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Less is more: fine foods in focus

In a report originally published in the winter 2020 issue of our sister publication Formes de Luxe, we look at how the old adage of "less is more" rings true when it comes to fine foods packaging.If there is one luxury segment in France...

Congruent packaging design: what influence on the consumer?

In our second exclusive interview with Gordy Pleyers, Professor of Neuromarketing at the University of Louvain in Belgium, scientific expert in consumer influence and coordinator of Mind Insights*, he addresses the impact of congruent design...

Interview

DHL’s Assia Belkhodja on express logistics' growth in luxury

Head of Consumer & Retail, Fashion and E-Commerce for Europe at DHL Express, Assia Belkhodja is at the helm of the express delivery provider’s luxury business. She talks to Luxe Packaging Insight about how the pandemic has been a boon to...

Inside baijiu's quest to conquer the West

Cyril Camus, at the helm of Camus Group, spoke to Luxe Packaging Insight about the evolution of Chinese spirit baijiu outside of its home country. Distributor of Moutai in export markets, Camus Group has also just launched Shede Founder's...

Premium wine labels: the trends to watch

Across the wine-producing regions of Australia, the US, Spain and Italy, an entire generation of winemakers are emancipating themselves from the design codes of French wine. Driven by the unbridled creativity of so-called table wines, the...

Édition Spéciale by LUXE PACK: revving up for 2021

In the run-up to Edition Spéciale by LUXE PACK’s second edition, taking place on August 31-September 1st in Paris, organizers have revealed a preview of the show’s conference program. The annual event, focused on sustainable packaging...

The expert view: Analyzing recruitment trends in luxury

Grégory Marande is a France-based headhunter specialized in luxury across cosmetics, fashion, wine & spirits, hospitality & retail and industrial design. He speaks with Luxe Packaging Insight about the impact of the health crisis on...

Gin: Analyzing a market in flux

Gin has gone from rotgut to chic cocktail. Today, it makes up a creative, cosmopolitan market teeming with products — perhaps too many. So what's the risk? That an overly crowded marketplace could blur visibility and bore consumers, even...

Aptar study: How is Covid-19 changing beauty consumer expectations?

A global study carried out by Aptar Beauty + Home has revealed how beauty consumers are responding to the health crisis. The results have shown that packaging developments going forward need to focus on three key areas: hygiene, e-commerce,...

How Smurfit Kappa is growing its e-commerce business

As the health crisis continues to impact shopping habits and e-commerce takes the lead, the demand for shipping boxes is seeing a clear acceleration. Smurfit Kappa is positioning itself to meet the market’s needs by building its e-commerce...