At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation announced that the list of leading brands, retailers and packaging companies working toward using 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025 or earlier has grown to 11.

The Skidmore Studio designs for Eastern Market Brewing Co. gave beer drinkers a reason to spend a little more time with the brand outside the taproom. 

Eklo Water, based in Rio de Janeiro, has partnered with Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A. (Crown Brazil), a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, Inc. to introduce the first flavored water to be packed in aluminum beverage cans to the Brazilian market.

Plastics, paper and other packaging materials bring many benefits to the food supply chain, including sterility and prolonged shelf life. However, there is the potential for transfer of chemicals from the packaging to the food, which is why FDA regulations surrounding food contact materials exist. Understanding this legislation is key to creating effective, safe and legally compliant packaging.

Ballantine’s makes an innovative move into the Single Malts category, with the launch of three new Single Malts, with design by Nude Brand Creation.

After 35 years, Diet Coke is relaunching in North America with a full brand restage, including a sleek new look, modern design, new campaign and the addition of four bold, new flavors to the Diet Coke family.

Angola has launched its first 100% Angolan beer, with a comprehensive brand identity and design. Strategic brand design consultancy Webb deVlam was came up with the brand identity and design for the premium beer that embodies the passion, spirit and optimism of the emerging Southern African nation.

Ballantine’s takes an innovative move into the Single Malts category with the launch of three new Single Malts designed by Nude Brand Creation.