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Top 40 Food Branding Ideas in February

From Pretzel Dipping Snack Packs to Vegan Custard Cups

— February 25, 2017 — Lifestyle
Whether it is compartmentalized snack packs or single-serve custard cups, the February 2017 food branding trends demonstrate the increasing importance of portable packaging. Not only does the format of the product matter, but the images and typography used to convey an on-the-go lifestyle is equally important.

On the one hand, many on-the-go packages have adopted fun and colorful designs that emphasize the idea of a vibrant and active lifestyle. For instance, the DipMates pretzel snacks come in handy compartmentalized containers featuring colorful graphics and wholesome cartoon characters. Similarly, the Chia Pod pudding snacks come in brightly colored, single-serve containers that are hard to miss on store shelves.

However, the February 2017 food branding trends also reveal that some brands have opted for similar on-the-go formats, but more subtle packaging designs. These minimalist designs, such as that used for MOO milk yogurts, are intended to cater to health-conscious consumers looking for products that suggest a holistic and more natural lifestyle.
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Versatile Gluten-Free Crackers
Versatile Gluten-Free Crackers
Ener-G's Gluten-Free Crackers Can Be Used as a Cereal Alternative
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39
Gourmet Stuffing Packets
Gourmet Stuffing Packets
Mr Crumb Makes Conveniently Packaged Stuffing for Consumers
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38
Ready-to-Eat Quinoa Snacks
Ready-to-Eat Quinoa Snacks
The Carrington Farms Organic Toasted Quinoa Requires No Cooking
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37
Humanity-Focused Organic Meats
Humanity-Focused Organic Meats
This Meat Branding Tells Consumers of Its Focus on Animal Rights
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36
Vegan Custard Puddings
Vegan Custard Puddings
Vegan Pudding & Co. Offers Healthy Alternatives to Classic Desserts
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Spice-Infused Cheeses
Spice-Infused Cheeses
These Premium Cheeses Come with Intense Flavor Infusions
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34
Artisanal Cracker Snacks
Artisanal Cracker Snacks
The Kii Naturals Artisan Crisps are Free of Artificial Ingredients
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33
Organic Chocolate Puddings
Organic Chocolate Puddings
Belsoy's Pudding is Perfect for Those With Dietary Restrictions
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32
Rustic Italian Gelato Jars
Rustic Italian Gelato Jars
These Natural Gelatos Were Inspired by Their Italian Counterparts
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31
High-Quality Artisan Nut Butters
High-Quality Artisan Nut Butters
The Buddy's All-Natural Peanut Butters Come in Three Flavors
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30
Organic Shortcrust Cookies
Organic Shortcrust Cookies
Little Belgians Offers Guilt-Free Snacks for Health-Conscious Consumers
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Organic Herb Brand Identities
Organic Herb Brand Identities
This Concept Features Sophisticated Imagery for a Herb Collection
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Indulgent Dessert Protein Smoothies
Indulgent Dessert Protein Smoothies
The Lala Craveables Yogurt Smoothie Drinks are a Healthy Treat
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27
Medicinal Cannabis Chips
Medicinal Cannabis Chips
Yummi Karma Creates Tortilla and Potato Chips with THC
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Indulgent Low-Calorie Seaweed Snacks
Indulgent Low-Calorie Seaweed Snacks
The Ocean's Halo Dried Seaweed Snacks are a Healthy Choice
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25
Wordly Sauce Jars
Wordly Sauce Jars
The Saucery Collection Offers a Series of Dynamic Flavors
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Dairy-Free Chia Puddings
Dairy-Free Chia Puddings
These Chia Pods Come in a Variety of Dynamic Flavors
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Abstractly Branded Raw Chocolates
Abstractly Branded Raw Chocolates
The 'Crude' Chocolate Brand Features Minimal Ingredients
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22
Sophisticated Cubic Jam Jars
Sophisticated Cubic Jam Jars
The Brand 'Poco a Poco' Offers a Large Collection of Luxury Jams
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21
Experiential Chocolate Concepts
Experiential Chocolate Concepts
This Imagined Brand Changes the Way Chocolate is to Be Consumed
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20
Anthropomorphic Candy Packaging
Anthropomorphic Candy Packaging
This Vibrant Candy Features Dynamic Fruit Flavors
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19
Pharmaceutical Seed Packaging
Pharmaceutical Seed Packaging
The 'sow.pharm' Organic Seeds are for Consumption and Planting
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18
Paleo Protein Snacks
Paleo Protein Snacks
Primal Joy Offers Nutritious Snacks for Healthy Eating
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17
Premium Vegan Chocolates
Premium Vegan Chocolates
ACH Makes Festive Chocolate for Vegans with Decadent Toppings
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Minoan-Inspired Food Collections
Minoan-Inspired Food Collections
Minoan Spora Was Inspired by an Ancient Greek Civilization
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15
Easy-Peel Beef Packaging
Easy-Peel Beef Packaging
Cargill's New 'EZ Peel' Packaging Eliminates Consumers' Contact with Meat
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Stacked Deli Takeaway Boxes
Stacked Deli Takeaway Boxes
This Deli Takeaway Packaging is Able to Fit a Four Course Meal
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13
Creamy Jam Collections
Creamy Jam Collections
Melatta's Jams Offer Spreads That are Both Fruity and Creamy
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12
Cherubic Baby Food Jars
Cherubic Baby Food Jars
This Baby Food Reveals Endearing Minimalist Graphics
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Fairy Tale-Themed Chocolates
Fairy Tale-Themed Chocolates
Konnerup Was Inspired by a Famed Author for This Chocolate Collection
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10
Artisanal Local Ingredient Dips
Artisanal Local Ingredient Dips
'Double Dips' are Made with Ingredients Sourced from the Community
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9
Cartoon-Illustrated Chicken Packaging
Cartoon-Illustrated Chicken Packaging
This Pre-Marinated Chicken Reveals Playful Imagery
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Meat-Focused Baby Foods
Meat-Focused Baby Foods
The Baby Likes Healthy Baby Food is Halal and Organic
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Visualized Imagery Yogurt Branding
Visualized Imagery Yogurt Branding
The MOO Milk Yogurts Tell a Story Through the Packaging
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Culinary Heritage Food Branding
Culinary Heritage Food Branding
The Reflets de France Packaging Features Photos of Farmers
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5
Pretzel Dipping Snack Packs
Pretzel Dipping Snack Packs
These Pretzel Dips Offer a Flavorful On-the-Go Snack
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4
Asian-Inspired Food Branding
Asian-Inspired Food Branding
This Cardinal Food Packaging Got a Globally Inspired Makeover
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3
Hexagonal Cereal Packaging
Hexagonal Cereal Packaging
This Packaging Was Designed for an Imagined Cereal Cafe
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2
Eco-Friendly Meat Packaging
Eco-Friendly Meat Packaging
Coveris' Nextrus Boneless Shrink Bags Boast Sustainable Properties
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1
Modular Lunch Pack Services
Modular Lunch Pack Services
'Pak'd' Provides Children with Convenient and Nutritional Meals
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