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Rick Lingle , Lisa McTigue Pierce | Aug 17, 2022
Food and beverage brands constantly launch new products and new packages, many of which are posted to social media — if you can find them. Packaging Digest highlights the best of them on a regular basis, with the most recent “find” at the beginning. Come back often to quickly scroll through to see what you’ve missed.
Below you'll find new packaging developments from companies and brands that include Coca-Cola's switch to clear PET for Sprite bottles, Capri Sun cuts sugar tweaks packaging, Hamm’s beer goes old school, Jet-Puffed Camp S’mores glow-in-the-dark packaging, McCormick's reusable packaging investment, guitar bottle, PET Recycling Coalition, Purina's "recyclable by design" pouch, and more.
For more packaging news as it happens, be sure to follow Packaging Digest on Twitter.
Banza Masterpiece’zas pasta inspires kids to create and eat.
Banza Masterpiece'zas #packaging features kids' artwork to make dinnertime easier for parents and inspire fun for their kids #packagingdesign #creative #Food https://t.co/nTIawqlPyl pic.twitter.com/0wuKJj6xDp
USDA R&D developing single-use biodegradable containers.
Plastics such as plastic water bottles, bags, straws, coffee stirrers, cutlery and food packaging don't biodegrade! Good news, ARS is creating single-use containers that are biodegradable. Listen to Science in Your Shopping Cart, Episode 5 | Wonderplants https://t.co/qSyL7VfkGP pic.twitter.com/qVy7xxNazJ
The disappearing bottle trick: it decomposes when empty.
How cool is this? Investment in this type of #Sustainable #innovation is sorely needed #sustainability #InnovationForEveryone #Packagingdesign #packaging https://t.co/IgEvAR7iJh
The new higher-temperature cPET packaging is made from 70%+ recycled PET with “additional virgin plastic” required for structural reasons.
RT Design_Week: Wagamama has launched new packaging, which seeks to reduce the company’s use of virgin plastic by 330 tonnes each year: https://t.co/47nytm4KyQ pic.twitter.com/GJMFKkhCF2 #mosyandesign #mosyanorganizer
New Stella Artois beer packaging testing in Europe.
new beer packaging being tested (Europe) pic.twitter.com/SmFVl2CNRk
STRAP technology to recycle flexible multi- and mono-layer packaging to food grade resins.
CUWP is very grateful for this generous gift by Ross and Michele Annable. We are excited to use this funding to work on commercialize our STRAP technology. STRAP recycles flexible multi and mono-layer packaging to food grade resins. https://t.co/gGwvgfPFLp
Food-grade rPET from post-consumer trays.
AMB Spa has signed a partnership agreement with B. For Pet with the aim of processing rPET flake from post-consumer trays, which will be used to produce new food packaging such as transparent films Full story: https://t.co/CUmRG4VpPS pic.twitter.com/XjIhZHGb2c
Lay’s limited-edition snack mashup lineup arrives.
What’s summer without #snack mashups from Lay’s? No worries, Lay's Flavor Swap lineup arrives with Doritos, Funyuns, and Cheetos mashups and new Kettle Cooked Fritos Chili Cheese #packagingdesign #foodpackaging https://t.co/VRg0ITsd09
Johnnie Walkers releases Blue Cities of the Future design series.
Love these! https://t.co/DLkZkegXmi #cities #design #decoration #packaging #wmc
Coca-Cola Beverages installs GPI’s plastic-film eliminating KeelClip multipack machine.
We've partnered with Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages to install KeelClip 1600 machinery in its Elmsford, NY production facility - a first for the US - and a transition that will remove 75,000lbs of plastic packaging per year from the supply chain. More: https://t.co/v6LzlnmoEm pic.twitter.com/JVAjh30JTL
Breakthrough in paper packaging for frozen foods, in Iceland of course.
Sustainable, flexible packaging solutions specialist, Parkside, has collaborated. Read More... https://t.co/LS3VBFcny9#Iceland #MarkArmstrong #flexiblepackaging #Northcoast #plastic #packaging #sustainable #food
Food brand applications and insights for Tipa’s compostable flexibles.
@TIPACorp Talks #Compostable #Packaging Markets, Applications#Food and #fashion markets headline growing interest in #sustainable bags, films, pouches, and mailers @PackagingDigest#packagingdesign #sustainability #foodpackaging https://t.co/KhaDEe2gIy pic.twitter.com/VySlXlee4C
Using cheese whey to add value to film packaging.
