Since many consumers will be needing beer coolers to keep their favorite summer drinks icy cold, Heineken launched the problem-solving COOLERPACK.
The value-added secondary packaging from the beer brand takes the form of a cardboard box with a lid that can be opened so that ice may be added for chilling the alcoholic beverages. In addition to creating an eye-catching in-store display for Heineken, the COOLERPACK also encourages the sale of ice.
Heineken USA's chief sales officer notes that: "With convenience top-of-mind, most consumers shop on their way to an occasion, with two-thirds indicating they will drink within the hour." The COOLERPACK offers a convenient way for consumers to equip themselves for both spontaneous and planned drinking occasions.
Boxed Beer Coolers
Heineken's COOLERPACK Transforms into a Cooler with Added Ice
Trend Themes
1. Value-added Packaging - The COOLERPACK's innovative design showcases the potential for value-added packaging in the beverage industry, creating a new avenue for product differentiation.
2. Convenience Packaging - The COOLERPACK's focus on convenience taps into the growing trend of consumers seeking hassle-free and on-the-go solutions, presenting opportunities for brands to cater to this demand.
3. Sustainable Packaging - The COOLERPACK's use of cardboard as a sustainable alternative to traditional coolers highlights the increasing importance of eco-friendly packaging solutions, opening up avenues for businesses to promote their sustainability initiatives.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage - The COOLERPACK's disruptive packaging design makes it a compelling opportunity for beverage companies to enhance their product offerings and engage consumers in new ways.
2. Retail - The COOLERPACK's eye-catching in-store display potential presents a disruptive opportunity for retailers to attract customers and drive sales by featuring unique, value-added packaging solutions.
3. Packaging - The COOLERPACK's innovative cardboard packaging concept presents disruptive opportunities for the packaging industry to develop more sustainable and functional solutions for various consumer products.