Easy-open packaging is becoming increasingly common, as manufacturers of goods ranging from deli meats to vitamins realize that packaging design needs to take into consideration the limitations and needs of people opening the package.
Seniors in particular are one demographic who were long neglected when companies went about designing their packaging.
Many forms of traditional packaging are difficult to open for some seniors who may lack the necessary strength or coordination. For this reason, many companies are coming up with packaging designs that require a very simple pulling and peeling movement that anyone can tackle with ease.
Easy-open packaging also targets people who may be perfectly strong and healthy but are prone to getting annoyed when they have to spend a lot of time opening up a package. In a world where people are obsessed with time-saving and efficiency, easy-open packaging is a hit with many consumers.
18 Examples of Easy-Open Packaging
From Senior-Friendly Meat Packaging to Tape Roll Containers:
Rahul Kalvapalle — Jan 27, 2015 — Life-Stages
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Envelope Shipping Boxes
These Printed Box Designs Show Off Maximum Style and Ease of Opening
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Bent Corner Boxes
This Retail Shipping Box Design Has Corners That Are Easy to Open
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Easy-Open Pasta Packaging
Adriana Pereira's Spaghetti Packaging Design Caters to Seniors
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Returnable Shipping Boxes
The 'There and Back Pack' is a Handy Return Shipping Box
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Buttoned-Up Shipping Boxes
This Box Packaging Design for WonderPix Uses Fewer Fasteners
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Tapered Cosmetic Packaging
This Cosmetic Packaging Design Features Reusable Boxes and Pouches
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Easy-Open Chip Bags
Junpyo Kim's Design Makes It Easy to Open a Bag of Chips
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Practical Eco Packaging
This Washing Powder Pouch Demonstrates Great Material Resourcefulness
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Healthy Minimalist Food Packaging
Aleia's Gluten Free Products Focus on Key Ingredients
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Senior-Friendly Meat Packaging
This Finnish Lunch Meat Packaging is Easy To Open For All
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Easy Packaging for Pain Relief
Richard Fine's Help Removes Bottle Opening Headaches
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Gaping Snack Bags
SJM Conceives of an Easy to Open Packaging Design for Seed Mixes
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Pull-Tab Pill Boxes
Daryl Humphrey's Pill Box Design is Better Suited to the Elderly
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Triangular Chocolate Packaging
Charm Chocolate is Bite-Sized and Perfect for On-the-Go Enjoyment
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Senior Smartphone Packaging
Doro's Phone Package Was Designed with the Elderly in Mind
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Familial Pastry Packaging
Kolionasios Baklava Has a Cartoony Look That Appeals to Young and Old
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Tape Roll Tablet Containers
The Pull! Pill Dispenser Provides Accessibility for Arthritis Patients
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Sophisticated Vitamin Branding
Russell Vitamins Aims to Elevate the Image of the Product
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Package Opener Dental Accessories
Heinz Grillz Help to Open Condiment Packets in Style
Paper-Made Lollipop Packaging
Chupa Chups Lollipops Have Received a Packaging Overhaul
3D-Printed Packaging Molds
Unilever Partnered with Serioplast on 3D-Printed Packaging Solutions
Thoughtful Packaging Redesigns
Lidl's Private-Label Focuses on Nutritious Value and Children
Lightweight Tray-Style Food Packaging
