Best in New Food and Beverage Packaging July 2023

Jun 01, 2023

Rick Lingle | Aug 03, 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. We've archived the best from July 2023 collected by Packaging Digest editors. You'll find the "live" stream for August here.

The developments found below include Bloody Mary in a can, Pragmatic debuts smart reusable packaging based on the company's flexible microchips, Kanobos wine bottle inspired by a constellation, 7 new paper-based packaging options for food, Crown Holdings beverage can decorating tips, classy coffee packaging from Vinadrip, Truly Hard Seltzer’s new Orange Slices and can design that recognizes the US Women’s soccer team, PepsiCo Cracker "Jill" that features a female athlete on its packaging for the first time, Tesco snacks' move from bagged to banded multipacks, Amcor's 100% rPET wine bottle, Hell A.I. energy drink, Zotefoams’ ReZorce mono-material beverage cartons, FDA's food safety check into 10,000+ chemicals added to food and food packaging, Nestlé Waters’ Scan|Recycle|Reward digital deposit return scheme, Hit TV series Yellowstone reaches shelves through Western-style packaged foods, food packaging and Extended Producer Responsibility, and much more.

Bloody Mary cocktail in a soup can delivers on-shelf differentiation.

Wales-based Silver Circle Distillery @itssilvercircle has launched a ready-to-drink Bloody Mary cocktail in a soup can. https://t.co/RTjLfYuBMH #canmaking #metalpackaging #CanmakingNews #packaging #cannedrinks #cannedbeverages #cannedcocktails #RTDs pic.twitter.com/wdvEV6UnDa

Pragmatic debuts smart reusable packaging based on the company's flexible microchips.

Next in our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series is @Pragmatic_ltd with its flexible microchips for smart reusable packaging. We spoke to the company about this entry, nominated in the commercialised Active and Intelligent categoryFull story: https://t.co/AhW0cmatIG pic.twitter.com/vcryEXuMVs

Heavenly design: Kanobos wine bottle inspired by a constellation.

Dizen has taken #inspiration from the #Kanobos #constellation and transformed the #bottle into a breathtaking tribute.https://t.co/NQ2PUp23qp#wine #labeldesign #design pic.twitter.com/nidLkpnLJB

7 new paper-based packaging options for food.

Paper-based #packaging options including those with improved barriers emerge as the leading contender in the race to reduce #plastic in the challenging food market. Here are 7 of the latest #paperpackaging breakthroughs: https://t.co/LrQwjQ7liJ pic.twitter.com/tAaUQ1mWHR

Glen Scotia unveils 30-year old with collection of packaging designs, each of which pays homage to the brand’s history.

Glen Scotia unveils 30 year old with collection of packaging designshttps://t.co/H5emu59exV pic.twitter.com/9VUuqialL1

Crown Holdings expert shares today’s beverage can decorating options brands should consider.

The graphics director for Crown Holdings shares advice on trendy finishing techniques that make #aluminum #beverage cans stand out from the crowd and leave a lasting impression. Read more here: https://t.co/xEpa3EDPzb pic.twitter.com/J2gzTu6hMR

Study rejects claims that deposit return systems for beverage containers have a negative impact on sales.

.@reloop_platform and @CRI_Recycle have released a study rejecting claims that deposit return systems for beverage containers have a negative impact on sales, suggesting that there is no conclusive evidence to connect themFull story: https://t.co/41Gc3riwRm pic.twitter.com/vUMKwSSAJr

Classy coffee packaging from Vinadrip, the first Vietnamese specialty coffee brand in the US.

Vinadrip's packaging, designed by Alex Dang, layers the Vietnam highlands' beauty through minimal design and elegant gold foil outlines, creating inspiring depth and shadows. More on The Dieline! https://t.co/RoyhCBWgh7 pic.twitter.com/AkEx8Hmn7E

Truly Hard Seltzer’s new Orange Slices and can design recognizes the US Women’s soccer team.

Truly Hard Seltzer's new "Orange Slices" flavor offers a taste of #soccer nostalgia with a #packaging toast to the U.S. women’s national team https://t.co/nO1V0wQWvP pic.twitter.com/HTJGPpRggp

PepsiCo brand Cracker Jack features a female athlete on its packaging for the first time: meet Cracker Jill.

Cracker Jack, a brand of @PepsiCo, will feature a female athlete on its packaging, marking the first time an athlete is featured on Cracker Jack packaging. https://t.co/epIpDuiN2C #packaging #foodindustry #

Use of phthalates in food packaging can continue, FDA says.

Phthalates can continue to be used to make food packaging and other materials that touch food, the FDA said. https://t.co/wTlzmcgBXW

Tesco snacks turn to banded multipacks rather than bagged and reduces secondary plastic packaging by 86%.

