Kate Bertrand Connolly

Kate Bertrand Connolly

Freelance Writer

Kate Bertrand Connolly has been covering innovations, trends, and technologies in packaging, branding, and business since 1981.

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Designalytics winners of packaging redesigns - group shot
Packaging Design
10 Redesigns That Are Stoking Sales10 Redesigns That Are Stoking Sales
byKate Bertrand Connolly
Dec 10, 2024
10 Slides
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Beverage Packaging
Tropicana Redesign Failure, Take TwoTropicana Redesign Failure, Take Two
byKate Bertrand Connolly
Dec 4, 2024
6 Min Read

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Tyson brand redesign
Food Packaging
Packaging Redesign Modernizes the Tyson Brand
Packaging Redesign Modernizes the Tyson Brand
Dec 3, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Costco butter packaging
Food & Beverage
Label Omissions Are to Blame for Many Food Recalls
Label Omissions Are to Blame for Many Food Recalls
Dec 2, 2024
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5 Slides
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Coke in rPET bottles
Beverage Packaging
Coke Goes Nationwide with rPET Bottles
Coca-Cola & Coke Products Go Nationwide with the rPET Bottles
Nov 26, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Celeb Matt James goes AR for Kellanova Rx Bar
Food Packaging
Kellanova Protein Bar Uses AR Packaging to Motivate
Kellanova Protein Bar Uses AR Packaging to Motivate
Oct 29, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
NA Beers
Beer/Wine/Spirits
Sober October’s Abuzz With Non-Alcoholic Beer Packaging
Sober October’s Abuzz With Non-Alcoholic Beer Packaging
Oct 10, 2024
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4 Slides
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Mix of Mars and Kellanova brand logos
Sustainability
The Future of Sustainability at Mars & Kellanova
How will the companies’ sustainability programs change when Mars’ acquisition of Kellanova becomes final?
Oct 9, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Trex Film Recycling Directory
Sustainability
Find Your Nearest PE Film Recycling Location
Find Your Nearest PE Film Recycling Location
Sep 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
McDonald's McFlurry cups
Food & Beverage
McDonald’s Ditches Plastic McFlurry Lids for a New All-Paperboard Design
McDonald’s Ditches Plastic McFlurry Lids for a New All-Paperboard Design
Sep 24, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Coca-Cola and Orea Besties
Food & Beverage
Move Over Milk, Coca-Cola & Oreo Are Now Besties
Move Over Milk, Coca-Cola & Oreo Are Now Besties
Sep 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
PLANTERS Special Reserve packaging
Packaging Design
Planters Goes Nuts with Upscale Packaging
Planters Goes Nuts with Upscale Packaging
Sep 11, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Evolution of Evolve Cellars wine labeling
Beer/Wine/Spirits
Time Family of Wines Stages a Packaging 'Evolution'
Time Family of Wines Stages a Packaging 'Evolution'
Sep 4, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Knotted paper packaging tie drawing
Sustainability
A Small Tie for Baby Products, a Big Leap for Packaging Sustainability
A Small Tie for Baby Products, a Big Leap for Packaging Sustainability
Sep 3, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Archer Roose cracks the code on fresher wine without that rotten-egg smell.
Beer/Wine/Spirits
Cracking Down on the Rotten-Egg Odor in Canned Wine
Cracking Down on the Rotten-Egg Odor in Canned Wine
Aug 28, 2024
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5 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Blind Barbie is part of the brand's Fashionistas line.
Packaging Design
Blind Barbie’s a Vision of Brand Inclusivity for Mattel
Blind Barbie’s a Vision of Brand Inclusivity for Mattel
Aug 28, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Packaging Design
7UP Packaging Design Refresh Is Modern, Effervescent
7UP Packaging Design Refresh Is Modern, Effervescent
Aug 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Pack It! The Packaging Recycling Design Challenge
Packaging Design
‘Pack It!’ Reality Show Pits Designer Against Designer
‘Pack It!’ Reality Show Pits Designer Against Designer
Aug 13, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Absolut Warhol Limited Edition - blue
Packaging Design
Absolut Solves a Warhol Mystery
Absolut Solves a Warhol Mystery
Jul 23, 2024
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7 Slides
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Tequila Cayéya - Angel & Devil
Packaging Design
Spirits Meet Angels & Devils
Spirits Meet Angels & Devils
Jul 19, 2024
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3 Slides
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Dole's new paper-based Smoothie Bowl packaging
Sustainability
Paper’s the Star of Dole’s Frozen Food Packaging Redesign
Paper’s the Star of Dole’s Frozen Food Packaging Redesign
Jul 16, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Store recycling drop-off bin and heat maps
Sustainability
Want Consumers to Recycle In-Store? Show Them How.
Want Consumers to Recycle In-Store? Show Them How.
Jul 13, 2024
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4 Slides
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Pepsi Pineapple promo with Little Caesar's
Packaging Design
Bottles Debut in Limited-Time Pepsi Pineapple Promotion
Bottles Debut in Limited-Time Pepsi Pineapple Promotion
Jul 11, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Eating from a Yogurt cup.
Sustainability
Sustainability Claims Affect Price Sensitivity & Demand
Sustainability Claims Affect Price Sensitivity & Demand
Jul 10, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
EPA PFAS in Water Regulations
Regulations/Standards
EPA: Another Strike Against PFAS
EPA: Another Strike Against PFAS
Jul 9, 2024
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6 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Redesign an Over-the-Top Package
Packaging Design
How to Redesign an Over-the-Top Package
How to Redesign an Over-the-Top Package
Jul 3, 2024
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Packaged baked goods on conveyor
Machinery
New Flow Wrapper Caters to Baked-Goods Packagers
New Flow Wrapper Caters to Baked-Goods Packagers
Jun 26, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Sustainable packaging - recycling and beyond
Sustainability
IoPP Launches Sustainable Packaging Training
IoPP Launches Sustainable Packaging Training
Jun 24, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Supermarket-ready-meals-packaging-design-vs-reality
Food Packaging
Ready-Meal Packaging: Picture Imperfect
Ready-Meal Packaging: Picture Imperfect
Jun 18, 2024
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Canada Dry 12-pack carton redesign - regular and zero sugar
Packaging Design
Redesign Punches Up Canada Dry’s Packaging
Redesign Punches Up Canada Dry’s Packaging
Jun 12, 2024
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Candor Food Chain
Food Packaging
Candor Food Chain Rolls Out Cool Tech for Food Packagers, Shippers
Candor Food Chain Rolls Out Cool Tech for Food Packagers, Shippers
Jun 12, 2024
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5 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Curbside recycling
Sustainability
EPR Gains Momentum with Minnesota’s New Law
EPR Gains Momentum with Minnesota’s New Law
Jun 5, 2024
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4 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
3M Company PACR Mailer Material
Ecommerce
3M Mailer Combines Recyclability with Right-Sizing
3M Mailer Combines Recyclability with Right-Sizing
Jun 4, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
PepsiCo Europe recycled-content flexible snack packaging
Sustainability
PepsiCo Europe Embraces Circular Packaging for Snacks
PepsiCo Europe Embraces Circular Packaging for Snacks
May 30, 2024
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer
Shurtape recyclable box sealing paper tape
Supply Chain/Logistics
New Box Sealing Tape Is Curbside Recyclable
New Box Sealing Tape Is Curbside Recyclable
May 23, 2024
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1 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly, Freelance Writer

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