Dividers may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of packaging design, yet they are indispensable to the packaging industry. In fact, the packaging divider market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of nearly 6 percent across various market segments and in all global regions at least until 2021, […]

As consumers become more label-conscious and regulations surrounding clear-cut nutrition facts labels stricter, the beverage industry is working hard to bring healthier and tastier products to market. Recent FDA nutrition facts label changes affect beverages in various ways, from calorie levels to taste and even texture.

With pouch packaging and PET increasingly popular within the beverage industry – and the retail industry in general – one cannot help but wonder: are glass and aluminum on their way out? The answer is no. Despite the growing presence of pouch packaging and PET bottles in the beverage aisle, industry experts agree that glass […]

Despite the growing popularity of PET bottles, consumers still have a strong preference for glass packaging when it comes to wine, craft spirits and beer.

Year after year, summertime equals incredibly creative beverage packaging design. With all the new drinks being launched in what is the high season for beverage manufacturers, packaging designers go out of their way to create visual masterpieces that will drown out their competitors for sure. Scroll on to discover some of the best beverage packaging […]

So, when was the last time you picked up a newspaper? If you’re a millennial, chances are you can’t even remember. Print newspapers are being eclipsed by online media, a process which started about a decade ago, forcing news outlets to come up with new and creative ways to remain relevant in a society that […]

Ever since plain packaging for tobacco products was first introduced and made compulsory in numerous countries, many have wondered whether generic packaging rules should be applied to alcoholic beverages as well. While yea-sayers are convinced public health will only benefit from plain packaging rules for alcoholic drinks, things aren’t as clear-cut as they seem.

Designed by Metsä Board and demonstrated for the first time at drupa 2016, the Elevated Drink Box is a whole new approach to the ‘bag in box’ concept and beverage packaging design in general. “Thanks to the elevated base design, the box doesn’t have to be placed on the edge of a table anymore, which […]

When someone mentions beverage packaging, glass bottles immediately spring to mind. Many beverage businesses, however, are consciously making the switch from glass to PET bottles. Yes, even the wine industry is jumping on the PET bottle bandwagon! Are you not quite sure whether transitioning from glass to PET bottles is a smart move for your […]

The shrink film market for beverage multipacks is estimated to be worth $2.53 billion by 2020, according to MarketsandMarkets. The British-American market research firm also identified the key shrink film market players and divided their research results into segments based on application. If you are looking to make an investment in the near future, shrink […]

Texas based cocktail brand BuzzBallz came up with an original packaging concept for their new 200 ml mixed-drink and wine-based cocktails. In lieu with their name they designed a ball-shaped PET bottle with an integrated aluminum lid.