Less Packaging Snack a Jacks! At Tesco @Snackajacks #snackajacks #lessplastic #wellthisisnew pic.twitter.com/ntFd2i1lGT

Pet food packaging market was valued at $15.72 billion in 2022 growing 6% yearly to reach $23.65 billion in 2029.

The Pet Food Packaging #Market is wagging its way to new heights!With #pet ownership on the #rise, packaging plays a crucial role in ensuring freshness, convenience, and sustainability!Get Report: https://t.co/fj9xduORe7 pic.twitter.com/KG8EHohY0m

Insights regarding expiration dates and food safety.

Avoiding food hazards is the reason people often check dates on food packaging. People think of them as expiration dates. But they have little to do with when food expires, or becomes less safe to eat.https://t.co/5Z4OZW0hnx

Amcor Rigid Packaging and Ron Rubin Winery introduce first 100% rPET premium wine bottle.

Amcor Rigid Packaging and Ron Rubin Winery have commercialized a 100% rPET wine bottle. The companies worked together to develop the screw-top bottle, which features a silicon oxide (SiOx) barrier coating. Read more: https://t.co/d4Y9u9H5hC#recycling #sustainability #packaging pic.twitter.com/oCZtSMrthC

Hell A.I. is first energy drink created by artificial intelligence.

Experience the cutting-edge fusion of #technology and taste with Hell A.I., the world's first #energydrink created and designed by #artificialintelligence. Learn more here: https://t.co/pTv5WSVFtr pic.twitter.com/PgiSsuh3lw

Standardize packaging for recycling or stand out from the pack? Brands face a dilemma.

Changes to milk bottle tops will improve plastic recycling and should give food and drink brands the courage to further simplify their packaging. Today's #FootprintAnalysis To standardise or stand out? https://t.co/qv16y4PvXl pic.twitter.com/yMOuoSpw2B

Zotefoams’ ReZorce mono-material beverage cartons plan in-market trial with European retailer.

We are pleased to announce a joint development agreement with a world-leading packer of beverages for the further development of our ReZorce® mono-material beverage carton packaging, & its planned use in in-market trials for a major European retailer:https://t.co/H2plxpPI9g pic.twitter.com/qzSgZOfjOa

Bring-your-own takeout packaging is a bold, but brilliant idea...why didn't I think of that?

So, I know people would rag on that woman for bringing her own dish but by doing that she has saved a bunch of food packaging from going to the landfill. More people should bring their own containers and utensils to take out joints https://t.co/BXtKfn04ub

Clarifying the confusing compostable vs. biodegradable designation.

According to a survey by @LoopFund’s Composting Consortium and @compostable U.S., consumers are confused about #biodegradable and #compostable labels on #FoodPackaging.Read more https://t.co/urRo4TN8Ti

Mondi invests €16 million in technology to produce a new line of “ultra-high barrier” paper-based packaging.

@mondigroup has unveiled its plan to invest €16 million in technology to produce a new line of “ultra-high barrier” paper-based #packaging solutions. https://t.co/d3HJuX1FAs pic.twitter.com/UT9pJ3Umer

FDA checking 10,000+ chemicals added to food and food packaging including phthalates, BHT, and BHA.

As part of a proposed reorganization of its Human Foods Program, the FDA is seeking to do more to manage the risks of the 10,000-plus chemicals added to food and food packaging. https://t.co/y3pGporABE

Labatt kicks off football season early with spirited Buffalo Bills Throwback Tea packaging for summertime refreshment.

Ready for some football? Labatt taps into Buffalo Bills' 1990s red-helmet glory days with red raspberry Throwback Tea #packaging https://t.co/tJKgGCuh9r pic.twitter.com/hSLnBAmDtR

Brands like Coke, Nestlé, and Unilever launch novel new refillable packaging schemes.

New refill programs from brands like @Unilever, @Nestle, and @CocaCola reduce #plasticwaste while addressing consumers’ keen interest in #sustainable, money-saving #refillablepackaging. Learn more: https://t.co/HLZmahH7jb pic.twitter.com/ti6sXuN7wO

Nestlé Waters’ Scan|Recycle|Reward digital deposit return scheme enables residents to claim reward by scanning packaging and recycling it at home or on the go.

Exciting news! BUXTON is proud to support a brand-new recycling trial in Wales that could help close the recycling loop for soft drink containers. Residents can claim a 10p reward by scanning packaging and recycling it at home or on the go.Read more: https://t.co/wFy3QrvrtB pic.twitter.com/VPNGVO7Vtn

How food packaging influences your perception of healthiness.

