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Top 100 Food Branding Ideas in September

From Holographic Fry Containers to Holiday Soda Bottles

— September 3, 2016 — Lifestyle
The Olympics, late-night snacking and pop culture are some of the themes that have inspired the top ideas in September 2016 food branding.

Since many of today's consumers value planning their days around activities rather than mealtime, food branding and packaging designs are putting an emphasis on items that are small and snackable. Notable examples of this include meat snacks from Duke's, Protein Energy Bites from Bounce and square-shaped marshmallow treats from 'Smashmallow.'

Innovations in fast food branding include KFC launching new graphic takeout packaging in Russia, as well as introducing limited-edition containers inspired by its quick delivery speed for customers in Thailand. One other standout example comes from Australia's Hungry Jack's (known in North America as Burger King), which launched a holographic container for fries specifically to ward off hungry seagulls.
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Lactose-Free Chocolate Branding
Lactose-Free Chocolate Branding
These Chocolates are Wrapped in Sophisticated Packaging
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99
Multiflavored Popcorn Snacks
Multiflavored Popcorn Snacks
This Gaslamp Popcorn Mix Combines All of Its Existing Flavors
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98
Aseptic Creamer Packaging
Aseptic Creamer Packaging
The Dostea Tea Creamer's Resealable Pouch Prolongs Product Freshness
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97
Collaborative Blogger Wines
Collaborative Blogger Wines
DESIGNLOVEFEST Created a White Summer Wine with Winc
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96
Musician-Inspired Beers
Musician-Inspired Beers
This Limited Edition Beer Design Was Designed by a Famous DJ and Producer
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95
Teapot-Shaped Mint Packages
Teapot-Shaped Mint Packages
Sencha Naturals 'Tip'N'Try Teapot' Cleverly Shows Off Green Tea Mints
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94
Olympic S'mores Branding
Olympic S'mores Branding
Hershey's is Celebrating Team USA on National S'mores Day 2016
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93
Filmic Popcorn Packaging
Filmic Popcorn Packaging
Cobs' Promotional Bags of Popcorn Take Cues from Famous Movie Lines
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92
Goat-Inspired Gelatos
Goat-Inspired Gelatos
This 'BAAH-NILLA!' Creamy Gelato is Made with a Base of Goat's Milk
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91
Abstract Tea Rebranding
Abstract Tea Rebranding
Runa's New Branding is Inspired by Both Urban and Natural Environments
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90
Cannabis-Infused Tonics
Cannabis-Infused Tonics
'Legal' Introduces Four Flavored Cannabis-Infused Sparkling Tonics
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89
Cayenne-Spiced Mustards
Cayenne-Spiced Mustards
French's 'Classic Yellow Spicy' is Set to Launch in the UK
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88
Farmers' Market-Inspired Sauces
Farmers' Market-Inspired Sauces
Prego's New Farmers' Market Sauces are Inspired by Local Flavors
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87
Sprouted Grain Pancake Mixes
Sprouted Grain Pancake Mixes
These Gluten-Free Pancake Mixes Align with Specialty-Food Diets
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86
Wholesome Spread Packaging
Wholesome Spread Packaging
This Low-Sugar Jam Brand Redesigned for a Family-Friendly and Fun Look
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85
Branded Cold Brew Kits
Branded Cold Brew Kits
This Kit Allows Consumers to Enjoy Starbucks' Cold Brew at Home
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84
Apothecary-Inspired Bottles
Apothecary-Inspired Bottles
These Drinks are Inspired by Tonics and Elixirs Made by Apothecaries
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83
Promotional Beer Popcorn
Promotional Beer Popcorn
Lav Created a Popcorn Beer to Celebrate a Change in Ingredients
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82
Stark Tequila Branding
Stark Tequila Branding
This Aged Tequila is Featured in Matte Black Glass Bottles
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81
Sublime Coffee Branding
Sublime Coffee Branding
This Pastel Coffee Packaging Takes a Different Approach Than Most
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80
