Containers

Coke launches mixers in throwback glass bottle

Coca-Cola Signature Mixers, designed to pair with premium dark spirits, will be sold exclusively in the U.K. starting next month in sleek Hutchinson glass bottles—a nod to the silhouette of the first-ever Coca-Cola bottle from 1894.

May 24, 2019

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Containers

Milk ‘flavorizer’ in tin evokes brand’s nostalgic positioning

Generations-old family farm Shatto Milk selects a specialty tin for its new powdered milk flavorings that complements the high-quality, time-tested glass bottle format used for its milk.

May 18, 2019

Containers

Dispenser for personal care product is a delight to (be)hold

An airless dispenser for Italian personal care brand Bionike delivers fast and convenient product access for the consumer, while providing enhanced marketing for the brand.

May 7, 2019

Containers

Vodka bottle is packed in a ‘party pouch’

Sobieski Vodka introduces a value-added pack that puts the spirits bottle into a pouch that can be used to mix and dispense cocktails, perfect for sharing.

May 4, 2019

Closures

A drip-free dispensing solution for diesel engine fuel

Bottle design for AdBlue diesel engine fuel includes a drip-free dispensing nozzle that allows the fuel to dispense when inserted into the filling hole and shuts off when the nozzle is withdrawn.

April 29, 2019

Containers

Smirnoff Ice limited-edition label captures a ‘Rhythm Journey’

Vibrant, energetic can and bottle graphics for a limited-edition Smirnoff Ice label are designed to connect with Latin America’s growing culture of taking the party to the street.

April 28, 2019

Plastics/resins

Poland Spring, Nestlé Waters debut ergonomic rPET bottle

100% natural spring water from Maine is now available nationwide through Amazon.com in a new rectangular, 100% rPET bottle.

April 25, 2019

Sustainability

Seventh Generation’s ultra-concentrated detergent uses 60% less plastic

At the American Packaging Summit, Seventh Generation’s Kelly Murosky shares how the company went beyond a 100% rPET bottle for even greater sustainability with an ultra-concentrated product.

April 17, 2019

Sustainability

Nestlé Waters Pure Life bottle awarded for use of 100% rPET

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries has named Nestlé Waters North America as its 2019 Design for Recycling Award winner.

April 13, 2019

Containers

Tri-Star Packaging: Recyclable rPET containers

Tri-Star Packaging launches the rPET recyclable Spartan containers available in 290-mL and 410-mL sizes. They are available with a spork-fitment lid or a plain lid and are ideal for dips, tasters, and dressings.

April 10, 2019

Containers

Date nectar and syrup now in travel-size and squeezable bottles

Middle Eastern-inspired natural sweetener now available in two lightweight packaging formats, one for use on-the-go and the other for dispensing convenience.

March 30, 2019

Containers

Reusable petfood container

Petzeba, a petfood marketer based in Alberswil, Switzerland, has launched a 5-L container that holds 2.5 kg of cat food and features a convenient handle as well as high-impact graphics showing cats chasing butterflies.

March 15, 2019

E-commerce

Glass single-serve for E-com wine

Pushing the boundaries for wine bottle design is a startup e-commerce-only company out of San Francisco called Usual Wines. Its 6.3-oz single-serve glass bottle, a proprietary design produced by an unnamed supplier, is available online in 6-, 12-, or 24- count cases.

March 13, 2019