food Diaries
Meals is a Smart Food Diary That Caters to Health Requirements
Grab-and-Go Plant-Based Snacks
The Protein Ball Co. Multipacks Come in Three Varieties
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Freshness-Extending Food Packaging
SAVRpak Offers an Innovative Solution to Combat Food Waste
Bulk Protein Packs
Clean Eatz Kitchen Adds New Just the Meatz Bulk Packs
Complete Meal Protein Shakes
Arla Protein Food to Go Comes in Two Flavor Options
3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions
Coveris Debuts Hot-to-Go Packs with Eco-Friendly Design Practices
Plant-Based Protein Cups
RollinGreens' Plant-Powered Meal Bowls Just Need Added Water
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Homestyle Flash-Frozen Food Products
Jane Foodie Prioritizes Foods with Free-From Recipes
Snacking-Friendly Prepackaged Burritos
The Urban Eat Chipotle Chicken Burrito is Microwave-Ready
Replenishing Post-Workout Bowls
QDOBA's Post-Workout Bowls Keep Healthy Lifestyles on Track
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits Meet the Demands for Healthier Food
Streamlined Meal Prep Systems
The Prepdeck by Dash Provides Tools and Space for Meal Prep
Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes
The W&P BYO Lunch Bundle is a Convenient and Stylish Solution
Prebiotic Protein Smoothies
Pressed Juicery Debuts its Protein Collection and Systems
Navigational Protein Bars
Perfect Bar Created a Bar with a GPS to Lead Shoppers to Its Product
Restaurant-Inspired Salad Kits
Fresh Express Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits are Versatile
Kid-Friendly Protein Bars
Ready's Kids Whole Grain Protein Bars Come in Treat-Like Flavors
Convenience-Focused Family Meals
Hain Celestial Group Highlights Convenient Snack and Meal Options
Compostable Snack Bar Packaging
The Brawny Bear Date Energy Bars Come in New Packaging from Pakka
Nutritious Pouch-Packaged Yogurts
The Nomadic Good To Go Range Includes Three Flavors
Portable School-Safe Healthy Snacks
Amino Balls are Healthy Snacks That Taste Like Dessert
Plant-Based Convenience Store Meals
FamilyMart Launched the Blue Green Meals in Japan
Refrigerated Trail Mixes
Fresh Face Foods is Offering a Fresher Take on a Classic Snack
Kid-Friendly Hydration Pouches
The iPRO Hydrate Pouch is a Nutritious Lunchbox Staple
Seasonal Vegan Meal Kits
Purple Carrot Introduces Simplified Vegan Meals
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Reduced Plastic Snack Packaging
ALDI Specially Selected Hand Cooked Chips Come in New Packets
Elevated Sandwich Catering Menus
The Jimmy John's Catering Menu Has New Premium Sides
Protein-Packed Farm Bowls
Bob Evans Just Added New Farm Fresh Protein Bowls
Blend-at-Home Smoothie Boxes
BlendBox Helps to Make Healthy Eating Easier for Busy People
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Boldly Flavored High-Protein Meals
These Myprotein Lunch Pots are Arriving at Tesco
Youth-Focused Prebiotic Products
Beech-Nut® Launches a New Range of Prebiotic Jars and Pouches
Edible Seaweed-Based Packaging
Handtmann Has Launched the Pioneering ConProSachet System
Mini BBQ-Flavored Meat Snacks
Peperami BBQ Lunchbox Minis Respond to Consumer Demand
Flavorful Portioned Snack Products
graze Snack Packs Come in Two Flavor Options
Sustainable Salad Meal Kit Deliveries
Inspired Go Debuts the New Fraîche Noodle Salad
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
Convenient Steam-in-Bag Meals
Birds Eye Steamfresh Meals are Perfect for Midweek Lunch or Dinner
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Savory-Sweet Snack Packs
Olli Snack Packs Conveniently Combine Salami, Cheese & Fruit
One-Ounce Snack Packs
Rivalz Created Single-Serving Packs for the Back-to-School Season
Convenient Seafood Packets
Chicken of the Sea and McCormick Collaborate on Tuna and Salmon Packets
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Meals
The Merchant Gourmet Meals in Minutes Range Has Three Products
Authentic Heat-and-Eat Meals
Nona Lim Instant Noodle Bowls and Heat & Serve Meat Entrees are Tasty
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
Grab-and-Go Spinach Dips
Summer Fresh's Spinach Dip Has a Separate Compartment with Crackers
Eco-Friendly Insulated Lunch Bags
CALPAK's Insulated Lunch Bag is a Stylish & Practical Solution
Icy Pet Food Packaging
These Hydropac Ice Packs Work to Keep Pet Food Fresh During Shipping
Authentic Burrito Bowl Kits
The SOMOS Burrito Bowl Kit Comes in Two Target-Exclusive Flavors
Grab-and-Go Food Packaging
The Novolex Power Prep Bags are Made by Bagcraft
International Cuisine Salad Kits
These New Fresh Express Salad Kits Come in Two Options
Convenient Health-Minded Bread Products
The Biona Bakery Range Has Three New Products
Chef-Crafted Non-Frozen Ready Meals
Blue Apron Prepared & Ready Meals are Ready in Minutes
Grab-and-Go Dunking Snacks
Lunchables Dunkables Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Gluten-Free Prepackaged Italian Meals
These MamaMancini’s ProductsCome in Three New Options
Clean Microwavable Meals
Good To-Go's Microwavable Meal Cups Simplify Favorite Recipes
Summery Private Label Foods
Publix Summer Specials are Arriving to Help Consumers Celebrate
Heat-and-Eat Sandwich Ranges
Hot Take Crave Away Sandwiches from Core-Mark are Convenient
Healthy Restaurant Debuts
Harvest Kitchen is a Healthy Hybrid Virtual Brand Under Vitality Bowls
Meal Inspiration Apps
Omlete is a Meal Planning App Based on What's in Your Fridge
Dynamic Carrot Collections
Bolthouse Fresh Foods Unveils Sustainable Packaging for Three Products
Compostable Takeout Containers
Good Start Packaging Launches a New Range of Takeout Containers
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
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
Olive Snack Packs
Divina's Snackable Olives are Brineless and Ready to Take on the Go
Ready-to-Blend Smoothie Kits
'SmoothieBox' Offers Premade or Customizable Smoothie Kits
Convenient Seafood Protein Pouches
The StarKist Product Range Has Expanded with New Offerings
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Repositioned Deli Meat Brands
The Hormel Natural Choice Brand Debuted a Refreshed Image
Veggie-Filled Meal Kits
Ready Pac Bistro Meal Kits Come in Three Delicious Flavors
Heat-and-Eat Burrito Multipacks
Amy’s Kitchen Frozen Burrito Multipacks Come with Four Servings
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Beef Jerky Snack Packs
Country Archer Provisions Original Beef Jerky Snack Pack is Convenient
Grab-and-Go Veggie Snacks
The Harvest Snaps Mixed Snack Pack is Here for the Back-to-School Season
Nutritionally Balanced Snack Wraps
Gold Standard Nutrition High Protein Wraps are Satiating
Versatile To-Go Food Wraps
The Novolex Power Prep Wrap is Oil and Grease-Resistant
Microwavable Seafood Bowls
Scott & Jon’s Microwavable Salmon Bowls are Nutritious and Convenient
Ultra-Fresh Deli Meals
Fresh Food For Now Debuts a New Assortment of Sandwiches, Salads, and Wraps
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Microwavable Shawarma Bowls
Trader Joe's Chicken Shawarma Bowl is Ready in Minutes