From ice pack-shaped bottles to faux porcelain dessert pots, the August 2016 packaging trends reveal a shift towards unconventional designs. Whether it is unique shapes or unexpected materials, brands are increasingly pushing the envelope with innovative packaging designs.
One of the ways that brands have begun experimenting with different packaging is with different shapes. One example of this attempt to play with shape is the Jägermeister 'Coolpack', which comes in an ice pack-inspired bottle. Another example is Butternut Mountain Farm's Maple Syrup, which comes in a curvy squeeze bottle instead of a traditional glass container.
The August 2016 packaging trends also reveal that brands are looking for ways to experiment with different materials in order to catch the eye of consumers. This includes everything from chic eco-friendly containers to sustainable upcycled labels.
Top 50 Packaging Ideas in August
From Ice Pack-Shaped Bottles to Faux Porcelain Dessert Pots:
Katherine Pendrill — Aug 27, 2016 — Marketing
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Colorful Superfood Branding
These Superfoods Are Packaged With Youthful Designs
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Inspirational Superfood Packaging
TruVibe's Superfood Products are Packed to Motivate and Inspire
48
Plant-Themed Skincare Packaging
This Translucent Packaging Reflects Spiezia's Organic Products
47
Uniquely Named Beers
This One-of-a-Kind India Pale Ale is Named 'Flesh & Blood'
46
Geometric Beer Branding
Peter Saville Created a Modern Packaging Design for 'Switch House' Beer
45
Playful Ball Invitations
This Save the Date for SFMOMA's Modern Ball Features an Actual Ball
44
Colorful Condiment Jars
These Sweet and Savory Condiments are Made with a Unique Ingredient
43
Pull-Out Soap Packaging
These Colorful Soaps Come with Informative Packaging
42
Connected Packaging Designs
This Retail Packaging Innovation Turns Boxes into Connected Ones
41
Candy-Coated Popcorn
Retro Corn Combines Candy and Popcorn for Snacking
40
Uncanny Earphone Packaging
'Vibes' Packaging Encourages The User to Express Their Individuality
39
Tattoo Service Branding
This Brand Identity Promotes a Lasering Tattoo Removal Service
38
Luxe Eco-Friendly Packaging
Louis Vuitton is a Getting a New Range of Saffron Luxury Packaging
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Vivid Vegetable Snack Packaging
This Chips Branding Reflects the Product's Nutritious Qualities
36
Conveniently Canned Wines
Lila Wines are a Beach-Friendly Option for Wine Drinkers
35
Faux Porcelain Dessert Pots
ELAL Airlines' Ice Cream Pots are Made from Paper and Aluminum
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Filter Coffee Cups
This Cup Design Makes Individual Cups of "Filter Coffee"
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Charitable Honey Skincare
These Skincare Products are Organic and Good for the Environment
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Collaborative Lemon Ales
This Lemon Beer Was Created by Lululemon and Stanley Park Brewing
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Editorial-Style Cereal Branding
Kashi's New Cereal Box Designs Involve the Use of Storytelling
30
Glass Bubble Bath Bottles
Lollia's Bubble Bath Products are Packaged with a Cork Like Wine
29
Vibrant Pomade Packaging
This Exclusive Ointment Reflects the Modern Values of its Distributor
28
Modular Sushi Loofahs
The FINDAY Hand Towels are Packaged as Pieces of Sashimi Sushi
27
Disney Character-Branded Meals
These Healthy Side Dishes are Branded with Disney Characters
26
Cryptic Beer Labels
These Color-Coded Beer Label Designs Use Printing Industry Terms
25
Minimalist Cannabis Packaging
Seven Point's Medicinal Packaging is Simple and Modern
24
Natural Juice Branding
This Juice Packaging Was Designed to Reflect Its Natural Production
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Tropical Rum Packaging
This Rum's New Packaging Reflects Its Tropical Roots
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Kid-Friendly Fruit Waters
The Capri-Sun Flavored Beverages Encourages Children to Drink More Water
21
English Dessert Packaging
These Desserts are Adorned with Stereotypical British Illustrations
20
Farm-to-Table Beer Branding
Almanac Fresh Beer Series Packaging Reflects its Agricultural Brewing
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Ice Pack-Shaped Bottles
The Jägermeister 'Coolpack' Helps Consumers Drink from a Chilled Bottle
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Chili Beer Concepts
This Beer Design is So Unique It Could Easily Come to Fruition
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Shaken Sugar Cube Packaging
The 'Cube Sugar' Box Tilts to Dispense One Piece At a Time
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Revitalizing Tea Drinks
Steaz Organic ENERGY is Naturally Caffeinated With Healthy Ingredients
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Energizing Superfood Juices
VIBE's Energy Juice Drink is Powered by Superfood Ingredients
