Easy-open packaging is becoming increasingly common, as manufacturers of goods ranging from deli meats to vitamins realize that packaging design needs to take into consideration the limitations and needs of people opening the package.
Seniors in particular are one demographic who were long neglected when companies went about designing their packaging.
Many forms of traditional packaging are difficult to open for some seniors who may lack the necessary strength or coordination. For this reason, many companies are coming up with packaging designs that require a very simple pulling and peeling movement that anyone can tackle with ease.
Easy-open packaging also targets people who may be perfectly strong and healthy but are prone to getting annoyed when they have to spend a lot of time opening up a package. In a world where people are obsessed with time-saving and efficiency, easy-open packaging is a hit with many consumers.
18 Examples of Easy-Open Packaging
From Senior-Friendly Meat Packaging to Tape Roll Containers:
Rahul Kalvapalle — Jan 27, 2015 — Life-Stages
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Envelope Shipping Boxes
These Printed Box Designs Show Off Maximum Style and Ease of Opening
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Bent Corner Boxes
This Retail Shipping Box Design Has Corners That Are Easy to Open
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Easy-Open Pasta Packaging
Adriana Pereira's Spaghetti Packaging Design Caters to Seniors
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Returnable Shipping Boxes
The 'There and Back Pack' is a Handy Return Shipping Box
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Buttoned-Up Shipping Boxes
This Box Packaging Design for WonderPix Uses Fewer Fasteners
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Tapered Cosmetic Packaging
This Cosmetic Packaging Design Features Reusable Boxes and Pouches
12
Easy-Open Chip Bags
Junpyo Kim's Design Makes It Easy to Open a Bag of Chips
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Practical Eco Packaging
This Washing Powder Pouch Demonstrates Great Material Resourcefulness
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Healthy Minimalist Food Packaging
Aleia's Gluten Free Products Focus on Key Ingredients
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Senior-Friendly Meat Packaging
This Finnish Lunch Meat Packaging is Easy To Open For All
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Easy Packaging for Pain Relief
Richard Fine's Help Removes Bottle Opening Headaches
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Gaping Snack Bags
SJM Conceives of an Easy to Open Packaging Design for Seed Mixes
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Pull-Tab Pill Boxes
Daryl Humphrey's Pill Box Design is Better Suited to the Elderly
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Triangular Chocolate Packaging
Charm Chocolate is Bite-Sized and Perfect for On-the-Go Enjoyment
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Senior Smartphone Packaging
Doro's Phone Package Was Designed with the Elderly in Mind
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Familial Pastry Packaging
Kolionasios Baklava Has a Cartoony Look That Appeals to Young and Old
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Tape Roll Tablet Containers
The Pull! Pill Dispenser Provides Accessibility for Arthritis Patients
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Sophisticated Vitamin Branding
Russell Vitamins Aims to Elevate the Image of the Product
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Revamped Pickle Packaging
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Sustainable Carton-Based Packaging
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Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
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Squid-Inspired Packaging
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Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
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Freshness-Boosting Packaging Stickers
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Paper-Based Potato Chip Packaging
Pringles Packaging Now Has a Paper Base Instead of a Metal One
Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
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Active Packaging Solutions
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Aluminum Plastic-Free Water Packaging
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Repurposed Pasta Boxes
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Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
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Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
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Plastic-Free Supply Chains
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Recyclable eCommerce Packaging
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Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
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Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
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PE Confectionery Packaging Alternatives
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Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
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Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
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Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
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Bio-Based Monomaterial Skincare Packaging
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Moisture-Absorbing Packaging
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Plastic Snack Packaging Reductions
KP Snacks Flow Wrapping Process Has Been Updated
Expansive Beauty Packaging Solutions
APC Packaging Extends Sustainable Range with PET Jar Series
Recycled Diaper Packaging
Kimberly-Clark Collaborates with Amcor on a Sustainability Solution
Accessible Condiment Lids
Chilau Foods Adopts Its EEASY Lid for Better Accessibility
Insulated Recyclable Bags
ProAmpac Unveils a Sustainable Packaging Solution for Grocery Deliveries
Low-Plastic Seafood Packaging
This Sainsbury’s Packaging Update Reduces Plastic Use
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Stackable Canned Fish Packages
Robot Food's 'The Tower of Tuna' Packaging is Convenient
All-Red Tomato Rebrands
Pomì Unveils a New Sustainable Design to Attract Consumer Attention
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Paper-Based Packaging Advancements
