Dairy packaging takes on a rustic look to instill trust in consumers
Implications - Helping to combat and neutralize fears around the consumption of dairy products, brands in this industry are adopting artisan, heritage-inspired packaging designs. Whether approached through whimsical motifs or the use of more natural materials, this approach seeks to communicate a less processed feel that's aligned with changing consumer concerns around animal products.
Workshop Question - How can your brand create a greater sense of trust and transparency with your consumers? How might you adapt your packaging or messaging techniques?
Trend Themes
1. Heritage-inspired Packaging Designs - Dairy brands are adopting artisan, heritage-inspired packaging designs to communicate a less processed feel that's aligned with changing consumer concerns around animal products.
2. Symbolic Dairy Product Packaging - Dairy product brands use color-based product variation labeling approach to display variety, allowing consumers to recall their preferred color and the variation of the product they desire.
3. Glass Packaging - Brands are turning to glass for packaging as a premium, sustainable material that provides a better taste experience and eco-friendliness.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Industry - Packaging industries can explore new heritage-inspired designs and symbolic branding for dairy products in keeping with consumer concerns around animal products.
2. Dairy Industry - Dairy industry can offer premium and vivid packaging updates with colors and glass formats for a convenient and sustainable on-the-go drinking experience.
3. Food Industry - Food industry can use symbolic packaging to communicate better with their consumers and convey trust while exploring glass packaging for a premium and sustainable material aesthetic.