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Organ Donation-Supporting Beers
BrewDog is Encouraging Consumers to Register as Organ Donors
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Upside-Down Drink Cans
Orangina's 'Upside-Down Can' Forces Consumers to Shake the Pulp Inside
12
Folkloric Rum Branding
The Baron Samedi Spiced Rum Branding Takes Inspiration from Haitian Vodou
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Agua Fresca Popsicles
These Fresh Summer Popsicles are Made with Latin American Recipes
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Herb-Flavored Potato Chips
Herbs and Potatoes Come Together in These Red Rock Deli Snacks
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Refugee Coffee Cups
Road to Refuge Partnered with Cafes to Spread Awareness About Refugees
8
Political Pale Ales
Sibling Revelry Brewing's New Swing State Beer Celebrates the State of Ohio
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Food Truck-Inspired Chips
Wise Snacks' Potato Chips Take Inspiration from Food Truck Food
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Squeezable Sweetener Bottles
Butternut Mountain Farm's Maple Syrup Bottle Encourages Daily Use
5
Anti-Plastic Fruit Campaigns
This Campaign Raises Awareness for Fruit in Plastic That's Not Needed
4
Child-Resistant Prenatal Vitamins
vitaPearl Multivitamins are Securely Stored in Locking Packages
3
Individually Wrapped Cheese Cubes
'Brilliant Blue' Blue Cheese Cubes Come in Single-Serving Sizes
2
Agave Cocktail Syrups
The Groovy Food Company is Now Selling Agave Nectar for the Bar Trade
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Sporty Promotional Cans
This Molson Coors Packaging Advertises the Coors Light Games
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Sculptural Tequila Bottle Designs
Música Tequila Has Swiftly Garnered Acclaim for Its Quality
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Self-Cooling Can Packaging
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Recycled Private Label Packaging
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Craveable Soda Packaging
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Coop and Emmi Launch the New Sustainable Dairy Packaging
Lightweight Gin Bottles
Brockmans Gin's New Packaging Contains 30% Less Glass Than Competitors
Sustainable Wine Bottle Designs
Telmont Unveils Plans to Produce Bottle in Different Green Shades
Modern Coffee Packaging Designs
Happy™ Products Offers a Range of Coffee to Elevate Mornings
Squid-Inspired Packaging
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Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
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Sustainably Packaged Yogurt Cups
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Sparkling Water Anniversary Packaging
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Eco Luxury Boxed Wines
Juliet Introduces Luxury Boxed Wines in Sustainable Packaging
Paper Vodka Bottles
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Color-Inspired Spirit Packagings
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Cancer Awareness CPG Packaging
This Unilever Pink Packaging Marks Breast Cancer Awareness
Aluminum Plastic-Free Water Packaging
The Perfect Hydration Alkaline Water Comes in New Packaging
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
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The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Interactive Fruit Juice Packaging
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Recyclable Paper-Made Coffee Packaging
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Eco-Friendly Spirit Packaging
Diageo and EcoSpirits Partnered on New Circular Packaging
Paper-Made Porridge Packaging
Quaker Porridge Pots are Now Made with Paper for Easy Recycling
Light-Blocking Packaging Sleeves
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AI-Generated Whiskey Packaging
The Glenlivet's The Twelve Elements Collection Celebrates 200 Years
Paper-Made Shrink Wrap Packaging
The 'TrayWrap' Paper Solution is Plastic-Free
Cheerful Insulated Bottle Designs
The W&P Insulated Bottle is a Versatile and Durable Choicrr
Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
HCP's Color Capsule Combines the Features of a Tube and Bottle
Artfully Designed Beer Packs
Collective Arts Launches a Range of Beers Featuring New Artists
Aluminum Wine Bottles
Element[AL]'s Packaging is Compact, Lightweight & Easily Recycled
Refreshed Water Branding Identities
Flow Beverage Corp. Announces Its Evolved Brand Identity
Expansive Beauty Packaging Solutions
APC Packaging Extends Sustainable Range with PET Jar Series
Bio-Based Monomaterial Skincare Packaging
These Lumene Moisturizer Jars are Easy to Recycle
Aluminum-Packaged Kombuchas
Mortal Kombucha Has Introduced Eco-Friendly Aluminum Bottles
Bio-Based Cosmetic Packaging
The Sulapac Nordic Collection from APG Europe is Sustainable
Carton Wine Packaging
Lassonde is Using Tetra Pak's Tetra Prisma® Aseptic for Two Wine Brands
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Luxury AR Packaging Solutions
