Second Self Beer Co. launched two of its craft beers, Thai Wheat and Red Hop Rye, in aluminum cans made from Novelis' evercan, a certified high-recycled content aluminum can sheet
Copper Moon Coffee to launch 100 percent compostable coffee pod
June 15, 2015
Heineken USA's Strongbow Hard Apple Cider brand launched a new variety pack that mixes some of its existing hard cider favorites with new premium flavors, the brand says.
Organization shows its dedication to environment, natural resources
April 20, 2015
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, the International Bottled Water Association, Alexandria, Va., is highlighting its efforts and dedication to protecting the environment and natural resources.
When packaging beverages, the process to fill a container can require efficient practices as beverage-makers look to accommodate changeovers that commonly are associated with SKU proliferation.
Choosing a packaging format can be one of the most important decisions a beverage-maker will make, notes Ron Skotleski, director of marketing at Crown Beverage Packaging North America, a division of Crown Holdings Inc., Philadelphia.
The case for reusable containers is getting stronger. The ability of beverage-makers to ship products in reusable cartons — some of which also function as in-store displays — is resulting in potentially powerful cost savings while also giving companies an environmentally friendly aura.
Closure placement in bottling might be at the end of the line, but if you overlook the smallest of marketing billboards, manufacturing and product sales could fall flat from the start. The drink won’t fly off the shelf if a cap is too hard to open, a bad seal causes degradation, or powdered flavoring or additives don’t mix correctly.
Honest Tea, an independent operating unit of The Coca-Cola Co., refreshed its glass-bottled line of teas to deepen the brand’s mission and broaden its impact, the company says.