They may look like laptop bags, boxy purses or even yoga bags. Just don't mistake them for lunchboxes.
Manufacturers have come up with dozens of satchels, bags and even full systems for the growing number of people who are skipping the takeout and bringing a home-packed lunch to work. Many of the new bags are inspired by Japanese bento boxes, the compartmentalized food trays that are traditionally filled with rice, vegetables, pickles and fish.
At formal companies, image-conscious managers need a carrying case roomy enough to hold an adult-size meal, functional enough to keep food from getting soggy and cold, and stylish enough to be mistaken for an executive accessory.
And no matter where they work, no one really wants to be caught with dirty Tupperware.
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