Packaging Features and Consumer Buying Behavior Towards Packaged Food Items

This study aimed to determine the effects of packaging attributes on consumers’ buying behavior. Specifically, to investigate the effect of packaged food’sgraphics, color, size, shape, product information and/or packaging material on consumers’ buying behavior in Pakistan. Data was collected through the used of questionnaire from 300 individuals and was analyzed through Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Structural Equation Modeling. The study found a significant relationship between graphics colors, packaging size, shape, product information of packaging material with consumers’ buying behavior. The study concluded that the packaging attributes are examined, are contributed in communicating product quality that affects purchase behavior. The study recommends that food manufacturers must understand the consumer response towards their packaging and integrate their input into designing a better packaging by innovations. This can be achieved by involving consumer directly in designing the final packaging of product through their response.