First Impression is the last impression and this is what forms the basic rule for packaging industries. Besides ensuring the packaging to be safe and hygienic, packing department necessarily has to spend time, money and energy in designing the packaging of the product. It is because packaging is often the consumer’s first point of contact. The more attractive the package, better are the chances of it flying off the shelf into the shopping basket.
The packaging becomes more important in case of food and beverages market. In case of packaged food, the packaging should not only be designed to attract the consumer but should also be able to specify the nutritional value of the food product. Consumers are constantly evolving to reflect societal values, likes and dislikes. Owing to the wide spread of internet and awareness, consumers are growing more health conscious and search for products that provide nutritional benefits. They seek packages that include food quality and safety, freshness and information rather than specific retailer and manufacturer driven benefits. Therefore, with so many nutritional and added-value food and beverage products entering the market, packaging has to be both eye-catching and adequately reflect health benefits.
The first thing in packaging that attracts the consumers is the color. The food packaging must necessarily take colors in the context of the product’s marketing goals. Hence, we can see children’s cereal packaging has many bright colors that attract their eyes; health-focused cereals will have more whites and pastels to project a softer, more adult image. Second is the design of the packaging. Along with colors, design can have noticeable effect on consumer behavior. Therefore, the food packaging should feature a design that makes it easier to eat.
Third is the sustainability of the packaging. The role of packaging is not limited to attract the consumer but extends to protect the food items inside. Protection from contamination and deterioration throughout its shelf life is also an integral part of good packaging. Therefore, packaging that is innovative, flexible and eco-friendly tends to create an appeal amongst the consumers.
UFlex Ltd. India’s largest flexible packaging company has been offering amongst others, the food packaging solutions for more than two decades now. Keeping up with the times and the dynamics of the packaging industry UFlex has been a pioneer in setting benchmarks for delivering innovative packaging concepts and to ensure the safety and viability of the packaged food in its life cycle. Flexible packaging at UFlex is known for excellent chemical resistance, strength, protection against moisture and odour and dimensional stability. Its innovations in packaging enable food retailers to better protect the quality of the products, while expanding the range of marketing possibilities.