The kp Elite Nova MAP Tray is the Lightest of its Kind
Beer Packaging Shifts
Moosehead Breweries Will No Longer Offer Glass Bottles for Its Beers
Sustainable Collectible Packaging
TOPPAN Replaces Plastic Packs with Paper-Based Alternatives
Adult-Targeted Yogurt Pouches
Siggi's Protein Packs Fill a Gap Between Drinkable and Cup Yogurt
See-Through Hot Food Packaging
The Inline Plastics Safe-T-Chef Line Has Two New Options
Industrial-Strength Lollipop Packaging
Chupa Chups Impossible Promotes a New, Easy-to-Open Wrapper
Attractive Canned Foods
Nice Cans Launches to Make Your Pantry Sexy, Sustainable, and Delicious
Sustainable 3D-Printed Packaging Lines
APC Packaging's Adapte Collection is Innovative
Recyclable Yogurt Drink Packaging
The New Yop Bottles are Made with Clear PET and Recycled PET
Sustainable Carton-Style Packaging
This Elopak Paperboard Reduces Packaging's Carbon Footprint
Fully Recyclable Oil Packaging
The New Frylight Packaging Has a Fully Recyclable Spray Pump
Ultra-Compact Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Expands Its Freezable Snack Box Line for Convenience
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Reusable Food Containers
ReLoopBox is a Returnable Packaging System for Vacuum-Sealed Groceries
Protein Packaging Refresh Initiatives
Pre® Brands Reimagines Its Grass-Fed Beef Products Packaging
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
High-Barrier Recyclable Paper Packs
Prymat Has Adopted Mondi’s BarrierPaper Solution
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Concentrated Laundry Pouches
The Unscented Company Simplifies Laundry with Water-Soluble Packs
Shelf-Stable Packaging Solutions
Amcor’s Retort Bottle Innovation is Good for Nutritional Shots
Minimal Snack Packaging
The Calbee Packaging Redesign Replaces Bright Colors with Monochrome
Paper-Based Barrier Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti Partnered on New Packaging
Recycle-Ready Barrier Films
Amcor Launches a Recycle-Ready Films Production Line
Pop-Up Microwave Popcorn Boxes
The Proper Pop-Up Box Transforms into Its Own Serving Bowl
Lightweight Cosmetic Roll-ons
Amcor Launches Its Shadow Roll-on Bottle
Canned Liquid Soaps
Niul Cosmetics Packages Its Soap in Aluminum Cans
Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
TricorBraun Introduces Lightweight PET Bottle Solutions
Reusable Takeaway Packaging Pilots
VTT Launches Reuse Pilot for Ready Meal Packaging
Sustainable Retailer Packaging Updates
This Co-op Sustainable Packaging Initiative is Expansive
Playful Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Presents a New Design for Its Freezable Playtime Lunch Box
Collectible Fandom Packaging
Spider-Man-Themed Takis Bags Turn Snacks into Fan Collectibles
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Highly Recyclable Packaging Films
The Südpack CarbonLite Films are Suited for Cheese and More
Reusable Food Packaging Systems
Compass Group Expands Its Cauli Smart Reusable System
Snackable Pickle Pouches
Freestyle Snacks Launched Shelf-Stable Pickle Chips and Mini Pickles
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Free-From Food Labeling Initiatives
The Non-UPF Verified Seal Helps Shoppers Find Natural Items
Heritage Grocery Packaging
Bob’s Red Mill Redesigned Its Packaging for Easier Shelf Navigation
Low-Carbon Fiber-Based Packaging Solutions
The Blue Ocean Closures Paper-Plug is Low-Cost
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Paper-Made Juice Packaging
The Tetra Park Tetra Brik Aseptic is Made with Up to 80% Paper
Child-Resistant Beauty Droppers
Virospack Created the Beauty Industry's First Childproof Dropper
Portable Premium Snacking
Pringles Shrinks Its Iconic Crisps into Portable Lunchbox Snack Packs
Chemically Recycled Wrappers
Mondelēz Introduced Its 75% Chemically Recycled Content Packaging
Branded Packaging Solutions
Custom Packaging Enhances Product Presentation And Brand Identity
Recycable Sleeve Labels
Phenix Label Introduced Recyclable Shrink Sleeve Options
Reusable Packaging Supermarket Trials
