Masterfoods revamps home herbs and spice range
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Masterfoods has rolled out new packaging for its range of herbs and spices, aiming to make the shakers more user-friendly and with more differentiation between items. The herbs and spices will now come in color-coded lids, with improved labeling, and “easier-to-use” shakers.
Old screw-top caps will be replaced with flip-top lids so that people with impaired hand movements can use them with ease. The new lids will also make it easier for cooks to add the seasoning blends directly from the jar, said Masterfoods.
The change comes after research by Mars Food Australia, the manufacturer of Masterfoods, found people disliked “having to pick up every jar and read every label” to find the spice or herb they needed.
The new color-coded lids and easy-to-find labels would ensure herbs and spices do not get “lost in the shadows of the pantry”, another issue highlighted in the study.
Along with the product’s name on the lid, the following colors will be used for easier recall – green lids for herbs, orange for spices, and burgundy for seasoning blends.
“The new-look packaging will have the same quality herbs and spices MasterFoods is known for but will help shoppers easily find the product they’re looking for”, said Jane Horder, consumer insight and foresight leader at Mars Food.
The launch is supported by a new ad campaign created by Clemenger BBDO Sydney, which will appear across media platforms.
Questions & Answers
Q.What specific improvements have been made to the shakers themselves?
What specific improvements have been made to the shakers themselves?
The old screw-top caps are being replaced with flip-top lids, making them easier to use, especially for those with impaired hand movements. These new lids also facilitate adding seasoning directly from the jar.
Q.How will the new packaging help customers quickly identify different types of products?
How will the new packaging help customers quickly identify different types of products?
The new packaging introduces colour-coded lids and improved labelling. Green lids will be used for herbs, orange for spices, and burgundy for seasoning blends, alongside the product name on the lid.
Q.What research prompted Masterfoods to update their packaging design?
What research prompted Masterfoods to update their packaging design?
Research by Mars Food Australia found that customers disliked having to pick up and read every jar label. The study also highlighted issues with products getting lost in the pantry.
Q.Will the quality of the herbs and spices inside the new packaging change?
Will the quality of the herbs and spices inside the new packaging change?
No, the new-look packaging will contain the same quality herbs and spices MasterFoods is known for. The changes focus solely on improving user-friendliness and product differentiation.
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