Coveris Debuted a New Sustainable Form-Fill-Seal Solution
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Freshness-Tracking Food Containers
The Vorkoster Lid Has pH-Sensitive Foil to Track Food Freshness
Reduced Material Gin Packaging
Beefeater 24 Packaging Now Has 90% Less Plastic and More
Sustainable Pet Food Pouches
American Packaging Corporation Unveils a New Sustainable Solution
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Vacuum-Sealed Meat Products
Iceland Foods Switched Packaging for Its Minced Meat Products
Circular Cosmetic Concepts
Fasten Packaging Launches a Refillable Jar for Cosmetics Circularity
Paper-Made Oral Care Packaging
ALDI is Rolling Out New Toothbrush Packaging in the UK
Flatpack Sheet-Style Oat Milks
milkadamia Flat Pack Oat Milk Reduces Packaging by 94%
Paper-Packaged Porridge Products
Everyday Essentials Porridge Oats Come in Plastic-Free Packaging
Freshness-Extending Food Packaging
SAVRpak Offers an Innovative Solution to Combat Food Waste
Recycled Snack Chip Packaging
Tyrells is Introducing New Recycled Plastic Packs
Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes
Tarun Pahadiya's MedEasy Box Project is Designed for the Elderly
Compostable Film Packaging
The Vikings & Goddesses Pie Company Adopted Futamura's NatureFlex Film
3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions
Coveris Debuts Hot-to-Go Packs with Eco-Friendly Design Practices
Squeezable Olive Oil Packaging
California Olive Ranch Introduces Its New Squeezable Chef's Bottle
Sustainable Medical Packaging
Coveris Debuts Recyclable Thermoforming Film for Medical Purposes
Fiber-Based Sandwich Packaging
The Modified Atmosphere Sandwich Pack is Arriving in North America
Custom Packaging Design Platforms
Roastar Debuts Its New Easy-To-Use Design Lab Interface
Water-Preserving Paper Packaging
Amcor Taps Fromagerie Milleret for the New Recyclable Packaging
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Metal Tin Packaging
Dymapak Launches the 'Squeeze and Turn Tin' with Child-Resistant Technology
Recyclable High-Barrier Food Packaging
ProAmpac ProActive Recyclable FibreSculpt is Recycled
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Paper-Packaged Garlic Baguettes
Marks & Spencer Launches its Garlic Baguettes in Paper Packaging
Sustainable Snack Packaging
Amcor and Lorenz Snacks Partnered for Recycle-Ready Packaging
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
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Eco-Friendly Shrink Meat Packaging
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Mono-Material Packaging Products
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Eco-Friendly Cracker Packaging
Jacob’s Crackers Selection Now Comes in Boxes with Reduced Plastic
Liner-Free Label Sausage Packaging
Salsicciamo Introduced Linerless Labeling for its Packaging
Recyclable Retailer Butter Packaging
ALDI is Rolling Out Recyclable Butter Packaging in the UK
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
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Reduced Plastic Snack Packaging
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Flexible Film Meat Packaging
ASDA Just Essentials Beef Mince is Arriving in New Packaging
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
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PFAS-Free Food Packaging
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Freshness-Enhancing Lamb Packaging
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Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
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Paper-Made Confectionery Bags
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Revamped Eco Juice Packaging
Capri-Sun Packaging Now Features Stronger Paper Straws
Efficient Can Openers
Kitchen Mama's Orbit One Can Opener is a Valuable Culinary Aid
Temperature-Resistant Packaging Lines
Colpac Introduces the Stagione® Light Food Packaging Line
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Home-Compostable Pouch Packaging
TIPA and Fresh-Lock Partnered on Flexible Packaging Solutions
Monomaterial Cheese Packaging
Mondi and Skånemejerier Partnered on a New Packaging Solution
Reusable Banana Containers
Fresh Del Monte Launches a New Banana Container with Arena Packaging
Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers
Leemok Studio Designs the SImplistic Dancing Opener
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Cuisine-Themed Mustard Packaging
This Colman's Squeezy Bottle is Limited-Edition
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Beverage Can Openers
The DAVI Can Opener Safely & Smoothly Removes Lids from Drink Cans
Icy Pet Food Packaging
These Hydropac Ice Packs Work to Keep Pet Food Fresh During Shipping
Semi-Transparent Potato Packaging
Tasteful Selections® Launches a New Transparent Potato Bag
Grab-and-Go Food Packaging
The Novolex Power Prep Bags are Made by Bagcraft
Tomato Sauce Pouches
Le Sauce & Co.'s Well-Portioned Sauces Help to Reduce Food & Packaging Waste
Single-Handed Pharmaceutical Caps
SnapSlide is an Adaptive, Child-Resistant Lid for Rx Amber Vials
Eco-Friendly Shipping Tapes
Kite Packaging PET Machine Tape Has 30% Recycled Content
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Liquid Dairy Product Packaging
This Sidel PET Bottle Comes in Several Sizes for Yogurts and More
Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging
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Retailer-Exclusive Product Packaging
Egglife Foods Revamps the Packaging for its Sam's Club Launch
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Colored Packaging Papers
Chevler Releases Meat Saver Paper Range that Protects and Preserves Meat
Child-Safe Stand-Up Pouches
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Sleek Top Can Openers
Shu Kanno designs the DAVI Can Opener with a Sleek Mechanism
Repositioned Deli Meat Brands
The Hormel Natural Choice Brand Debuted a Refreshed Image
Moisture-Protecting Pharmaceutical Bottles
LOG Pharma Debuts an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Bottle
Sustainable Butter Packaging
Sirane Introduces the Plastic-Free and Paper-Recyclable 'Butter Wrap'
Versatile Deli-Ready Cling Films
Omni Xtra+ Cling Film has Improved Recyclability
High-Function Fish Packaging
Südpack Debuts a New High-Sealing, Puncture-Resistant Packaging Film
Recyclable Pouch Refreshment Packaging
Capri-Sun Introduced Its First-Ever Recyclable Drink Pouch
Simplified Fastener Packs
VELCRO Brand's Color-Coded Packaging Inspires & Speeds Up Shopping
Squeezable Oil Bottles
Chefs Life's New Line of Squeezable Oil Bottles Enhances Ease of Use