A new “whey” to make active antimicrobial #packaging diverts a cheese byproduct…and can be used to package #cheese #foodpackaging #packaging #foodwaste #sustainability #Dairy https://t.co/M0cScIIGT2 pic.twitter.com/d5RwHgkci4
McDonald's take-out packaging turns into a table. Clever or excessive waste?
Did you know there was a powdered ketchup brand?
Our #packaging takeaway from the Heinz Field name-change uproar is that this startup's #sustainable powdered alternative is a single-use ketchup bottle buster https://t.co/MlgeFiOex9
General Mills’ pet food packaging is AmeriStar Best in Show.
Congratulations to @GeneralMills for winning the 2022 AmeriStar Best In Show award for Blue Buffalo Tastefuls Spoonless Singles! This package was a favorite among the judges and an obvious choice for winning our top award. Learn more about this winner: https://t.co/lEAdA7U4qO pic.twitter.com/vuK2Q6LRx6
Bahlsen redesigns confectionery’s packaging.
NEW packaging design for Bahlsen ‘PickUp!’https://t.co/gAUkeLNnl1#bahlsen #pickup #bahlsenpickup #globalfoodnews pic.twitter.com/MsmNex0lYn
Eco Win Pack’s beautiful, clever design.
‘Eco Wine Pack’ by #Alzamora Group and @storaenso is shortlisted for the 2022 European Carton Excellence Award. Vote for 24 innovative packs during the public vote https://t.co/XPTN1Y5BoB #packagingdesign #wineoclock pic.twitter.com/OM7eBFUD01
New biodegradable biopolymer nanocomposite can monitor packaged food freshness.
The food industry has an increasing need for non-toxic, biodegradable, low-cost, and environmentally friendly materials#biodegradable #biopolymer https://t.co/aGzVp8PsLn
PPG’s enhanced BPA-free coatings for aluminum beverage cans.
We do flavor a favor! PPG INNOVEL PRO marks the latest PPG INNOVEL coatings innovation for aluminum beverage cans. The enhanced inside spray coating uses no BPA or bisphenol starting substances and offers a more robust application. https://t.co/kexvWCgi4x
The food and beverage packaging machinery market.
Food and Beverage Packaging Machinery Market, increasing goods consumption by the middle-class population to Boost Growth – Technavio https://t.co/rV1f5yN4Os
Coca-Cola switches to clear PET for easier-to-recycle Sprite bottles.
Jet-Puffed new Camp S’mores debut in glow-in-the-dark packaging with a QR code that permits kids to find the constellatio S’morion.
Jet-Puffed new Camp S’mores packaged in glow-in-the-dark #packaging #packagingdesign #foodpackaging https://t.co/DppA1oqK96
Capri Sun packaging calls out new sugar reduction.
Sweet news for parents: Capri Sun calls out ~40% #sugar reduction reformulation for entire original #juice drink portfolio on #packaging #packagingdesign https://t.co/AlpMJ1yljo pic.twitter.com/so0y3RIFlD
High-end, private-label coffee pouches and sachets recycled via TerraCycle.
We’ve teamed up with TerraCycle. You can now start saving up all your Taylors of Harrogate flexible coffee packaging – the plastic pouches and sachets our coffee products come in — so you can send it off to them for safe, specialist recycling: https://t.co/mhjLibBSum
Dow signs agreement with China’s leading food and beverage group, Want-Want, to drive zero-solvent emissions and a circular economy for flexible packaging.
Dow seals value chain partnership with Want-Want Group to drive zero-solvent emissions and explore opportunities to adopt more recyclable flexible packaginghttps://t.co/Ci4YZtqm6A
Hamm’s beer goes old school with throwback packaging design.
Hamm's 'Throwback Pack' Is 'Packaging Design...Refreshing' https://t.co/L6ZSEMJXL4 pic.twitter.com/6suNuCiLqa
Au Vodka dazzles in gold beverage can.
Au Vodka releases dazzling gold beverage can by Ardagh Metal Packaging: https://t.co/vUBkubQSYQ @AuVodka @ArdaghGroup #metalpackaging #beveragecans #RTD #canmaking #CanTechInternational pic.twitter.com/3y1CunOKQE
Stora Enso and Tetra Pak assessing beverage carton recycling.