Mytheresa Released App-Controlled Innovative Product Packagings
Sustainable Liqueur Packaging
Baileys Original Irish Cream is Debuting in Aluminum Bottles
Visual Beer Brand Identities
Grolsch Has Unveiled a New Visual Brand Identity in Canada
Coffin-Shaped Beverage Containers
Liquid Death and Yeti Create the Casket Cooler for Parties
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Creative Constellation Water Bottles
The Evian x Coperni Bottle Invites People to "Look Closer"
Pride Month Perfume Packaging
These Jean Paul Gaultier Perfume Bottles Showcase Keith Haring Art
Paper-Made Alcohol Bottles
Diageo Debuts a New Paper Bottle for Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur
Metallic Whisky Bottle Cases
Philippe Starck Designs the L'Evolution Collection with Mortlach
All-Red Tomato Rebrands
Pomì Unveils a New Sustainable Design to Attract Consumer Attention
Sleek Monochrome Spirit Bottles
Jägermeister and PANTONE Color Institute Create New Bottles
Informative Avocado Packaging
Avocados From Mexico Introduces a New QR-Based Packaging Format
Carton-Packaged Milk Vodkas
Black Cow Pure Milk Vodka Now Comes in a Milk Carton Packaging
Plastic-Free Alcohol Packaging
The Aldi Recyclable Alcohol Packaging Reduces Plastic Waste
Mini Eco-Focused Drink Packaging
The SIG DomeMini Bottle is Made with FSC-Certified Paperboard
Redesigned Insect Repellent Packagings
Murphy's Naturals has Undergone a Brand Refresh
Spooky Slider Packaging
White Castle Unleashed Limited-Edition Halloween Retail Packaging
Traditional Food Preservation Containers
The 'Twist' Food Storage Container Has a Hidden Chamber
Reduced Material Gin Packaging
Beefeater 24 Packaging Now Has 90% Less Plastic and More
Convenient Freezable Coolers
Packit® Has Introduced the Essential Cooler Design to Its Lineup
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Culinary Brand Packaging Redesigns
Mousline Partnered with Marks Design on Vibrant New Packages
Vacuum-Sealed Meat Products
Iceland Foods Switched Packaging for Its Minced Meat Products
Stackable Bottled Cocktails
BLOC's Experimental Cocktails are Packaged in a Convenient Size
Sustainable Frozen Treat Packaging
Metsä Board Re-Designed its Ice Cream Packaging
Eco-Friendly Alt Milk Packaging
Califia Farms Packaging Now Features 100% Recycled Plastic
Eco Insulated Boxes
The Cruz Cool Cooler Made from Chitin Insulates Frozen Goods for 48 Hours
Psychedelic Canned Wines
WAVES Shares Quality Varietals Without the Seriousness
3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions
Coveris Debuts Hot-to-Go Packs with Eco-Friendly Design Practices
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Metal Tin Packaging
Dymapak Launches the 'Squeeze and Turn Tin' with Child-Resistant Technology
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
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Reusable Packaging Sparkling Waters
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Pebble-Like Beauty Packaging
Lumson's Romantica Jar Delights the Senses by Drawing from Nature
Aluminum Bottle-Packaged Gin
Penrhos Spirits Launches its Gin in Vetroplas Aluminum Bottles
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Mysterious Ice Cream Packs
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Sustainable Blackcurrant Packaging
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Sustainable QSR Dessert Packaging
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Expressive Beer Packagings
'Buqui Bichi Brewery' Debuted a New Set of Packagings for its 5 Flavors
Attached Cap Drink Packaging
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Temperature-Resistant Packaging Lines
Colpac Introduces the Stagione® Light Food Packaging Line
Sustainable Supplement Packaging
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Spooky Lunch Refreshment Branding
The Capri-Sun Halloween Pouches are Limited-Edition
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Redesigned Sparkling Water Collaborations
Perrier's Bottle Design Was Updated for Its Anniversary
Eco-Conscious Juice Boxes
Simple Times Mixers Supports Curbside Recycling with its New Packaging
Childhood-Inspired Juice Rebrandings
Capri Sun Unveils New Packaging with the Big Jug
Paper Sampling Containers
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Thermochromic Ink Packaging
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Vibrantly Re-Designed Tea Packaging
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Sweden-Inspired Unique Glass Vessels
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Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
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Artfully Designed Boxed Wines
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Aluminum Gin Bottles
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Contemporary Tea Packaging
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Quirky Natural Wine Bottles
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Outlined Stainless Steel Bottles
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