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With many of us returning to the office (and students going back to university campuses), the lunchbox revival has begun!
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The origin of the lunchbox
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| The humble lunchbox is a staple addition to work bags, school bags and picnics to name just a few. But how, when and where did they originate? |
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| Dating back to the mid 1800’s, the original lunchboxes were cleaned out tobacco tins or sturdy dinner pails. They usually featured food such as hard-boiled eggs, vegetables, meat and any other food that was readily available.* |
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| This soon led to children wanting to copy their parents and the trend only grew from there, with commercial and branded lunchboxes soon to follow in the century to come. |
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| In the 1960s-1980s, the metal lunchbox was abandoned in favour of vinyl-covered and plastic boxes that were cheaper to make. This allowed for easy printing of cartoon characters and many more. In fact, the Barbie line was one of the most successful. Then in the 1990s and 2000s, the soft insulated polyester lunch bag took over the market.**
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- The most expensive lunchbox in the world is the $229,000 Oscheriyori. The luxury lunchbox has three layers that are made from 18-karat gold and weighs 3.35 kilograms+
- The average time people take to eat lunch is roughly 15 minutes (usually in front of a computer)+
- In terms of the main contents for lunchboxes it’s a close call with 43% of people choosing to have sandwiches, 40% dinner leftovers and 17% have a nice healthy salad or other alternative++
- The modern concept of a sandwich using slices of bread can arguably be traced to 18th-century Europe. However, the use of some kind of bread or bread-like substance to lie under some other food long predates the eighteenth century, and is found in numerous much older cultures worldwide#
- It’s the Earl of Sandwich’s famous late-night snack from the 1750s that has come to dominate the modern lunchtime menu. John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich asked his servant to bring him meat stuffed between two slices of bread so that he would be less inconvenienced while out hunting or playing cards+
- Bento Boxes - The boxes first appeared in Japan about 1,000 years ago, when they were used to carry rice. In modern times, they are considered an act of love (and a work of art) and there is even some competition among mothers to make the most beautiful and nutritious boxes.##
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| The future of the lunchbox |
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| Lunchboxes come in all shapes and sizes and materials nowadays, but what does the future hold? How will they evolve? Will they continue in popularity? |
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| As mentioned above, 40% of people have dinner leftovers in their lunchboxes, meaning that the demand is increasing for lunchboxes which keep food hot, can be put in the microwave, and are ‘leak proof’. |
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| In addition, with the ongoing demand for more eco-friendly materials in our day to day lives, lunchboxes are now being made from more natural and more sustainable materials. |
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| So why not do your bit for the environment, whilst giving your clients, staff or students somewhere safe to store their lunch at the same time? |
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What eco branded lunchboxes are there available?
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This unique branded lunchbox comes with a phone stand feature built in. With a capacity of 1 litre your clients can bring enough food with them to last the day.
The handy phone holder can be used to watch videos or their favourite programmes on smartphones during their lunch break.
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This sleek branded stainless steel lunchbox is a great addition to any staff canteen or client kitchen. It has strong and secure side buckles and can feature your brand on the side of the lunchbox, clearly visible for all to see.
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This stylish and sturdy lunchbox fits perfectly with your clients’ healthy lifestyle. Its square shape makes it ideal for delicious salads, but also for heating up pasta or just holding their sandwiches. It is dishwasher and microwave safe with a capacity of 2.4 litres.
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With three colour options (blue, black or white) your staff and clients can lunch in style with this high quality made lunchbox.
They can even fold up the sides to make a handle to take this lunchbox with you wherever they go. The lunchbox is microwave and dishwasher safe with a capacity of 1 litre.
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Looking for a branded lunchbox with a difference? This Black+Blum Glass Lunch Bowl is a great alternative. A lightweight 750ml Borosilicate glass bowl with a protective and insulating sustainably sourced wood fibre base and stainless steel lid. It is 100% leakproof, BPA free and is dishwasher and freezer safe.
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Another stylish option for your branded lunchboxes. This one is made from glass with a bamboo lid and silicone band and a capacity of 900 ml.
The bamboo lid really gives it that ‘eco’ look and feel. Bamboo is a natural product, there may be slight variations in colour and size per item, which can affect the final decoration outcome.
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Even though it's called a Sunday lunchbox, this can be used everyday of the week! With a capacity of 700ml, and also a knife and fork made out of the same material, you will never be short of cutlery again!
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| So why not get in touch today and find out how we can provide beautifully branded lunchboxes, perfect to welcome employees or students back after the break away. Or for that extra special client gift to ensure you are remembered. |
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| With so many different branding options available, you can make them really stand out and provide something people would be excited to have, and use every day! How’s that for maximum brand impact! |
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Get in touch today to find out more about our branded lunchboxes, the perfect gift for a colleague or client and with sustainable/eco-friendly options available.
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Sources:
* https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-history-of-the-lunch-box-98329938/
** https://www.readersdigest.ca/food/short-history-lunch-box/
+ http://justfunfacts.com/interesting-facts-about-lunch/
++ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:ugcPost:6845676163126308864/
# https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandwich
## https://www.foodandwine.com/lifestyle/bento-box-history-info
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