Amcor and Ocado are Working Together for a Packaging Project
Lightweight Packaging Materials
Holmen Expands Fresh-Fibre Solutions for Corrugated Packaging
Food-Safe Recycled Packaging
Scanfill Launches Food-Grade rPP Foil with Prevented Ocean Plastic™
Modernized Beverage Packaging Designs
Seagram's Escapes Debuts New Packaging and Its Latest Flavor
Reduced Plastic Sandwich Packaging
The Seal N’ Flip Packaging from the Lacerta Group Reduces Costs
Mono-Material Pouch Packaging
This MDO‑PE Pouch From Walki and Dow Has a Premium Matte Finish
Portable Hygiene Packs
Kleenex Introduces Durable Tissue Packs with Secure Snap-Shut Lids
Leak-Free Pouch Packaging Partnerships
Aptar Closures and Cheer Pack Announced a New Partnership
Biodegradable Cheese Packagings
Nestlé Joins Oglivy Colombia on the Self-Packing Cheese
High-Barrier Paper Packaging Platform
ProAmpac Launches a High-Barrier Paper Platform
Returnable Meal Containers
ReBento Updates Food Packaging with a Reusable Collection System
Circular Beauty Packaging
SGD Pharma Expands Refillable and Recycled Glass Solutions
Recyclable Produce Packaging
Kp Expands Infinity with Recyclable Fruit Trays for Fresh Produce
Award-Winning Inclusive Haircare Packaging
Enable Accessible Haircare Was Founded by Laura LeMond
Collaborative Fiber-Based Food Trays
This Fiber-Based Packaging is Lightweight Yet Functional
Snack Packet Recycling
HolyGrail 2030 Has Introduced Its Polypropylene Snack Packet Pilot
Aluminum-Free Carton Packaging
This SIG Aluminum-Free Full Barrier Solution Reduces Material Use
Shelf-Stable Tuna Packaging
Tetra Pak and Jealsa Partnered for Carton-Based Seafood Packaging
Aluminum Drugstore Product Packaging
This CVS Pharmacy Packaging is a First-of-its-Kind
Recycled Ready-to-Use Resins
The Plastipak pakPET Single Pellet Solution Supports Drop-In Use
Reduced-Carbon Carton Packaging
Elopak Announced Low-Carbon Aluminum for Liquid Carton Packaging
Fresh Produce Packaging Solutions
American Packaging Corporation Highlights Flexibility
Tubular Paper-Made Snack Packaging
The Sonoco Paper Can is Made with 100% Recycled Fiber
Eco-Friendly Shipping Materials
The Kite Packaging Smart Fill Range is Eco-Minded
Three-Compartment Meal Trays
Amcor and Cofigeo Release a Three-Compartment Tray for Ready Meals
Refillable Airless Glass Packaging
Mktg Combines Glass Packaging with Refillable Airless System
End-to-End Flexible Packaging
Melodea Launches Its MeloPack Solution
Collaborative Packaging Development
UNITED CAPS Launches Live Packaging Co-Creation Sessions
Paper-Packaged Olive Oils
Jordan Olivenöl Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Debuting a New Bottle
Freshness-Ensuring Berry Packaging
This Oishii Nikko Berry Packaging Promises Freshness
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Food Service Packaging Platforms
JJ O'Toole Launched Bia to Cater to the Hospitality Sector
Bubble Wrap Branding Initatives
Sealed Air Marks National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
Paper Food Packaging Campaigns
This Koehler Paper Campaign Showcases the Market Shift
Recyclable Packaging Films
RATTPACK's murFlEX Simplifies Its Mono-Polypropylene Packaging
Recyclable Produce Packaging Partnerships
Reflex Group and Marks & Spencer Partnered on Packaging
Modern Premium Pet Packaging
Pet 'n Shape Boasts New Packaging for Its Premium Dog Treats & Chews
Linerless Produce Packaging
Ravenwood and Troya introduce linerless labelled fruit packs
Carton Packaging Frameworks
The Consumer Goods Forum Unveiled the Liquid Carton Guidance
Nail Gun-Free Crate Lines
UFP Packaging Emphasizes Safety with Slot-Lock and Clamp-Lock 100
Pouch-Packaged Meal Ranges
Tilda Easy Meals are Great for Enjoying Out of the House
Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Cadbury Mini Eggs Came in Recycled Plastic Packaging This Easter
Modernized Retailer Campaigns
Staples Canada Has Reintroduced Its That Was Easy Campaign
Fully Recyclable Drink Caps
The Amcor Secure Flip Sports Cap is Now on Rauch Yippy Bottles
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Sustainable Luxury Packaging
