All Beverages articles
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ArticleParkside unveils compostable packaging solution for individual tea bags
Parkside has developed compostable packaging with “enhanced” barrier properties for Bird & Blend’s loose tea bag portfolio.
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ArticlePartnership to drive refillable solutions from Costa Rica to South Africa
A series of studies led by Searious Business examines the barriers and levers for reusable packaging systems across five countries in Africa and North America – uplifting reusable shopping bags, refillable home care products, and refillable beverage bottles as the next solutions.
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ArticleOcado shoppers guided through reuse scheme via on-pack Polytag QR codes
Polytag has implemented Digital Link QR codes into Ocado Retail’s reusable packaging, connecting consumers to instructions for refilling and returning their products.
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ArticleRedesigned Paulig Coffee packs infuse culture, ethical sourcing, and more
Brandon Consultants has combined ethical sourcing, cultural influences, and a positive consumer experience into a ‘bold new look’ for Paulig Coffee’s Mundo range.
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ArticleMilkyMist, SIG and AnaBioTechnologies launch ‘world’s first’ probiotic buttermilk in aseptic carton packs
Indian dairy company MilkyMist has teamed up with SIG and AnaBio Technologies to introduce the ‘world’s first’ long-life probiotic buttermilk in aseptic carton packs.
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ArticleCarlsberg unveils refreshed branding for Somersby cider
Carlsberg has collaborated with creative agency Born Ugly on a new global visual identity for its Somersby brand, aiming to increase visibility and brand consistency across the cider’s major markets.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Cajo Technologies’ ink-free marking technology
Ahead of this year’s Sustainability Awards taking place in Amsterdam next week, we spoke to finalist Cajo Technologies about its laser marking technology for cardboard, Cajo MakeBright, nominated in the Commercialized Machinery category.
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ArticleMonkey 47 gin introduces bottle made from 95% PCR
Pernod Ricard’s premium gin brand Monkey 47 has introduced a bottle made from 95% post-consumer recycled glass (PCR) for its Sloe Gin.
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ArticleFocus on dairy: Exploring Constantia Flexibles’ new digital print solution for aluminium
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles showcased its “industry-first” aluminium prints, created specifically for die-cut dairy lids. At the event, Elisabeth Skoda sat down with Michael Harder, Senior Vice President Dairy and Thomas Schulz, VP Group Marketing Communication, to learn more about the new technology and the opportunities it can unlock.
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ArticleIndustry partners launch ‘world’s first’ bio-PET bottle on Japanese market
The ‘world’s first’ bio-PET bottle, derived from used cooking oil and believed to reduce CO2 emissions, has been launched at commercial scale by Indorama Ventures, Suntory, Neste, ENEOS, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Iwatani.
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ArticleNew Lactalis carton incorporates recycled polymers from other cartons
A new carton package from Tetra Pak and Lactalis incorporates certified recycled polymers from used beverage cartons into dairy packaging; this is hoped to help reduce the industry’s reliance on finite, fossil-based virgin materials.
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ArticleDow reveals Packaging Innovation Awards winners
Dow has announced the winners of this year’s Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA) which include heat-shrink labels created from recycled PET bottles, flat core repair tape said to improve transport efficiency by 112% and a “first of its kind” handwash pouch for the Indian FMCG industry.
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ArticleSyntegon machinery packs coffee in Constantia Flexibles’ mono-PE pouch
Syntegon’s advanced PMX packaging platform for coffee packaging now runs Constantia Flexibles’ EcoLamHighPlus mono-polyethylene material in pursuit of an ‘efficient, future-ready solution’ at no extra cost to brand owners.
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ArticleLearning more about the Johnnie Walker 90% paper-based whisky bottle
In September, Diageo and PA Consulting teamed up to launch a 90% paper-based bottle for the iconic Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky brand. To find out more about the product – including how the companies are looking to bring it to commercial scale, and the claim that it could emit 47% less carbon than standard glass solutions, we spoke with the experts at PA Consulting and Diageo.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2024 Finalist Interview: Taghleef’s PHA-based films designed for home compostability
As part of our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series, we asked Taghleef Industries about its collaboration with Corapack to develop biobased films for flexible packaging, said to be home compostable and nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Renewables category.
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ArticleChivas Regal announces redesigned bottle with 25% glass weight reduction
Whisky company Chivas Regal has unveiled a new look for its Chivas Regal 18, with a reported 25% glass weight reduction on its flagship 70cl bottle and ‘fully recyclable outer packaging’.
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ArticleVarieT Technology launches rechargeable battery for on-demand food and beverage can heating
VarieT Technology has unveiled its Smart Heat Battery designed to heat cans on demand, said to use solar rechargeable fuel, have zero CO2 emissions and be suitable for applications in food delivery, camping, emergency situations, and military use. VarieT says its Smart Heat Battery provides an ‘eco-friendly, ...
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ArticleDiageo pours Smirnoff with reusable keg and dispense system in new trial
Diageo will trial an in-house, reusable keg and integrated bottle dispensing system with Smirnoff vodka at selected bars in Ireland, citing a potential reduction in carbon emissions of over 50% per litre.
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ArticleStora Enso opens production unit for PulPac’s Dry Molded Fiber process
Stora Enso has announced the opening of its Dry Molded Fiber Production Unit in Skene, Sweden, utilizing PulPac’s process to produce fibre products such as cup lids, which reportedly have a lower CO2 footprint compared to single-use plastics.
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ArticleArdagh Glass Packaging-Europe launches lightweight wine bottles with 12% carbon reduction
Ardagh Glass Packaging-Europe (AGP-Europe) has announced a new range of lightweight wine bottles produced in Germany for the European market, said to have a carbon reduction of 12% and a recycled glass cullet level of up to 80%.