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Convenient & freshness packaging sway many to big-box store produce
Consumption of fruits and vegetables are on the rise, with 40% of consumers reporting they are eating more fresh produce. Farmers' markets provide a tempting alternative to the local grocery chain. For many, it feels safer and smarter to buy local and support the...
Is healthy snacking throughout the day the new norm?
Snacking and mini-meals are replacing the traditional “three-squares”, with up to 50% of Americans snacking two to three times a day. Companies have responded with single-serve, portable options of "healthier" foods and packaging design teams will need to continue to...
Innovations in egg packaging and storage
OvaEasy Powdered eggs are the easy solution to life’s problem of keep and transporting eggs when out on adventures. They offer a variety of sizes from foil pouches that equate to a standard dozen all the way up to a storage can that can hold the equivalent of 72 eggs....
How consumers drive the packaging industry towards innovation
In today’s world where everyone is connected to the internet, there are so many ways for someone to find, review, and judge your product. With the new insights from McCormick’s Dr. Michael Okoroafor, VP of Global Packaging Innovation, I have been given a lot to think...
New microwave packaging provides even reheating
Allpax has created a new method for testing and preparing microwavable meals. Their two devices “Gentle Motion” and “Shaka” improve food quality by thoroughly heating pouches and trays an average of 30-60% and 50-90% faster than traditional methods respectively. This...
Unique “Oculto” packaging brings innovation to the glass bottle
Founded in 1852, Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest producers of beer in America. Surviving the prohibition era by producing brewer’s yeast, malt extract, and even ice cream, they have stood the test of time. Fast forward to 2016, and they still are inventing new...
These packaging design trends will be important in 2014
It's important to keep on top of packaging trends, both in design and material. Here are 7 trends for 2014: Environmentally-friendly packaging will continue to increase in popularity Multi-use packaging Packaging that helps solve problems (such as save space)...