Silverhand Estate Pairs Premium Wine with Reusable Packaging
Interchangeable Component Cosmetic Packaging
The APC Packaging Adapté Collection is Adaptable
Aluminum OTC Packaging
Foster & Thrive's Products Come in Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottles
Premium Dispensing Solutions
Aptar Beauty Unveiled New On-Shelf Dispensing Systems
Multi-Compartment Meal Trays
Amcor and Cofigeo Partner on a Sustainable Food Tray Product
Elevated Pet Care Packaging
FURminator® Introduces the New Spill-Resistant Pet Shampoo Packaging
Sophisticated Tequila Packaging Designs
El Mayor Tequila Has Unveiled Redesigned Packaging
Beverage Industry-Focused Packaging Equipments
Promarksvac Debuts New Vacuum Packaging Equipment
Portable Tea Packaging
HTeaO Introduces Portable Mini Sippers for Tea on the Go
Modernized Soup Packaging Designs
Zoup! Specialty Products Undergoes a Rebranding Initiative
Omni-Compatible Food Packaging Covers
The KM Packaging K-Peel 4G Has a Mono PET Composition
Squeezable Jam Pouches
OMW!'s Squeeze-and-Go Jam Eliminates the Need for a Knife
Vacuum and MAP Film Solutions
SÜDPACK Launched the SKINPro and Multifol Extreme Films
Recyclable Paper-Made Tray Packaging
The PaperSeal Pressed Packaging is Cost-Efficient
Compact On-The-Go Freezable Bags
PackIt Launches the Freezable Market Tote and a Lunch Container
Recycled Packaging Tray Upgrades
Mondelēz Introduced Recycled Trays Across European Brands
Extended Shelf Life Sandwiches
The East St Deli Sandwich Range from Kepak is Freshness-Focused
Customizable Packaging Solutions
Wax Paper Global Has Introduced an Innovative Packaging Solution
Reduced Material Packaging Seals
The Selig Group Lift ‘n’ Peel Lite Liner has 20% Less Material
Sensorial Fragrance Samples
Arcade Beauty's ScentSeal Features a Gel Formula That Applies to Skin
Reduced-Plastic Packaging Moves
Squire Shifts to Box and Card Packaging
Respiration Control Packaging Films
This Recyclable Film Packaging from Innovia Films is Effective
Premium Alt Drink Packaging
The Tetra Pak Brik Aseptic Edge Comes in a New 48-Ounce Size
Plastic-Reduced Food Packaging
SPAR Austria Trials Meat Packaging That Uses 70% Less Plastic
Rigids Packaging Challenges
Amcor Launches Its Amcor Lift-Off — Rigids Challenge
Reversible Shipping Boxes
Rev-O-Box Doubles as Gift-Ready Packaging When Turned Inside Out
Recyclable Mono-Material Packaging
Jindal Films Expanded its Range of Mono-Material Solutions
Packaging Anniversary Refresh
King’s Hawaiian Marks 75 Years with a Joyful New Look
Bio-Based Packaging Concepts
UPM Specialty Materials and Paramelt Debut Paper-Based Packagings
Durable Moving Bags
DuraSack's Products are Known for Their Packability and Durability
Retail-Ready Mango Packaging
The Mission Produce Lidded Mango Carton Supports Four Kilograms
Aluminum Sealing Gaskets
XINXIA PACKAGE Launches the New Printed Aluminum Foil Sealing Gaskets
Anti-Fog BOPET Lidding Films
Cosmo Films Introduced Clear Anti-Fog Lidding Film
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Black-Base Foodstorage Clamshells
Inline Plastics Introduced Safe-T-Chef 8x6 Black-Base Clamshell
Magnetic-Free Luxury Closures
Rissmann Kappa Box Is a Collapsible Click Closure
Rolling Applicator Droppers
Quadpack's Freedom Dropper Offers Flexibility for Beauty Consumers
Fiber-Based Packaging Caps
PulPac develops fiber closures to replace plastic packaging components
Sustainable Aerosol Packaging
Aptar Beauty Adds Twist-to-Lock Mechanisms for Leak-Resistant Sprays
Recyclable High-Barrier Packaging
These Sappi Paper Packaging Solutions are High-Performance
Patented Coffret Opening Systems
The Coupe-fil Coffret Was Introduced by Verpack
Performance-Driven Film Packagings
Sealed Air Cryovac Shrinkable Rollstock PrimeVac is Hygienic
Collapsible Plastic Shipping Solutions
Kite Packaging Plastic Pallet Boxes are Cost-Effective
Lightweight Dairy Packaging Pots
Amcor's All-New UniPak 1 kg Pot Was Officially Launched
Tape Dispenser Concepts
This Dual Tape Dispenser is Designed to Be Displayed in Plain Sight