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

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Contract Packaging

Nutrition 'keys' key to Meals to Live meal packaging

Dallas-based Meals to Live takes a healthy approach to packaging graphics for its line of frozen meals marketed primarily to diabetics and other health-conscious consumers.

September 13, 2011

Containers

Bomb Lager launches in cans

Bomb Lager, a new craft beer from New York-based Bomb Beer Co., has launched in 12 oz. cans.

September 13, 2011

Containers

Wine in a can

French filler Cacolac has signed a contract with Australian company Barokes Pty Ltd. (now registered in Europe as Vinsafe International Pty Ltd.) licensing them to fill wine in a can using Barokes’ Vinsafe technology.

September 13, 2011

Blisters/clamshells/thermoforming materials

OFF THE SHELF: Twist off blister pack

Editor Pat Reynolds checks in from Packaging World's Pine Lake office with a NatraLock first: A twist-off blister pack for Berkley brand fishing line.

September 12, 2011

Containers

Just Chill offers new four-pack

Colorful cans and cartons help California company market its ‘relaxation’ beverage.

September 12, 2011

Containers

2011 Clear Choice Awards

The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced the winners of its 2011 Clear Choice Awards.

September 12, 2011

Consumer packaged goods

Video: Package design capabilities video

Quick video tour of the package design capabilities of Xpedx consists of interviews with top Xpedx package design executives and demonstrations of capabilities and real-life customer examples.

September 9, 2011

Beverage

'Ground-breaking' soft drinks innovation

Britvic has shaken up the soft drinks industry by giving its iconic Tango brand a new twist with the launch of Turbo Tango, a ground-breaking soft drinks innovation targeted at teens. The innovation features ‘nitro-fuelled’ aerosol technology, which delivers a foamy blast of orange and a totally new drinking experience.

September 8, 2011

Sustainability

Artisan cottage cheese gets glass jar packaging

Dairy switches to glass jar for cottage cheese made with 100% grass-fed organic milk for premium appearance, material health, and recyclability.

September 8, 2011

Recycling

Cartoon in a can boosts soft drink sales

German grocery chain Edeka Hessenring launches its own-brand cola in a novel six-pack carton, along with augmented reality that lets the ‘Sprudeltier’ out of the can.

September 8, 2011

Containers

Color and shape define organic superfruit wine label design

Bright colors and flowing shapes help convey a sense of fun and entertainment for a new sangria brand made with organic ingredients.

September 6, 2011

Containers

Diet Coke gets dressed for autumn

This fall, in a nod to the millions of people leaving a relaxing summer behind and embarking on a reenergized autumn, Diet Coke is launching a new, refreshed ad campaign and limited-time-only can design that will catch the eye of extraordinary individuals everywhere.

September 2, 2011