It’s conventional wisdom that the best products answer a clear customer need. The same can be said for packaging. As consumer preferences continue to shift, packaging strategies must evolve with them to stay relevant and appealing to customers. Given that packaging plays a key role in purchasing decisions, reflecting their desires in your strategy is just plain good business.
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When most people think about packaging, the first things that come to mind are the design that compels you to buy or the moment you unbox your product. But in reality, the packaging development process is a lot more complex than that. Behind every memorable packaging experience is a team of engineers who use their expertise to craft customized solutions.
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Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important decision-making factor for consumers. Not surprisingly, these shifting customer preferences are shaking up how businesses approach their products at every stage—from development to engineering and finally packaging. In the world of packaging solutions, we’ve seen a monumental movement away from single-use plastic in favor of environmentally friendly materials, minimalist designs and, in the latest development, packaging that can be reused.
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The snack food industry is growing rapidly, but that doesn’t mean consumers are buying more snacks. Instead, they’re spending more on snacks that come with bigger price tags and bigger perceived benefits. One of the key drivers of increased consumer spending? The rise of healthy snacks, fueled by mindful eaters seeking out premium ingredients and wholesome nutrition.
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From imaginative brews to eye-catching labels, craft beer has never been short on creativity. But as the industry heats up—75% of the new beer products hitting shelves in 2017 were craft beer—the competition for consumer buy-in has never been more contentious.
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With the year quickly approaching the halfway point, now is the ideal time to pause and take stock of the packaging trends shaping the landscape. From automation to sustainability, this year’s trends are redefining the role of packaging and fulfillment in a brand’s success story.
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Trader Joe’s just announced a plan to cut one million pounds of single-use plastic from its stores. Earlier this year, Nestlé rolled out its first efforts to eliminate single-use plastic, starting with removing plastic straws and shifting products like Nesquik from plastic to paper packaging. It plans to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025.
A few short years ago, these might have sounded like audacious goals. But in today’s food and beverage landscape, sustainable packaging has quickly shifted from “nice to have” to a “must-have.”
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Beer sales in the U.S. are on a slight decline overall. But despite the 1% beer industry slowdown and reports that Millennials are drinking less alcohol than previous generations‚ one sector continues to grow: craft beer. Craft breweries now represent more than 12% of the American beer market. Their performance is only expected to improve as consumers age.
How good does it feel to grow? Just ask the 50 brewpubs, microbreweries and regional craft breweries that made it onto the Brewers Association’s annual list of the fast-growing craft breweries earlier this month.
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It’s official: we’re a nation of snackers. But although American consumers are spending more than ever on foods that fall into the snack food category, the way we’re snacking has shifted dramatically. It only takes a quick walk down the snack food aisle at your local grocery store to notice the latest trend driving consumer appetites: “on the go” snacks.
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The days of presenting your products in a bland, cardboard box are in the past. Today, in order to stand out from the competition, businesses need to take advantage of creative packaging solutions designed to pique a customer's interest. Thankfully, there is no shortage of great ways you can make use of creative designs in your own product packaging. Outlined below are just a few great ideas for you to consider.
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