Packaging Material

Consumer expectations drive innovation in plastic packaging

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Aside from its sustainable attributes, experts note that consumers and beverage-makers alike are turning to plastic packaging for its durability, portability and reliable product protection.

Beverage brands explore aluminum packaging as alternative to traditional options

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

The beverage packaging market continues to value aluminum formats for a variety of reasons, especially due to its recyclability and convenience qualities.

Stretch, shrink labels aid beverage brands in communicating with consumers

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Demand for shrink and stretch sleeve labels from beverage-makers remains strong, particularly with brands focused on premium positioning, functional products, and limited-edition offerings.

Caps and closure innovations address portable beverage trends

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Demand for on-the-go beverages is impacting the caps and closures market, as suppliers innovate to help brands meet consumer trends.

The Best Beverage Packages of 2025

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:33:22 -0500

In this annual feature, Beverage Industry highlights the brands addressing “the extra” that consumers need as the top packages of 2025.

Packaging helps Cheerwine Holiday Punch expand reach

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500

Cherry soda brand Cheerwine is adding to the holiday festivities with the return of Cheerwine Holiday Punch, but for the first time it will be available in 12-packs of 12-ounce cans.

Nominations open for new Flexible Packaging Innovation Award

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Submissions are now open for the second annual Steve Fairfield Memorial Award for Flexible Packaging Innovation.

Sustainable bag-in-box, carton materials demand grows

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Within the beverage industry, packaging materials play a crucial role in sustainability; as such, bag-in-box (BIB) and carton companies are working toward creating more environmentally friendly packages.

Sustainability keeps labeling materials on the front-end of innovation

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

For labeling materials, sustainability continues to be one of the key attributes influencing these next generation solutions.

Beverage-makers turn to advanced inspection equipment for product safety

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The X-ray inspection equipment market continues to grow as manufacturers employ the latest technology to protect today’s food and beverage products.

Striving for sustainable secondary packaging

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Leaning into trends such as sustainable secondary packaging and digital advancements can help beverage brands appeal to consumers.

Inks and coatings help beverage brands appeal to consumers

alversonc@bnpmedia.com (Chloe Alverson) — Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In the beverage industry, brands use inks and coatings on packaging to highlight their persona and messaging.

Product safety, sustainability trends drive global demand for glass packaging

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

As consumers regard glass packaging positively because of its lower environmental impact, experts highlight an array of benefits that this packaging material offers aside from its recyclable properties.

Just Ice Tea supplier helps company meet packaging needs

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0400

In 2022, Seth Goldman launched Just Ice Tea, continuing his mission to offer sustainably sourced beverages. Goldman and his team approached Zuckerman Honickman with the ambitious goal of getting Just Ice Tea on store shelves by the end of the year.

Advancements in plastic packaging supports rise of functional beverages

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In an evolving landscape, plastic packaging has embraced innovation to support sustainability and packaging design needs.

Sustainability, convenience drive demand for aluminum packaging

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:56:58 -0500

With sustainability at the forefront, driving demand for eco-friendly packaging materials, experts highlight the benefits and challenges beverage brands face when adopting aluminum packaging.

Shrink, stretch labels modernize beverage packaging

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Combining functionality, durability and aesthetics, experts highlight how stretch and shrink sleeve labels can ensure product safety, and the impact they are making on store shelves.

Caps and closures meet ever evolving beverage trends

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In the beverage market, new product trends focused on premiumization are impacting colored ends and tabs.

The Best Beverage Packages of 2024

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this annual feature, Beverage Industry highlights the brands and attributes that comprise the top packages of 2024.

All Day’s new brand strategy, packaging help consumers ‘Have it All’

jacobsenj@bnpmedia.com (Jessica Jacobsen) — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Trinity Brand Group and Founders Brewing set out to help consumers “have it all” with a recent collaboration in which the duo developed a brand strategy and package redesign for the craft brewer’s iconic beer, All Day IPA.

Carton, pouches and bag-in-box answer calls for sustainability

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As sustainability trends and consumer preference continue to drive market demand for sustainable packaging solutions, experts highlight how cartons, pouches and bag-in-box packaging are answering the call.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America announces more American-made bottles

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, an operating business of Ardagh Group, introduced a new series of craft beverage bottles to its growing portfolio of American-made bottles.

Alpek Polyester launches sustainable caps and closures solution

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Alpek Polyester offers CaPETall, a sustainable solution that allows for PET to be used in caps and closures to achieve a 100% PET packaging solution.

Beverage labels help brands connect with consumers

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Aside from aesthetics, beverage manufacturers are increasingly looking for labeling materials that support sustainability to stand out from the crowd.

Better for All launches Brand Ambassador Program, eCommerce store

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Pasadena, Calif.-based Better for All, a natural products innovator, announced the launch of its exclusive Brand Ambassador Program in parallel to the launch of their new direct-to-consumer (D2C) eCommerce store.

Sustainability trends prompt secondary packaging innovations

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Beyond visual appeal, an industry expert highlights how factors such as sustainability, functionality and durability are impacting secondary packaging.

CCL debuts in mold label innovations

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400

CCL Industries showed its latest In Mold Label (IML) innovations at the NPE2024 plastics show in Orlando.

Amcor announces first-ever one-liter stock bottle made from PCR

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Amcor unveiled its latest innovation: a 1-liter PET bottle for carbonated soft drink (CSD) use that is made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.

Beverage brands turn to innovative inks to create interactive experiences

Sabettal@bnpmedia.com (Lauren Sabetta) — Tue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

As the inks and coatings market continues to evolve, experts highlight some emerging innovations that beverage-makers could benefit from using.

O-I Glass launches lightweight glass wine bottle in France

Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400

A leading producer of glass bottles and jars, O-I Glass Inc. launched a lightweight glass wine bottle with a reduced carbon impact in the French market.