Highlights•Literature on the effects of packaging imagery on consumer perception is
summarized.•Consumers infer meaning from packaging imagery, thus shaping their …

Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental consequences of
packaging. Businesses are under pressure not only from consumers but also from …

Current global mortality from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) remains unacceptably
high and is increasing. A major reduction in the burden of NCDs should come from …

Sustainable packaging innovations are becoming increasingly available in the marketplace.
However, their communication to consumers remains a challenging task, as neither their …

The recent growth in snack food types has led to increasing demand for attractive snack food
packaging. To attract consumers' attention successfully, it is essential to influence their …

This paper analyses the influence that certain aspects of packaging design have on the
consumer expectations of a series of sensory and non-sensory attributes and on willingness …

Purpose The importance of packaging attributes for purchase decisions has generated
interest in the research and food industry. As a matter of fact, innovation in packaging is …

Organic food products are often perceived as healthier by consumers, but the question
remains if organic labels might influence consumer's perception of specific sensory …

This paper analyses the preferences and emotional connotations of Italian consumers
towards different chocolate types and assesses which label information consumers take into …

Purpose Do the package designs of organic products differ from those of conventional
products and which package design elements are used more systematically in organic …