Top 47+ Creative Packaging Designs That Should Become the New Standard

Food packaging is probably something we think very little about. After all, we open the package, enjoy its contents, and never look back, right? That is, until we need to store it somehow and find it highly inconvenient. Well, the people who designed these food packaging were thinking outside the box with these packages that can make our lives just a bit easier. We’re here to explore some of the most brilliant food packaging designs that truly improve how we store food. After seeing some of these food packaging wonders, you may never be able to look at food the same way again.

#1: Chewing Gum Prepared for Disposal

One of the biggest struggles once you take a piece of chewing gum is where to dispose of it when you’ve had enough of it. Unfortunately, some folks are not too thoughtful, and once their gum has lost its taste, they might throw it on the floor or, even worse, stick it underneath a table. You might find wadded-up gum under the subway rails, under desks, and spit onto the sidewalks.
If you’ve been walking down the road and spit your gum out in the grass, we’re certain you’re not alone. But what if you had something to spit it in right in your pocket? That may preclude you from spitting it out for others to step on! This chewing gum comes with small papers inside the package for just this purpose. Once you’re finished with the gum, simply spit it out into a piece of paper until you can make it to a garbage can. Why has no one thought of this before?

#3: Dinner and a Garden

Some people are into gardening, and others just haven’t tried it yet! There’s no need for a garden to grow your own herbs—all you need is a windowpane. This awesome packaging idea allows you to get started right away. This jar of marinara sauce comes with basil seeds to encourage you to unleash your inner gardener.
After you finish the seasoning, you can plant the seeds inside the jar, and the next time you make pasta sauce – you can use the basil from your home garden. This is simply genius marketing. If you continue to buy this product, you’ll never run out of fresh herbs, and you’ll always eat delicious Italian cuisine.

#4: Beef Jerky Blues

Beef jerky is quite a common snack. It’s packed full of protein salty and delicious, and it’s a great on-the-go pick-me-up. It is made by taking premium cuts of beef and dehydrating them to dry them out and make them last a long time. Unfortunately, when drying out and preserving the meat, sometimes the meat gets stringy and can get stuck in your teeth.
We all hate it when a piece of food, especially a piece of meat, gets stuck in our teeth. It can drive some people nuts, especially if you’re in the car and there’s no toothpick anywhere around to save you. This company thought this through. Now, they include a flosser with their packaging to keep your teeth clean after indulging on the salty snack.

#6: Say Goodbye to Sushi Mess

Ah, sushi. The ultimate comfort food (well, for some people). The best bite of sushi is when you take your sushi, slap some wasabi on it, and dunk it into soy sauce. However, sometimes that bite is ruined because it has fallen into the soy sauce and spilled everywhere! You shouldn’t use chopsticks if you don’t know how to do it, but that’s part of the experience. That’s why the number one rule for eating sushi is to never (ever) wear a white shirt.
Having some soy sauce spill on the table cloth, and even worse, on your shirt, can certainly put a damper on your meal. This restaurant came up with the ultimate solution. They serve their sushi rolls with droppers of soy sauce on the side. The dropper allows you to drop a couple of soy drops on your sushi without making a huge mess.

#7: The Perfect Fish Dinner

It is quite common for seafood dinners to be served with a slice of lemon. Something about that freshly squeezed lemon juice on top of your fish adds wonderful flavor to your plate. It leaves each bite fresh and delicious until a lemon pitfalls onto your plate lands in your salad/fish/rice, and finds its way to your mouth. Those pits are slippery!
As you can see in the picture, this restaurant has figured out a way to put an end to this problem: This lemon is wrapped in a net so that it would catch any seeds that might fall out before they land in your meal. That way, you can still enjoy the freshly squeezed lemon juice without any of the additional lemon pits.

