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Portable Homemade

Portability is taken a step further for consumers eating lunch at their desks

Implications - Today's consumer is hard-pressed for time and thus, lunch is often eaten at a desk. Thus a demand for pieces that push portability to new levels can be observed. Making the entire dining process more desktop friendly, this wave of chaotic dining speaks to a consumer desire to enjoy small pleasures without sacrificing routine.
Trend Themes
1. Desktop Cooking - Consumer demand for pieces that push portability to new levels to enjoy small pleasures without sacrificing routine creates disruptive innovation opportunities in portable cooking appliances that allow users to cook meals on their desks.
2. Office-friendly Food Warmers - The rise of hi-tech food warmers that can be powered by computers create disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses specializing in easy-to-use, on-the-desk appliances that keep food warm and fresh.
3. Portable Cooking Tools - The desire for portable and reusable utensils creates disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses developing eco-friendly, compact tools for on-the-go eating.
Industry Implications
1. Kitchen Appliances - Business professionals in the kitchen appliances industry must innovate to create more portable, compact, and on-the-go products that suit the needs of busy consumers and offer a unique advantage.
2. Food and Beverage - Business professionals in the food and beverage industry must adapt to changing consumer behaviors regarding mealtime habits and develop new products that cater to busy consumers' needs for convenience and portability.
3. Sustainability - Business professionals specializing in sustainability must look for innovative methods to reduce waste and develop eco-friendly tools for on-the-go eating.
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Featured Examples

Portable Fireless Cookers
Portable Fireless Cookers
The Barocook Flameless Cooker Lets You Cook Delicious Food without Fire
Imagine being able to enjoy delicious, home-made food in the wild without using an open fire—the Barocook flameless cooker lets you do just that! This flameless cooker is perfect for camping,... MORE
Computer-Powered Microwaves
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My Lunchbox Leaves the Task of Heating Meals to Your Office Desktop
Many of us have had those unbelievably busy days when you just can’t escape from your desk. A comforting meal is often sacrificed on these occasions, but it doesn’t have to be with the... MORE
Portable Stovetop Substitutes
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The Bento Steamer is a Lunchbox with Cooking Capabilities
Those who prefer to bring a home-cooked meal to work each day would be delighted by the discovery of the Bento Steamer. The time-demanding step that involves heating raw ingredients can be skipped... MORE
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The HotLogic Mini Oven is a Lunch Bag that Warms Up Your Food
With the HotLogic Mini Oven, you never have to wait in line to use the microwave at work again. This mini oven doubles as a lunch bag, making it perfect for traveling. When you get to work, instead... MORE
play_circle_filledPerfect Portable Coffee Makers
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Quikstix Lets Anybody Make Perfect Coffee On-the-Go
Portable coffee makers seem out of the question because of the sheer amount of things that go into a good cup of Joe. While that mentality holds true for conventional coffee machines, the Quikstix... MORE
Clever Pen Cap Cutlery
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These Pen Cap Utensils Help Streamline On-The-Go Eating
Keeping these pen cap utensils on-hand is a great way to simplify the eating experience when you’re out and about. Instead of needing to carry both a pen and disposable utensils, these nifty... MORE

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