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Carlberg Develops Non-Glass, All Fiber Bottle

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Carlsberg Group has revealed the trial of a new non-glass “bottle,” made from wood fiber and a plant-based lining.

The bottle is 100% bio-based apart from the cap, which is currently needed to ensure the quality of the product, and together the bottle and cap are fully recyclable. The company is also exploring alternative fiber-based bottle caps.

The new trail bottle is set to be sampled to 8,000 consumers across eight pilot markets in Western Europe.

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Refillable and Returnable Beer Bottle Program Takes Shape in Oregon

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There was a time when craft brewers in the United States swore that they would never put their beer in cans. Eventually they gave into consumer demand and now aluminum cans are the portable packaging of choice for brewers across the country. Still, there are some that remain committed to glass and in Oregon a small group of brewers have been working with a company that will distribute reusable bottles.

Gigantic Brewing Co. in Portland, Oregon is one of the breweries in the program and co-founder and brewer Ben Love shared information about the initiative and experience.
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Now is the Time to Re-Evaluate Your Packaging Graphics

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In the earliest days of the pandemic retail beer sales did remarkably well, with established brands leading the pack. Much of this had to do with the “comfort food” mentality. Customers reached for something familiar in a time of worry, but it also helped by having clear labels, spelling out what was in the can (or bottle) from a distance and without having to hunt for information.

Clear labeling is important to attracting customers and as more breweries have pushed into distribution, coming up with strong messaging has been important. Artistic labels are great and fun to look at but for the general consumer clarity is key.
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Making the Most of Waxed Bottles with Matt Morris of The Bruery

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After putting in the time, talent, and passion to create a special beer, brewers will often turn to special packaging for their creation. Be it an anniversary beer, a collaboration, or one that is designed to age or be shared at a special occasion, the presentation matters.

Most often these special beers will be bottled, casting aside the ubiquitous aluminum can to denote a bit of pomp. To go that extra mile, many will choose to wax the tops to add to the experience.

A thoughtful approach to waxing bottles is critical. It is expensive and time consuming, labor intensive, and needs to be done properly to achieve desired results.
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Beverage Packaging Shortage May Not Improve Until 2023

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When will the current shortage in packaging materials, including cans and bottles, improve? The general consensus from those in the supply chain is not until sometime in 2023.

“We are starting to hear some talk about the grip loosening up in late 2022 -2023,” Dan Kobiske, VP of supply chain for the distributor Mexcor International told Beverage Dynamics. “Our current situation will take some time to get out of. I don’t think it will ever return to what it was pre-pandemic, but we will settle in with a new normal.”

Carlton Fowler, co-founder of Goat Rodeo Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage beverage alcohol brands echoed that same assessment. “When I talk to my co-packers, they don’t think the shortage will end until 2023, it not further out,” he said.

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For Earth Day – The World’s First Spirit in a Paper Bottle

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Silent Pool Distillers, a UK-based distiller has introduced the first worlds first spirit in a paper bottle.

The cardboard bottle is manufactured by Frugalpac, a British company that develops sustainable packaging products that are made from at least 90% recycled paper.

The bottles are five times lighter than their glass counterparts, use 77% less plastic than other plastic offerings and have a carbon footprint six times lower than glass or PET plastic bottles.

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