#9: The World’s Tiniest Whisk

There seems to be a big difference between the hot chocolate that you may get at your favorite barista and the one that you make out of your cupboard. It’s hard to put the finger on this difference, but we can’t deny it. Perhaps, it could be that the barista whips your chocolate into the milk and water to mix it all together?
Well, now you can do just that at home and take your chocolate milk to the next level. This cute, tiny whisk is made for that very purpose. It’s a hot chocolate whisk that allows you to whip it up in no time, and in the privacy of your own home. And truly, isn’t every better in a cute little miniature form? I mean, you can probably use it for other things as well, but making the ultimate chocolate milk seems like enough.

#10: Dummy-Proof Pizza

There’s no doubt that pizza is one of the most delicious foods in the world, and perhaps the most popular. It is a fan favorite, for sure. When it comes out of the oven, it’s the perfect amount of crisp on the bottom and gooey on top. It’s hard to believe there may be leftovers when it comes to pizza, but everyone has their limits, I guess. Unfortunately, the reheating process often does not give us the same delicious results.
That’s why this pizza box revolutionized the pizza world and went viral online. It takes you through the whole process of the best way to reheat your pizza. Forgetting about microwaving your pizza! Follow these very descriptive instructions, and your pizza slices will taste like they came right out of the oven. These instructions come in the box, so you’ll never have to worry about losing them. They get delivered to you right along with your dinner.

#12: Instant Noodle Magic

Instant ramen is a comfort food for many people. In case you aren’t familiar, these versatile noodles are used in soups and dishes all over the world. A fan-favorite way to eat ramen is in the form of noodles, as it offers a quick meal that requires no cooking skills whatsoever. Sometimes, though, the preparation process proves a bit messy. This is especially true if the consumer is trying to strain excess water while simultaneously trying to avoid getting burned.
This package of ramen saves burnt fingers and lost noodles all at once. It has a strainer included right in the packaging to make straining the noodles extremely easy. Now, this on-the-go meal has been made even more simple; you can enjoy your noodles with no hassle whatsoever.

#13: Never Order a Burger on a Date

A good burger is another one of those foods that really screams pure comfort to us. Some days, nothing is quite as satisfying as a big, greasy burger in a bun with loads of toppings. However, a good burger is also a juicy burger, and as you add on that burger, it might become too juicy and quite messy. That’s why some people won’t order a burger on a date, on a lunch break, or when they’re around other people.
Well, this company sure has cleanliness in mind. They serve their burgers with a pair of gloves for the customer to wear while enjoying their burgers. This way, you can get as messy as you’d like and then just simply take off the gloves when you’re done. It saves your hands from dripping ketchup and burger grease. We this in mind, we say go for that big, messy burger on your next lunch break.

#15: Dessert with a Purpose

There are many times when you might be in the mood for dessert when you happen to be at the store. Checking out the dessert sections may even lead you down the path of purchasing a cookie, a brownie, or some other delicious treat, at the spur of the moment. Many times, our noses and minds are so ready to dive into that dessert that we can’t wait until we get home to eat it.
Well, now, you don’t have to. This company packages spoons inside the pie containers so that after you purchase this, you can dig right in. No more grumbling bellies as you wait until you get home to grab a spoon. Enjoy your dessert whenever you want to, and you have a spoon at your disposal for that very purpose.

#16: And Just a Pinch of Cinnamon

Adding certain spices to your meal, such as cinnamon, can add amazing flavors. However, if you add too much of the spice, it could simply overpower your dish, and nobody wants that. This company came up with a way to ensure this never happens. Now, you do not need to worry about throwing the whole stick of cinnamon in; you can add just the right amount.
Instead, you can add the perfect amount using this adorable mini grater. Seriously, how cute is it? By grating the cinnamon, the flavor will be more evenly distributed, and you won’t have to worry about taking a bite of a chunk of cinnamon. No matter how much you may enjoy the common spice, we can imagine a big bite of it may not sit well with most people.

