Packaging Trends

To say that the premium pet food market is booming would be an understatement. Family households in Canada and the USA are home to nearly 158 million dogs and cats, and many pet owners consider their animals to be part of the family. People are taking steps to ensure their pets are afforded the same …

Top brands use their product packaging to engage with consumers daily. In a world where competition for consumers’ ever-shortening attention spans is high, brands need to find new ways to stand out and stay relevant. Product manufacturers are constantly searching for the latest in innovative package design and sustainable options without sacrificing quality while keeping …

Companies in the frozen food, pet food, and towel and tissue industries who haven’t yet “gone green” are lagging behind their more forward-thinking competitors in the area of sustainable packaging. With multiple options for more sustainable packaging—including recyclable and biodegradable packaging—how can you be certain which is better for your product, your consumers, and the …

We’re coming up on the halfway point in 2017, so it’s a good time to look at the way pet food packaging trends have been developing so far this year. Like most other categories of consumer products, we’re seeing a move towards a consumer preference for packaging that represents their values. For pet owners, these …

Sustainability has become the watchword in all levels of society. Around the world, governments, businesses, and consumers are all increasing their focus on environmentally friendly and sustainable practices, and sustainable packaging is a big part of that. According to a recent study from Unilever, 53% of consumers in the UK and 78% of consumers in …

Exciting new research published by Credence Research reports that the global frozen food market is expected to expand with a CAGR of 4.2% through 2022[1]. For frozen food manufacturers, this is welcome news. Factors contributing to this solid growth include busy lifestyles, product innovation, and the rise in popularity of natural and / or organic …

In the packaging world (and on the retail shelf), convenience is still king. Microwavable frozen food packaging isn’t a new idea, but new innovations in pouch and bag design and high barrier film development have kept it on the cutting each of packaging technology. Here’s why microwavable frozen food packaging is here to stay, and …

As the pet food market continues to grow, so does consumer appetite for added value and convenience when making pet food purchases. Figuring out which pet food packaging features matter to your customers is the key to success in this competitive market. Pet Food Packaging Closures Consumers of premium pet food are shying away from …

Packaging design is the number one driver of impulse purchases which, in turn, are among the top drivers of revenue for producers. Up to 40% of consumer spending at the supermarket is made up of impulse buys. How can savvy manufacturers use this information to pad the bottom line? Understanding what causes an impulse purchase …

Sustainable packaging matters to consumers: in a recent survey, two-thirds of consumers said that environmentally friendly packaging is the most important action a brand can take to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability[1]. At first glance, biodegradable packaging may seem like the Holy Grail of green packaging, and an easy way to win over eco-conscious consumers. …