For many years, the editors of Beverage Industry have honored beverage manufacturers who find unique ways to tell the story of their brand through innovative designs and packaging that stand out. This year is no exception, as the editors examined this year’s expansive list of new products and packaging redesigns and whittled the list to the Top 5 packages from 2018.
LIFEWTR, a brand of Purchase, N.Y.-based PepsiCo, and Bethesda, Md.-based Marriott Hotels announced a new augmented reality (AR) collaboration that invites guests to personalize their hotel rooms with bold, colorful and visual artwork, the companies said.
Woodford Reserve Distillery, Versailles, Ky., announced that the spirits-makers flagship brand — Woodford Reserve — has released its annual holiday bottle. This year’s bottle features a snowy distillery scene.
Design illustrates product’s versatility for consumers
November 21, 2018
The new look was created by designer David Cole. He applied a bold and clean design, making the label easier to read in a retail environment and drawing attention to the brand name and key features of the product, it says.
Trussardi bottle available in gift box, mini bottles
November 19, 2018
Disaronno announced its annual Disaronno Icon Project. This year, the brand will dress the bottle in a limited-edition design by Trussardi, one of Italy’s ultimate heritage houses.
Wine company enters FIFCO USA’s wholesaler network
November 5, 2018
Miami-based Friends Fun Wine and FIFCO USA, Rochester, N.Y., announced their intent to enter into a strategic marketing and distribution agreement. The partnership allows the Friends Fun Wine brand to expand across the U.S. market. Friends Fun Wine features a collection of Fun Wine drinks with a 5.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) and 71-94 calories in each 4.2-ounce serving, and a slight effervesce.
Bottle designs created by four tattoo artists from around the country
October 17, 2018
The bottles were created in partnership with some of the country’s top tattoo artists whose work is inspired by the frontier spirit and culture of the cities they live in.
Bottled water brand partners with fashion designers
September 19, 2018
LIFEWTR and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced that they will host the opening presentation of New York Fashion Week this September with a showcase featuring three of the newest designers breaking onto the fashion scene.