#18: Pizza on the Go

We’ve already established pizza is the greatest thing that has ever happened to mankind. We all know that pizza is sharing food – you order it with the family, with friends, or with coworkers on your lunch break. It’s not like it needed any revisions, but this pizza place came up with the ultimate way to eat pizza, with minimum mess and maximum comfort.
Check out this food packaging pioneer! Each slice comes with a carton underneath that serves as a plate. The sections that fold up are designed so that you can grab the crust without getting your hands dirty. This design seems so simple and innovative at the same time.

#19: Edible Wrappers – Because Why Not?

You know how sometimes, when you eat an exceptionally delicious burger, you don’t want it to end? Or when you’re eating a burger, and you cannot care less about getting your hands and mouth dirty – you just want to bite into that bun without a care in the world? This wrapper allows you to enjoy your burger to the fullest – wrapper included.
By making the wrappers of their chicken sandwiches edible, KFC has made our dreams come true. Not only did they make the wrappers—which are usually wasteful beyond imagination—sustainable and good for our environment, but they also allowed their customers to enjoy every last bit of their sandwich and eat them care-free.

#21: Eat Churro in Style

We’ve already seen a similar trick with the French fries, so why not with churros? The Spanish fried pastry is delicious either way, with or without sauce, but something about the dulce de leche (or the chocolate, if you’re that kind of a person), takes it to a whole other level and makes it the ultimate sweet treat.
Churros is often a street snack – the kind of snack we buy when hunger strikes us as we’re strolling down the street, or we’re looking for a delicious treat. That’s why we often eat it standing up, and we can definitely make use of this smart packaging. This package holds a designated space for the sauce, so you can eat your churros comfortably while walking down the street.

#22: Some Very Spicy Hot Sauce

We all know these people who add hot sauce to everything they eat, including desserts, and then some can’t even smell it without having their eyes water. That’s the thing about hot sauce – it’s not for everyone. Whichever group you belong to, you don’t have to like the product, but you have to appreciate this creative packaging.
The packaging is shaped like dynamite to demonstrate just how hot their hot sauce is. It’s also a colloquial way of saying their hot sauce is incredibly tasty. I don’t know about you, but I’d definitely be tempted to buy this hot sauce just because they put so much thought into this design. It definitely stands out on the shelf.

#24: No More Coffee Breath

What can we say about coffee that hasn’t been said before? We drink it in the morning, in the afternoon, cold, hot, with milk, no milk, with sugar, no sugar – in any form, really. It’s always there to pick us up when we’re feeling exhausted or inflated, it allows us to take a break and regroup our thoughts. Are we making too much out of it? We feel like maybe we got carried away there.
Either way, coffee is the ultimate drink. There’s just one problem, though – coffee breath. We’re all familiar with it. After enjoying a cup of coffee, our breath betrays us, and we’re left with that caffeine smell for the rest of the day. This coffee place came up with an elegant solution. In collaboration with Mentos, they now sell coffee cups that come with a breath mint.

#25: Eating Melon Like a Pro

There are many different ways to enjoy watermelon. Some people like to cut it in little squares, others like to cat in halves, and some enjoy small balls of watermelon. It’s delicious either way. Many stores sell watermelons cut in half anyway since some people don’t want to buy an entire fruit, so this place figured – why not include a couple of spoons inside that packaging?
The spoons, as you can see, are wooden, so no additional plastic (besides the wrapper) goes to waste here. This allows you to buy a watermelon while you’re on your way to a picnic, to a camping trip or to the beach (or even to the office – why not?). That way, even if you forgot to pack some fruit for the ride, you can buy this watermelon and enjoy it as it is – no fuss, no muss.

#27: I’ll Just Save it for Later

Okay, so this soda can might not be as much of a game changer as some of the other products on the list, but it’s still an admirable packaging design. Sometimes, you open a soda drink, and for some reason or another, you don’t get the chance to finish it. Either you’ve had enough, or you’ve been called into an important meeting and you have to set it aside.
However, you don’t want to throw away half your drink, right? This cap allows you to close and reopen the can later. Yes, the plastic cap is not very environmentally friendly; we’re fully aware of that. We’re not saying this invention is perfect, but the creativity here is certainly headed in the right direction.

