10.11.18
Sonoco has released new consumer research about shopping trends related to organic and all-natural foods. The study showed that the distinctive natural look of EcoTect packaging board enhances product attributes like organic and natural to help brands stand out on the retail shelf.
According to the USDA, since it set formal standards for organic foods the market has taken off, posting growth of 10% or more each year for most years since 2000. Sonoco focus group research revealed that 89% of consumers purchase organic or all-natural products at least once a month, and one in three buys these products at least once a week.
In addition, to focus group research, Sonoco conducted a study at Clemson University’s CUshop that evaluated three product categories packaged using Sonoco’s natural-brown, 100% recycled fiber, EcoTect Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB). Eye-tracking data in a simulated grocery setting, as well as survey response data, were collected from 60 participants. On average, the EcoTect-packaged products captured consumers’ visual attention faster, longer and more frequently than the control products. Participants purchased EcoTect packaged brands more often.
According to the USDA, since it set formal standards for organic foods the market has taken off, posting growth of 10% or more each year for most years since 2000. Sonoco focus group research revealed that 89% of consumers purchase organic or all-natural products at least once a month, and one in three buys these products at least once a week.
In addition, to focus group research, Sonoco conducted a study at Clemson University’s CUshop that evaluated three product categories packaged using Sonoco’s natural-brown, 100% recycled fiber, EcoTect Uncoated Recycled Paperboard (URB). Eye-tracking data in a simulated grocery setting, as well as survey response data, were collected from 60 participants. On average, the EcoTect-packaged products captured consumers’ visual attention faster, longer and more frequently than the control products. Participants purchased EcoTect packaged brands more often.