OFF THE SHELF: Health-conscious food and packaging

Jim Butschli takes a look at a couple of packaging concepts from Meals to Live where the emphasis on nutrition and well being plays a huge role in shaping the packaging.

Jim Butschli
Sep 21, 2011
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