Dawn's dual-product package differentiates brand

Packagers unwilling to invest in innovative, smart packaging will be the ones whose products are left on the shelf, advises smart packaging consultant Dr. Paul Butler.

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“On-shelf competition is greater than ever before, and brands need smarter packaging to counteract the twin squeezes of private-label, copycat packaging, and the discounters. Leading brands such as Procter & Gamble and Nestlé recognize that 70 percent of the buying decision is made at the point-of-sale, and they are not afraid to introduce innovative packaging that costs a little more. Packaging as a simple billboard is an outdated idea.”

One example of a “smart” idea launched in the last year by P&G is its Ultra Concentrated Dawn Simple Pleasures diswashing liquid line, which debuts a built-in air freshener in the base of the bottle. The product, which “delivers the benefit of a kitchen that remains clean and fresh long after you’ve washed the dishes,” according to P&G Home Care external relations manager Susan Baba, comprises 12.6 oz of liquid dishwashing soap and 0.4 oz of air freshener beads, held in a separate compartment.

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