Containers

Cannabis-infused drink in PET

Dover, DE-based Tesla Nootropics Inc. recently launched a functional feel-good beverage called Nubrain California Cannabis in a 12-oz PET bottle that sells for $2.50.

January 2, 2019

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Cartons and boxes

Gabletop cartons help a2 Milk extend U.S. distribution

Paperboard cartons help Australian firm expand its four milk varieties across the U.S., with graphics describing how using only the A2 protein may help alleviate the stomach discomfort some people experience when drinking milk.

January 1, 2019

Cartons and boxes

Cannabis brand incredibles grows up, but keeps its cool

New, more polished, packaging for the incredibles line of edibles reflects the brands’ growing national status while keeping some of the graphic elements that made it a fixture on the Colorado scene.

December 29, 2018

Cosmetics/Personal care

J&J’s approach to packaging for millennials

Like packaging professionals everywhere these days, the team at Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. understands that designing packaging for millennials requires a certain touch.

December 28, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Listerine for on-the-go usage

This cleverly designed package delivers big-time on convenience and portability, and it’s a great example of how to integrate packaging into the product development process.

December 26, 2018

Flexibles

‘Ugly sweater’ chip bags bring in $1.5 million in sales

Pasta chip maker joins with Tipsy Elves holiday sweater company to coordinate graphics for their packaging with a complementary custom ‘ugly’ holiday sweater—with very profitable results.

December 24, 2018

Reusable/Returnable

Words matter, as do visuals, in packaging design

A sustainable skincare startup from the U.K. enlists a wordsmith and a brand design studio to improve the branding and packaging of its products.

December 24, 2018

Cartons and boxes

Paperboard choice ensures success of Christmas tea packs

U.K. tea company selects a smooth, bright paperboard to bring to life a cracker-shaped box, mulled-wine tree decoration boxes, and a tea advent calendar for Christmas gifting.

December 23, 2018

Containers

Kahlúa taps into the RTD coffee cocktail market

A widget can for a new RTD cocktail from Kahlúa delivers the smooth, frothy experience of an espresso martini, while can graphics align the beverage with classic Italian espresso bars.

December 22, 2018

Bakery/Snack

Flexible packaging dominates baked foods market with a 76% share of all packaging materials

According to Euromonitor, Kellogg’s brand by The Kellogg Company, (which includes Pringles, Nutri-Grain and Cheez-It) leads the baked foods category in the U.S. in 2018. Little Debbie brand from McKee Foods holds the second spot.

December 17, 2018

Containers

Guitar neck-embossed bottle pays tribute to vodka’s roots

Pennington Distilling Co. redesigns the bottle for its Pickers Vodka to grab attention on shelf while communicating its connection to Nashville and its musicians.

December 17, 2018

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

Unique reclosable flexible-film thermoform for sliced meats

Norwegian food company Orkla addresses food waste with a new flexible-film thermoform for its sliced, cured meats that incorporates a reclosable label on the top web.

December 16, 2018

Filling/capping, liquid & viscous

New lubricant filling line optimizes floor space

A second filling line for German lubricant manufacturer Addinol is cleverly integrated with an existing line to fit limited floor space while increasing production and container size options.

December 9, 2018