Vegan Cookie Puddings
Vegan Cookie Puddings
Baonanas' #Coco-Oreonanas is Filled with Newman's Own Creme-Filled Cookies
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79
Olympian-Made Snack Packages
Olympian-Made Snack Packages
Garrett Weber-Gale Designed the Nutritious AthleticFoodie Products
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78
Decadent Rice Cakes
Decadent Rice Cakes
Kallo's Chocolate-Flavored Rice Cakes Are Designed For Hungry Adults
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77
Seed-Based Snack Foods
Seed-Based Snack Foods
The New Organic Superseed Crunch Snack are Made from Whole Superseeds
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76
Vegetarian Fast Food Guides
Vegetarian Fast Food Guides
Taco Bell Created a Guide to Showcase Its AVA-Certified Food Options
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75
Stackable Juice Packaging
Stackable Juice Packaging
This Packaging Concept Makes for Easy Storage in the Fridge
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Purely Packaged Delicacies
Purely Packaged Delicacies
This White Caviar Packaging Communicates the Purity of the Pickled Roe
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73
Hot Dog-Flavored Chips
Hot Dog-Flavored Chips
Nathan's Famous Created Potato Chips Inspired by Its Iconic Hot Dogs
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Diverse Cuisine Meal Bowls
Diverse Cuisine Meal Bowls
'Bol' Offers Food from a Wide Variety of Regions
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Structured Flour Containers
Structured Flour Containers
This Flour Packaging Makes for Easier Use and Clean-Up
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70
Uniquely Flavored Craft Sodas
Uniquely Flavored Craft Sodas
PepsiCo Launches Craft Soda Line Called 'Stubborn Soda'
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69
Summery Melon Yogurts
Summery Melon Yogurts
Chobani's Watermelon Yogurt is Refreshing and Protein-Rich
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68
Energy-Inducing Snack Packs
Energy-Inducing Snack Packs
These Protein Bites are Excellent Snacks for the Health-Conscious
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67
Comfort Food-Inspired Dinners
Comfort Food-Inspired Dinners
Devour's Frozen Entrees are Designed for Late-Night Cravings
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66
Charitable Special-Edition Beers
Charitable Special-Edition Beers
The Lola Beer Was Designed to Raise Cancer Awareness and Funds
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Social Good Snack Clusters
Social Good Snack Clusters
Project 7's 'Good Squared' Promotes Good Health and World Change
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64
Nutritional Protein Yogurts
Nutritional Protein Yogurts
The YOGA Yogurts Provide Added Fibre and Grains For Increased Energy
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Olympic Cereal Boxes
Olympic Cereal Boxes
Kellogg's 'Gold Medal Edition' Special K Cereal Box Stars Olympians
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App-Inspired Ice Creams
App-Inspired Ice Creams
Marble Slab's New Ice Cream Combinations are Inspired by a Mobile Game
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India-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
India-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
Trader Joe's Bollywood Popcorn Boasts a Savory Tikka Masala Flavor
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60
Snack-Sized Sausages
Snack-Sized Sausages
Duke's Small-Batch Meat Snacks Provide Consumers with a Boost of Protein
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59
Medicinal Tea Packaging
Medicinal Tea Packaging
These Glass Bottled Teas Are Packaged in Small Medicinal Containers
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Probiotic Granola Mixtures
Probiotic Granola Mixtures
Purely Elizabeth's New Granolas Help Support Healthy Digestion
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57
Abstract Animal Beer Labeling
Abstract Animal Beer Labeling
This Beer Uses a Yak as Its Signature Graphic
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56
Portable Boxed Wine Packaging
Portable Boxed Wine Packaging
These Wine Boxes are Easy to Carry and Pour Out
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55
Rustic Olive Oil Branding
Rustic Olive Oil Branding
This Traditional Olive Oil Packaging Stays True to the Product's Roots
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Punchy Mint Packaging
