Beverages
Limited Edition Campaign Bring History To Life Through Illustrations
Cocoon, a branding agency based in Prague, Czech Republic, has created a set of limited-edition cans, off-pack materials and videos that bring Staropramen's historical stories to life around the world. more
Developments at Anellotech Plant Bring 100% Bio-based Plastic Bottle Closer to Reality
Sustainable technology company Anellotech recently achieved new milestones at its TCat-8® pilot plant in Texas, thereby progressing its 100% bio-based bottle collaboration with global consumer beverage company Suntory. more
Tesco Invests in Canned Water
Tesco is the first supermarket in the UK to offer canned water in its portfolio. The brand CanO Water, started two years ago in London, has been stocked in 700 Tesco stores from 30th July. more
BERICAP Shows New Capping System at FachPack
BERICAP will be presenting its innovations at FachPack trade fair in Nuremberg from 25 to 27 September 2018. more
How to Build a Smarter Factory?
Dr. Daryoush Sangi, SIG’s Head of Production Engineering & Strategic Partnerships, shares his insights for creating a smarter factory and navigating the era of Industry 4.0. more
Packaging Connections 27/07/2018
A new transparent bioplastic by Velo and SK Chemicals, Coca-Cola's reverse vending machine initiative and Multivac's PaperBoard range. more
Sausalitos Holding
Reduce Plastic Waste with Pasta?
Restaurant chains across Europe are taking a somewhat different approach to combatting plastic waste and reducing the amount of plastic straws used. more
Coca-Cola GB to Launch Reverse Vending Machine Initiative
Coca-Cola Great Britain has announced a partnership with Merlin Entertainments, to offer people 50 per cent off entry to familiy attractions in exchange for used plastic drink bottles. more
Underground Spirits receives fresh look from Denomination
The innovative Underground Spirits range of gin and vodka has been given a fresh new look by drinks design agency Denomination that draws on its Canberra roots and emphasises the science behind the uniquely smooth spirits. more
PACKAGING CONNECTIONS 20/07/2018
Hot drinks in a carton from SIG; breakthrough in paper batteries from BillerudKorsnäs & Uppsala University; and the new bottle from Beatson Clark & Kolibri Drinks with sugar in a dosing cap. more
Dosing Cap Lets Consumer Customise Sugar Intake
Beatson Clark has developed a bespoke bottle for the sparkling botanical beverage brand Kolibri Drinks, allowing consumers to control the amount of sugar in their drink by storing it in the cap of the bottle rather than mixed in the liquid. more
Coveris Launches Pack Positive™ Sustainability Strategy
As one of the latest manufacturers to sign up to the 2025 UK Plastics Pact, Coveris has outlined its plans to target recyclability, packaging and food waste reduction as part of a new sustainability strategy. more
Underground Spirits Gets Fresh New Look from Denomination
The Underground Spirits range of gin and vodka has been given a fresh new look by drinks design agency Denomination that draws on its Canberra roots and emphasises the science behind the uniquely smooth spirits. more
SIG Presents 'Heat&Go' Hot Drinks Microwaveable Carton
Research has shown that consumers, in Asia in particular, are looking for hot drinks that can also be taken with them for on-the-go consumption. more
Ball Extends Craft Beer Portfolio
Dutch craft beer brand Brouwerij Homeland Amsterdam has collaborated with Ball Corporation to create a unique, blank can design for its popular spelt beer. more
Retal Launches IP Free Hotfill Solution
The new hotfill packaging solution from RETAL addresses an industry-wide situation that many people may not be aware of. more
Customisation: Make-up Meets Diversity
Women of mixed ethnicity constitute a target group that is set to growth exponentially. Yet their colour cosmetics needs are far from being met. more
COEXPAN & EMSUR Showcase Innovation and Combined Portfolio at Fachpack
COEXPAN & EMSUR will show their rigid & flexible packaging solutions at FachPack 2018, that will take place in Nuremberg from 25th to 27th of September. more
Bag-in-Box 2.0.: A Twist on Beverage Packaging from NWB
A Finnish start-up has launched an innovative packaging for liquids that pushes the boundaries of design, cuts costs and helps to save the environment. more
Forever Living Reformulates its Flagship Drinking Gels & Introduces 100% Recyclable Tetra Pak Packaging
Forever Living, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year has reformulated its flagship product range so its aloe vera drinking gels now contain even higher concentrations of aloe. more
