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Rick Lingle , Lisa McTigue Pierce | Feb 22, 2023
Food and beverage brands constantly launch new products and new packages, many of which are posted to social media — if you can find them. Packaging Digest highlights the best of them on a regular basis, with the most recent “find” at the beginning. This content features the best from January 2023. For the "live" stream visit the Best in New Food & Beverage Packaging page.
Companies featured in this content include Sealed Air, Pepsi, Kellogg's (seen feature image above), Ardagh Metal Packaging, Weber Packaging, retailer Tesco, Beam Suntory, The Absolut Co., Emerald Packaging, Post cereals Dinsey tribute, and Tim Horton's.
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Sealed Air’s recycle-ready food films debut.
Recycle-ready food films tipped to help retailers meet sustainable goals @Sealed_Air #Packaging #RecycleReady #FoodFilmshttps://t.co/eqgeRL5Dk8
Novel “word search” wine label wins gold in packaging design competition.
A novel label from Symington Family Estates that was launched to illustrate a Portuguese wine “dilemma” has picked up a Gold medal in The Design and Packaging Masters by the drinks business.https://t.co/hIYBaRjDWj
Oat powder replacement for cartoned milk cuts packaging by 90%.
A new oat milk powder has been developed that cuts #packaging by 90% by trading in conventional milk cartons for a flexible, #recyclable pouch. @FoodNavigator shares more: https://t.co/yjH3WvGduV#SustainablePackaging #CPG #MRX #RecyclablePackaging #Innovation
Edible notPLA pods made from seaweed aim to make packaging literally disappear.
These edible, biodegradable pods let you ‘eat’ your drinks — their creator is on a mission to ‘make packaging disappear’ https://t.co/irCnNvynwQ
Celebrity tie-ins for brand marketing extends to weatherman Al Roker on babka packaging.
Al Roker Babka pic.twitter.com/G2AsITs5kI
Limited edition packs invite consumers to “Take A Ride On A Tic Tac”.
Tic Tac’s eight colorful limited-edition packs encourage consumers to "Take A Ride On A Tic Tac" using playful #packaging graphics https://t.co/gj3hXshtt6 pic.twitter.com/uqkL0LbVXs
Clemson graduate researcher uses kudzu to make a biodegradable food packaging film alternative to plastic.
Sneh Bangar, who graduated from Clemson with a doctoral degree in packaging sciences in December 2022, believes she has found a way to use kudzu to create a biodegradable food packaging film as an alternative to plastic. https://t.co/isSbc9eDZA
We love this kind of packaging-forward positive thinking.
I feel like some people start craft distilleries just cause they had a really cool bottle design idea pic.twitter.com/YkfU5yOGWN
Pepsi celebrates the Year of the Rabbit on cans in China.
It’s the Year of the Rabbit, and the Pepsi team in China is celebrating aptly. The team just released its design for four festive cans, and the results are soaked in illustrations perfectly fit for ringing in the new year. https://t.co/PfJHeySnmo? pic.twitter.com/fqiZcuqq7l
Global snack packaging market growing 6.3% yearly from $25.45 billion in 2022.
The global snack #foodpackaging market grew from $25.45 billion in 2022 to $27.04 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to $34.48 billion in 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. https://t.co/lteGVZeAtm pic.twitter.com/XkqNrM99Q6
ReCover Packaging develops reclosable film for food container lids.
Packaging Scotland recently spoke to Ken Adams, founder of ReCover Packaging, about the development of technology for reclosable film for food container lids #Packaging #FoodWaste #ReclosableFilm #Lidshttps://t.co/AXDj6wGBaJ
Ardagh Metal Packaging NA launches new US-made aluminum 19.2-oz/568-mL beverage can size.
Ardagh Metal Packaging NA launches new US-made aluminum 19.2-oz/568-mL beverage can size @packaging #sustainability @ArdaghGroup https://t.co/Z9NueJCRmm
Beverage brand takes recycling very seriously.
Taking on pack recycling messaging to the next level https://t.co/Ghx99nxuhL
Weber Packaging boasts a year-long variety pack of craft beer labels.
We just published our latest blog featuring our favorite craft beer labels that Weber printed in 2022. Some amazing artwork from incredible breweries! Check out https://t.co/7xskwWZTpf
Retailer Tesco partners with Keep Sea Blue to add recycled plastics into fresh fish packaging with the goal to prevent 500 tonnes/551 tons of discarded plastic from reaching the ocean.
.@Tesco is partnering with Keep Sea Blue to incorporate recycled plastics into its fresh fish packaging, with the goal of keeping 500 tonnes of discarded plastic out of the ocean Full story: https://t.co/pYt4oo6m7T pic.twitter.com/K37k4B1OrM
Using cartoons and neon colors and products as candy, soda, drinks, cookies, or cereal would be prohibited for marijuana packaging.
