These examples of food packaging for kids hope to catch the eyes of today's youth by taking a page out of the past and introducing new and improved features.
Two great example of this include Kellogg’s Retro Edition series, as well as General Mills' Monster Cereals, which has its iconic characters reinterpreted by DC comic book artists. Another fresh take on cereal box packaging comes from Nutri-Grain, which created a modern take on in-box prizes by including a VR headset that could be clipped out.
Peruvian burger chain Bembos themed its entire collection of product branding around colorful 90s culture, while Leone's Candy Originals are packaged in authentic vintage-style tins. Other standout nostalgic packaging examples for kids reference classic elements of childhood, including board games, rock collections and fairy tales.
10 Retro Food Packages for Kids
From Pastel Popsicle Packaging to Kidcore Burger Branding:
Laura McQuarrie — Apr 26, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Edible Board Games
These Snack Boxes are Inspired by Retro Games and Puzzles
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Fairytale Chocolate Branding
Choco Chou's Brand Identity References Iconic Storybook Imagery
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Kidcore Burger Branding
This Peruvian Burger Chain Branding References 1990s-Era Design
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Marshmallow-Only Cereals
The Lucky Charms Marshmallows Box Gets Ride of the Puffed Cereal
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Retro Popsicle Branding
Dr. Feelgood Frozen Pops Feature a Vintage Brand Identity
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Disney-Branded Juice Pouches
The Del Monte Squeezies Fruit Juice Pouches Provide Nutrition Support
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Retro Ice Cream Pints
Beachy Cream is a Brand of Organic Ice Cream from SoCal
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VR Cereal Boxes
Nutri-Grain's BOLT Cereal Box Lets People Experience Virtual Reality
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Fruit Salad-Flavored Gummies
Tangerine's Mini Bon Bons Now Comes in a Sweet Fruit Salad Flavor
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Ice Cream-Flavored Cereals
The Ice Cream Pebbles Cereal Sherbet Variety Will Inspire Nostalgia
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Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Retro Collectible Toy Cereals
Kellogg's and Toy Story 5 Partnered to Celebrate the Movie
Curated Halloween-Inspired Japanese Snacks
TokyoTreat is Boasting Japanese Snacks for Halloween
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Park-Themed Yogurt Packaging
Stonyfield Organic & the NPF Teamed Up for 'Explore Organically'
Cartoon-Themed Cereals
The Kelpo Cereal Brings the Cartoon Favorite into a Real-World Release
Paper-Made Lollipop Packaging
Chupa Chups Lollipops Have Received a Packaging Overhaul
Nostalgic Adult QSR Meals
McDonald's McDonaldland Meal Revives a Classic Marketing Campaign
Candy-Inspired Sodas
Candy Lips Recreates Childhood Flavors Without Artificial Sweeteners
Gen-Alpha Targeted Packaging Designs
Gotham Greens Partners with Sesame Workshop to Promote Greens
Nostalgic 2000s QSR Menus
Taco Bell Rewinds the Clock with its 'Decades Y2K Menu'
Crayon-Themed Soda Branding
Jones Soda Co. Partners with Crayola on a Nostalgic Co-Branded Pack
Better-For-You Snack Packaging Redesigns
Quinn Snacks Boasts a Comprehensive Packaging Redesign
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Child-Friendly Soft Snack Bars
Nature Valley Soft Baked Bars Come in Two Format Options
Collectible Treat Pop-Ups
The KIND Frozen Bar Enticed Visitors with Free Snacks & Labubus
Bird-Shaped Food Packagings
Yu Guang and Fu Yu Han Design the Big-Billed Bird Food Concept
Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Berry Global Group and Mars Launched 100% Recycled Plastic Jars
60s Superhero Cereal Branding
General Mills and Marvel Studios Partnered for Retro Cereal Branding
Thoughtful Packaging Redesigns
Lidl's Private-Label Focuses on Nutritious Value and Children
Playful Snack Collectables
The Once You Pop Mystery Box from Pringles Introduces Blind-Flavors
Kid-Focused Water Brands
Wave Kids Has Introduced an Innovative Approach to Children's Hydration
Meat-Infused Child Snack Pouches
These New Once Upon a Farm Products are at Expo West 2026
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Nutrient-Dense Toddler Snacks
FoodNerd's Mega Puffs are Packed with Colorful Fruits & Veggies
Nostalgic Snack-Inspired Accessories
Typo Creates a Unique Capsule Honoring Pepsi and Cheetos
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands
Beyond the Bib Has Officially Launched Across the United States
Video Game-Themed Beverages
Candy Can and Bandai Namco Entertainment Partner on Exclusive Collab
Nostalgic Soda Flavors
Diet Coke Brings Back Its Retro Lime Flavor Nationwide
Nutrition-Supporting Cereal Products
WK Kellogg Co Debuts Two Cereals to Support Student Nutrition
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Dual-Use Smoothie Pouches
Gerber Get’ems! Squeezies Can Be Enjoyed Cold, Frozen or Off the Shelf
Greek-Style Yogurt Pouches
Yoplait's New Petits Filous Greek Style Pouches are Made for Kids
Ultra-Compact Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Expands Its Freezable Snack Box Line for Convenience
Festive Snack Packaging Designs
Kellanova Debuts Its Seasonal Assortment of Snacks
Micro-Sized Sour Gummy Candies
Sour Patch Kids Bites are Packaged in Tubes
Kid-Friendly Superfood Gummies
Grüns Cubs Help to Fill Nutritional Gaps for Kids
Minimal Snack Packaging
The Calbee Packaging Redesign Replaces Bright Colors with Monochrome
Kid-Friendly Cooking Boxes
The Pampered Chef Kids Club Involves & Empowers Kids in the Kitchen
Upgraded Brand Packaging Schemes
Higgidy Launches a New Brand Look Across Multiple Products
Fuzzy Cereal Boxes
General Mills X Jim Henson Company Made a First-of-Its-Kind Franken Berry Box
Animation-Themed Frozen Meals
PuraVida Foods' KidsLife Line Features Disney & Pixar Characters
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Summer-Inspired Japanese Snack Collections
TokyoTreat Minimart Has Launched a Special Summer Line
Pop Culture-Themed Snack Branding
Fan Foods Co. and Poppowls Launch New Licensed Snack Capsule
Kid-Created Freezer Treats
Jel Sert and Crayola Launched a Limited-Edition Flavor by Kids for Kids
Protein Packaging Refresh Initiatives
Pre® Brands Reimagines Its Grass-Fed Beef Products Packaging
Streetstyle Snack Pouches
The Cheez-It Walking Taco's Packaging Was Made for K-12 Foodservice
School-Aged Kids Snack Ranges
Earth’s Best Big Kids Snacks are for Kids Aged Four to Eight
Free-From Frozen Mochi Bites
Bubbies Mochi Ice Cream is Launching New Flavors and Packaging
QSR Beachcore Fashion Collections
The Taco Bell x Hollister Y2K Capsule Collection is Nostalgic
Decluttered Ad Campaigns
IKEA Unpackaged Goods Organizes Branded Products into Storage Containers
Soccer-Themed Snack Branding
These Mondelēz Products Get Fans Ready for the World Cup 2026
Vibrant Better-For-You Snack Packaging
Catalina Crunch Targets Health-Conscious Consumers
Nostalgic S'more-Inspired Muffins
Bimbo Bakeries USA Spotlights Its Little Bites S'mores Muffins
Kid-Focused Packaging Updates
The Frubes Re-Launch Brings Interactive Fun to Lunchboxes
Rebranded Protein Milkshakes
Nurri Presents a New Vibrant Packaging Design
Playful Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Presents a New Design for Its Freezable Playtime Lunch Box
Soccer-Themed Confection Packaging
Ferrara Honors the U.S. Soccer Federation with New Packaging
Photocopied Fast Food Campaigns
McDonald's Office Delivery Ads Scanned Popular Menu Items
Extra-Vibrant Soda Packs
Poppi's VIBES Party Pack Gives Favorite Flavors a Limited-Edition Look
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Curated Candy Kits
Clever Candy Candy Kits Share Themed Assortments Like Grandma's Purse Candy
Color-In Fish Packaging
Fishwife's Limited-Edition Summertime Art Box Comes with Colored Pencils
Retro Cherry Colas
Diet Cherry Coke is Returning for a Limited Time in 80s-Style Packaging
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Food Packaging Refreshes
Higgidy Gets New Visual Identity on the Idea of Bursting with Abundance
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Immersive Cereal Cities
Kellogg's Town Welcomes Virtual Visitors in a Breakfast World
Consumer-Driven Breakfast Snacks
This New Kellogg’s Snack Range Features Six Options
Limited-Edition Regional-Specific Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Presents the Harajuku Snackventure Box
Popsicle-Flavored Gummies
Grüns Launched Nostalgic, Limited-Edition Superfood Gummies for All Ages
Nostalgic Candy Beverages
Candy Can and Bubblicious Launch a Bubble Gum-Flavored Soda
Better-for-You Preschooler Snacks
Goodies Makes Nutritious, Craveable Snacks for Growing Kids
Limited-Edition Halloween Treats
Kellanova Brands Debut Exclusive Treats for Halloween
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Color-In Noodle Packaging
Little Dish's Chicken Katsu Curry Noodles Sleeve is Made for Doodling
Nostalgic Packed Lunches
M&M's PB&J Packed Lunch Specials Treat Adults to Simpler Times
Shareable Snack Packs
Lunchables Snackables Comes in Savory-Sweet Double Packs for Splitting
Better-For-You Lunchbox Snacks
