Packaging Material topic | Beverage Industry

Labatt USA transitions to ring carriers made of recycled content

Hi-Cone RingCycles continue to be photodegradable

June 24, 2021

Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light recently rolled out new recycled and photodegradable green plastic carrier rings: Hi-Cone RingCycles.

O-I Glass’ Drinktainer gives breweries, bars options for to-go draft beer, cocktails

Glass bottles available in single-serve, ready-to-drink sealable containers

June 14, 2021

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O-I Glass Inc. offers Drinktainer, the flagship of the new O-I Catalyst Collection that offers the to-go draft experience while maintaining flexibility and portability, the company says.

thermochromic, photochromic, glow-in-the-dark inks

Specialty inks, coatings create memorable first impression

Inks, coatings and brand design differentiate brands

Barbara Harfmann

June 4, 2021

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In a competitive beverage marketplace, products need to create a memorable first impression and create “theatre in the hand.” Inks and coatings convey what is inside the package, but also play a key role in advertising, branding and sales.

PepsiCo BottleLoop addresses logistical challenges, reduces plastic packaging waste

New program powered by technology from Replenysh

April 30, 2021

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PepsiCo Recycling announced the introduction of PepsiCo BottleLoop, a new program offering easy and accessible recycling to PepsiCo customers to address logistical challenges and reduce plastic packaging waste.

Packaging Materials

Beverage market taps into smart labeling technology

Intelligent labels further branding, security

Jessica Jacobsen

April 27, 2021

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Whether for enhanced branding opportunities, to protect the authenticity of a brand or to prevent counterfeiting, smart labels are increasing in usage across the beverage market.

New research from the Carton Council reinforces importance of recycling education

Consumers, packaging industries show disconnect in verbiage used for recycling

April 22, 2021

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As recycling stakeholders work to educate and encourage more consumers to recycle this Earth Day and every day, new research reveals that consumers don’t necessarily understand some of the language commonly used.

Packaging Materials

Sustainability drives future of beverage packaging materials

Plastic, aluminum, glass suppliers all taking steps to deliver on sustainability

Jessica Jacobsen

April 6, 2021

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In today’s fluid consumer packaged goods (CPG) market, where sustainability reigns supreme, many suppliers are taking a proactive approach to make the plastic, aluminum and glass materials the sustainable solution that beverage-makers seek.

Sidel’s art designers bring PET packaging design to life

Bottle base of NUUK resembles rock glacier

April 5, 2021

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The Sidel Group’s art designers present NUUK, a new recycled PET (rPET) water bottle concept, drawing inspiration from the purity of ice and its unique formations, the company says.

Packaging Materials

Sustainability, innovation drive stretch and shrink labels market

Beverage brands seize opportunity to boost features, recyclability of labels

Sarah Graybill

January 21, 2021

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With consumers and brands demanding more sustainability from packaging, manufacturers are innovating stretch and shrink labels to rise to the demand, incorporating creativity and even technology into the labels.

Closure Systems International 28mm Twist and Flip closure

Packaging Materials

Innovative closures boost nutrition, sustainability

Caps and closures help beverage brands deliver on goals, promises

Sarah Graybill

January 6, 2021

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As consumers demand nutrition, ease of use and recyclability from their beverages, brands are seeking innovative caps and closures that help preserve functionality and promote sustainability.