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Old Ketchup Packet Heads for Trash

0205-heinz-ketchup-packaging-horiz_full_380 The ketchup packet has been around for more than 40 years but many people struggle to open it or skip it to avoid the mess. To solve this, Heinz spent three years designing a better ketchup packet. More from the Christian Science Monitor
See also a previous post on this blog "Today's Packages Make Customers Twist and Shout"

September 20, 2011 in Food Packaging | Permalink