Goodies Snacks Include Oat Bars, Fruit Chips and More
Refined Recipe Kids Yogurts
The Danimals Range Features New Recipes and Branding
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Child-Focused Kefir Snacks
ProBugs Dellivers Flavorful and Drinkable Kefir Products
Latin-Inspired Youth-Focused Foods
Little Spoon and Siete Foods Debut Two Limited-Edition Meals
Freeze-Dried Toddler Meal Pouches
These New More Toddler Meals Products Showcase Convenience
Crunchy Gummy Candy Products
Bebeto Freeze Crunchy Candy Introduced Two New Varieties
Age-And-Stage Appropriate Snack Lines
Little Bellies Broadens Its Reach in the Canadian Market
Ghost-Themed Snack Products
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in Three Options
Bakery-Inspired Chocolate Products
Nestlé Confectionery Announced a New Series of Treats
Convenient Childhood Nutrition Products
These New Once Upon a Farm Pouches are Nutrient-Dense
Regional Baby Food Ranges
These New Little Freddie Products are Arriving in the Middle East
Pet-Focused Re-Branding Initiatives
My Perfect Pet Boasts a Comprehensive Rebrand
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Veggie-Infused Flavored Miilks
Jubilee Makes Flavored Milk with Hidden Veggies Like Carrot & Beet
Cut-Out Easter Treat Disguises
Cadbury Created Print Ads That Hide Easter Eggs as Everyday Items
In-Store DIY Packaging Stations
Taco Bell UK is Uniquely Supporting Circular Fashion Sellers
Cartoon-Inspired Camping Gear
LOGOS Unveils the New Pokémon Camping Collection
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Honest Mealtime Campaigns
Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Animation-Themed Kids Meals
Oscar Mayer and Disney Partnered for Lilo & Stitch-Themed Meals
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Canine Cartoon Frozen Treats
The Bluey Ice Pops Come in Packs of 12
Veggie-Packed Smoothie Pops
Rabbit Food's Dairy-Free Frozen Treats Feature Spinach & More
Pouch-Packaged Fruit Smoothies
Mott's Fruit Smoothie Pouches are Easy to Enjoy Out of the House
Vintage Parrot Packaging Refreshes
Heraclis Reintroduced Its Historic Parrot Emblem
Gummy bear-shaped vitamins
Sottcor Labs gummies make taking vitamins a fun experience for kids
Modern Premium Pet Packaging
Pet 'n Shape Boasts New Packaging for Its Premium Dog Treats & Chews
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Refreshed Classic Cereal Bars
Nutri-Grain Bars Now Feature a New Recipe and Branding
Retro Snack Cake Campaigns
Vachon's Rosettes Campaign Stirs Nostalgia in Gen X and Millennials
Interactive QSR Kids Meals
The Whataburger Kids Whatameal is Being Revamped for Spring
Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Cadbury Mini Eggs Came in Recycled Plastic Packaging This Easter
Greek-Inspired Bakery Packagings
The Daily Greek Packaging Rebranded by A.S. Strategy
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Wrestler-Inspired Lollipop Ads
Chupa Chups Promoted a Packaging Update with a Lucha Libre Campaign
Modernized Soup Packaging Designs
Zoup! Specialty Products Undergoes a Rebranding Initiative
Hawaii-Grown Baby Food Pouches
Piko Provisions' Purées Introduce Taste Buds to Unique Flavors
Dino-Themed Smoothie Pouches
Barney Little Spoon Smoothies Come in Three Flavors
Nostalgic Back-To-School Snack Campaigns
Del Monte Highlights Its Range of Peach-Based Products
Brain-Boosting Soft-Baked Bars
Cerebelly Clever Bars Deliver Veggies & More for Kids Four and Up
Value-Minded Retailer Chocolate Products
The Kinder Bueno Multipack is Arriving in the UK
AR-Enabled Oat Drink Packaging
Alpro and Appetite Creative Partnered for Interactive Packaging
Value-Sized Breakfast Cereals
These Post Cereals are Being Introduced in Two Options
Retro QSR Meal Revivals
Mcdonald’s Brings Back Mcdonaldland Icons in a Collectible Meal for Adults
Boldly Flavored Kids Snacks
Ella’s Kitchen Kids is for Children Aged 18 Months and Up
Nutritious Toddler Snack Ranges
The Latest Once Upon a Farm Products Come in Three Varieties
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns
Aldi Created a Series of Dishes with a 4-Year-Old TikTok Chef
Artisanal Youth Yogurts
Pastoret's Yogurt for Kids is Slow-Fermented, Fruity and Low in Sugar
Packaging Anniversary Refresh
King’s Hawaiian Marks 75 Years with a Joyful New Look
Brandless Packaging Campaigns
McDonald’s Tested a Name-Free 'Famous Order' Promotion
Board Game-Themed Food Promotions
Premier Foods and Hasbro Partnered for an On-Pack Promotion
Multi-Brand Snack Boxes
Bobby’s Expands its Delivery Capabilities with the ‘Brand Box’ Service
Toothpaste-Flavored Ice Creams
KFC Spain and Licor del Polo Junior Launch a New Dessert
Vibrant Kids-Catering Furniture Series
Paola Lenti Designs the Kids Collection of Playful Products