Kate Bertrand Connolly

Kate Bertrand Connolly 1

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

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With their health in mind, Mars Food’s packaging will alert consumers to ‘occasional’ foods
Labeling
With their health in mind, Mars Food’s packaging will alert consumers to ‘occasional’ foodsWith their health in mind, Mars Food’s packaging will alert consumers to ‘occasional’ foods
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
May 6, 2016
5 Min Read
E-cig packaging: Where there’s (no) smoke, there’s fire
Packaging Design
E-cig packaging: Where there’s (no) smoke, there’s fireE-cig packaging: Where there’s (no) smoke, there’s fire
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
May 2, 2016
8 Min Read

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Microfiltration and aseptic packaging lead to lighter coconut water bottles
Beverage Packaging
Microfiltration and aseptic packaging lead to lighter coconut water bottles
Microfiltration and aseptic packaging lead to lighter coconut water bottles
May 2, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
New Vintage child-resistant packaging adds stylish safety to e-cig liquids
Packaging Design
New Vintage child-resistant packaging adds stylish safety to e-cig liquids
New Vintage child-resistant packaging adds stylish safety to e-cig liquids
Apr 25, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Shaped cups and HPP yield healthy on-the-go snacks
Packaging Technologies
Shaped cups and HPP yield healthy on-the-go snacks
Shaped cups and HPP yield healthy on-the-go snacks
Apr 18, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Packaging design embraces the legacy of Blessing Birdnest while elevating the brand
Packaging Design
Packaging design embraces the legacy of Blessing Birdnest while elevating the brand
Packaging design embraces the legacy of Blessing Birdnest while elevating the brand
Apr 7, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
New blister-packaging concept uses pouches to provide product protection and child-resistance
Pharmaceutical Packaging
New blister-packaging concept uses pouches to provide product protection and child-resistance
New blister-packaging concept uses pouches to provide product protection and child-resistance
Mar 18, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
First stainless steel container for whiskey reflects Stillhouse brand’s independence
Packaging Design
First stainless steel container for whiskey reflects Stillhouse brand’s independence
First stainless steel container for whiskey reflects Stillhouse brand’s independence
Mar 11, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Restalk uses waste from cannabis cultivation to make new paper packaging material
Sustainability
Restalk uses waste from cannabis cultivation to make new paper packaging material
Restalk uses waste from cannabis cultivation to make new paper packaging material
Mar 4, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Gold’n Plump chicken labels highlight humane care and ‘no antibiotics’
Labeling
Gold’n Plump chicken labels highlight humane care and ‘no antibiotics’
Gold’n Plump chicken labels highlight humane care and ‘no antibiotics’
Mar 1, 2016
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4 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
New beverage packaging flies the flag for Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Stout
Packaging Design
New beverage packaging flies the flag for Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Stout
New beverage packaging flies the flag for Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Stout
Feb 23, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
To attract Millennials, packaging redesign leverages a beer brand’s heritage
Beverage Packaging
To attract Millennials, packaging redesign leverages a beer brand’s heritage
To attract Millennials, packaging redesign leverages a beer brand’s heritage
Feb 12, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Seventh Generation switches to recyclable pouches for dishwasher detergent
Sustainability
Seventh Generation switches to recyclable pouches for dishwasher detergent
Seventh Generation switches to recyclable pouches for dishwasher detergent
Jan 26, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Packaging redesign buffs Turtle Wax’s image in Europe, especially with women
Packaging Design
Packaging redesign buffs Turtle Wax’s image in Europe, especially with women
Packaging redesign buffs Turtle Wax’s image in Europe, especially with women
Jan 18, 2016
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
GE Lighting’s new, smaller headlight packaging makes shopping easier
Packaging Design
GE Lighting’s new, smaller headlight packaging makes shopping easier
GE Lighting’s new, smaller headlight packaging makes shopping easier
Jan 18, 2016
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Wild Turkey takes wing with redesigned beverage packaging
Beverage Packaging
Wild Turkey takes wing with redesigned beverage packaging
Wild Turkey takes wing with redesigned beverage packaging
Dec 22, 2015
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1 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Bowl-and-sleeve packaging ‘elevates’ Ready Pac salads
