Top Beverage Packaging Companies

PepsiCo to Move to 100% Renewable Electricity in U.S. Plants

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

PepsiCo, Inc. recently announced plans to achieve 100% renewable electricity for its U.S. direct operations this year. The U.S. is the food and beverage company’s largest market and accounts for nearly half of its total global electricity consumption.

Nestle Waters North America's ReadyRefresh Delivery Service Expands Beverage Portfolio

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Nestlé Waters North America’s ReadyRefresh by Nestlé delivery service has expanded its beverage portfolio as part of ReadyRefresh’s mission to deliver healthy, convenient and great-tasting hydration to its customers.

Beverage Giants Launch "Every Bottle Back" Initiative to Improve Recycling

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

An initiative from three of America's biggest beverage companies, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Keurig Dr. Pepper, aims to improve the recycling and processing of plastic bottles.

PepsiCo to Debut Coffee-Cola Called Pepsi Cafe

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Pepsi Cafe will come in two flavors: original and vanilla. The coffee-infused cola beverage has nearly twice as much caffeine as regular Pepsi.

Coca-Cola Company's New Subscription Service Sells Out in 3 Hours

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The Coca-Cola Company announced the launch of The Coca-Cola Insiders Club, a subscription service offering a limited number of people the chance to taste over 20 of the company’s new beverages set to launch early next year.

PepsiCo to Acquire New York-Based BFY Brands

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500

The deal, announced for an undisclosed sum, will see PepsiCo "further deliver" on its "vision to offer consumers more positive nutritious options." BFY's product portfolio includes PopCorners brand Flex Protein Crisps and Flourish Veggie Crisps.

2019 Top 100 Food & Beverage Packaging Companies

kazariank@bnpmedia.com (Kristen Kazarian) — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400

This year, we compiled an overall, more robust top food and beverage packaging companies list. The list may look different all in one, but there are the same placements near the top.

Hormel to Sell Muscle Milk Products to PepsiCo

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

Hormel Foods Corp. said it is selling its CytoSport business, including Muscle Milk products, to PepsiCo. CytoSport got its start marketing its protein-packed powders to weightlifters before developing ready-to-drink bottled products sold in groceries and other stores.

PepsiCo to Reach Customers in Home with Purchase of SodaStream

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

PepsiCo has announced plans to acquire at-home carbonated drink maker SodaStream for $3.2 billion. The deal gives PepsiCo a new avenue to reach customers — in their homes.

The 2018 Top 25 Beverage Packaging Companies

kalkowskij@bnpmedia.com (John Kalkowski) — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:00:00 -0400

As the Packaging Strategies ranking of the largest beverage packaging companies demonstrates, the big just keep getting bigger. Since its merger with SAB Miller in late 2016, Anheuser-Busch InBev has become the undisputed king of the beverage world, leading the list for the second year in a row.

PepsiCo Recycling increases sustainability funding to colleges

Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Applications are now open for the Zero Impact Fund, which offers up to $10,000 for campus sustainability initiatives to both colleges and universities.

Nestlé Waters North America launches new recycling labeling

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 09:52:00 -0400

Nestlé Waters North America announced that it has begun adding the clear and consistent How2Recyle instruction to the labels on half-liter bottles of all its major U.S. brands.

The 2017 top 25 beverage packaging companies

cuneoe@bnpmedia.com (Liz Cuneo) — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 09:00:00 -0400

Move over soda, there’s some new bottled (and canned) beverages that have consumers excited about buying beverages again, and one of them is beer, which isn’t a huge surprise. Another is water, but more on that later.

Beverage packaging: Popping the proverbial bubble

kazariank@bnpmedia.com (Kristen Kazarian) — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0400

With high-impact graphic designs, packaging structures tipping the scale of cool, and innovative closures that do much more than open and close the pack, you might call it the Twilight Zone of packaging. So are we choosing what is new and unique just to stand out - and if so, does it work?

LIFEWTR bottle labels feature designs from emerging female artists

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0400

Released in a series of three, LIFEWTR labels change several times per year and each series supports a culturally relevant theme. Series 2 will focus on elevating women in the arts while Series 1 featured designs from emerging artists in the public art space.

Craft beer: the global movement

cuneoe@bnpmedia.com (Liz Cuneo) — Thu, 11 May 2017 07:00:00 -0400

For the first time ever, I had the privilege of attending the Craft Brewers Conference last month in Washington, D.C. and got a behind-the-scenes look at craft brewing, the people behind the segment, and the businesses that are involved in the processing and packaging of this popular drink.

Case study: Side Project Brewing's label makes a bold statement

Thu, 11 May 2017 06:00:00 -0400

Many craft brewers take circuitous career routes. Cory King, owner of Maplewood, Missouri’s Side Project Brewing, is no exception.

How will Brexit impact the food industry?

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 14:08:00 -0500

Sixty-two percent of food and drinks manufacturers, suppliers and retailers increased their turnover in 2016, while 58% agree that the industry is in good health at the turn of the new year.

Four approaches to creative leadership in CPG companies

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 10:39:00 -0500

Developing and maintaining a clear approach to managing brand design within a CPG company can be a tough but decisively productive way to make brand design more efficient.

Crown Royal breaks out whisky infused with Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla

Mon, 28 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500

Crown Royal has added a delicious offering to its family of whiskies with Crown Royal vanilla flavored whisky.

Weight Watchers releases all-natural water enhancer

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Weight Watchers wanted their new product – the market’s first all-natural water enhancer – to truly stand out in the $1 billion water flavoring category.

Pabst Brewing Co. to distribute Dog Tag Brewing across U.S.

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Pabst Brewing Co. is to handle national distribution to U.S. craft brewer Dog Tag Brewing's flagship brand as the companies sign a partnership.

Frontera Wine appeals to millenials with After Dark line

Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

According to Excelsior Wines, U.S. importer for Frontera and parent company Concha y Toro, Chile’s best-selling wine brand hopes to appeal to a new generation of wine lovers – 21-34 year olds – with Frontera After Dark.

The 2016 top 25 beverage packaging companies

cuneoe@bnpmedia.com (Liz Cuneo) — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 06:00:00 -0400

Welcome to our annual top 25 beverage packaging companies report, where we reveal the biggest names in packaged beverages.

The Wine Group incorporates a state-of-the-art packaging line

Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

When it came time to install a new packaging line, The Wine Group needed a solution that addressed reducing overall footprint, providing more accumulation and increased efficiency gains on the line.

Anheuser-Busch unveils second aluminum bottle line in Missouri

Wed, 20 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Anheuser-Busch and Governor Jay Nixon today unveiled the new $160 million aluminum bottle line at the Metal Container Corporation (MCC) facility in Arnold, Mo.

Johnnie Walker provides new labeling design based on consumer research

Fri, 15 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Johnnie Walker will provide per-serving alcohol content and nutritional information on-pack per typical serve.

New ergonomic packaging for Nestlé’s NESCAFÉ coffee brands launches in UK

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The new container, refined and manufactured by Crown, comes in three sizes – 500g, 750g and 1kg.

Stella Artois launches in cans

Mon, 21 Mar 2016 09:47:00 -0400

Stella Artois announces the launch of its new Stella Artois Lager cans, a first for the brand.

Dr Pepper launching unique label designs on 20-ounce bottles

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 15:07:00 -0400

This June, Dr Pepper is kicking off its Pick Your Pepper campaign by releasing hundreds of unique label designs that will be on 20-ounce bottles of Dr Pepper.