Portraits on Pork

Lasered Images on Meat Let You Know Where It Came From

These laser etched lunches will surely turn you into a vegetarian. The processed lunch box meat has images of the animals of which the meat came from, making you well aware of the brutality involved.

The images are etched on via a laser cutter, making you think twice before stuffing the processed meat into your mouth.

Implications - Lunch meats are a popular purchase for moms and dads who slap together their children's lunches in a hurry, but where does their meal come from? Literal food -- food that takes on the form of what it is made from -- is an educational and slightly disturbing way of familiarizing yourself with where your food comes from.
Trend Themes
1. Laser-etched Food - Opportunities for companies to use laser cutting technology to add educational elements to their food products.
2. Transparent Food Sourcing - The trend of educating consumers about the origins of their food through creative packaging and labeling.
3. Sustainable Agriculture - Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact of modern agriculture on the environment, creating opportunities for innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Food Manufacturing - Companies in the food industry can use laser etching to provide transparency around where their products come from.
2. Packaging - Creative packaging solutions can provide educational opportunities for consumers to learn about their food.
3. Agriculture - Sustainable farming practices could be a differentiator for farmers and food producers.

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