The proposals would prohibit cartoons and neon colors, as well as forbid packaging that could depict marijuana products as candy, soda, drinks, cookies or cereal. https://t.co/VtRN3qZs4R
Produce packaging powerhouse Emerald Packaging invests in solar energy to power the company’s manufacturing facilities in Union City, CA.
Flexible #packaging powerhouse Emerald Packaging will cut #carbon emissions by the equivalent 47+ million pounds of coal burned over a 25-year period in switching to #solarenergy @plasticstoday https://t.co/xjYIUNPvhH pic.twitter.com/GddfQ14jPo
Sustainability trends in beverage packaging.
Discover How Beverage Packaging is Becoming More Sustainable at interpack 2023 https://t.co/f88S12sXpx
Latest edition of Packaging Digest’s Food & Beverage Packaging News features bottled water survey, M&M’s packaging design uproar, resealable beverage cans, and more.
#FoodandBeverage #Packaging News What Do Americans Think of Bottled Water? Controversy Explodes Over M&M’s New Pkg Plus: Resealable Beverage Cans; Global Commitment 2022 Report; Lightweighted PET Bottle Finish and more @packagingdigest https://t.co/Vv5CxSEHJu pic.twitter.com/BU2dVPxrSH
Post Cereals celebrate Disney’s 100th year with limited-edition commemorative packaging.
. @postcereals commemorates #Disney's 100th anniversary with Disney 100 Years of Wonder cereals in limited-edition #packaging design #food #Disney100 https://t.co/s7jGQaReVO pic.twitter.com/F0wNS3JBB5
European food brand switches to paper packaging.
.@mondigroup is working alongside @noel_1940 to repackage its sliced meat and plant-based food products in a recyclable, paper-based tray and reduce the company’s plastic consumption Full story: https://t.co/MsW2HHx1Cg pic.twitter.com/ArKB8JSgIE
Beam Suntory Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch packaging design celebrates the Year of the Rabbit.
Leo Burnett Singapore and Beam Suntory invite you to follow the #rabbit this #LunarNewYear into the stunning world of Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch #Whisky#leoburnettsg #packagingdesign #illustration https://t.co/2EnHatgl6W pic.twitter.com/BbUZTkYtfp
The Absolut Co. updates sustainable packaging projects that include glass, plastic, and paper packaging that includes the paper bottle.
Global #spirits brand The Absolut Co. is absolutely locked in on glass, plastic, and paper #packaging #sustainability @AbsolutUS @PackagingDigesthttps://t.co/WtUQ62glCT pic.twitter.com/sQriL3WgwZ
Greenall Gin in paper bottle takes flight at UK airports.
We're thrilled to see that our paper bottle with Greenall's Gin is now available to buy at UK airports. Five times lighter to carry than a glass bottle, it's ideal to carry on board. pic.twitter.com/AyeWvAMxjE
Bar-U-Eat is first to offer BPI Certified compostable bar wrappers.
Bar-U-Eat is first company to offer BPI Certified #compostable #biodegradable bar wrappers #sustainable #food #snacks #packaging https://t.co/oYM3JQkrlP pic.twitter.com/Uh7wrkiF5g
Amcor Packaging unveils carbon-footprint lowering recyclable PrimeSeal and DairySeal Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films.
.@amcorpackaging has unveiled its recyclable PrimeSeal and DairySeal Recycle-Ready Thermoforming Films – which it says can lower carbon footprints by 80% in comparison with existing PA and PE films Full story: https://t.co/DQbNp8mUSu pic.twitter.com/lzqYXHkMV9
Research paper: advances in biopolymer-based multilayer film for food packaging.
Elated to share our recent published review paper in Food Packaging and Shelf Life (IF 8.749) "Advances in biopolymer-based multi-layer film preparations and food pa... https://t.co/kGJxkQz3vq @ShooliniUniv @IndiaDST @Pratishtha_DST @ElsevierNews @ELSenviron @ElsevierConnect
Sustainability face-off for wine packaging: Aluminum cans versus bottles.
“Switching to three 250ml aluminium cans (which together contain as much wine as a bottle) cuts 79% of carbon emissions produced by traditional packaging” https://t.co/RSFYiKXPm2
Frugal paper wine bottles hit shelves at Sainsbury’s.
Great to see @Sainsburys will be the first UK supermarket to sell paper wine bottles with our Frugal Bottles with @wheninromewine. They already sell our Frugal Bottle with @greenallsgin. #paperbottle https://t.co/WdUMDtmssz pic.twitter.com/0ov5AIaMXw
Kellogg’s makes ingredients prominent on front of bagged RXBAR protein snacks.
