Beverage Industry logo
search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
Beverage Industry logo
  • NEWS
    • R&D News
    • Supplier News
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Reader's Choice Poll
  • CATEGORIES
    • Alternative Drinks
    • Beer
    • Bottled Water
    • Cannabis Beverages
    • Carbonated Soft Drinks
    • Energy Drinks & Shots
    • Juice & Juice Drinks
    • Plant-Based Beverages
    • Sports Drinks
    • Tea and Coffee
    • Wine & Spirits
  • R&D
    • Beverage R&D Features
    • Ingredient Spotlight
  • PACKAGING
    • New Packages
    • Packaging Equipment
    • Packaging Material
  • OPERATIONS
    • Distribution
    • Plant Focus
  • TOP LISTS
    • Beer Market Report
    • Executive of the Year
    • State of the Beverage Industry
    • Top 100 Beverage Companies
    • Truck Report
    • Wholesaler of the Year
  • MEDIA
    • eBook
    • Podcast
    • Polls
    • Videos
    • Webinars
  • DIRECTORIES
    • Annual Manual
    • Contract Packaging Guide
    • Take a Tour
  • MORE
    • Classifieds
    • Channel Strategies
    • eNewsletters
    • Events
      • Membrane Technology Forum
    • Interactive Product Spotlights
    • Market Insights
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Store
    • White Papers
  • EMAG
    • eMagazine
    • Archived Issues
    • Advertise
  • SIGN UP!
New Packages

Sustainability continues to drive new packaging

Sapporo USA, Nestle Waters North America launch eco-friendly packaging options

Sapporo Premium Light
Resource natural spring water
Big Box vodka
HIIT bottle
Beringer Founders Estate wine
Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey
Tropical lager
Grasshopah
BOM Roja
Sapporo Premium Light
Resource natural spring water
Big Box vodka
HIIT bottle
Beringer Founders Estate wine
Hudson Baby Bourbon Whiskey
Tropical lager
Grasshopah
BOM Roja
August 14, 2015

Light beer in a light bottle

Sapporo USA announced the launch of new 20.3-ounce premium light packaging for its Sapporo Asian beer. The new bottles are available nationwide. The launch of the 20.3-ounce bottle will allow consumers to relax longer with the flavors of Sapporo’s lightest variety that also comes in a sharable bottle size, the company says. The new bottle will be added to the current Sapporo collection, which includes Sapporo Premium Sapporo Reserve and Sapporo Premium Light. “We are excited to introduce Sapporo Premium Light in large 20.3-ounce bottles and look forward to expanding our market share in the light beer category,” said Tsukasa “Louis” Orui, president of Sapporo USA, in a statement.

 

Recycled water bottles

Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) announced that its resource Natural Spring Water is debuting its remodeled bottle made with 100 percent recycled PET (rPET), excluding the cap and labeling materials. The remodeled bottle is available in 700-ml and 1-liter sizes. With its move to a 100 percent rPET bottle, resource hopes to focus attention on the uses of rPET, while reinforcing the importance of bottle-to-bottle recycling and increasing awareness and demand for recycled plastic, the company says. “At resource, we believe that using recycled PET can help increase recycling rates by focusing attention on the value of recycling,” said Debora Fillis Ryba, senior manager of sustainability at NWNA, in a statement. “Nestlé Waters has a strong history of sustainable innovation and product stewardship advocacy, and the 100 percent rPET bottle aims to continue that legacy by increasing awareness of closed-loop recycling.”

 

Think outside of the box

Aristocrat Group Corp. released its new distilled spirits product, Big Box Vodka. “Our intentions with this product was to create an entirely new segment in the beverage alcohol industry,” said ASCC Chief Executive Officer Robert Federowicz in a statement. Big Box Vodka is a handcrafted spirit made in the United States using Idaho Winter Wheat and pure Rocky Mountain water in a four-column distillation process. The spirit comes in a spouted, 1.75-liter box that holds more than double the volume of traditional 750-ml bottles, the company says. High-end bag-in-box wines now are commonplace and well-received by consumers, Federowicz said. “Increasingly sophisticated customers have caught on to the benefits of bag-in-box packaging, such as a longer shelf life after opening, easy handling, a lower price per liter and significant environmental advantages,” he said. “The time is now right for the bag-in-box concept to make a splash in the vodka industry, too.”

 

Shake it up

HIIT Bottle LLC launched a new, all-purpose protein bottle that is one-eighth stainless steel, vacuum-sealed, double-wall insulated, BPA free and travel ready for hot or cold liquids, the company says. The HIIT bottle name derives from High Intensity Interval Training, which is widely practiced by cross-training enthusiasts and targets anyone who has a thirst for life and a dedication to their healthy lifestyle, it adds. HIIT bottle’s design features regional organizations and their designated athletes. The bottle’s anticipated distribution encompasses 22 countries worldwide, and the company plans to help the global athletic community by donating of percentage of its proceeds to designated regional organizations.

 

New story to tell

Beringer Founders’ Estate debuted new packaging. The new packaging is inspired by the heritage of Beringer dating back to its founding in 1876, the company says. As the new packaging hits shelves this summer, shoppers will see accompanying point-of-sales (POS) materials highlighting Beringer Founders’ Estate as a presenting sponsor of Food Network’s “Chopped Grill Masters,” a five-episode competition that premiered July 14. Beringer’s custom “Chopped Open Your Basket” vignette will appear on TV as well as in 500 Kroger stores at shelf, inviting consumers to view a Chopped-inspired competition video on shelf as they purchase a bottle of Beringer Founders’ Estate to pair with their own grilled creations.

