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Top 50 Packaging Ideas in August

From Ice Pack-Shaped Bottles to Faux Porcelain Dessert Pots

— August 27, 2016 — Marketing
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.
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Agave Cocktail Syrups
Agave Cocktail Syrups
The Groovy Food Company is Now Selling Agave Nectar for the Bar Trade
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Political Pale Ales
Political Pale Ales
Sibling Revelry Brewing's New Swing State Beer Celebrates the State of Ohio
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48
Squeezable Sweetener Bottles
Squeezable Sweetener Bottles
Butternut Mountain Farm's Maple Syrup Bottle Encourages Daily Use
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47
Anti-Plastic Fruit Campaigns
Anti-Plastic Fruit Campaigns
This Campaign Raises Awareness for Fruit in Plastic That's Not Needed
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46
Sporty Promotional Cans
Sporty Promotional Cans
This Molson Coors Packaging Advertises the Coors Light Games
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45
Refugee Coffee Cups
Refugee Coffee Cups
Road to Refuge Partnered with Cafes to Spread Awareness About Refugees
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44
Organ Donation-Supporting Beers
Organ Donation-Supporting Beers
BrewDog is Encouraging Consumers to Register as Organ Donors
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Herb-Flavored Potato Chips
Herb-Flavored Potato Chips
Herbs and Potatoes Come Together in These Red Rock Deli Snacks
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Energizing Superfood Juices
Energizing Superfood Juices
VIBE's Energy Juice Drink is Powered by Superfood Ingredients
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Faux Porcelain Dessert Pots
Faux Porcelain Dessert Pots
ELAL Airlines' Ice Cream Pots are Made from Paper and Aluminum
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Agua Fresca Popsicles
Agua Fresca Popsicles
These Fresh Summer Popsicles are Made with Latin American Recipes
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Folkloric Rum Branding
Folkloric Rum Branding
The Baron Samedi Spiced Rum Branding Takes Inspiration from Haitian Vodou
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Farm-to-Table Beer Branding
Farm-to-Table Beer Branding
Almanac Fresh Beer Series Packaging Reflects its Agricultural Brewing
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English Dessert Packaging
English Dessert Packaging
These Desserts are Adorned with Stereotypical British Illustrations
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Kid-Friendly Fruit Waters
Kid-Friendly Fruit Waters
The Capri-Sun Flavored Beverages Encourages Children to Drink More Water
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Chili Beer Concepts
Chili Beer Concepts
This Beer Design is So Unique It Could Easily Come to Fruition
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Collaborative Lemon Ales
Collaborative Lemon Ales
This Lemon Beer Was Created by Lululemon and Stanley Park Brewing
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Cryptic Beer Labels
Cryptic Beer Labels
These Color-Coded Beer Label Designs Use Printing Industry Terms
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Modular Sushi Loofahs
Modular Sushi Loofahs
The FINDAY Hand Towels are Packaged as Pieces of Sashimi Sushi
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Charitable Honey Skincare
Charitable Honey Skincare
These Skincare Products are Organic and Good for the Environment
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Disney Character-Branded Meals
Disney Character-Branded Meals
These Healthy Side Dishes are Branded with Disney Characters
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Revitalizing Tea Drinks
Revitalizing Tea Drinks
Steaz Organic ENERGY is Naturally Caffeinated With Healthy Ingredients
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Child-Resistant Prenatal Vitamins
Child-Resistant Prenatal Vitamins
vitaPearl Multivitamins are Securely Stored in Locking Packages
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Shaken Sugar Cube Packaging
Shaken Sugar Cube Packaging
The 'Cube Sugar' Box Tilts to Dispense One Piece At a Time
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Food Truck-Inspired Chips
Food Truck-Inspired Chips
Wise Snacks' Potato Chips Take Inspiration from Food Truck Food
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Individually Wrapped Cheese Cubes
Individually Wrapped Cheese Cubes
'Brilliant Blue' Blue Cheese Cubes Come in Single-Serving Sizes
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Filter Coffee Cups
Filter Coffee Cups
This Cup Design Makes Individual Cups of "Filter Coffee"
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Uncanny Earphone Packaging
Uncanny Earphone Packaging
'Vibes' Packaging Encourages The User to Express Their Individuality
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Playful Ball Invitations
Playful Ball Invitations
This Save the Date for SFMOMA's Modern Ball Features an Actual Ball
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Editorial-Style Cereal Branding
Editorial-Style Cereal Branding
Kashi's New Cereal Box Designs Involve the Use of Storytelling
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Candy-Coated Popcorn
Candy-Coated Popcorn
Retro Corn Combines Candy and Popcorn for Snacking
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Conveniently Canned Wines
Conveniently Canned Wines
Lila Wines are a Beach-Friendly Option for Wine Drinkers
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Vibrant Pomade Packaging
Vibrant Pomade Packaging
This Exclusive Ointment Reflects the Modern Values of its Distributor
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Tropical Rum Packaging
Tropical Rum Packaging
This Rum's New Packaging Reflects Its Tropical Roots
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Uniquely Named Beers
Uniquely Named Beers
This One-of-a-Kind India Pale Ale is Named 'Flesh & Blood'
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Upside-Down Drink Cans
Upside-Down Drink Cans
Orangina's 'Upside-Down Can' Forces Consumers to Shake the Pulp Inside
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Colorful Condiment Jars
Colorful Condiment Jars
These Sweet and Savory Condiments are Made with a Unique Ingredient
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Vivid Vegetable Snack Packaging
Vivid Vegetable Snack Packaging
This Chips Branding Reflects the Product's Nutritious Qualities
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Connected Packaging Designs
Connected Packaging Designs
This Retail Packaging Innovation Turns Boxes into Connected Ones
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Glass Bubble Bath Bottles
Glass Bubble Bath Bottles
Lollia's Bubble Bath Products are Packaged with a Cork Like Wine
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Ice Pack-Shaped Bottles
Ice Pack-Shaped Bottles
The Jägermeister 'Coolpack' Helps Consumers Drink from a Chilled Bottle
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Inspirational Superfood Packaging
Inspirational Superfood Packaging
TruVibe's Superfood Products are Packed to Motivate and Inspire
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Geometric Beer Branding
Geometric Beer Branding
Peter Saville Created a Modern Packaging Design for 'Switch House' Beer
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Natural Juice Branding
Natural Juice Branding
This Juice Packaging Was Designed to Reflect Its Natural Production
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Luxe Eco-Friendly Packaging
Luxe Eco-Friendly Packaging
Louis Vuitton is a Getting a New Range of Saffron Luxury Packaging
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Pull-Out Soap Packaging
Pull-Out Soap Packaging
These Colorful Soaps Come with Informative Packaging
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Colorful Superfood Branding
Colorful Superfood Branding
These Superfoods Are Packaged With Youthful Designs
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Minimalist Cannabis Packaging
Minimalist Cannabis Packaging
Seven Point's Medicinal Packaging is Simple and Modern
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Tattoo Service Branding
Tattoo Service Branding
This Brand Identity Promotes a Lasering Tattoo Removal Service
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Plant-Themed Skincare Packaging
Plant-Themed Skincare Packaging
This Translucent Packaging Reflects Spiezia's Organic Products
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