Stainless steel: Naturally antibacterial and chemical-free, stainless steel is more commonly used to make flasks, but also turns up in stackable bento boxes.

If you're looking to stay traditional with bento box ideas, see our Japanese-inspired recipes for dishes like miso ramen, okonomiyaki and sushi. Kids will love this cheery bento box, ideal for taking to school or filling with snacks on a day out. It comes with a plastic knife and fork, and the dressing compartment stops your leaves from getting soggy on your commute. These complementing products are perfect for trade shows, events, exhibitions and other marketing promotions. As the founder of GoPromotional, with over 25 years of expertise, Gareth has developed an enviable reputation in the promotional merchandise industry.Lunch bag: Insulated picnic bags tend not to be rigid enough to keep your food from getting knocked and squashed on your journey. Many boxes described as ‘bento’ are actually sandwich boxes, because they simply contain a removable divider that you can ditch to make way for your cheese and pickle doorstep. In terms of design, the lunch bag has the same iconic outline and colour scheme of the original Mystery Machine, while the bottle and snack box both have vibrant designs that feature the characters in some capacity. It's made of durable, microwave-safe polypropylene plastic too: this bento box is BUILT for every occasion.

Monbento specialises in sturdy, well-made bento boxes, so this investment is sure to last a lifetime. All the plastic and silicone is BPA-free and phthalates-free, and the entire box is officially safe to stick in the dishwasher. litre capacity plastic box is safe to stick in the microwave and freezer, in case you’re craving something a bit warmer or chillier than a salad. Fill them with nourishing lunches, from classic chilli con carne to Mediterranean vegetable couscous salads, fresh fruits, like strawberries and apple slices, and nuts and seeds to graze on throughout the day. It features three generously sized sections - one large 700 ml compartment and two small 175 ml compartments.

Perhaps most importantly, though, it’ll massively reduce your single-use plastic waste and that’s as good a reason as any to get one. These Japanese-inspired lunchboxes are separated into compartments, making sure your snacks stay separate.

This repeat daily usage is a chance to increase brand awareness for your logo and corporate message. This one is unique in that the inner tray can be removed and cleaned separately, or used to mix the components of your lunch together.

However we wouldn’t recommend carrying soup to work in it, because the flexible seal isn’t leak-proof. The insulated lunch bag is made from 100% polyester, so although it should stand the test of time, it’s light enough for children to easily carry it around. Combining form and function, products such as drinkware, barware and lunch totes are both stylish and wonderfully functional, ideal for the busy cosmopolitan lifestyle.