Food Packaging
Bowl-and-sleeve packaging ‘elevates’ Ready Pac salads
Bowl-and-sleeve packaging ‘elevates’ Ready Pac salads
Dec 4, 2015
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
4 packaging designs that create high expectations for cannabis products
Packaging Design
4 packaging designs that create high expectations for cannabis products
4 packaging designs that create high expectations for cannabis products
Nov 19, 2015
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Store-brand packaging pairs good looks with utility
Packaging Design
Store-brand packaging pairs good looks with utility
Store-brand packaging pairs good looks with utility
Nov 13, 2015
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Wolfgang Puck Coffee switches to recyclable pods
Sustainability
Wolfgang Puck Coffee switches to recyclable pods
Wolfgang Puck Coffee switches to recyclable pods
Nov 12, 2015
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Interphex inspires pharmaceutical industry insiders
Pharmaceutical Packaging
Interphex inspires pharmaceutical industry insiders
Interphex inspires pharmaceutical industry insiders
Nov 11, 2015
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Daisy adds flexible packaging to its sour cream line-up
Flexible Packaging
Daisy adds flexible packaging to its sour cream line-up
Daisy adds flexible packaging to its sour cream line-up
Oct 9, 2015
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Small packs that talk big come to the aid of seniors
Packaging Design
Small packs that talk big come to the aid of seniors
Small packs that talk big come to the aid of seniors
Sep 23, 2015
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5 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Plastic/paper combo pack creates an on-shelf showcase
Packaging Technologies
Plastic/paper combo pack creates an on-shelf showcase
Plastic/paper combo pack creates an on-shelf showcase
Sep 22, 2015
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Craft beer appliance uses pouch to compete with growlers
Flexible Packaging
Craft beer appliance uses pouch to compete with growlers
Craft beer appliance uses pouch to compete with growlers
Sep 22, 2015
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Grab-and-go pack makes Nestlé’s Coffee-mate 2GO the ultimate portable creamer
Packaging Design
Grab-and-go pack makes Nestlé’s Coffee-mate 2GO the ultimate portable creamer
Grab-and-go pack makes Nestlé’s Coffee-mate 2GO the ultimate portable creamer
Sep 22, 2015
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Carton-bottle is ‘Just’ right for spring water
Beverage Packaging
Carton-bottle is ‘Just’ right for spring water
Carton-bottle is ‘Just’ right for spring water
Sep 22, 2015
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
ConAgra goes BPA-free for U.S. and Canadian food cans
Food Packaging
ConAgra goes BPA-free for U.S. and Canadian food cans
ConAgra goes BPA-free for U.S. and Canadian food cans
Sep 22, 2015
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3 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Coca-Cola Middle East uses label-less can to promote tolerance
Packaging Design
Coca-Cola Middle East uses label-less can to promote tolerance
Coca-Cola Middle East uses label-less can to promote tolerance
Sep 22, 2015
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1 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Strong growth is forecast for in-mold labeling through 2019
Packaging Design
Strong growth is forecast for in-mold labeling through 2019
Strong growth is forecast for in-mold labeling through 2019
Sep 22, 2015
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Label materials influence craft beer buying decisions
Packaging Design
Label materials influence craft beer buying decisions
Label materials influence craft beer buying decisions
Sep 22, 2015
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Bud Light courts music-festival goers with mass-customized cans
Packaging Design
Bud Light courts music-festival goers with mass-customized cans
Bud Light courts music-festival goers with mass-customized cans
Sep 22, 2015
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Pharma/OTC, quick-serve and pet brands make it ‘stick’
Flexible Packaging
Pharma/OTC, quick-serve and pet brands make it ‘stick’
Pharma/OTC, quick-serve and pet brands make it ‘stick’
Jul 27, 2015
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4 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Premium ecommerce packaging boosts social media sharing—and further sales
Packaging Design
Premium ecommerce packaging boosts social media sharing—and further sales
Premium ecommerce packaging boosts social media sharing—and further sales
Jul 8, 2015
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2 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1
Budweiser’s summertime packaging stars Lady Liberty
Beverage Packaging
Budweiser’s summertime packaging stars Lady Liberty
Budweiser’s summertime packaging stars Lady Liberty
Jul 1, 2015
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1 Min Read
byKate Bertrand Connolly 1

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