From alternative wine packaging to more efficient ways to print expiration dates on beer bottles, 2024 displayed the enterprising spirit of companies determined to push the envelope on sustainable beer, wine and spirits packaging.
In 2024, innovations in packaging included Archer Roose and ecoSIP's wine solutions, Four Peaks Brewing's adoption of LEIBINGER's printing tech, and McLaren Packaging's recycling of spirit presentation tubes.
This funding will turbocharge Movopack's official launch in the UK - the company’s first expansion outside of Italy - to help tackle a growing packaging waste crisis, where an estimated 1.7 billion pieces of plastic are discarded weekly.
This innovative approach to wine packaging marks a first in the U.S. market, underscoring a commitment to recycled packaging solutions without compromising on the quality and flavor of wine that customers expect.
The packaging solution is available now in 0.75-liter and 1-liter bottle sizes and already is being used in Austria by pilot customer and development partner Wegenstein winery.
rPET big bags feature high creep resistance and stiffness which prevent bulging, especially with regard to long-term storage and when filling materials with high flow properties.
The bottles have an on-pack call to action "Recycle Me Again" message and will also drive consumer awareness with "100% recycled PET bottle" displayed on the pack.
Sidel offers more flexibility for the packaging industry by launching its new blowing machine to produce larger bottles with the highest level of production efficiency.