Birkner: Stora Enso and Tetra Pak study a possible solution for beverage carton recycling in Benelux to advance circular paper-based packaging solutions https://t.co/HqBf2S3pRM
PepsiCo Europe to invest in start-ups working on chemical recycling for flexibles.
PepsiCo Europe’s innovation arm has confirmed funding for start-ups aiming to scale sustainability solutions for its supply chain, including chemical #recycling for flexible #plastic and packaging ‘markers’ that improve traceability using blockchain.https://t.co/6YHJqDxFkV
Meal kit brand Gousto tests edible wrappers made of pea protein.
You won’t believe it’s not plastic! In an innovative effort to reduce plastic packaging, meal kit provider Gousto is trialling wrapper's made from pea protein that is also edible! #pack2022#LPW#wastereduction#innovation Click for more info: https://t.co/2rFbjP50T4 pic.twitter.com/hCQWwM3Gv4
Sidel introduces the Aseptic Predis X4.
Sidel is pushing the boundaries in the aseptic packaging market with the introduction of the Aseptic Predis X4. The new system combines food safety standards, ease of use, flexibility and best environmental footprint. Read more: https://t.co/9q5x2C9zUz pic.twitter.com/7hYaM9KMgu
11 sweet candy packaging designs reviewed.
Candy branding is a topic we haven't really covered on the Canny blog before That changes today with a new post dedicated to the best and brightest candy packaging designs! #candypackaging #candybranding #sweets #confectionery #branding https://t.co/ke8iRlpMsY
Introducing premium Juliet wine in unique cylindrical packaging.
Luxury #wine brand Juliet launches in first-to-market cylindrical container "Eco-Magnum" as a dramatic 1.5L alternative to bag-in-box #packaging#packagingdesign #foodandbeverage #creative https://t.co/t5iHP4x794
Bob Dylan’ Bootleg Series by Heaven’s Door releases Volume 3.
Named after Bob Dylan’s famous album collection, the Bootleg Series by Heaven’s Door celebrates the art and craft of whiskey. Learn about Studio One Eleven's inspiration for the packaging's ornate patterns and rich colors: https://t.co/pFCfIEYG3t pic.twitter.com/Si8ewA5gez
Breakthrough in rPET injection-molded food cups.
Engel and partners’ development yields thin-walled food containers made in a single injection-molding step using up to 100% recycled PET. https://t.co/OiyNqGaX1j#foodpackaging #packagingdesign #sustainability #polymers pic.twitter.com/ZcVMneM0ip
Cerias beverages received a Refreshed Visual ID System and new packaging design.
Mother Design was responsible for the creation of an entirely Refreshed Visual ID System and new packaging design, which will run across Cerias packaging, website, social media, and advertising. https://t.co/VYRhYWD3SS pic.twitter.com/mpA6c9j1Fq
St. Laurent Whiskies offer a distinct format and look.
St. Laurent Whiskies Packaging: Designs Inspired By The Seas https://t.co/zXxNRsh5xT
Single-serve snack packaging market expanding.
single-serve snack packaging is ~~having a moment~~ https://t.co/kkCWRts0TT
The South African beer that crushed it in the global packaging design competition.
Today we celebrate local brewer @thebrewsterZA for winning a Platinum "Crushie" for the best packaging design for bottles at the 2022 Craft Beer Marketing Awards. More details below - thank you for sharing @IOL https://t.co/cQpKIO4SVT
McCormick's invests in reusable packaging through Loop.
Barilla removes plastic film window from pasta boxes to be 100% recyclable.
Interactive wine labels engage with sight and sound.
.@bruketazinic creates interactive labels for #Enosophia wines, treating consumers to a unique wine experience https://t.co/8s7qTqaaFF#TBT #ThrowBrandThursday #wine #music #sound #design #packaging #creative #packagingdesign #visualidentity #brandidentity #interactive pic.twitter.com/yctPA8K1uw
10 chocolate brands with irresistible designs.
For those of you with a sweet tooth and a love of great design, we’ve created a shortlist of ten chocolate brands raising the bar with their irresistible packaging: https://t.co/HpEGDzeKxJ #ChocolatePackaging #PackagingDesign #Branding #DesignAgency
UK’s first fully recyclable baby food pouch.
Baby food brand creates UK's first fully-recyclable baby food pouch. Packaging could save 2.5 tonnes of plastic from ending up in landfill over the next year, according to organic baby food retailer Little Freddie https://t.co/s2jRz1SO7J
White Castle debuts packaging for night owls.
