PepsiCo has launched a high-profile premium bottled water brand called LIFEWTR, to appeal to millennials. Described as a purified water that is pH balanced with electrolytes, LIFEWTR utilizes sleek bottle designs and oft-changing labels featuring emerging artists with backgrounds in mediums such as graphic design, street art and photography. “We believe the biggest equity of this brand is the label. LIFEWTR has a beautiful piece of art on it. We think it’ll connect with consumers in a more inspirational way,” said Seth Kaufman, chief marketing officer of PepsiCo North America Beverages.
Constantia Flexibles (cflex.com) was chosen to be the sole LIFEWTR label supplier. They worked with PepsiCo to create a clear pressure sensitive BOPP label that brings the art to life. Color and texture were paramount, so Constantia Flexibles used a 12-color press and ran tests to bring the texture of the art to the forefront. The art is eye-catching from the front and can also be seen through the back of the bottle. Constantia Flexibles has a portfolio of recyclable pressure sensitive label material and for the product launch they are using Avery Dennison’s CleanFlake™ technology, ensuring that the entire bottle can be recycled.