A celebration for all beer lovers. Finally, you can drink it by the bucketful! Granted, for now only in the US, but this is just the beginning.
It has been quite some time since we last wrote about developments in fiber-based bottles. A few years ago, the topic generated a great deal of buzz, leading to the formation of several consortia that included major corporations interested in the technology. Eventually, however, the news dried up, and it began to look as though the idea would never reach large-scale implementation. Yet, reality has pleasantly surprised us.
The initial batch of the new sachets has already been produced, and Bower Collective will use them as samples for three varieties of its liquid soap. The sachets were manufactured by Guardpack. However, the key feature - and the actual innovation - is the use of a seaweed-based barrier coating developed by Kelpi.
Let’s be honest—we all like drinking from aluminum cans. Yes, it’s inconvenient because you can’t reseal them, it’s not hygienic, and it costs more than a standard PET bottle, but there is a certain magic, style, and chic to cans. Your hand just naturally reaches for one.
It feels like the perfect moment to shout, "Hurrah! Finally!"—though, of course, we won't actually shout; instead, we’ll simply tell you about this new product, which is already ready for mass production. This unique innovation, known as Cool>Can, was introduced to the market by the British startup deltaH Innovations. While the launch actually took place last year, the technology has only now been patented and readied for scalable production and integration into existing manufacturing lines.
In fact, this news story could have been summed up with just the headline—it almost completely sums up its content. However, there are still a few nuances we'd like to highlight, so we encourage those interested to read on.
Ready-to-drink alcoholic cocktails have been very popular for many years. We often see them on store shelves, bottled or in aluminum cans. However, this familiar and everyday packaging has one drawback: it loses the cocktail's festive atmosphere, the spirit of chic and relaxation, and the aesthetic pleasure of a beautifully decorated drink.