Included in this cluster of innovative takeout packaging ideas are a variety of products that were created to increase consumer engagement.
Although there's plenty of examples from brands that have used bright colors and unconventional shapes to get consumers to buy, others have simply transformed the packaging that their food comes in to make it more convenient to eat. In addition, brands like Sushecō have adapted their packaging to be less harsh on the environment, with its reusable flat-packed sushi trays saving on both space and cost.
Another product that's included in these innovative takeout packaging ideas are the new bags and boxes from McDonald's, which were also transformed to be more environmentally friendly. Although the designs themselves are relatively simply, the fast food chain decided to bring more awareness to their importance by inviting designers to adapt them into couture fashion accessories.
15 Examples of Innovative Takeout Packaging
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Personal Takeout Packaging
These WR/BR To-Go Kits Turn Cafeteria Grub Into Convenient Fast Food
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Transparent Fast Food Packaging
This Brazilian Fast Food Chain Offers a Nutritious Menu
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Customizable Takeout Packaging
Born2Be's Vibrant Takeout Boxes Encourage Play
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Branded To-Go Box Controllers
Eat KFC and Play Video Games with This To-Go Chicken Box Controller
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Chopstick-Holding Sushi Packaging
The Umi Takeaway Sushi Packaging Uses Utensils to Stay CLosed
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Stacked Deli Takeaway Boxes
This Deli Takeaway Packaging is Able to Fit a Four Course Meal
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Ready-to-Eat Beef Dinners
Woolworths is Selling Hot Roast Beef in Convenient Grab-and-Go Bags
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Lyrically Branded Take-Out Cups
Jack Lalley Creatively Adapted the Iconic Starbucks Coffee Cups
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QSR Drink Tray Speakers
The McDonald’s Boombox is Crafted from a Cardboard Drink Tray
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Fast Food Packaging Fashions
The New Packaging at McDonald's was Reworked into Couture Accessories
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Reusable Takeout Container Services
The Shareware Programs Helps Restaurants Cut Down on Waste
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Deceptive Take-Out Cakes
Jayne McCool's Fast Food Cakes Resemble Takeaway Meals From Brands
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Reusable Take-Out Containers
The 'GO Box' is Designed to Replace Single-Use Restaurant Containers
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Take-Out Holiday Dinners
Cracker Barrel is Now Offering Thanksgiving Meals To-Go for Busy Families
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Dual-Purpose Modern Takeout Cups
These Branded Travel Mugs Can Hold Both Hot and Cold Beverages
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Wheat Straw Takeout Containers
La Tour's New Containers Can Be Used for Dining In or Takeout
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Take-Out Ice Cream Kits
This Packaging Design Gives Consumers Gelato and Cones To-Go
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Stackable Takeaway Packaging
The Sta-Pack Features Separate Units Connected by a Handle
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Take-Home Mediterranean Meals
Yalla Mediterranean Caters to Families with Take-Out Meals
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Matcha Pudding Snacks
Starbucks Japan is Adding a Tasty Green Pudding to Its Menu
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Multipurpose Take-Out Containers
Nadine Pereira Has Designed a Clever New McDonald's Take-Out Bag
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Take-Out Italian Dinners
Olive Garden is Giving Consumers a New Way to Enjoy Its Food at Home
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Flat-Pack Sushi Containers
'Sushecō' Recently Developed a More Eco-Friendly Kind of Sushi Tray
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Recyclable Paperboard Coffee Cups
Frugalpac Has Developed a Coffee Cup That Can Be Recycled
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Pride-Celebrating Fast Food Packaging
McDonald's Celebrates Pride Month With Rainbow Fry Boxes
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Oven-Proof Pie Packaging
The New Holland's Pies 'Food to Go' Counter Food Packaging is Practical
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Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
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Recyclable Coffee Packagings
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Reusable Grocery Delivery Packaging
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Paper-Based Potato Chip Packaging
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These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
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Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
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Repurposed Pasta Boxes
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Fiber-Based Food Packaging
Hinojosa Unveils the New 'Foodservice' Packaging in Three Formats
Sustainable Restaurant Meal Kits
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Recycled Plastic Bottle Campaigns
Coca-Cola Promotes the Toss In, Take Out Initiative
Aluminum Coffee Packages
Zeitgeist Coffee Factory Uses Durable Aluminum Packaging with a Valve
Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging
Parkside's Newest Packaging is Durable with a Sealed Barrier
Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
JDE Peet's is Rolling Out Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Plastic Snack Packaging Reductions
KP Snacks Flow Wrapping Process Has Been Updated
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Recyclable Paper-Made Packaging Solutions
Mondi FunctionalBarrier Paper Ultimate is Sustainable
Sustainable Natural Wine Boxes
Big Naturals Offers a Premium Tasting Experience in Eco Packaging
Sustainable Skincare Packaging Pivots
Aveeno® Canada Introduces a New Look & Better, Eco Packaging
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Paper-Based Chocolate Packaging
Mars Swaps Out its Plastic Wrappers for Paper in a Tesco Trial
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
The Eco-Products GreenStripe Line Has New Bags and Wraps
Recyclable Hardware Packaging
Nokia is Adopting Lighter Recyclable Packaging for Circularity
Convenient Recyclable Mueslis
