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# Medicinal Protein Packaging
Bulk Powders' New Brand Identity Takes Cues From Pharmaceuticals

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2017-05-22 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulk-powders
References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2017/5/15/bulk-powder) & [robot-food](http://www.robot-food.com/work/bulk-powders/)

[Robot Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocation-brewery) has done something quite interesting with the redesign of Bulk Powders' look: it's taken inspiration from the [minimalist packaging movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-products), and all the while, it's referencing the pill bottles and foil capsule packets that are typically seen at the pharmacy.

In making a reference to the way medication is wrapped up, the brand is likening its supplements to scientific formulas and the potency of drugs, sending a strong message to consumers that these products offer safely tested for guaranteed results. And so that people understand that they're however not being presented with a list of unpronounceable ingredients, Bulk Powders' bottles have been manufactured to be minimally labeled transparent bottles, expressing this notion of purity.

Finally, a bold reframing of the logo and the punchy integration of high contrasts and neon green make this line of [protein powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-rebrand) really stand out.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.7/10
- Popularity: 88% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Minimalist Packaging Movement:** Opportunity for brands to adopt minimalist packaging in order to convey messages of purity and scientific formulas.
- **Referencing Pharmaceuticals:** Brands can draw inspiration from pharmaceutical packaging to communicate the safety and guaranteed results of their products.
- **Transparent Bottles:** The use of minimally labeled transparent bottles creates a sense of purity and transparency for consumers.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Health Supplement:** Health supplement brands can leverage the trend of referencing pharmaceuticals to enhance the perceived effectiveness and safety of their products.
- **Packaging Design:** The minimalist packaging movement presents an opportunity for packaging design agencies to create sleek and clean designs that communicate a sense of purity and quality.
- **Fitness and Wellness:** Transparent bottles can be adopted by fitness and wellness brands to showcase the transparency of ingredients used and appeal to health-conscious consumers.

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- [Convenience-Focused Nutritional Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutritional-powders.md)
- [Accessible Health-Focused Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrition-information-label.md)
