# Hangable Snack Packaging Garden Chips' Functional Packaging Allows For Versatile Shelving By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-snack-packaging References: [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/GardenChips/TGF/prweb13340976.htm) & [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/GardenChips/TGF/prweb13340976.htm) When it comes to [snack food products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterforyou-snack), functional packaging isn't just about compactness and the ability to access the packaged product with minimum hassle -- it's also about enhancing portability and different methods of storing. This is why the new packaging for Truly Good Foods' [Garden Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-veggie-snacks) snacks is designed in a shape that makes it possible to store the chips packets sideways on shelves or even hang it on racks -- something that will appeal to retailers as well as consumers who like to get creative in the pantry and kitchen storage units. Additionally, this functional packaging also includes necessary basics such as a tamper-proof seal. The ease of storage and the freshness guarantee offered by the tamperproof seal marks out Garden Chips' packaging as being exceptionally thoughtful and versatile. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hangable Packaging:** Packaging designed to be hung or stored sideways for versatile shelving and storage solutions. - **Functional Packaging:** Packaging that serves a functional purpose beyond just protecting the product, such as enhancing portability and ease of storage. - **Tamper-proof Packaging:** Packaging that includes a tamper-proof seal to guarantee freshness and quality to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry has an opportunity to create innovative packaging solutions that allow for versatile shelving, ease of storage, and freshness guarantees. - **Retail:** Retailers have an opportunity to appeal to consumers who value creative pantry and kitchen storage solutions by carrying hangable and sideways-storable snack products. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies have an opportunity to stand out in the crowded snack market by creating innovative packaging designs that serve a functional purpose beyond just protecting the product, while also including necessary basics such as tamper-proof seals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Food Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/placon-crystal-seal-delectables.md) - [Hassle-Free Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easypeel-open-packaging.md) - [Convenient Cherry Tomato Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-edition-cherry-tomato.md) - [Reduced Plastic Sandwich Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seal-n-flip-packaging.md) - [Vibrant Snack Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooper-street-snacks.md) - [Multipurpose Partitioned Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essentials-platter-design.md) - [Peelable Snack Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proampac.md) - [Semi-Transparent Potato Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasteful-selections.md) - [Air Fryer-Friendly Product Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-shape.md)