Operational Excellence

Alcohol Consumption Habits Shift During COVID-19

New white paper explores how adult beverage consumption and purchase habits have changed during the pandemic, and what to expect in the future.

February 17, 2021

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Sustainable Packaging

Coca-Cola Transitions Brands to 100% rPET, Unveils New ‘Sip-Size’ Bottle

Among the innovations rolling out through July 2021 are new 100% rPET bottles, a new 13.2-oz bottle size, enhanced on-pack recycling messaging, and a new aluminum bottle for water.

February 10, 2021

Recycling

Absolut Movement Bottle Encourages Inclusivity

Absolut’s latest limited edition vodka bottle, ‘Absolut Movement,’ aims to inspire people to connect in celebration of inclusivity.

February 4, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Loop Reusable/Returnable Packaging Platform Launches in Canada with Retail Partner Loblaw

Loop’s global expansion continues, bringing waste-free shopping for a range of food and household products, including Loblaw own-brand items, in reusable packaging to Canada

February 1, 2021

Closures

Spirits Bottle for Veteran-Owned Whiskey Brand Hits its Target

New whiskey brand launched to celebrate all branches of the military uses unique packaging touches throughout, including a canteen-style bottle, a spent cartridge-shaped cap, and a display case designed to look like an ammo crate.

January 22, 2021

Beverage

Rebrand for Italian Winery

Castello del Poggio has a fresh rebrand by drinks design specialist Denomination to elevate its position in the US market and compete with challenger brands from within the sweet wine and Italian sectors.

January 19, 2021

Flexibles

Counting Down the Top Four Dow Awards: #2 Metal-free Recyclable Coffee Bag

This award winner represent the most innovative packaging breakthroughs in categories ranging from food and beverage to personal care, with a strong focus on sustainability and the circular economy.

January 6, 2021

Plastics/resins

U.K’s Ribena Blackcurrant Beverage Flowers

Modern new packaging for four of Ribena’s beverage lines cements the brand’s future within the competitive and dynamic beverage category, while retaining its iconic identity.

January 4, 2021

Beverage

Counting Down the Top Three AmeriStar Awards: #2 New Can Helps Consumers Get Their Game On

This top 2020 AmeriStar Award winner makes the packaging industry proud by giving consumers great interactions and experiences with creative pack designs.

January 2, 2021

Beverage

Counting Down the Top Three AmeriStar Awards: #3 Coke Rolls Out Paperboard Carrier

This top 2020 AmeriStar Award winner makes the packaging industry proud by giving consumers great interactions and experiences with creative pack designs.

January 1, 2021

Sustainable Packaging

Counting Down the Top 10 articles of 2020 - #7: PepsiCo Accelerates Plastic Waste Reduction Efforts

Based on online clicks and unique page views, we are counting down the Top 10 articles of 2020. Join us as we look back at the best of 2020. Anne Marie Mohan's' report on PepsiCo's plastic waste reduction initiatives, came in at #7.

December 25, 2020

Multipacks/handles/carriers

German Beer is a Shelf Standout

Sappi North America

With beer consumption in Germany declining, competition between the major beer brands is increasing in the market, and point-of-sale (POS) consumer decisions are more important than ever.

December 23, 2020

Labels

Coca-Cola Celebrates ‘Everyday Heroes’ with Custom Labels

As part of its holiday campaign that puts family, community, and appreciation front and center, Coca-Cola offers limited-edition bottles with labels bearing 40 monikers dedicated to everyday heroes.

December 21, 2020