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Flatpack Food

The beverage and edibles industry is given a single-serve, foldable overhaul

Implications - Flatpacking, a.k.a RTA or KD, is a method conceived in the furniture industry that, because of its eco-friendliness, portability and efficiency, is leaking its way into other industries. Most recently, it has permeated the edibles industry by making foods and beverages easier to consume on the go. The idea lends to the consumer preference for efficiency in goods consumption and carting.
Workshop Question - Is there room for improved efficiency and eco-friendliness within your brands shipping practices?
Trend Themes
1. Flatpacking - The trend of flatpacking or RTA (Ready-To-Assemble) from the furniture industry has moved to other consumer products like edibles and beverages, allowing for portability and efficiency.
2. Portable Packaging - Packaging designs for food and beverage items that are portable and convenient for the consumer, especially for on-the-go consumption.
3. Sustainable Packaging - The shift towards packaging that is eco-friendly, recyclable, and creates less waste, such as the use of cardboard for containers and foldable designs.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - This industry can explore the trend of portable and sustainable packaging for their products to align with the consumer preference for convenience and environmental consciousness.
2. Outdoor and Camping - Industries that cater to outdoor activities and camping can look into flatpack designs for their products, such as reusable containers and foldable seating, to provide practical and lightweight options for consumers.
3. Sweets and Confectionery - Packaging designs for confectionery items can explore the trend of unique and innovative packaging for an enhanced customer experience, such as the flat-packed chocolate holiday tree that offers an assembly experience.
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Flat-Pack Food Containers
Flat-Pack Food Containers
The Fold Project's Reusable Containers Offer an Alternative to Disposal
For picnics, camping and other outdoor excursions, it’s ideal to travel light and leave no waste behind, which is what makes the Fold Project’s reusable containers so ideal. While it&#... MORE
Recyclable Cardboard Bottle Carriers
Recyclable Cardboard Bottle Carriers
These Cardboard Container Designs Are Extremely Eco-Friendly
Olio Flaminio olive oil comes packaged in a neat cardboard container that’s just as practical as it is recyclable. The way the cardboard packaging is put together, its components fold and slot... MORE
Flat-Packed Chocolate Holiday Trees
Flat-Packed Chocolate Holiday Trees
This Chocolate Christmas Tree Boasts a Clever Shipping Scheme
This flat-packed chocolate holiday tree offers a unique assembly experience thanks to its clever shipping-friendly packaging. The flat-packed chocolate Christmas tree comes in a single box with each... MORE
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The Unrefined Olive's Olive Oil Package is Practical and Eco-Friendly
This clever cardboard olive oil package was developed for The Unrefined Olive by Montreal’s Small Monsters. The initial aim of the project was to create giftable boxes to contain four of the... MORE
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The Emergency Shot Glass Card Provides an Easy-To-Make Drinking Option
Those who enjoy having a shot or two with their friends are in luck, because this Emergency Shot Glass card is not only a great birthday card for your buddies, but it can also become a conveniently... MORE
Protective Banana Packaging
Protective Banana Packaging
This Foldable Packaging Securely Holds a Single Banana
There are specific banana containers made of plastic that you can buy to safely transport a single banana, but this foldable packaging concept by designer Giovanni Capeletti takes a more sustainable... MORE
Basic Beer-Style Vinos
Basic Beer-Style Vinos
Red Meat Wine Packaging was Conceived with a Casual Approach
It’s only natural to assume that Red Meat Wine packaging is a six-pack of beer. This deceptive design decision was made to have the consumption culture of the grape-derived alcohol modified to... MORE
play_circle_filledPop-Up Paper Coffee Mugs
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Nescafe Equipped Newspapers with Two Cups to Start Conversations
Unless you’re reading aloud, flipping through a newspaper first thing in the morning is typically a solo activity, unless you happened upon one of the newspapers containing Nescafé‘s... MORE

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