Retort-Tei Makes Ready-to-Heat Meal Pouches
Laura McQuarrie — September 14, 2021 — Tech
References: makuake & designtaxi
Retort-Tei is the name of a gadget that's specifically for cooking pre-made meal pouches and it promises to usher in a "cooking revolution" in Japan. Ready-to-heat meal pouches, also known as "retort pouches" are popular in the country because they are easy to prepare and maintain the fresh flavor of food and nutrient value.
The toaster-like kitchen appliance streamlines the process of making meals thanks to a design that's optimized for pre-made pouches. After a bag has been added to the gadget, the dial can be turned to select the desired cooking time. Thanks to this time-saving kitchen innovation, there's no need for boiling water.
Currently, the novel appliance is being crowdfunded for the Japanese market and it has already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in support from interested backers.
The toaster-like kitchen appliance streamlines the process of making meals thanks to a design that's optimized for pre-made pouches. After a bag has been added to the gadget, the dial can be turned to select the desired cooking time. Thanks to this time-saving kitchen innovation, there's no need for boiling water.
Currently, the novel appliance is being crowdfunded for the Japanese market and it has already raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in support from interested backers.
Trend Themes
1. Ready-to-heat Meal Pouches - Retort-Tei gadget optimized for cooking pre-made meal pouches streamlining meal preparation addresses the growing demand for convenience food.
2. Kitchen Appliance Design - Retort-Tei represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the kitchen appliance industry with its unique design optimized for pre-made pouches.
3. Crowdfunding for Novel Appliances - Retort-Tei successfully raised hundreds of thousands of dollars through crowdfunding representing a growing trend in novel appliance funding.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - The growing demand for ready-to-heat meal pouches, and the success of Retort-Tei gadget presents an innovation opportunity in food packaging.
2. Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing - Retort-Tei represents an innovation opportunity for companies in the kitchen appliance manufacturing industry, catering to the growing demand for convenience and efficiency in cooking.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - Retort-Tei's successful crowdfunding campaign represents an opportunity for crowdfunding platforms to attract more innovative kitchen designs and appliances.
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