Irrespective of the industry, packaging has always undergone drastic changes. Though the brand image and price are the key factors influencing the purchasing, packaging has also lent its part in influencing the consumers’ decision making. As per Canadian Market Research, packaging has always been offering a sensory experience during the buying process. With a large number of competing products available on the shelf, innovative packaging is the only way to draw the attention of the consumer. It has been a key tool for both big and new brands to retain their market share or enter the market respectively. However, come 2015 and industry experts believe that there is going to be a substantial change in the role played by the packaging process. Sustainability Modern consumers expect the brands to reciprocate to the needs to ensure environment friendly and sustainable practices. A study conducted by the Carton Council of North America suggests that consumers expect packaging to play an important motivator for recycling. With several products, packaging is the first source of information about proper disposal and recycling practices. A great example would be the water bottles and soft drink bottles that come with specific instruction of what to do with […]