Challenger brands, which set themselves apart with an intent to bring change to an industry, are driving massive change across the fast-moving consumer goods industry. At the same time, in order to grow their sales these brands are bridging the gap between selling exclusively online and building an in-store presence.

New hand-brewed alcoholic kombucha brand Brewhaha launches with category-defining brand and packaging identity by drinks design specialist Denomination.

We share our Top 13 articles from 2019 that caught readers' attention — from the top beverage and food packaging companies of the year and the outlook for 2019 to some neat designs and trends. Enjoy the read!

Crown Royal is a Canadian blended whisky created from 50 whiskies, each produced in individual warehouses located on the company’s 360-acre site situated along Lake Winnipeg in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada. Crown Royal Distillery has been crafting Canadian whiskies for 80 years.

Stevanato Group and Duoject Medical Systems are collaborating on providing bio-pharmaceutical clients a more complete and comprehensive ‘one stop shop’ solution to an emergency-use auto-injector.  

Ardagh Group, Glass – North America has introduced three new glass food jars for craft food producers on its BOB site. The new food containers include a 5 oz. hot sauce bottle, a 9 oz. refrigerator jar and a 12 oz. mayo/salsa jar.

Mountain Culture Kombucha partnered with Ardagh Group, Glass – North America, a division of Ardagh Group, to introduce a new 12 oz. glass bottle design for its kombucha.

Sprecher Brewing Company’s new sparkling water product line is packaged in glass to create brand differentiation with a premium, sustainable package.  

There is a new contender in the spicy food world. The Powerful Pepper Company made its debut and brought its first product offerings to the greater Atlanta area and opened its online store to the public.