Which 19th century packaging innovation is credited with creating the first modern 'branded product' and revolutionizing retail by allowing consumers to identify products by name rather than relying on shopkeepers?

Before modern packaging innovations, retail products were typically sold in bulk from barrels or unmarked containers. The evolution of product packaging transformed not just how goods were sold, but created entirely new marketing opportunities. This trivia question explores a pivotal moment in retail history that changed how consumers interact with products and created the foundation for modern branding strategies.

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Kellogg's waxed paper cereal boxes (1894)
Coca-Cola's standardized glass bottles (1899)
Thomas Lipton's pre-packaged tea bags (1890)
Pears' Soap's distinctively shaped and branded soap bars (1865)