The award, which will be featured in this month’s CA Design Annual 54, was for Sandstrom’s brand and package design for Aviation Gin, the flagship product of Portland-based distillery House Spirits.

Affinnova, Inc., a global marketing technology company that dramatically improves innovation and marketing success rates, today released its first Package Design Audit, illustrating the importance of package design, specifically in the vodka industry.

After eight years of producing wines under different labels, Oregon-based winery, Union Wine Company, unveiled a more unified branding that represents their mission: to make quality everyday wine with Oregon character, and the least amount of pomp and fuss.

The introduction of Myx Fusions brings an innovative new taste, look and style to the beverage marketplace. The fruit-infused, single serve moscato wine beverage boasts a partnership with superstar Nicki Minaj, chic packaging, a convenient single size and a delicious flavor based on the fastest-growing wine varietal in the U.S. It is more than something new and different: Myx is poised to change the way young women and men enjoy their wine.

Crown is rolling out its new Vented End beverage cans for two of Canada’s top selling brands: Coors Light and Molson Canadian. The product of an exclusive partnership between Crown and Molson Canadian, it features a vented end to allow for a smoother pour, enhanced experience and a unique opening feature.

Inspired by a time reminiscent of the good life when people demonstrated an appreciation for quality, Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc., of Bardstown, KY, is launching its premium High Rise Vodka in limited markets in the United States. Heaven Hill Distilleries is the nation’s largest independent family-owned and operated spirits producer and marketer and the world’s second largest holder of Kentucky Bourbon.

Daily's Cocktails, a collection of 13 single-serve, ready-to-drink favorites re-dressed in shiny silver polyfoil 10-ounce pouches adorned with new tantalizing drink shots and flavorful fruit images redesigned by the Biondo Group, are now reaching retailers nationwide.

AB InBev aims to reach the goals, which are shared across 24 countries, by the end of 2017. The New Global Environmental Goals are set against a 2012 baseline.

Charles Meyn, director of engineering at Constellation Brands, will represent the U.S. based wine company at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 (September 23-25; Las Vegas Convention Center).