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Olde Meck Brewery introduces new logo, packaging

08 Feb 2023
Grania Jain

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) unveiled an updated logo and packaging on its social media pages.

“The evolution of OMB provides us a canvas to better showcase the authentic brand stories behind our beers. Our new imagery tells the story of each product more effectively while remaining true to OMB’s core values — quality, consistency, and approachable easy drinking beer,” the post read.

The post reassured customers that the new designs are the only thing changing.

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ProAmpac and SBM Life Science Honored with GDUSA Graphic Design Award

08 Feb 2023
Aditya Panwar

 ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, joined with SBM Life Science, a leader in lawn and garden care products, to celebrate the 2022 American Graphics Design AwardWinner with recognition for BioAdvanced Season Long Lawn Weed Killer + Preventer for Southern Lawns design.

Graphic Design USA (GDUSA), a magazine and information resource for graphic design professionals, announced the 59th GDUSA Annual Award Winners Showcase™ in January of this year.

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Glenmorangie unveils new packaging in India

07 Feb 2023
Grania Jain

This follows the brand’s relentless pursuit of bringing to life its whisky’s whimsical spirit in the most wonderful ways for its consumers. Following the recently launched India campaign – The ‘Delicious Design Project’, an immersive digital art X music experience that re-imagined moments of brand enjoyment, the global pack will now be launched in India to showcase the deep relationship Glenmorangie shares with exemplary design.

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Beefeater returns Crown Jewel to its gin portfolio

07 Feb 2023
Grania Jain

Pernod Ricard-owned Beefeater has unveiled Crown Jewel Gin. The ultra-premium gin’s bespoke ruby-colored bottle (Stoelzle) was conceived by London-based creative agency Boundless Brand Design, drawing inspiration from Crown Jewels at the Tower of London.

The bespoke bottle, engraved in the mold, has a rectangular shape evocative of the bricks typical of Londonian architecture. The facing and neck labels (MCC) were both printed on Avery Dennison’s Fasson Bright Silver Foil, with gold color overprint. A tactile varnish applied to the labels produces an embossed effect.

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Mobil unveils pails with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic in India

07 Feb 2023
Grania Jain

Lubrication technology firm Mobil has announced a new initiative to support sustainable packaging by unveiling its 50% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic pails.

According to the US-based firm, the pails aim to help customers decrease waste, turn waste into value and advance sustainability goals.

The 50% PCR pails are said to be the first pails packing for lubricating oils in India. The PCR pails promote the use of recycled plastic, which contributes to a decrease in plastic waste and promotes sustainable development.

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Fat Tire is Reimagining its Iconic Beer & Brand to Inspire the Next Generation of Beer Drinkers

07 Feb 2023
Grania Jain

For more than 30 years, Fat Tire has introduced an entire generation to craft beer, with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability since the start. As the climate crisis has worsened, we’ve doubled down on climate action and advocacy investments using every tool we have, including becoming America’s first certified carbon neutral beer. But craft beer has come a long way since Fat Tire first helped put it on the map, while the need to enlist every single person we can in protecting the things we love – including beer itself – has never been greater.

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Brazil: State decree establishes take-back requirements system for packaging in Mato Grosso do Sul

06 Feb 2023
Grania Jain

Decree No. 16.089/2023 updates and establishes new guidelines for the implementation, structuring and operation of the take-back requirements system for packaging in Mato Grosso do Sul.

Compared to the last system, the new decree generally maintains the existing obligations and targets but includes new specific provisions, including more detailed information on the obligations of traders and distributors, as well as procedures for independent verification of invoices issued. The aim is to align state regulation with the National Solid Waste Policy.

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Tiny bits of plastic used to make paint and food packaging found in human veins

06 Feb 2023
Grania Jain

Microplastics used to make paint and food packaging have been discovered in human veins. New research indicates the tiny plastic particles can travel through blood vessels into vascular tissue - but scientists say it is unclear whether the finding has any health implications.

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