August 2015

inline digital printing experts, datalase, has further granted a patent for its variprint digital printing platform.  the revolutionary print solution combines datalase core colourchange materials technology with the next generation of ultrahigh performance laser print engines to deliver high speed, high resolution, ondemand digital printing. this enables brand owners to digitally print products and packaging inline at full line speeds, realising maximum benefit from late stage customisation.

one of the uk&rsquos newest startup businesses is shaking up the spirits industry with a range of unique &lsquomakeathome&rsquo cocktail kits.shaken, a subscription based diy cocktail delivery service, launched its first instore retail pack at fortnum & mason at the start of july, in partnership with william grant & sons.the retail pack for it, stand out on shelf by creating a generic presentation box that would fit a combination of five different sized bottles.the pack features a removable tray which can be locked in position with the height of the largest bottle and fr

one of the uk&rsquos newest startup businesses is shaking up the spirits industry with a range of unique &lsquomakeathome&rsquo cocktail kits . shaken, a subscription based diy cocktail delivery service, launched its first instore retail pack at fortnum &amp mason at the start of july, in partnership with william grant &amp sons. the retail pack for it, stand out on shelf by creating a generic presentation box that would fit a combination of five different sized bottles.

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belgiumbased martens brouwerij has launched a new beer brand using digitally printed pet bottles which come to life using a smartphone app. this new brand of beer, &lsquodagschotel&rsquo, features the faces of several belgian tv actors. when the app is used, the characters deliver special performances on the smartphone. when two bottles are brought together, the app brings to life a dialogue between the characters &ndash resulting in talking bottles.

the antiquary blended scotch whisky owned by the tomatin distillery co ltd had revised its packaging by using multifaceted glass bottle.the glass developed by oi features a complex design with large diamond shaped label panel, which is highlighted by triangular panels.the overall effect echoes a sparkling diamond, to illustrate the brand&rsquos claim to be &lsquoa cut above&rsquo due to the high proportion of malt whiskies contained in its blended recipes.the container also features a long, cylindrical neck, allowing for a particularly deep, golden pilferproof closure.