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A new school year is just around the corner, and along with clothing, shoes and the latest tech toys, shoppers are looking for the hottest new lunch boxes – for both kids and adults.

Why lunch boxes? Well, we get to control how healthy our foods are, and many are opting for nutritious home-cooked goodness (or last night’s leftovers) for lunch meals that are not only tasty but easy on the food budget.