Mind Blown: How Food Packaging Manipulates Your Perception of Healthiness! #PackagingSecretsRevealed #ConsciousConsumer"https://t.co/uEfTF71rO6

Hit TV series Yellowstone reaches shelves through Western-style packaged foods.

Yellowstone line of authentic Western cuisine brings the hit television series to supermarkets #YellowstoneTV #packaging https://t.co/O9S75OAMC0 pic.twitter.com/tKRMImysaF

EPR for food packaging: “manufacturers should be penalized for nonrecyclable packaging they put on the market.”

.@BostonGlobe recently spoke with Scott Cassel, an Advisory Board Member of PGC, on food packaging and plastic recycling. Scott emphasized the need for EPR, saying “manufacturers should be penalized for nonrecyclable packaging they put on the market.” https://t.co/MFSKxcgWWy

Eight baseball-themed food and beverage packaging examples.

#BaseBall-themed #packaging…check out these 8 pitch-perfect designs @packagingdigest https://t.co/8bHhK0GOof pic.twitter.com/u0xj9ihZLe

Volpi Foods reduces plastics use with new, paper-based packaging for its line of premium cured meats.

#Charcuterie producer @VolpiFoods launched new packaging with reduced plastic for its line of premium cured meats.#FoodRetail #GroceryIndustry #FoodPackaginghttps://t.co/epuby2ZP35

Unilever’s instant Pot Noodle brand moving from plastic to paper cups.

British consumer goods company Unilever has announced the launch of an initial trial to use paper pot packaging for its instant hot snack brand Pot Noodle. https://t.co/RpU6eOUm4p @UnileverUKI @PotNoodle #paper #packaging #snack #brand

The Coca-Cola Company and 8 major bottlers invest $138 million for sustainability investments in areas like packaging, distribution, and supply chain.

The Coca-Cola Company and 8 major bottlers just announced a $138M VC fund for sustainability investments in areas like packaging, distribution, and supply chain. $KO @CokeCCBCC @CocaCola_UNITED @arcacontal @CocaColaEP @SwireCocaCola @SwireCocaCola https://t.co/bfTOgtEK5G pic.twitter.com/ttCmgIQQ7q

Melodea introduces a water-based, high barrier plant-sourced coating that enables recyclable plastic food packaging.

#Melodea's #Sustainable #Barrier #Coating Boosts #Food #Packaging #Recyclability https://t.co/trdZys0k2C @MelodeaLtd pic.twitter.com/9uy3sXKHdJ

Riverside Natural Foods reduces plastic pollution at home and abroad with paper- and bioplastic-packaged snack foods.

New #sustainable #foodpackaging and a productive partnership with rePurpose Global helps the snack maker deliver tangible results in reducing #plasticwaste. Read more: https://t.co/3nUaNYCUcW pic.twitter.com/JtdfFadIIE

PepsiCo struggles to advance its plastic packaging sustainability goals.

PepsiCo struggles to advance its plastic sustainability goals"The food and beverage company, @pepsi , is inching closer to its goal of using 100% repurposed, compostable, or biodegradable packaging."Read more at: https://t.co/a4ygPFC6hu pic.twitter.com/ogZ2zA9pKo

The FTC and the FDA sent cease-and-desist letters to companies marketing edible THC products in packaging almost identical to snacks and candy that kids eat.

The FTC and the FDA just sent cease-and-desist letters to companies marketing edible THC products in packaging almost identical to snacks and candy that kids eat, including Doritos, Cheetos, Oreos, Jolly Ranchers and Pop Tarts. Are energy drinks next? https://t.co/hYbAGrqCJY

PepsiCo Europe’s refill-at-home scheme.

Refill-at-home models have a role to play in reducing #packaging waste.One refillable bottle lasts up to 3 years, while one reusable canister of CO2 provides 60l of carbonated beverages.Let’s ensure this loop is considered as reuse under the #PPWR. https://t.co/EWqkSOnASx

Foodservice bakers turn to modified atmosphere packaging and barrier films to extend product shelf life and address food safety concerns.

Technology like modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) and tamper-evident seals are growing in popularity as foodservice producers look to extend product shelf life and meet growing food safety concerns. https://t.co/wgKE93Cz0y #shelflife #foodservice #foodindustry

Berry Global new form-fill-seal film for powdered products has up to 50% recycled content.

Berry Global’s Europe-based flexible films business has introduced a new version of its NorDiVent form-fill-seal film for powdered products to help clients further meet their sustainability goals. https://t.co/k6sCxFl5vF @BerryGlobalInc #film #sustainability

Tipa expands compostable packaging in the US in partnerships with PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging.

