Category: News & Updates
UPM launches fibre-based high-barrier packaging solution
UPM Speciality Papers has unveiled UPM Solide Lucent, a recyclable speciality kraft paper that the company says can be used as a coating base or for single-packs, bags, and wraps, with higher basis weights offered for a range of properties and applications. According to UPM, UPM Solide Lucent is a kraft paper that is repulpable and…
Glen Scotia redesigns primary and secondary packaging
Glen Scotia has revamped its full packaging range, introducing a new bottle design for its standard and premium ranges. The new look incorporates bolder shades of gold, deep aqua and emerald green on the primary and secondary packaging, depicting the colours of Campbeltown’s seafaring roots and leafy coastlines. Colin Matthews, chief executive of The Loch…
The Label Makers work on the Marksologist range by M&S
The Label Makers have collaborated with cocktail mixologists White Label Cocktails to produce labels for the Marksologist range by M&S. The process of creating the labels, from concept to final print, took several months. The Label Makers were involved at the very beginning of the artwork concept stage, liaising very closely with brand identity and…
Evian marks ‘100-years of Centre Court’ at Wimbledon with heritage label
Evian is celebrating Wimbledon’s ‘100-years of Centre Court’ with the launch of a limited-edition heritage label exclusively at this year’s event, inspired by a 1922 Evian packaging design. The mineral water giant will commemorate its own heritage (first discovered in 1789) as well as Centre Court’s centenary through the launch of a limited-edition heritage label…
Heinz Hot Dog Pact Succeeds in Packaging Parity
In a deal with Wonder, Heinz makes hot dog history by creating equal packs of 10 wieners and 10 buns, for a limited time. It just wasn’t fair. For generations, hot dog fans lamented that wieners have come in packs of 10 and dogs in packs of 8. Heinz ketchup and Wonder partnered to broker…
Carlsberg Likes PEF Barrier Paper Bottle
A formalized agreement commits the beer company to use PEF made from Avantium’s FDCA Flagship Plant starting in 2024. Carlsberg Group expects that the future of the paper bottle for its iconic beer is through a barrier made of polyethylene furanoate, better known as PEF. The company along with the renewable chemistry specialists of Avantium have agreed…
StormBrands creates new design system for Morrisons Free From range
Brand and design consultancy StormBrands, has continued its partnership with Morrisons to create a new design direction for the supermarket’s ‘Free From’ range. The new design system, for the roll out across more than 100 SKUs represents a shift in approach for the range, emphasising the products’ flavour story rather than just the removal of…
Seymourpowell creates look for Republic of Fremantle premium spirits
Design and innovation agency Seymourpowell has collaborated with Republic of Fremantle to design the new premium flagship range of Aromatic Gin, Full Bodied Gin and Signature Vodka. Western Australian urban distillery in the heart of Fremantle’s bustling West End, Republic of Fremantle, was established in 2019 and is one of the few distilleries in the world…
Eat Real Snacks gets new look in bid to modernise
Snacks brand, Eat Real, is seeking to broaden its appeal to a wider audience of health-conscious shoppers by rebranding its full range. Under the new brand positioning ‘Relishing the Alternative’, the better-for-you snacking brand is following the growing movement around healthier, yet delicious plant-based snacking. The new refreshed packs, designed by Bristol-based design studio Outlaw, aim to…
Walki introduces portfolio of recyclable materials for frozen food segment
Walki, a specialist in packaging and engineering materials, says it is answering to the growing demand for frozen food by expanding its portfolio of recyclable materials. The global market for frozen food is expected to grow to 322bn by 2026. Although the demand is growing globally across all age groups, it is said to be…