Greiner Packaging Debuts Recyclable Pots for Tribe’s Protein Muesli
Sustainable Produce Packaging
These Cascades Eco-Friendly Produce Baskets are Recycled
Eco-Friendly Paper Packaging
Sourceful Debuts a New Paper Pouch to Compete with Plastic Packaging
Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes
The FoldiBox 2 Box has a Flatpack and Technical Design
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Paper-Packaged Snack Chips
Walkers Baked Multipacks Ditch Plastic in Favor of Paper Alternatives
Culinary Brand Packaging Redesigns
Mousline Partnered with Marks Design on Vibrant New Packages
Dino-Themed Water Cartons
Boxed Water is Taking a Bite Out of Pollution with Jurassic World
Recyclable Windowed Packaging
Coveris Debuts the New Packaging for Simply Lunch’s Stir Me Up Range
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
Compostable Packaging Innovation Centers
The Greenhouse Learning Center Will Test Packaging
Sleek PFAS-Free Packaging
Celebration Packaging Unveils PFAS-Free Enviroware Compostable Packaging
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Recycled Snack Chip Packaging
Tyrells is Introducing New Recycled Plastic Packs
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
High-Quality Pizza Packaging
These Kite Packaging Printed Pizza Boxes Come in Packs of 100
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
Orlandi Launches the EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Metal Tin Packaging
Dymapak Launches the 'Squeeze and Turn Tin' with Child-Resistant Technology
Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Pact Coffee Debuts a New Recyclable Packaging Design
Green Thermoformed Cardboard Trays
Cascades Launches Innovative Packaging for Fresh Produce
Croissant-Shaped Pastas
Crocchi Boasts a Novel Form & Freshness-Preserving Packaging
Eco-Friendly Burger Packaging
GreenDustries' PleatPak Packaging Blends Sustainability and Function
Compostable Denim Packaging Trials
Levi's Rolls out Hybrid Polybags as a Sustainable Packaging
Reduced Material Food Packaging
The Stora Enso 'Trayforma BarrPeel' Packaging is Easy to Open
Revamped Premium Pesto Jars
Barilla Taps Eviosys for its New Jar Packaging Design
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Reusable Contactless Cups
Starbucks' Borrow a Cup Pilot Explores Reusable, Recyclable Packaging
Recyclable Yogurt Pouches
Dow and Mengniu Debut a New Monomaterial PE Yogurt Pouch in China
Recyclable Film Packaging
These Amcor Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films are Launching in Europe
Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids
Tim Hortons Plans to Migrate to Using Sustainable Cutlery in 2023
Reusable Food-Preserving Containers
Stasher's Sealable Bags and Bowls are Radical and Functional
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
PFAS-Free Food Packaging
Genpak Launches a New Packaging Line Without Added PFAS
Compostable Foodservice Packaging
These Sabert Pulp Food Containers are Convenient
Takeout Box-Themed Bags
Saint Laurent Launches Two Takeaway Box Bags in Black and Brown
Paper-Packaged Popped Snacks
Snack A Jacks Multipacks are Ditching Virgin Plastic Material
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These Parkside Lidding Films Come in Several Options
Plant-Based Snack Bar Wrappers
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Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups
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McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
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Kari-Out Unveiled its New Plant-Based Packets for Foodservice
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Fiber-Reduced Eco Packaging
DS Smith Debuts the 'Light Wrap' to Lower Packaging CO2 Emissions
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
This New Touchstone Essentials Packaging is Made with Bio-PPE
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Heat-to-Eat Snack Ranges
This Urban Eat Food-to-Go Range Can Be Heated Inside its Packaging
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
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Sustainable Crisp Bags
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Paper-Made Mushroom Packaging
Sainsbury's Mushroom Punnets are Now Made with Cardboard
Playful Coffee Packaging
Sunday Coffee Project's Packaging is Inspired by Cereal Boxes
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Food-Grade rPET Packaging
These Novolex Recyclable Food Containers Have 10% Recycled Plastic
Heat-and-Eat Pizza Bowls
Banquet MEGA Crustless Pizzas are Cheesy, Saucy and Loaded with Toppings
Plastic Reduction Meat Packaging
Sainsbury's New Steak Packaging Will Save Ample Plastic Use
Reduced Plastic Deli Packaging
The Volpi Eco-Pack™ Has 80% Less Plastic Than Alternatives
Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
Chay Tea Has Undergone a Geometric Packaging Rebrand
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Easy-Open Snack Pouches
Walki's Pouch Concept Supports Controlled Tearing & Reduces Breaking
Tomato Sauce Pouches
Le Sauce & Co.'s Well-Portioned Sauces Help to Reduce Food & Packaging Waste
Food Can Foil Seals
The Eviosys 'Ecopeel' Reduces Carbon Emissions for Canned Foods
Eco-Friendly Breakfast Product Packaging
Amcor and Tyson Have Partnered for Sustainable Packaging
Freshness-Enhancing Packaging Films
This Lidding Film is Being Introduced with the Crocchi Product
Recyclable Food Pouches
TotalEnergies and COLINES Create an Unlaminated Recyclable Stand-Up Pouch
Clean Microwavable Meals
Good To-Go's Microwavable Meal Cups Simplify Favorite Recipes
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Peelable Snack Pouches
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Globally-Inspired Ready-to-Eat Foods
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Re-Designed Holiday Tins
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Pink Sushi Boxes
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Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
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Icy Pet Food Packaging
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Convenient Seafood Protein Pouches
The StarKist Product Range Has Expanded with New Offerings
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
PET Tray Recycling Initiatives
Tesco Debuts the 'Tray 2 Tray' Recycling Initiative with Faerch
Water-Inked Ovenable Packaging
Sirane Debuts Ovenable Films & Pouches with Water-Based Inks
Recyclable Yogurt Packaging Pouches
This Recyclable Yogurt Pouch Has an All-PE Construction
Versatile To-Go Food Wraps
The Novolex Power Prep Wrap is Oil and Grease-Resistant
Premium Heat-and-Eat Soups
Zoup! is Bringing Its Soups in Jars to the Summer Fancy Food Show
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes