Articles Tagged with ''consumer trends''

A global food provider has enlisted the help of KM Packaging Services Ltd. to develop a packaging solution for a new pre-prepared meal concept, which comprises raw meat and vegetables in a three compartment APET tray.

McDonald's is unveiling new packaging designs on all carry-out bags and fountain beverage cups with QR codes. This initiative is the latest step in the company's ongoing commitment to provide consumers with information to help them make informed choices. The launch begins this week in the U.S. and will continue rolling out worldwide through 2013, with the text being translated into 18 different languages.

For the first time in 6 years, Odwalla is introducing a refreshed visual identity. The new creative will be seen brand-wide, across all product offerings, and will include everything from the website to product labels to delivery trucks.

Consumers are now able easily to spoon or sprinkle their favorite Bart spices thanks to an ingenious new dual feature cap produced by RPC Containers Halstead.

More than 47.9 million U.S. households can now recycle cartons thanks to efforts led by the Carton Council, a group of carton manufacturers committed to reducing the environmental impact of cartons. This is an increase of 128% in just three years.

Integrated brand design agency Blue Marlin has developed a complete branding platform for spice specialist Green Saffron. The range includes five varieties of dry spice blends, three sauces, and an award-winning specialty line.

VBlast Gator Pit invites its customers to unleash its energy with the twist of a patented reservoir cap, which releases a special liquid vitamin blend into 16.9 ounces of spring water.

Franklin Foods announces that Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese will be available at over 500 Walmart Stores in the Eastern US beginning in January of 2013

Total consumer traffic through convenience stores was down 2.1 percent in third quarter 2012 versus the same quarter last year.

Brewery Ommegang and HBO are partnering on a series of beers inspired by the critically-acclaimed drama Game of Thrones. Launching in tandem with the season three debut on Mar. 31, Iron Throne, a blonde ale, is the inaugural beer in the series and the result of a creative collaboration between brewmaster Phil Leinhart and HBO.