Beverage

In a move to wrestle the term 'craft beer' back from the big players, the Independent Brewers Association (IBA) is launching a new seal to promote awareness of locally owned and produced beer.

Coca-Cola Japan has introduced the world’s first frozen slushies in hand-held squeeze pouches.

The Australian Beverages Council has refuted claims that tiny plastic particles are seeping into bottled water during the packaging process.

Nestlé has released a new Nescafé product which comes in nitrogen-infused cans.

A joint venture between a brewer and an engineering company has resulted in the creation of 'beer bottle' for space travellers.

In response to consumer demand for its newest keg beer to be packaged, Coopers is selling its Sessions Ale in cans and bottles.

Timed to coincide with International Women's Day, Diageo has created a Jane for its Johnnie, with the famous 'striding man' on its whisky labels taking on a female form.

Foodmach, Australian packaging automation supplier to the beverage and food sectors, has teamed up with Lion to bring a ‘new to world’ filler to the Australian market

A NZ Sauvignon Blanc producer is now using thermographic label technology to show when a wine is chilled correctly.

Lion has released a series of commemorative XXXX Gold cans to celebrate the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

SKYY Vodka has released a limited edition can fitted symbolically with a ring in celebration of same sex marriage.

PepsiCo has launched a new personalised beverage which combines dry and liquid ingredients in portable pods.

Coca-Cola has rolled out cans of Coke, Coke Zero, Fanta and Sprite using Reveal temperature-sensitive inks.

A drinks manufacturer has launched a system which turns an almost-empty cup into a self-stirring energy drink with the addition of water.

Lion-owned Fremantle brewery Little Creatures has refreshed the branding and packaging design of its primary, secondary and tertiary packaging. PKN found out more about the makeover.

The CanPro filling-seaming system from Splatt Engineering, recently installed at Hawkers Brewery, offers high speed can control and flexibility. PKN went to see the system in situ.