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MaterialsBeverage multipacks

Beverage Multipacks

Bringing Sustainability and Versatility to Beverage Multipacks

Beverage multipacks provide value and convenience to consumers across the world.

By Bobby Douglas
Kingsland’s canned wine in MM Packaging’s full enclosed multipack on a conveyor belt
Image courtesy of MM Packaging

MM Packaging’s partnership with Kingsland Drinks is a prime example of the improvements taking place in the beverage multipack industry.

October 23, 2025
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Beverage multipacks provide a lot of advantages for the consumer from both an economic and convenience perspective. By purchasing a multipack, consumers get more "bang for their buck" compared to purchasing a single unit of a selected beverage. On the convenience side, multipacks allow for the easy carry and transport of several units of a beverage thanks to innovative packaging practices that bundle each individual drink together.

While multipacks make the lives of consumers easier, manufacturers behind the scenes are constantly trying to make these products better. These improvements can come in the form of sustainability, versatility and design.

As an example of multipack innovation, MM Packaging recently partnered with Kingsland Drinks to provide the alcoholic beverage brand with fully enclosed cases for its multipack ranges of canned wines and ready-to-drink cocktails.

Additionally, DS Smith teamed up with Slovakia-based Martins Brewery to create a custom-made, sustainable six-pack handle packaging solution for holding the glass bottles of organic beer together.

On the design side, INX recently showcased its multipack can designs at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America. INX’s vibrant color offerings and precise design execution allows beverage brands to stand out on the shelf.

Learn more about these advancements in beverage multipacks below.


MM Packaging Provides Multi-Pack Solution for Kingsland Drinks’ Canned Beverages

MM multipacks stacked on top of each other.

The fully enclosed cases are suitable for both transport and on-shelf display. Image courtesy of MM Packaging

Kingsland Drinks has turned to MM Packaging to produce Fully Enclosed Cases for its multipack ranges of canned wines and ready-to-drink cocktails. The cartonboard solution helps spearhead Kingsland Drinks’ push into aluminum can formats and MM Packaging’s drive into the beverage market.

The shelf-ready packaging format handles eight or 12 cans, doubling up as a transit pack and an impactful on-shelf solution. A perforated zip-tear around the middle of the pack allows for ease of use when placing the cans on shelf, while the printed packaging allows for additional branding and a premium look.

Kingsland Drinks is an employee-owned drinks specialist offering end-to-end solutions across drinks sourcing, bottling, and product development. In addition to handling contract packing for brand owners, Kingsland Drinks also supplies all of the UK’s major retailers with branded and own-label wines and has its own bespoke range of products that are exclusive to the on-trade and independent sector.

DS Smith Collaborates with Brewery to Create Sustainable Six-Pack Packaging

6 pack of Martins beer with mathematical symbols in the background.

The multipack solution features a variety of mathematical puzzles, adding to its "fun factor" for consumers. Image courtesy of DS Smith

DS Smith is working in partnership with Slovakia-based Martins Brewery to create a custom-made, sustainable six-pack handle packaging solution for holding the glass bottles of organic beer together, while incorporating functionality and entertainment into the core sustainable packaging concept.

The new six-pack handle packaging solution is designed to create a memorable experience and enhance the purchasing and "unboxing" experience of the brewery’s customers. The unpacking process is designed to be simple, and the corrugated cardboard solution has a clever folding system for the creation of six individual beer compartments. As part of its fun factor, the brewery has placed a range of mathematical puzzles inside the packaging for customers to explore.

INX International Showcases Vibrant Solutions at Craft Brewers Conference

INX-designed can next to multipack of bottles.

INX’s color offerings allow beverage brands to stand out on retail shelves. Image courtesy of INX International

INX International recently highlighted its latest innovations in packaging with inks designed to deliver exceptional visual impact and sustainability at the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America.

Creating Packaging That Captivates Consumers

"Craft beer drinkers often make purchasing decisions based on packaging design," said Renee Schouten, Vice President of Marketing at INX. "Our inks help brewers create visually striking cans and labels that grab attention and drive brand loyalty. Vibrant colors, unique finishes, and cohesive branding across various formats are crucial to standing out on store shelves."

KEYWORDS: alcoholic beverage packaging alcoholic beverages can designs glass bottles multipacks sustainability

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Bobby Douglas is an Associate Editor of Packaging Strategies and Flexible Packaging. Having started this position in December 2022, Bobby is still new to the industry, but he’s excited to tackle important issues and topics within this dynamic field. He currently resides in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and he likes to stay active and watch basketball in his free time. Bobby graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2022, where he majored in Psychology with a minor in Business Economics.

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