#28: Got Milk?

Yes, this was a reference to the infamous Got Milk campaign from the nineties, which encouraged the public to consume milk, but this product really has nothing to do with that campaign. This brilliant milk carton was designed to allow you to see exactly how much milk is left in it, so you’d never have to reach for the fridge only to find an empty carton.
We’ve all been there before: we get out of bed, brush our teeth and head to the kitchen to prepare that first cup of coffee, only to realize we’re out of milk. Not only that, but this milk carton allows you to know exactly how much milk you’re consuming. Yes, it might have nutritious values, but too much of anything is never good.

#30: Peanuts Ready for Disposal

Peanuts are the perfect on-the-go snack. They give us protein and energy that we need to power through the day, and they are delicious. The only problem is the shells they leave behind. If you’re eating peanuts on the go, you may be tempted to toss the shells into the grass since they are biodegradable. Heck, some restaurants have you simply throw your peanut shells on the floor. Either way, we can see that some folks may not enjoy the crunch of peanut shells on their feet, or the unpleasant look of shells pretty much everywhere.
You don’t have to worry about this anymore. Now, you can snack on your peanuts and dispose of your shells in a clean manner. This company designed a bag that holds your peanuts on one side of the bag and an empty section meant for the shells on the other side. Then, once you’re done snacking, simply dispose of your trash and do not disrupt anyone around.

#31: Make Your Own Spoon

In the spirit of healthier on-the-go snacks, yogurt may come to mind. Not only does it contain a ton of protein and nutrients, but yogurt also offers a refreshing and quick pick-me-up snack, in the morning, noon, or evening. However, many folks forget that you need a spoon to enjoy this handy breakfast or mid-day snack.
Well, this yogurt package has you covered. Its lid can be transformed into a makeshift spoon for your enjoyment! It could also be quite fun to take a moment to do a little beginner origami to fold and create something useful. Now, you can eat your yogurt anytime, without carrying extra utensils. It’s not like we walk around with a spoon in our pockets.

#33: More Parmesan, Please

Parmesan might just be the best thing in the world after pizza. You know the old joke – “Would you like some more pasta with your parmesan?” – that’s definitely us. Some folks like a small sprinkling, others may get a bit carried away and cover their plate with half a block of cheese. Both are equally delicious, in our opinion.
This company’s very cool idea is a parmesan pencil! Oh, you’ve read that correctly. They come in a variety of different flavors, such as pesto shown in the image above. Simply “sharpen” your flavored parmesan cheese onto your meal, and enjoy fresh, delicious cheese. Sign me up for one of these bad boys!

#34: The Secret Ketchup (or Mayo) Pocket

There are two kinds of people in the world – those who put ketchup on their fries and those who prefer mayonnaise. Actually, there’s a third group, of people who mix them together. The jury’s still out on that one. Whichever group you belong to, you’re going to appreciate this next brilliant packaging design.
There’s just one problem: There really isn’t an elegant way of eating French fries with ketchup. You either finish the meal with a dirty plate, a napkin smeared with ketchup, or worst of all, messy, sticky hands. The people at this company did a good job when they came up with this packaging solution – they’ve added a pocket into their packaging for the sole purpose of holding the ketchup (or mayo) in a convenient location.

#36: A Cup of Tea with Some Company

This type of tea is surely going to create some conversations around the tea kettle if you know what I mean. This brings new meaning to having company while you drink your tea. The tea bags that this company uses are in the shape of goldfish. Don’t worry, these aren’t real fish, and no goldfish have been harmed in creating these teabags.
And yet, can you imagine your guests’ surprise as they brew their tea and see this in their mugs? It sure would be a topic of conversation when you have friends over. So, next time you’re looking to spice up your tea party a bit and bring in quite the conversation piece, these fish-shaped tea bags (which are alarmingly realistic) have you covered.

