Wow, what a great way to start off 2025! We won awards for our packaging design! GDUSA Packaging Design Awards celebrates beauty, of course, but more importantly, the power of effective and strategic design to forge a connection at the moment of truth before, during and after the sale. We are happy to announce we […]
For over two years, we’ve been visiting, sharing, and reporting on microgrocery stores—also known as Shoppy Shops, a term coined in Emily Sundberg’s viral article—around Los Angeles. As designers in the food CPG world, we were intrigued by this new breed of store, distinct from the regular grocery stores we shop at on weekends. These […]
10 years ago, in February of 2014, The Creative Pack gathered for the very first time. We were 3 team members strong, and we lived by the mantra ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’. In fact, that message hung on the wall, over our desks in the form of an old Thrift shop painting. A $10 upcycle, […]
There are so many grocery conferences happening throughout the year from general food retail shows to specific speciality products like snacks, seafood, florals and more. This is your guide to figuring out which conferences might be right for you to attend. There is a short summary about each of the conferences happening the rest of […]
What better way to say “I love you” than with food? (Honestly, we can’t think of a better way!) Each year, more CPG and private label brands are embracing everyone’s favorite hallmark holiday—Valentine’s Day! While candy and chocolate are the classic go-tos, there’s no shortage of innovation when it comes to Valentine’s Day treats. As […]
As a Los Angeles-based design agency, we’ve witnessed the devastation the recent fires have caused throughout the city. The whole city has been impacted by the fires whether large or small. Now, more than ever, we feel a deep responsibility to give back to our community. One small way we’ve chosen to do that is […]
Who else loves private label design as much as we do? Every year we gather up the most festive products from the retail (or etail) holiday scene and share our favorites. This year, it’s the Private Label Edition. From classically indulgent to surprisingly clever to all out fun – our private label product list is […]
Perfect for holiday snacking or even holiday gifting, Earth Fare Chocolate Truffles are the delicious treat that will make your holiday season that much sweeter! As a line extension within the Earth Fare Market’s private label program, these Chocolate Truffles needed a design that fits within the current branding as well as stand out on […]
The name says it all – much like the avant-garde Dada art movement, Dada Market is a rejection of the ordinary, offering a highly curated selection of products that feel fresh and exciting compared to your conventional grocery store. Dada Market opened in December 2023 (happy one year anniversary!) on the bustling Sunset Ave. in […]
As grocery prices soar, and consumers shift their shopping strategies, we’re going to take a closer look at TCP’s bread & butter – Private Label Brands. 60% of our daily workflow is Private Label specific, and it’s been the backbone to our business for a decade, so let’s dig deeper. According to data from Nielson, […]
