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Standout shape

The launch of a new health beverage in the premium category requires standout and sustainable packaging, so leading European health drinks innovator, Konnekt Smartdrinks, chose a shaped aluminum bottle for its Konnekt Smartdrinks brand.

Sharp aluminum bottles for beverage launch in Europe.
Sharp aluminum bottles for beverage launch in Europe.

The Konnekt Smartdrinks brand has already made a powerful impact on the growing health drinks sector in Europe with its application of the body’s natural energy and amino acid substances to replace sugar, sweeteners, and additives. The inclusion of the eye-catching 250-mL screw-top shaped aluminum bottle, from Ardagh Group, for three flavors conveys the brand’s emphasis on innovation, energy, and a healthy lifestyle. In the Netherlands, the simple yet striking design on the bottles has already been nominated for the 2018 NL Packaging Awards.

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