Similarly, McNeal and Ji (2003) underline that the peculiarity of packaging as a marketing element lies in the fact that it often accompanies the use or consumption of products and, therefore, the possibility of transmitting brand values and product characteristics increases. With regard to this aspect, Deasy (2000) points out that the characteristics of a product – its positioning – are permanently transmitted over seven stages:
1. point of sale;
2. transporting the product home;
3. home storage;
4. opening;
5. serving the product for consumption;
6. reclosing or putting away; and
7. disposal.