Tipa, an Israel-based supplier of compostable #plastic flexible materials, has partnered with US #packaging manufacturers PPC Flexible Packaging and Clearview Packaging to expand production of #compostablepackaging in the US.Read the full story: https://t.co/aZNgNt5SX7 pic.twitter.com/5GXtozla4V

Research: starch-based biopolymer film for active and intelligent food packaging

Next in our Sustainability Awards Finalist Interview series is @ukm_my and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT) with a starch-based biopolymer film for application as active and intelligent food packagingFull story: https://t.co/zmwOZlW4Ob pic.twitter.com/alzOXUHgCI

Jyly 5 Packaging Digest Food & Beverage newsletter.

#Foodandbeverage #Packaging News @PackagingdigestZenWTR Diversifies Bottled #Water PkgTetra Pak Cartons Make Marketing MagicVoortman's Resealable Pkg RecipeGin Bottle’s Hidden Secrets Revealed#Sustainable #Coffee PkgCrystal Geyser’s New rPET Planthttps://t.co/RBAMTDNNC8 pic.twitter.com/dhFFGa3tCS

Researchers develop a food packaging tray that can detect dangerous food-borne contaminants.

.@McMasterScience researchers have developed a food packaging tray that can detect dangerous food-borne contaminants“The sensor will come in contact with salmonella or E. coli, if it is present within the package,” says Shadman Khan.https://t.co/VxgN451gqx

FDA to test front-of-package nutrition label for food.

FDA to test out nutrition labels on the front of food packaging | CNN https://t.co/CefxCQvCUz

ACE Ireland and Panda partner to improve beverage carton recycling in Ireland using a new artificial intelligence system that can scan and detect 28 different classes of materials.

The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) Ireland has entered into a partnership with Panda to improve the recycling process of used cartons. https://t.co/SIQkfVwGVm @Beveragecartons #partnership #recycling #cartons

Zero Waste Europe assesses reusable packaging.

In three reports, @zerowasteeurope investigates #reuse packaging to find:Shifting to reuse is critical for reaching climate goalsPPWR should promote the reuse of glass packagingReusable food packaging is economically viableRead more https://t.co/zUdyqbcBSX pic.twitter.com/OXzF8JDEXV

Tomra, Ineos Styrolution, and EGN partner to convert post-consumer polystyrene waste into food-grade packaging.

The companies announced a ground-breaking project to convert post-consumer polystyrene (PS) waste into recycled polystyrene for food packaging applications. #EGN #foodpackaging #IneosStyrolution #Partnership #polystyrene #recyclingproject #Tomrahttps://t.co/Z0fhcHSSox pic.twitter.com/ok20AJND3r

Tetra Pak expands services to boost efficiency for food and beverage producers in combatting food loss.

Food packaging and processing company @tetrapak has announced it is expanding its services to boost efficiency for food and beverage producers. #foodwaste #production #sustainability #beverage #food https://t.co/4SaWGA8O5w

Secondary beverage packaging stays on trend.

Secondary beverage packaging stays on trend https://t.co/OJ6O5NXq8d pic.twitter.com/DzaLik1bVA

Actress Blake Lively launches Betty Booze line of gourmet low-alcohol sparkling cocktails.

The makers of @bettybuzz, the sparkling beverage brand founded by actress Blake Lively, have announced the launch of Betty Booze, a new line of gourmet low-alcohol sparkling cocktails. https://t.co/z2CBZjQNg4 #canmaking #metalpackaging #CanmakingNews #packaging #canneddrinks pic.twitter.com/LKlCAF9JNs

Scientists develop an edible, transparent, and biodegradable material that can likely be used as food packaging.

Scientists in China have developed an edible, transparent, and biodegradable material that can likely be used as food packaging.This could significantly reduce plastic pollution, shrink landfills, and prevent animals from getting trapped in garbage.https://t.co/YU9rzHrRrB

Polyamide (aka nylon) films market growing at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2023 to 2030 is projected to reach $4.14 billion.

The expansion of the #Polyimide #Films Market is projected to be fueled by increased demand for #consumer #electronics such as new #computers, #LEDs, #mobile phones, and other products.Read @ https://t.co/NJuSrZuMDu@UbeIndustries @FLEXcon #Packaging #Construction #Mining… pic.twitter.com/BjTPzo2SvR

Details on Parkside’s gold-award-winning compostable packaging.

Check out the compostable packaging we supplied for @Riverford, which won GOLD in the Fresh Food category at the #EnvironmentalPackagingAwards! To find out more about our gold-winning lidding film, click here: https://t.co/18RGUHFBYp pic.twitter.com/bTBKzcIrJ5

Diageo-backed paper bottle-maker gains £20m in funding.

Diageo-backed paper bottle-maker toasts £20m funding round https://t.co/LYuvLYfN2E #recycling #sustainability #netzero #investment #growth #packaging #climatechange

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