Containers

Smirnoff Bottle Captures Symbolism of Day of the Dead

A limited-edition flavor uses graphic patterns, vibrant colors, and digital and hand-crafted illustrations to pay tribute to the Mexican customs and traditions that surround the Day of the Dead.

October 17, 2019

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Sustainability

FIJI Water Unveils Multifaceted Plan to Reduce its Use of Plastic

Initiatives include the use of 100% recycled plastic in all its water bottles by 2025 and the introduction of 2.5- and 5-gal containers that will reduce its use of plastic by up to 76%.

October 16, 2019

Sustainability

Say ‘Good-Bye’ to Single-Use Hotel Toiletries in California

New bill restricts hotels and other lodging establishments from placing small, single-use toiletry bottles in sleeping room accommodations for a reduction of 500 million tiny plastic bottles/year.

October 16, 2019

Containers

RTD cocktail and pack design follow the rule of thirds

RTD non-alcoholic negroni-style cocktail with three ingredients uses a label design that takes its three-bar color scheme from the palettes used on the packaging for each ingredient.

October 15, 2019

Labels

Booklet-style Beer Label Provides Comic Relief

Available in Italy, Comic Beer features three comic strips by acclaimed Spanish illustrator Alberto Madrigal that are secured to a trio of beers via a booklet-style accordion label.

October 14, 2019

Sustainability

Vegan Ice Cream Rebrands, Uses 100% Plant-based Packaging

New packaging for Coconut Bliss ice cream products uses graphics that reestablish the brand’s expertise in the category while pioneering a biopolymer-coated paperboard material.

October 13, 2019

Containers

Five trends driving industrial packaging through 2024

The global industrial packaging market is expected to grow from $56.2 billion in 2019 to $66 billion in 2024. Learn what five key trends will drive this growth.

October 7, 2019

Containers

Particles in Parenterals: 2019 Update

FDA expects a visual inspection program and parenteral manufacturers should expect questions about their program during any inspection. What's new in 2019?

October 4, 2019

Sustainability

Plastic Handle Recycling Program Helps Close the Loop

Plastic multipack carrier producer PakTech launches its own recycling program to ensure the collection and recycling of its products.

September 25, 2019

Sustainability

Coca-Cola European Partners to Eliminate 4,000-Plus Tons of Multipack Shrink Wrap

Replacing plastic shrink wrap with 100% recyclable paperboard for its multipack cans across Western Europe will help CCEP meet its Action on Packaging commitments.

September 20, 2019

Sustainability

Carlsberg Replaces Shrink Wrap with Adhesive for Six-Packs

The radical new technology, which uses adhesive dots to hold multipacks of cans together, is expected to decrease the Danish brewer’s use of plastic by up to 13,000 tons/year.

September 14, 2019

Plastics/resins

Tampico graphics get some punch with redesign

A label refresh for juice drink maker Tampico’s product line solidifies its consumer base while appealing to a younger generation with a colorful, contemporary look and feel.

September 2, 2019

Containers

A perfume bottle designed to stand the test of time

Swiss watchmaker debuts five eau de parfums in a bottle inspired by the form of a classic, elongated watch face; new technologies accelerate the design process and add haute prestige.

September 1, 2019