Duncan Anderson Designs a Package to keep Herbs Fresh
Jamie Danielle Munro — May 14, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: dkanderson.eu & packageinspiration
Duncan Anderson has put together an ingenious method for keeping herbs fresh even after taking them out of the store.
His design uses a cardboard base that's filled with a plastic bag and water sealed inside the entire structure. The herb is then placed over the top in a pot, with a spout that feeds the pot water from below. Then, a plastic bag is placed around the entire thing, so that people can still see the plant inside.
With this new packaging design for herbs, consumers can buy the plants from the store and keep using the food for weeks instead of having the purchase die after only a few days. Considering how wasteful it can be to buy food and throw it out, this package could help save a few bucks and avoid unnecessary garbage.
His design uses a cardboard base that's filled with a plastic bag and water sealed inside the entire structure. The herb is then placed over the top in a pot, with a spout that feeds the pot water from below. Then, a plastic bag is placed around the entire thing, so that people can still see the plant inside.
With this new packaging design for herbs, consumers can buy the plants from the store and keep using the food for weeks instead of having the purchase die after only a few days. Considering how wasteful it can be to buy food and throw it out, this package could help save a few bucks and avoid unnecessary garbage.
Trend Themes
1. Self-watering Packaging - Disruptive innovation opportunity for packaging companies to invest in eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions that keep food fresher for longer
2. Extended-shelf Life Packaging - Opportunity for developing packaging solutions that can increase the shelf life of other produce, such as fruits and vegetables
3. Smart Packaging - The development of self-regulated, intelligent packaging systems that can keep food from spoiling and reduce food waste.
Industry Implications
1. Food Packaging - Companies in the food packaging industry should invest in developing innovative technologies that extend the shelf life of their products and support sustainability initiatives
2. Herb and Spice Industry - The herb and spice industry can benefit from partnering with packaging companies to develop more effective packaging solutions that keep their products fresh for longer while reducing waste
3. Retail and E-commerce - Retail and e-commerce businesses should explore the potential of self-watering packaging as a value-added service for customers, as a way to differentiate their product offering
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