Punchy Mint Packaging
Trebor's New Packaging Packs a Visual Punch with Ultra-Bright Hues
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Bronzed Wine Labels
Bronzed Wine Labels
This Minimalist Wine Label Draws Attention to the Bottle
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Organic Popsicle Branding
Organic Popsicle Branding
These Popsicles and Ice Creams Come in Vibrantly Fresh Flavors
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51
Somber Honey Branding
Somber Honey Branding
This Manuka Honey is Packaged in a Highly Secure Box
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50
Raw Vegan Energy Bars
Raw Vegan Energy Bars
Shanti Bars are Energy-Boosting Snacks Made from Raw Ingredients
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49
Beachy Canned Wines
Beachy Canned Wines
'Flip Flop Wines' Makes Wine in Cans with Lighthearted and Fun Branding
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Holographic Fry Containers
Holographic Fry Containers
This Hungry Jack's Fast Food Container Keeps Seagulls at Bay
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Vividly Graphic Tea Brands
Vividly Graphic Tea Brands
This Brand of Teas Focuses on Flavor, Ethical Production and Design
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Modern Ayurvedic Elixirs
Modern Ayurvedic Elixirs
'Sattva' Makes Healing Beverages with Herbs from Ancient Ayurveda
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Bold Fast Food Rebranding
Bold Fast Food Rebranding
KFC Branding in Russia Was Re-Imagined to Suit a More Vibrant Vision
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Summery Beer Packaging
Summery Beer Packaging
These Summer Ales are Packaged in Limited-Edition Bottles
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Salted Caramel Bagel Flavors
Salted Caramel Bagel Flavors
Thomas' Salted Caramel Bagels are a Sweet and Salty Breakfast Option
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Culturally Inspired Snack Foods
Culturally Inspired Snack Foods
Kashi's New Plant-Centric Snacks are Made with Exotic Ingredients
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Paper-Packaged Wine Bottles
Paper-Packaged Wine Bottles
This Seasonal Subscription Offers Wines from the Netherlands
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Saturated Herbal Tea Branding
Saturated Herbal Tea Branding
These Teas Can Be Used Help to Resolve a Variety of Ailments
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Limited-Edition Fast Food Branding
Limited-Edition Fast Food Branding
KFC Thailand Released Packaging to Celebrate Its Delivery Speed
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Vintage Wine Labels
Vintage Wine Labels
This Wine Branding Was Inspired by the Resurgence of Americana
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Infant-Specific Cereals
Infant-Specific Cereals
The New Castlemil Cereals are Specifically Designed for Babies
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Illustrated Beer Bottles
Illustrated Beer Bottles
These Limited-Edition Stella Artois Beers Represent Different Lifestyles
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Camel's Milk Desserts
Camel's Milk Desserts
Camelicious Specializes in Making Products with Milk from a Camel
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Protein-Boosted Breakfasts
Protein-Boosted Breakfasts
The Fuel10K Breakfast Pouches are Designed for Fueling Up on the Go
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Original Recipe Sodas
Original Recipe Sodas
Chek Soda is Relaunching with a Reformulated Recipe and Retro Can Design
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Wine-Inspired Cocktail Mixers
Wine-Inspired Cocktail Mixers
Stolen Fruit's Mixers are Made with Grape Juice and Skins
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Botanical Tea Packaging Concepts
Botanical Tea Packaging Concepts
This Tea Branding Features Classical Paintings of Flowers
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Whimsical Craft Beer Labeling
Whimsical Craft Beer Labeling
This Beer Branding Uses an Illustration from a Popular Artist
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Chromatic Chewing Gum Packaging
Chromatic Chewing Gum Packaging
Cheque Gum's Rebranding Features Bold Text and Highlighter Hues
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Lyrically Branded Take-Out Cups
Lyrically Branded Take-Out Cups
Jack Lalley Creatively Adapted the Iconic Starbucks Coffee Cups
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Interactive Mint Packaging
