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Value on-pack | In focus: Price-marked packs

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Not everyone’s a fan, but most manufacturers and many retailers nowadays see price-marked packs (PMPs) as a strategic and effective tool to offer transparent pricing, gain consumer trust and make a positive influence on purchasing decisions. PMPs, they argue, offer consumers the assurance of fair…

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