These QSR packaging innovations range from kid-friendly sushi boxes to awareness-raising coffee cups. While Home Sweet Sushi's packaging is accented with vivid illustrations -- inspired by children's tendency to eat with their hands --Costa Coffee's rainbow cup range celebrated Pride Month across the UK last June.
Addressing consumers' growing focus on sustainability, QSR packaging examples like the PizzaRound box and Zao Asian Café's Eco Bowl are crafted out of plant-based materials vs. harmful plastics. Both are designed to be biodegradable after use and replace environmentally harsh materials with contents like sugarcane and bamboo.
Other examples to note include novelty items like Taco Bell's festive taco-printed gift wrap paper and Boston Pizza & John St's self-supporting pizza box concept, designed for comfortably enjoying pizza in bed.
20 QSR Packaging Innovations
From Kid-Friendly Sushi Boxes to Awareness-Raising Coffee Cups:
Jana Pijak — Jan 10, 2019 — Lifestyle
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Modernized Food Delivery Packaging
Roll Club's Contemporary Packaging Helps it Stand Out
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Compostable Pizza Packaging
The World Centric 'PizzaRound' Box is Made from Plant-Based Materials
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Playful Independence Day Packaging
Markobar Boasts Interactive Board Game Packaging in Indonesia
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Coffee Ground Takeaway Cups
The Kaffree Cup is Constructed from Used Local Coffee Grounds
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Branded Christmas Manicures
Costa Designed Festive Manicures to Match Its Colorful Seasonal Cups
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Corrugated Takeaway Food Packaging
ROCK'N'DOGS Makes Eating Easier With Its Cardboard Packaging
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Cold Brew Dispenser Packaging
The Solo Coffee's New Bag-in-Box Cold Brew Coffee is Convenient
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Taco-Inspired Wrapping Paper
Taco Bell Releases a Line of Unconventional Wrapping Paper Prints
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Reusable Takeout Packaging Programs
'GO Box' Containers are Completely Reusable
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Prepackaged Teahouse Sachets
The New Teavana Packaged Teas Come in Six Flavors
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Kid-Friendly Sushi Boxes
Home Sweet Sushi's Packaging Acknowledges That Kids Eat with Their Hands
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Ready-to-Drink Caffeinated Smoothies
Starbucks' Doubleshot Coffee Smoothies Offer Fuel on the Go
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Self-Supporting Pizza Box Packaging
Boston Pizza & John St. Launch an Ultra-Convenient Packaging
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Gamified Pizza Boxes
This Scannable Pizza Hut Box Shares an Augmented Reality Beanbag Game
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LGBT Celebration Coffee Cups
The Costa Coffee Rainbow Cups Mark Pride Month in the UK
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Exclusive Celebratory Food Bouquets
Tim Hortons Launches Timbits Bouquets for Mother's Day
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Drinkable Dessert Beverages
A Cold Stone Creamery Treat is Now Available as a "Drinkable Sweet"
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3D Vegan Ice Creams
Starbucks and Dream Pops Collaborate to Create 3D Iced Confections
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Takeout-Inspired Fondue Sets
'The Colonel's Fondue Bucket' from KFC Canada Heats Up Gravy
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Sugarcane-Based Takeout Bowls
Zao Asian Café's Eco Bowl Can Be Used for Dining in or Takeout
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Collapsible Pocket Coffee Cups
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The Earthmade Aromacup is Made from Bamboo-O Material
Seaweed-Based Shoe Packaging
Ales Grey & Sway Partnered on Sustainable Footwear Packaging
Sustainable Speaker Packaging
Sonos' Packaging Shares a Premium, User-Friendly Experience
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Pop-Up Cafes
The Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo Store is Eco-Focused
Sakura-Inspired Snack Boxes
Sakuraco Launches the Beauty of Sakura Box in March
Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles
Sour Glass Encourages Thoughtful Drinking Experiences
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Plastic-Free Coffee Pods
Keurig's K-Rounds are Protected by a Plant-Based Coating
Compostable Coffee Pod Packaging
These Cambio Roasters Organic Coffee Pods are Sustainable
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Copper Cow Coffee Recently Debuted a New Look for Its Coffees
Recyclable Label-Free Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola is Trialling New Sprite Bottles in the UK
Sustainable QSR Tablewares
This Reusable Tableware from the Elium Studio is for McDonald's France
Recyclable Honey Sachets
Rowse's New Honey Sachets Offer a Quick No-Mess Solution for Food-to-Go
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Playful Sushi-Inspired Suitcases
These Sushi Suitcases by Yujeong Shin Includes Three Styles
Architecture-Inspired QSR Ads
This New McDonald’s Campaign Encourages Eating at Home
Recyclable Coffee Packagings
'Tanuii Coffee' Redesigned its Packaging with Paper-Based Pouches
Multi-Functional Food Containers
Roll by Haechan Ryu is a Space-Caving Food Container
Smashable Biodegradable Cups
GaeaStar Develops a New Cup From Only Three Ingredients
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
Yoplait Launches the Sustainable Pure-Pak eSense Cartons
Repurposed Pasta Boxes
Barilla & Marie Kondo are Sharing How to Reuse Packaging
Fiber-Based Food Packaging
Hinojosa Unveils the New 'Foodservice' Packaging in Three Formats
Aluminum Coffee Packages
Zeitgeist Coffee Factory Uses Durable Aluminum Packaging with a Valve
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
Paper-Based Recyclable Packaging
Parkside's Newest Packaging is Durable with a Sealed Barrier
Treat Yourself Boxes
Bokksu Curates "Japan's Best Relaxing Items" in a Premium Box Set
Folding Fountain Drink Cups
New York Fries' New Cold Cups are 100% Biodegradable & Compostable
Compostable Sugarcane Containers
Eco-Products' WorldView Containers are Foodsafe and Microwavable
Sustainable Skincare Initiatives
Japanese Beauty Brand Kao Upgrades Its Sustainability Initiatives
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
Sustainable QSR Merch Launches
Starbucks Releases Eco-friendly Merch and More for Earth Month
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
Compostable Food Packaging Brands
Shanghai Timeco Industrial Uses Sugarcane Bagasse for Packaging
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
Reusable Packaging Initiatives
PepsiCo Has Announced a New Packaging Goal
Bird Feeder Cereal Packaging
'Co-Grain' Gives New Life to Disposable Packaging
Mini Eco-Focused Drink Packaging
The SIG DomeMini Bottle is Made with FSC-Certified Paperboard
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
Redesigned Organic Brand Packaging
Albertsons Unveiled a New Packaging Profile for O Organics
Plant-Inspired Coffee Packaging
This L’OR Coffee Packaging Comes in Several Styles
Home-Compostable Coffee Carts
Nespresso Launches Compostable Paper Coffee Capsules
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
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
Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
Orlandi Launches the EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap Sustainable Packaging
Lid-Free Biodegradable Cups
Brothers Launch SOFi, an Eco-Friendly, Spill-Proof Coffee Cup
Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
Sustainable Packaging Brands
Flourish® Utilizes Recycled Content and Safe Forestry Practices
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
RFID-Equipped QSR Containers
McDonald's France Launches RFID Containers Across 1,200 Locations
Plant Protein Oatmeal Cups
Health Bear Food's Oatmeal Cups are Take-Anywhere & Nutritious
Compostable Rice Waste Packaging
TIPA Packaging is Launching a New Solution in the UK
Carbon Neutral Milk Packaging
Neutral Foods Offers a More Sustainable Solution
Recyclable Salad Packaging
GPI Taps Picadeli for its Recyclable Paperboard Lids for Salad Bowls
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Sustainable Cereal Packaging
