Beverage

Tetra Pak has partnered with Australian beverage brand Mandatory Spirit to package cocktails into aseptic cartons produced in Victoria.

Market research firm Lewers surveyed Australians on Asahi's launch of Hard Solo, its alcoholic brand extension of soft drink Solo, which has been met with a mixed public reception.

Mandatory Spirit Co has released a range of Australian made flavoured vodkas, each in a compact one litre bag-in-box, which it claims reduces carbon footprint by eight times compared to glass.

Amcor Rigid Packaging is partnering with US-based Ron Rubin Winery to launch Blue Bin, a new premium wine packaged in a 750mL bottle made from 100% rPET, and including a Plasmax barrier layer.

Three Pence Roasters recently collaborated with Jet to elevate its brand identity and packaging strategies, undergoing a comprehensive rebranding process to enhance its market presence.

Beam Suntory and Frucor Suntory have created a new $3bn partnership across alcohol and non-alcohol segments in the ANZ, bringing 40 beverage brands together under the banner of Suntory Oceania.

After nearly 60 years, Sprite’s iconic green plastic bottles will switch to clear plastic, making them easier to recycle into new bottles in Australia.

Australia’s most famous beer has created a limited-edition run of the VB just for the UK cricket fans called England Bitter, touting it as a “big warm beer for our English foes”.

Coopers Brewery shares a sneak peak of its new beer, Coopers Australian Lager, soon to be rolling out in striking new turquoise livery. Cans by Orora, clusterpacks by Westrock, cartons by Opal.

Winesmiths has released a limited-edition 2L wine pack set, with graphics by Australian artist Billie Justice Thomson, box printed by Detpak, and outer carton by Opal Fibre Packaging.

Nespresso's first ever cold brew style coffee capsule has barcode reading technology that enables the automatic adjustment of water, temperature and flow extraction levels in the brewing process.

Updated 9 June: Absolut Vodka is rolling out a three-month trial for its single-mould paper bottle in the UK. The company calls it "a significant milestone". But in social media pushback, it is being called out as greenwashing.

Nespresso's Recycling Rewards initiative is back, to raise awareness for coffee capsule recycling, as research from YouGov reveals widespread confusion over how Australia’s recycling systems work.

Queensland beer brand XXXX has launched special edition cans with a cut-out lure, designed to help fishing enthusiasts combat the invasive carp population, and preserve the delicate balance of the state's waterways.

EcoBarista is an Australian-owned business that has carved out a niche in supplying sustainable packaging to roasters and cafes all over the country.

Moët & Chandon is offering limited-edition “Specially Yours” gift boxes that allow customers to add a personalised message to their gift of champagne.