Consumer shopping behaviors have undergone a significant shift: last year alone, e-commerce sales grew by 20 percent. The reason? People want the convenience of reviewing options, looking for alternatives, and seeing what others have to say about a product before... Read More...
It’s a morning ritual for many people to start their day with a cup of bold coffee or earthy tea – but there are more alternatives than ever showing up on store shelves. PMMI shares that between now and 2028,... Read More...
Within the next five years 31 percent of brands intend to increase their flexible packaging use. Between consumers’ motivations for selecting products in flexible packaging and manufacturers’ newfound operational efficiencies, it’s no surprise growth for this packaging format continues to... Read More...
Flexible packaging is in a period of tremendous growth. Food manufacturers and brands are navigating the shift from rigid to flexible packaging and are uncovering lower overall production costs, supply chain and warehousing efficiencies, and improved consumer appeal. A survey... Read More...
Brands are constantly challenged with finding new ways to stand out against competitors. To attract shoppers, brands commonly use verbal communication and visual tactics such as unique colors and graphics. When graphical elements and visual tactics are paired with senses... Read More...
The retail environment is rapidly shifting and becoming more and more fragmented. Instead of shopping at traditional grocery stores, people are finding new avenues to shop deals, buy in bulk, and shop more efficiently. As retail transforms, one particular packaging... Read More...
Healthy consumer lifestyle trends are revitalizing the frozen food aisles. As time-stretched and health-conscious consumers request convenient alternatives, they’re turning to healthy frozen produce. An article from Food Industry Executive shared that consumers of all ages are walking the extra... Read More...
Over the past few months, a handful of trend reports have been shared: from Mintel’s 2018 Global Trends to Packaging Strategies 2018 Outlook, as well as conferences like the Global Pouch Forum, and data from the Flexible Packaging Association. The... Read More...
The facts are astonishing: the annual amount of food waste in the U.S. equates to 36 million tons, which is worth $162 billion. On average, the typical American family throws away 40 percent of fresh meat, 51 percent of dairy... Read More...
Preconceived notions of snacking tend to center around sweet and salty treats such as chips and chocolate. Over the last several years, however, there’s been an adjustment in consumer habits and preferences that lends itself to a different type of... Read More...