Weetabix Now Features Fully Recyclable Packaging
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
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
Sustainable Carton Packaging
SIG Debuts FSC-Certified Carton Packaging for NotCo’s New Products
Reduced Material Food Packaging
The Stora Enso 'Trayforma BarrPeel' Packaging is Easy to Open
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 Plastic-Free Coffee Cups
M&S Food is Launching Recyclable Coffee Cups
Recycle-Ready Coffee Pouches
Amcor and Löfbergs Launch Monomaterial Recyclable Coffee Packaging
Recyclable Film Packaging
These Amcor Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films are Launching in Europe
Colombian Chocolate Packaging
Cox & Co. Showcases the First Flow Wrap Chocolate Packaging
Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids
Tim Hortons Plans to Migrate to Using Sustainable Cutlery in 2023
Sustainable Edible Pouches
Cannabis Brand Wyld Launches a Fully Compostable Pouch for Edibles
Low-Sugar Chocolate Cereal Bars
Mars China Debuted a Low-GI Snickers Bar with Flexible Packaging
Eco-Friendly Instant Noodle Packaging
Nissin Cup Noodles is Launching a New Paper Cup Packaging
Expressive Beer Packagings
'Buqui Bichi Brewery' Debuted a New Set of Packagings for its 5 Flavors
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Sustainably Packaged Coffee Products
Bowl & Basket Single-Serve Coffee Bags Come in Three Options
Sustainable Modular Desk Trays
A Team of Designers Join on a Minimal Tray Collection
Plant-Based Snack Bar Wrappers
BAR-U-EAT Compostable Bar Wrappers are BPI-Certified
Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups
The Pot Noodle Paper Pot Design is Headed to Tesco
High-Quality Pizza Packaging
These Kite Packaging Printed Pizza Boxes Come in Packs of 100
Revamped Eco Juice Packaging
Capri-Sun Packaging Now Features Stronger Paper Straws
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
Sustainable Nappy Packaging
Big Fish Reworks the Bambino Mio Brand's Packaging with Less Plastic
Reusable Foodservice Cup Ranges
The Berry Cup Range from Berry Global is Reusable
Recyclable Takeout Packaging Services
Uber Eats Begins the Reusable Packaging Trials in London
Eco Single-Serving Dairy Packaging
Valio PROfeel Quark Products Now Come in Paperboard Cups
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Employee-Designed Milk Cartons
EveryDay Milk Shares Artwork by the Town and Country Markets Team
Sustainable Personal Cup Initiatives
Starbucks is Allowing Personal Cups to Be Used Again
Reusable Cafe Packaging
SFU Reduces Waste with Tap to Reuse and Smart Return Bin Tech
Bamboo Hot Beverage Cups
Celebration Packaging Debuts its Bamboo Fiber Hot Drink Cups
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
Plastic Reduction Meat Packaging
Sainsbury's New Steak Packaging Will Save Ample Plastic Use
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Frozen-to-Fresh Poke Bowls
Konscious Foods' Plant-Based Poke Bowls Make Quick Meals
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
Eco-Friendly Breakfast Product Packaging
Amcor and Tyson Have Partnered for Sustainable Packaging
Fiber-Based Meat Packaging
This Chilled Meat Packaging Reduces Plastic by 90%
Guilt-Free Bubble Tea Cans
Teaspoons & Co Packages Its Drinks in Aluminum Cans
Eye-Catching Fruit Cups
This Dole Sunshine Company Packaging Highlights Bright Colors
Peelable Snack Pouches
ProAmpac's New Recyclable Snack Pouches are Made with Easy-Peel Technology
Intelligent Tray-Style Packaging Machines
The Ishida Europe QX-500 Tray Sealer is High-Performance
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Eco-Conscious Coffee Packaging
Bruvi Teams Up with Lamill and Joyride on Sustainable Coffee Pods
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Bake-in-Pack Sandwich Products
The Country Choice Savour It Range Prioritizes Convenient Cuisine
Customizable Party-Size Snack Boxes
Sugarwish Intoduces a Party Size Option of Its Service
Efficiency-Optimized Snack Packaging
This Kellanova Snack Packaging Has Reduced Plastic
Paper Packaging Recycle Stations
Co-cre8 Debuts the New Paper Cup Collection and Recycling Service
Austria-Inspired Snack Boxes
Universal Yums Boast Snack Adventures from Around the World
Contemporary Tea Packaging
Chaiboy's Tea Tells a Story Through Its Design