Tetra Pak, the world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, released the findings of its 5thbiannual environment survey, highlighting a rising demand for renewable materials and environmental labeling among consumers worldwide. The report also shows that recycling remains a fundamental expectation of both consumers and food industry stakeholders. Renewable materials playing a more important […]
Maison Prince Hubert de Polignac is proud to unveil its latest creation inspired by the world of equestrianism. The very first ‘Knight Trunk’ will go under the hammer at the 8th annual La Part des Anges auction on 19th September. A year on from the launch of the hedonistic ‘888 Trunk’, dedicated to poker and […]
A clear understanding of evolving consumer behavior helped McLean Design and new client PS Let’s Eat introduce an unfamiliar but über healthy European dairy product called German-style quark to a highly skeptical American market. “Our design team created a brand called Elli as the latest cool arrival to the U.S. dairy aisle,” says Ian McLean, […]
Absolut Vodka is launching a £13.49 price marked pack for its 50cl bottle aimed at the independent off-trade, following the successful introduction of both Malibu and Campo Viejo price marked packs earlier this year. The mechanic aims to help independent convenience retailers drive rate of sale, by offering consumers premium vodka at an accessible price […]
Coca-Cola Great Britain is introducing a new slimline 250ml can across Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero. This new pack is being introduced in addition to the standard 330ml can and reflects the company’s commitment to offering consumers a greater choice of refreshing products to suit all lifestyles. The 250ml can will be widely available […]
Beer brand Skol, with the help of Brazilian ad agency F/Nzaca Saatchi & Saatchi, has designed multi-functional aluminum beer bottles that can be transformed into various household objects. Available in different sets, they allow design-minded customers to turn the bottles into clocks, lamps, oil and vinegar kits, candleholders and vases, after the beverage has been […]
Owner of Spanish bakery Triticum, Xevi Remón, pays a lot of attention to his bread. So much so that he designed special packaging for the different types of bread he bakes. The custom packaging is designed to fit each type of bread perfectly, reducing bulk and material wastage. Remón’s clever design also includes holes for […]
Wikifoods, the company that developed edible food packaging, has opened a bar in Paris. Called ‘Wikibar’, it will sell products enclosed in edible skins such as yoghurt, ice cream, cheese—and possibly cocktails. Created by Harvard professor David Edwards, the edible skins can be made into various forms and sizes, and can contain liquids, emulsions, foams, […]
Chopped meat product Spam is being made available in plastic tubs for the first time in the brand’s 75-year history. The new easy-to-open tubs have been created by consultancy Sphere, and will be available from next month. Spam brand owner Hormel Foods says the move is a bid to ‘attract both new and lapsed users […]
A consistent ‘traffic light’ system for providing nutritional food labelling is finally rolling out, following several years of development. The system will combine red, amber and green colour-coding and nutritional information to show how much fat, saturated fat, salt and sugar and calories are in foods. The system is based on ‘traffic light’ designs that […]