Feeding/inserting/unscrambling

Energetic feed system for small energy drink bottles

Shibuya Hoppmann's custom designed Bottle Feed System uses unique urethane scallops to singulate and orient empty 2 ounce energy drink bottles. The system then ionizes and flips them 180˚ and takes them downstream to filling operations at an output rate of 525 bottles per minute.

September 21, 2011

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Workforce

Food and Package Engineering book takes holistic approach

University of Illinois professor examines interconnected industries in covering package engineering.

September 21, 2011

Containers

Spirits cooler gets a new label

Brutal Fruit, a South African Breweries brand and one of South Africa’s favorite alcohol-based coolers, has relaunched with a brand new look.

September 20, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/skin packaging

Twist-out blister is a first

A revolutionary new fishing line gets a paperboard/plastic package that is equally original and is believed to be the first twist-off blister package ever.

September 15, 2011

Containers

Retro label reflects vineyard's heritage

According to information on LovelyPackage.com, Western Australia winemaker Harvey River Bridge Estate approached strategic marketing agency brainCELLS in early 2010 to work on a new premium cider range called Graci.

September 14, 2011

Flexibles

Bars of gelato given a handmade, boutique feel

Design agency Substance was tasked with crafting the brand for Bar Gelato, a new gelato-on-a-stick creation from Geleteria Naia.

September 14, 2011

Plastics/resins

Dairy-free butter alternative positioned as light and bright

Family (and friends) has completed a major refresh for Pure, a premium U.K. dairy-free alternative to butter from Kerry Foods.

September 14, 2011

Labels

Mocktail labels capture feeling of summer freedom and festivity

Kraft Foods' Crystal Light brand has launched a limited-edition product this summer in vibrant packaging designed by Landor Associates.

September 14, 2011

Containers

Amber beauty fits for first super-premium maple syrup

According to maker Crown Maple Syrup, its line of Amber Syrup, in Light, Medium, and Dark varieties, sets a new royal standard for purity and quality by pairing the best nature has to offer with artisan craftsmanship and breakthrough processing techniques

September 14, 2011

Containers

Retro colors and patterns put 'glee back in tea'

Belgium's Barú Chai Tea line is a "pure, rich and honest, funny and crazy" mixture of tea and chocolate.

September 14, 2011

Cosmetics/Personal care

Nautical theme inspires vintage graphics for soap pack

Inspired by old-world utilitarian objects that were built to last, IZOLA of New York City has carefully curated a whimsical collection of bathroom accessories that combines functional everyday staples with antiquity. The IZOLA collection is offered in five distinct themes, one of which, Maritime, uses a nautical motif.

September 14, 2011

Containers

Another honey of a bottle to buzz about

"B," The Honey-Cachaça Stinger is a new liquor brand co-founded by Formula 1 driver Nelson Piquet Jr. and friends.

September 14, 2011

Beverage

Simplicity differentiates Australian beer brand

For its contemporary beer brand, Vale Ale, McLaren Vale Beer Co. of South Australia uses a package design from Parallax Design that differentiates the brew from the category norm with its simplicity and modernity.

September 14, 2011