Got a late night crave? @WhiteCastle introduces Night Castle-branded merch and #packaging to celebrate its reputation as an after-hours hot spot for #foodservice #food #foodpackaging #foodandbeverage https://t.co/Zq9k4vOUtv pic.twitter.com/PpUffDIm25
Premium mochi ice cream upgrades for retail distribution with patent-pending "matchbox" packaging.
Artisanal @mochidokibrands mochi #icecream impresses in new patent-pending drawer-style #packaging #packagingdesign #branding #creative #foodandbeverage @PackagingDigest https://t.co/VgACqwC9Jj pic.twitter.com/OeXZxG5pwS
Fiber packaging is gaining traction with food brands.
Eliminating single use plastic and getting them out of our bodies is the goal of these former @intel engineers and founders of Footprint. Food packaging made up partly of recycled boxes - is a huge plus environmentally. Read more here: https://t.co/OnOYNmgS6s pic.twitter.com/zGk5FEiQ0u
At a reception in the House of Commons marking the second anniversary of the Frugal Bottle, the This Morning presenter toasted the success of the innovative packaging now used for everything from olive oil to vodka.https://t.co/MDrK3U0joU
Students’ creativity seen in winning glass bottle designs.
#Verallia France Design Awards unveils the winners of the 2022 edition! This year, the theme was "glass without moderation". This topic focused on drinks with low or no alcohol, inspired students and young graduates in #design, #packaging and #finearts. pic.twitter.com/KxBQuxtRYK
UK’s Drink of the Week delivers snazzy packaging design.
The #drinkoftheweek goes to @atticbrewco! Read more about them: https://t.co/Ji4qrVsBaU#ontrade #drinks #ukontrade #London #winners #quality #Value #packaging pic.twitter.com/ppZdInd1UJ
Nabisco scores (!) with a consumer-friendly eat-from-carton for snacks.
Diageo prints limited-edition series of Johnnie Walker Black Label bottles with ink made from air pollution.
Skrewball Whiskey is highly portable in 100-mL cans.
That is a one small can: Skrewball Whiskey introduces innovative 100-mL size of its iconic peanut butter #whiskey #packaging https://t.co/mWYVJbFLgO pic.twitter.com/G1pxH2C8nA
Little Rick’s cannaboid drink rebranding earns Pentawards recognition.
Little Rick’s rebranding was inspired by Keith Haring and Surf Culture executed by @nowfeed creative agency, making a bold statement of novelty and a splash of colour. Click to read the article: https://t.co/YkDHlwyCeE#pentawards #packagingdesign pic.twitter.com/qaqnd4lwG9
Latest Food & Beverage Packaging Newsletter from Packaging Digest.
#FoodandBeverage #Packaging News Corona Canada's Low-#Carbon Beverage Can 1st Full-Scale rPP Trials Carlsberg's #Sustainable PEF Barrier Paper Bottle Heinz Hot Dog Pact Tetra Pak's No to Aluminum Box of #PackagingDesign Delights Singular NFT Bottlehttps://t.co/08mL8fOBwY pic.twitter.com/XBVhChcfFl
McCormick food color bottles now made with 100% rPET.
@McCormickCorp bottles of food color turn 'greener' with 100% rPET from @BerryGlobalInc #sustainable #sustainability #packaging #packagingdesign #foodandbeveragehttps://t.co/VntVhyEdEX pic.twitter.com/wUkmGVeFi4
Wine bottle packaged inside an hourglass.
"By symbolising the continuous passage of time, the #hourglass glorifies this wonderful ageing process that underlies all great #PortWines." Van Zellers & Co. #packagingdesign by RITA RIVOTTIhttps://t.co/prsPM8qRYf pic.twitter.com/AhmIa8hfhO
Saucey Labels' Packaging Sheds A New Light On Sauce Packaging Designs https://t.co/mt7RsT1ScM
Legal analysts warn that the increase in personal injury lawsuits related to food packaging PFAS could hit restaurants in every segment of the industry.
National Restaurant Association Says Legislators Seek to Forever Change the Legal Landscape of Forever Chemicals: Litigation is ramping up and more restaurants and food packaging businesses are targets in lucrative lawsuits surrounding use of… https://t.co/ws2YzZdz7d pic.twitter.com/womDlQyjg9
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