Interactive Mint Packaging
The Lumijoy Packaging is Fun and Interactive for the Consumer
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Pulpy Carbonated Fruit Juices
Pulpy Carbonated Fruit Juices
These Carbonated Drinks Are Offered in Vibrant Packaging
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Cold-Pressed Protein Bars
Cold-Pressed Protein Bars
The Primal Pantry Snack Bars Opt for Entirely Natural Ingredients
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Online-Only Snack Collections
Online-Only Snack Collections
Amazon's 'Happy Belly' Range is Exclusively Available Online
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Hummus-Based Sandwich Spreads
Hummus-Based Sandwich Spreads
The New Sabra Spreads Offer Consumers a New Way to Enjoy Hummus
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Chromatic Energy Drink Branding
Chromatic Energy Drink Branding
These Fruity Energy Drinks Are Healthier than Most
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Gold-Infused Olive Oils
Gold-Infused Olive Oils
This Sophisticated Olive Oil is Made with High-Quality Ingredients
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Feminist Beer Branding
Feminist Beer Branding
This Labeling Was Designed to Oppose the Sexualization of Women in Media
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Hunting-Inspired Wine Bottles
Hunting-Inspired Wine Bottles
These Wine Bottle Labels Feature Endearing Cut-Outs
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PET Plastic Cans
PET Plastic Cans
The 'Invento PET Can' Has Plastic Sides Instead of Metal
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Snackable Marshmallow Squares
Snackable Marshmallow Squares
'Smashmallow' is a Range of Marshmallows That are Made for Snacking
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Alcoholic Fruit Juices
Alcoholic Fruit Juices
These Drinks Offer a Unique Blend of Flavors for Alcohol Lovers
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Drinking Game Tequila Packaging
Drinking Game Tequila Packaging
This Packaging Can Be Used to Ship Tequila Bottles and Play Games
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Metallic Protein Packaging
Metallic Protein Packaging
This Branding is Designed to Stand Out from Other Fitness Foods
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Holiday Soda Bottles
Holiday Soda Bottles
Coca-Cola's Gift Bottle Transforms Its Label into a Chirstmas Bow
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Wholesome Snack Bar Graphics
Wholesome Snack Bar Graphics
These Snacks Offer Delicious Flavors and Healthy Ingredients
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Prepackaged Meat Snacks
Prepackaged Meat Snacks
Land O’Frost's New Deli Snackers are a Protein-Rich Snack Option
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Flavored Broccoli Chips
Flavored Broccoli Chips
This Low-Sodium X50 Snack is Free From Gluten and Preservatives
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Sustainable Coffee Cup Alternatives
Sustainable Coffee Cup Alternatives
'Pokito' is a New Solution to Disposable Coffee Cup Waste
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Village-Inspired Cafe Packaging
Village-Inspired Cafe Packaging
Tiziano's Playful Branding Takes After Architectural Structures
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Honey-Based Jam Tubes
Honey-Based Jam Tubes
This Jam Packaging Was Inspired by Oil Paint
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Minimal Ginger Drink Packaging
Minimal Ginger Drink Packaging
These Ginger-Based Juices Come in Simple Glass Bottles
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Storytelling Brew Branding
Storytelling Brew Branding
Cartoon Beer Packaging Tells the Whimsical Tales Behind Each Beverage
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Transparent Fast Food Packaging
Transparent Fast Food Packaging
This Brazilian Fast Food Chain Offers a Nutritious Menu
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3
Frozen Soda Packaging
Frozen Soda Packaging
Coca-Cola Ice Bottles Guarantee Refreshing Drinks All Summer Long
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2
Artisanal Popsicle Packaging
Artisanal Popsicle Packaging
The Ice Kitchen Popsicles Come in Beautiful Single-serve Packets
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Striped Honey Dispensers
Striped Honey Dispensers
The Bee Sweet Honey Bottle Matches the Body of the Insects that Made It
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