Kellogg's new RXBAR Protein Granola is available in three flavors with simple, easy-to-read "No B.S." healthy ingredients on the front panel in 10.5-oz stand-up pouches #packaging https://t.co/wRLW7wOrPG pic.twitter.com/TAFAX2gfhi
Vendor launches beverage can ends with improved resealable plastic insert for beer, soda, cannabis, and other 12-ounce beverages.
You Can Reclose #Beer Cans Now Augusta Label + Packaging’s Gen II aluminum ends add resealable convenience to canned #craftbeer, cocktails, #coffee, and #cannabis drinks. Learn more https://t.co/wfRO5MZx67 pic.twitter.com/06lwd9CDMq
Rethinking compostable packaging: foodservice locations are THE most promising market.
New Thinking About Compostable Packaging Compostable #packaging is not THE answer. But it is AN answer. Read more: https://t.co/DaGyBNlFYl pic.twitter.com/Qp03RgP6nU
“Insane” beer packaging label copy is attention getting.
I don’t mean to sound insensitive but “contemplate this for-real dead marine while you chug our high abv beer” might be the most insane packaging I’ve ever seen pic.twitter.com/3fJzL9R0Q9
Amcor’s Quantum technology lightweights bottle finish by 50%.
Introducing Quantum from Amcor Rigid #Packaging: the next step in bottle #lightweighting that focuses on the finish aka the threads that accept a cap or closure. Learn more: https://t.co/2CVwcHwciK pic.twitter.com/UCHIZbFZpr
Mars flips M&Ms candies packaging to celebrate women who flip the status quo.
Mars limited-edition first-ever inverted packs in 3 varieties celebrate #women who flip the status quo with 3 female spokescandies on the #packaging #packagingdesign https://t.co/zEWXAWjmtr pic.twitter.com/aEvdWOmxCp
PepsiCo works with bottler to create a new single-serve glass bottle, the first redesign since 1996.
.@PepsiCo has worked alongside @farsonsdirectmt, bottlers of the Pepsi-Cola portfolio since 1978, to create a bespoke single-serve glass bottle for its beverage brands in the bottles’ first redesign since 1996 Full story: https://t.co/oJbcLFZ2uJ pic.twitter.com/5GDgrWp0ZZ
Scottish charities launch campaign to have braille on food packaging.
Scottish charities launch campaign to have braille on food packaging https://t.co/As8ZKLyLgi
There are some doozies here: examples of wasteful food packaging include individually wrapped grapes in Japan.
Consumers Are Calling Out Companies For Wasteful Food Packaging (20 Pics) Wasteful food packaging is a problem that has gained attention in recent years due to its negative environmental impact. Many food products come in single-use packaging that’s mea… https://t.co/Wcl6iHspIo
Latest Packaging Digest Food & Beverage Packaging Newsletter.
#FoodandBeverage #Packaging News 5 Food Pkg Science Breakthroughs to Use Brief History of #PFAS Bans Best in New Food & Bev Pkg December 2022 National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Wine Pkg A Pet Food Pkg Future Free of PFAS? And more @PackagingDigesthttps://t.co/n5U6CLX7L5 pic.twitter.com/tam8VsSeg7
Tim Horton’s trials fiber lids for hot beverage cups.
.@TimHortons is seeking to improve its packaging’s recyclability by trialling a fibre alternative to its single-use plastic hot beverage lids, amongst other transitions into renewable and recyclable packaging materials Full story: https://t.co/62eqOtjbYh pic.twitter.com/YmAsCnvuxz
Singapore company turns food waste into food containers.
Singapore-based AlterPacks turns food waste into food containers • TechCrunch - https://t.co/sxujP9fSCQ Food waste and food packaging take up a significant portion of the world’s landfills. AlterPacks is tackling both issues with technology that turns food waste into ... pic.twitter.com/NHFKrCXGTr
4 key learnings about chemicals of concern for pet food packaging.
Is the Future of Pet Food Packaging PFAS-free? Here are key learnings about these #chemicals of concern that #petfood #packaging professionals can appropriate from the foodservice industry: https://t.co/Vy2iSNZN3U pic.twitter.com/Q9vIGf2LkB
New ‘Spray-On Wrapper’ Offers Plastic-Free Food Packaging Alternativehttps://t.co/7RAogBnZ6L
Why not wrap bananas with reusable banana skins?
This supermarket in Thailand replaced its plastic packaging with reusable banana leaves. pic.twitter.com/nhbeJeJo6F
AIMPLAS’ pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food applications.
AIMPLAS’ reactive extrusion pilot line is ready to produce bio-based nanomaterials for agricultural and food #Packaging solutions within the BIOMAC project https://t.co/pOlZHydpDH #Biobased #Bioeconomy #Biomaterials #Biopolymers #Pla #Polymers #RenewableCarbon
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