#37: Honest Chocolate

Chocolate is a food that provides many of us comfort. A simple piece of chocolate can transform our minds and bodies from a bad day into, well, a little bit better one. There’s something about how chocolate triggers our memory and our “feel good” feelings that cause us to reach for it. And yet, we don’t want to overindulge too much.
The last thing that’s on your mind when you’re having a bad moment is counting calories. And yet, you also want to avoid making a decision that you might regret the next day. That’s put us in somewhat of a pickle. So, this chocolate bar offers you the best of both worlds – so you can decide on how much chocolate you will enjoy.

#39: Movie Theater Pizza

We have mentioned pizza a few times throughout this article. It really speaks to how common of food it is and how many companies are trying to improve our lives one pizza box at a time! Well, many times, when folks are watching a sporting event, they may have friends over and grab some pizzas to help celebrate.
Also, if all you have to watch that game on is your phone, it may be a struggle for your guests to see what you are celebrating. Well, hold onto your hats for this one. This pizza box actually comes with a lens that you can put your phone behind, and it turns the pizza box into a projector screen! How absolutely cool is that?

#40: Popcorn with a Mind of Its Own

Popcorn is always a fun snack. It’s salty, buttery, and crunchy – what’s not to like? And, depending on how much butter you put on it, it’s not terribly unhealthy compared to other snacks. It’s no surprise that one of the most common snacks to make while watching television is microwaved popcorn. And yet, it seems that some leftover kernels always haunt us and may even land in our teeth (ouch!).
If you wait too long for every kernel to pop, you also risk burning your popcorn. It’s a guessing game that many of us lose on a regular basis. Well, this company has decided to help us out with that. After the popcorn pops, the packaging opens into a ready-to-eat-from-bowl. Once it opens up, you know your popcorn is ready and, better yet, no need to grab a bowl.

#42: Honey with a Double Purpose

Honey is a wonderful delicacy that we are privy to – just ask Winnie the Pooh. The honeybee beautifully crafts it, and we get to reap its benefits. Honey packs so many health benefits that it’s hard not to want to add honey to meals throughout our day. It is a delicious, all-natural sugar that can really enhance our foods. And yet, you may feel bad about throwing out the packaging when the jar of honey is empty (or maybe not; that’s okay, too).
This brilliant and ecological packaging allows you to repurpose your jar of honey. When your honey is all gone, simply flip the container over – and there you have it – a beautiful candlewick. You can then light a beeswax candle to relax, enjoy and watch your packaging melt away rather than join the landfill.

#43: Chips for On the Go

Potato chips are also a versatile snack that is often provided on picnics and luncheons. The salty snack can be enjoyed alone or with a delicious dip. If you’re at work or some sort of an event, however, it may be a daunting task to bring bowls along with you to provide your guests with these delicious crunchy snacks.
Well, this company sure has you covered! The packaging opens up and contains a bowl ready to use. Gone are the days of multiple hands in a chip container or scrounging around for something to use as a bowl. Simply open up these containers, pop them into their bowl and let everyone enjoy.

#45: An Edible Piano

This is just the cutest food packaging idea. Not only does this contain delicious cake that individually packages each slice for freshness, but it is also designed to look like a piano. This would make an amazing gift for the music lover in your life.
If the photo did not show the slice lifted out of the piano-shaped box, we would honestly think we were looking at a little mini piano for us to play. It has a very realistic design, and we bet it’s quite delicious as well!

#46: Creepy Chalk

This box of chalk dates back to 1938 and is believed to have been designed by American cartoonist Al Capp. It’s pretty clever, especially the way the packaging design uses chalk as the teeth of this scary clown.
But at the same time, it’s also pretty creepy! What makes it even worse is to think teachers used these chalks and brought this box to class along with them. Perhaps that was the idea – to scare children into behaving in class.