Mike's Hard Lemonade earns "Crafted to Remove Gluten" designation
December 16, 2014
In an effort to meet the needs of consumers wanting gluten-free alcohol beverages, Mike’s Hard Lemonade Co. worked with the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) to create and secure an exclusive “Crafted to Remove Gluten” seal for its flavored malt beverages.
According to Beverage Industry’s Best Packages of 2014 survey, portion-controlled sizes, specialty inks and a “personal” touch can give brands a leg up in the competitive beverage marketplace.
Pack Expo East to take place Feb. 16-18 in Philadelphia
November 13, 2014
Next year, PMMI, the Reston, Va.-based owner of the Pack Expo tradeshows will bring the latest packaging and processing solutions to the East Coast with the debut of its newest Pack Expo event: Pack Expo East. The new show will take place Feb. 16-18, 2015, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
Although French Market Coffee, a part of Reily Foods Co., has previously been known for its signature red coffee can, which harkens back to the company’s original Coffee & Chicory label introduced in the late 19th century, the brand partnered with Crown Food Packaging North America, a division of Crown Holdings Inc., to refresh the packaging in line with its national expansion.
New York Spring Water Inc. redesigned the dispensing caps for its VBlast beverages and introduced a push-down sports cap version that delivers a “blast” of fresh vitamins and flavors into pure mountain spring water.
Ole Smoky goes Tennessee orange, Cascade Ice launches can-sized bottles
October 16, 2014
Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine is showing its school spirit for the University of Tennessee football team by showcasing the school’s colors on its packaging.
Brand launches art exchange, nightlife experience to support new package
September 19, 2014
New York-based Pernod Ricard USA’s Absolut Vodka brand announced the release of its limited-edition Andy Warhol bottle, a new design celebrating the brand’s iconic collaboration with the artist. The offering embodies the brand’s commitment to supporting all things rooted in artistic expression and creativity, the company says.