Bento boxes are awesome all year, but the festive holiday bento boxes by Adventures in Bento lend a new twist to creative Japanese lunch box art. It's a unique concept that blends a Japanese tradition (bento) with a classic western theme (Christmas).
Featured in the gallery are a few of the creative rice creature crafts found on the Adventures in Bento site, including one with a snowman and a few others that could be entertaining year round.
Holiday Bento Boxes
Rice Snowmen and Other Edible Smiley Creations
Trend Themes
1. Festive Bento Boxes - Combining traditional Japanese bento boxes with holiday themes creates a new market for creative lunch options.
2. Edible Art - The trend of making art out of food continues to grow, providing new avenues for creativity and self-expression.
3. Personalized Lunches - Individualized and customized lunches are becoming more popular, creating opportunities for technology to streamline the ordering and delivery process.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can cater to the demand for customized, artistic lunches by offering unique packaging and creative food options.
2. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry can facilitate the growing trend of ordering personalized lunches with user-friendly interfaces and delivery options.
3. Education and Childcare - Educational and childcare institutions can incorporate creative lunch options into their services to provide a fun and engaging experience for children.