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Blockchain Transparency

Alcohol brands are introducing blockchain technology to packaging designs

Trend - In a bid to verify the authenticity of a product, as well as to increase transparency between the brand and its consumers, alcohol companies are incorporating blockchain technology into the experience. Through scanning a code on a bottle, closure, or label, consumers can access a ledger with information about the product, its quality, how it was manufactured, and so on.

Insight - Conscious consumers are interested in selecting goods based on quality, ethics, and sustainability and as a result, a premium is placed on brand authenticity. This creates a demand for the accessible transfer of knowledge between brands and consumers as individuals want to make informed decisions based on things like production practices and the quality of ingredients. This transparency allows consumers to have trust in a company, ultimately contributing to their loyalty.
Workshop Question - How might you strengthen the transparency between your brand and consumers?
Trend Themes
1. Increased Transparency Through Blockchain Integration - Alcohol brands and other companies are incorporating blockchain technology into packaging designs to increase transparency and enable consumers to trace products' journeys, which creates a demand for accessible and trusted information for consumers while promoting brand authenticity.
2. Use of NFC Technology to Access Product Data - Companies are leveraging NFC technology to allow customers to access detailed information about their products, creating immersive experiences that go beyond conventional sourcing and consumption.
3. Smart Packaging for Product Authentication - Companies are designing smart packaging solutions to boost engagement, loyalty, and awareness, and enable users to authenticate products using NFC and blockchain technology.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - Companies in the food & beverage industry can use blockchain and NFC technology to promote transparency, traceability, and authenticity, and enable consumers to make informed decisions.
2. Luxury Goods - Luxury goods manufacturers and sellers can use smart packaging solutions to enhance the customer experience, build brand loyalty, and verify product authenticity using NFC and blockchain technology.
3. Data Security - As companies integrate digital technologies into product packaging, ensuring data security will become a crucial part in maintaining consumers' trust and preventing hacking and fraud.
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Featured Examples

Smart Tequila Bottles
Smart Tequila Bottles
OTACA Tequila's NFC-Enabled Packaging Boosts Engagement, Loyalty & Awareness
Identiv collaborated with OTACA Tequila to introduce a smart tequila bottle that uses NFC-enabled packaging to engage consumers, enhance loyalty, build brand awareness and prove product... MORE
NFC-Enabled Cognac Decanters
NFC-Enabled Cognac Decanters
Rémy Cointreau's Decanter Lets Owners Access the Louis XIII Society
Rémy Cointreau created a limited-edition red glass cognac decanter that holds its luxury Louis XIII and gives owners the ability to register their purchase and access the exclusive Louis XIII... MORE
Blockchain Whisky Bottles
Blockchain Whisky Bottles
Ailsa Bay Scotch's Packaging Lets Customers Track the Product's Journey
William Grant & Sons’ Ailsa Bay Scotch can now be found in whisky bottles that feature blockchain technology, which allows shoppers to digitally track the production of the alcohol product.... MORE
Blockchain Wine Labels
Blockchain Wine Labels
Everledger is Using Smart Technology to Fight the Counterfeit Wine Industry
Blockchain wine labels are being developed for high profile wineries as a defence against the counterfeit industry, which results in an estimated annual loss of £220 million for the UK economy.... MORE
NFC-Enabled Gin Bottles
NFC-Enabled Gin Bottles
The Stin's Limited-Edition Gin Can Be Authenticated by an NFC Chip
Those who purchase bottles of premium, limited-edition gin from The Stin will be able to verify the authenticity of a bottle thanks to NFC-enabled packaging, the blockchain and a mobile device.... MORE
Asset-Backed NFT Wines
Asset-Backed NFT Wines
Wine Spies' Enigma Label Released One-of-One Bottles via Auction
Wine Spies’ Enigma label was inspired by English codebreakers during WWII and the products were created with some of the best wineries in the world, which are kept secret. Initially, two wines... MORE
NFC Wine Packaging
NFC Wine Packaging
Vigneti Massa Works with Compellio on a Unique Interactive Packaging
Vigneti Massa launches a set of vintage wines from 2018 with Guala and its connected closures—specifically the Derthona Strepi, Derthona Costa del Vento, and the Derthona Montecitorio. Each of... MORE
play_circle_filledBlockchain-Integrated Beer Releases
Blockchain-Integrated Beer Releases
Hamil Farms and Others Launched a New 'Bock Chain' Beer
Hamil Farms, an Alberta-based company, teamed up with Canada Malting Co., Red Shed Malting, Last Best Brewing & Distilling, and TE-FOOD, to create a ‘Block Chain’ beer. The beer... MORE

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