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A national study conducted by the Paper and Packaging Board shows that 7 in 10 (72 percent) of consumers agree that packaging design can influence their purchasing decision. In order to create the best first impression possible and for that matter, the best second and third impressions, too it’s important to know that today’s shoppers are better informed and more specific about what they want. Smart packaging needs to reflect this change.

KIND Healthy Snacks introduces a line of KIND KIDS chewy granola bars in flavors kids will love. Parents are invited to try KIND KIDS as a lunchbox snack, and if their kid sends home one of the bars uneaten, they will get their money back.  

The agriculture and food production sector is growing due to rising real wages, low unemployment, low inflation, low interest rates, a rising stock market and low commodity prices. The majority of segments in the United States’ core economy expanded in 2017, but the growth isn’t expected to stop this year. Anirban Basu, Chief Economist of the Associated Builders and Contractors, indicates that the U.S. economy is set up for continued growth.

Halen Brands Inc. has launched the new FROM THE GROUND UP cauliflower-based crackers and pretzels, which also feature cassava flour and vegetable blend powders made from real veggies. The line offers nutrient-dense, plant-based versions of popular conventional snacks that are a fun, tasty way to get those veggies in.

API Group has appointed Michael Frederick to Business Unit President and General Manager, API Americas. Based at API's U.S. headquarters in Lawrence, Kan., Frederick will oversee the North American foils and laminates businesses.

Biossance was looking for a paperboard with unique sustainability appeal as well as structural and graphic package designs, kitting services, transportation, warehousing services and more. The brand turned to Veritiv to create new packaging designs that stand out, minimize dimensional weight and give consumers a great out-of-the-box experience.

Wedderspoon needed to clearly communicate its point of difference to a global audience of wellness minded mainstream consumers. The honey is sourced from New Zealand, where bees feed off the nectar of the Manuka flower. They turned to Seattle-based brand strategy firm, Retail Voodoo, to rebrand and create new product lines beyond jarred honey.

Esko has acquired BLUE Software LLC, a label and artwork management software company based in Chicago, Illinois. The acquisition joins two complementary teams to unlock product packaging development, management and execution efficiencies for brand owners in the consumer packaged goods, life sciences and retail industries and for a variety of suppliers in the packaging value chain. 

Hummus is more popular than ever. In fact, most grocery stores now have a section dedicated to hummus, and for a long time that section was full of brands packaged in round shrink sleeve containers. Ithaca Cold-Crafted hummus was one of those brands until the desire to stand out from the competition led to the decision to switch to square packaging.