Market Features
Markets – Packaging hits danger levels
From bullets and flammable fuels to soft drinks and perfume, the definition of a dangerous product is wide ranging. Ben Bold explores packaging’s role in keeping goods safe and... Read More »
Markets: New looks not just for Christmas
As Christmas draws nearer, stores are jammed packed with special edition seasonal drinks packaging. But, reports Simeon Goldstein, the festive season isn’t the only time of year for cans and... Read More »
Ambient food: The name game
Sales of own-brand products in the ambient food market have soared as cash-conscious shoppers trade down on essentials. And, as Ben Bold finds, their success is driving innovation right across... Read More »
Pharmaceuticals: Over-the-counter innovation
How do you reinvent a medicine to comply with strict regulations yet stand out in the busy over-the-counter market? Smart new packaging formats are a good place to start, finds... Read More »
Markets: Online chocolates make it personal
The exponential boom in internet trading and clever digital print technology mean confectionery firms can now tailor their packaging to individual customers in ways never before possible, reports Des KingRead More »
Markets: Toothpaste seeks fresh ideas
Toothpaste has been packed in tubes since the reign of Queen Victoria, so how do brands stand out in the sector? Simon Clarke brushes up on the new developmentsRead More »
Laundry: A concentrated effort for change
With so many formats, just looking at the laundry products shelf is enough to make your head spin. Would the category benefit from a more uniform approach, asks Des KingRead More »
Home baking: Cause a stir in a rising market
Home baking has experienced a renaissance as recession-hit Britons tighten their belts. Ben Bold looks at packaging's role in its success story Read More »
Markets: The fresh face of cosmetics packs
Plastic packaging has long reigned supreme in the luxury cosmetics sector, but, as many challenger brands move into cartonboard and rigid boxes to stand out, print is back on the... Read More »
Markets: Oil packs get slick
Engine oil packaging may once have been about muscular containers and familiar colour schemes but, says Jill Park, firms are constantly tweaking packs with subtle innovationsRead More »
Industrial packaging: heavy-duty reuse
As companies strive to cut costs by reusing industrial bulk containers, the reconditioning sector is thriving. Des King examines the latest developments catering for rising demand around the worldRead More »
Markets: Knives out for bulky packs
Things are changing in kitchenware packaging, with brands moving away from stuffy product shots and chunky boxes. Jill Park looks at the sector's new directionRead More »
Point of sale: fit for the floor
With shops opening for longer and an increasing need to be able to replenish stock quickly and easily, point-of-sale displays are becoming an ever-more regular sight. But how effective is... Read More »
Seafood packaging: Taking the fuss out of fish suppers
Catherine Dawes finds that innovation in fish packaging is making our slippery friends easier for consumers to palateRead More »
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