 

Celebrating 10 Years in a big way

To commemorate its 10th anniversary, Hudson Whiskey released its Baby Bourbon and Manhattan Rye whiskey varietals in 750-ml size bottles. The larger size bottle is a testament to the consumer demand for the award-winning Hudson Whiskey and the continuing evolution of the Hudson Whiskey story, the company says. The release of the larger bottle size coincided with the mid-June release of Hudson Whiskey’s documentary, “From Grain to Glass: An American Craft Spirits Renaissance,” which explores the renaissance of craft distilling in America and the brand’s role in pioneering the craft spirits movement in New York state and across the country. The 750-ml bottle is available for approximately $50.

 

Crafted for sustainability

Hilton Head Brewing Co. and Novelis announced the launch of Hilton Head Brewing Co. beer in Novelis’ evercan, a certified high-recycled content aluminum can sheet. “Our customers have grown to love our beer on tap, and we’re excited to make it available on store shelves in cans made with evercan — the most sustainable option on the market,” said John Rybicki, owner and brewer, Hilton Head Brewing Co., in a statement. Novelis evercan contains a minimum 90 percent certified recycled content, the company says. It also requires 95 percent less energy and produces 95 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than manufacturing primary aluminum.

 

Fiesta celebration

Heineken USA announced the return of the Beers of Mexico variety pack. Joining the mix this year is Dos Equis Roja, a distinctive red lager crafted with Mexican malted barley and hops. This latest version of the Beers of Mexico pack are available in 12- and 24-packs. To build awareness and encourage purchase of the latest Beers of Mexico variety pack, custom designed “Bring Something New to the Party” case stackers and point-of-sale elements will be available to merchandise retail shelves, floors and cold boxes. The Beers of Mexico program runs through December.

 

Single solution

 Colorado Cider Co. is releasing four of its most popular ciders in four-packs of 12-ounce bottles. Previously available only in 22-ounce “bomber” bottles, Glider Cider, Glider Dry, Grasshop-Ah and Cherry Glider four-packs are now appearing at Colorado retailers. “We’ve had customers asking for 12-ounce bottles for some time,” said company Founder Brad Page, in a statement. “People like a single-serving size, and these smaller bottles are better suited to bars and restaurants where draft options are limited and a 22-ounce bottle is too big.”  

KEYWORDS: aluminum cans Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) packaging design plastic bottles sustainability

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
to unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • top 100 beverage companies

    Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2024

    For the global beverage market, mergers and acquisitions...
    Carbonated Soft Drinks
  • Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla shakes

    Classic flavors provide reliable, consistent results for beverage-makers

    Classic flavors of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry...
    Ingredient Spotlight
    By: Chloe Alverson
  • Free Spirits Instant Bar Bundle

    Lifestyle trends drive growth for non-alcohol category

    As lifestyle trends continue to drive growth for the...
    Alternative Drinks
    By: Lauren Sabetta
Manage My Account
  • eNewsletters
  • Online Registration
  • Subscription Customer Service
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Manage My Preferences

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Beverage Industry audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Beverage Industry or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • Fourpeople toasting with cocktails made with low-sugar ingredients, celebrating healthier drink options.
    Sponsored byCargill

    What’s Hot in Sugar Reduction: Beverages

  • chocolate milk
    Sponsored byCargill

    Sweetening the Future for Dairy and Dairy-Alternative Beverages

  • woman pouring a drink
    Sponsored byFFP

    Building a Beverage System: Meeting Consumer Demand for Precision Wellness

Popular Stories

Sting Energy

PepsiCo, Sting Energy unveil global partnership with Formula 1

top 100 beverage companies

Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2024

people drinking Wynk

Mindful drinking prompts growth for THC beverages

Top 100 Beverage Companies of 2024

Events

April 16, 2025

2025 State of the Industry Series: Alcoholic Beverages

On Demand In Beverage Industry’s annual State of the Industry: The Alcohol Beverage Market, analysts at S&D Insights LLC delve into these trends and how they’re shaping the industry.

June 26, 2025

FAST. FOCUSED. FUELED: Delivering Energy Consumers Can Feel

Learn how to formulate products that deliver the energy experiences that people want, and keep them coming back for more.

View All Submit An Event

Poll

Retail Coffee Segment

What retail coffee segments will fare well into the next year?
View Results Poll Archive

Products

Milk and Dairy Foods Nutrition, Processing and Healthy Aging

Milk and Dairy Foods Nutrition, Processing and Healthy Aging

See More Products

Related Articles

  • Retro Ski limited edition

    Special offers, sustainability drive new packaging

    See More
  • Sidel PET bottle, San Pellegrino. - Beverage Industry

    Design, sustainability drive beverage packaging solutions

    See More
  • soda can with leaves in the background

    Sustainability, convenience drive demand for aluminum packaging

    See More

Related Products

See More Products
  • trends.jpg

    Trends in Beverage Packaging 1st Edition

See More Products
×

Elevate your expertise in the beverage marketplace with unparalleled insights and connections.

Join thousands of beverage professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

JOIN NOW!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • eNewsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2025. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing