Beverage Containers

There are hundreds of types of beverage containers. Glass containers, plastic, PET, HDPE, aluminum, tetra and many other types of beverage containers are available at just about every grocery store. Choosing a beverage container for a new brand can be a difficult decision.

The beverage container selected for the new product should set apart it from the competitors. Several factors will ultimately determine which beverage containers will work best for a new drink. Market penetration of glass beverage containers is slowly expanding, helped by the pervasive use of bottles in wine packaging. Robust gains in some segments such as ready to drink tea and other non-alcoholic beverages, is helped by the premium quality image of glass which delivers a distinct marketing advantage.

The aluminum can has grown well beyond its traditional 12-ounce format, and continues to play a role in the beverage industry. Beverage cans today vary in shape and run the gamut in size from small and streamlined to big and hefty.

Plastic beverage containers, account for over 60 percent of total beverages filled, and are still the fastest growing type of container used.

Tetra Pak's are used in aseptic packaging which, when combined with Ultra-high-temperature processing (UHT), allows liquid food to be packaged and stored under room temperature conditions for up to a year, allowing perishable goods to be distributed over greater distances without the need for refrigeration. Lightweight, environmentally friendly and able to form a tight seal against microbiological organisms, contaminants, and degradation, Tetra Paks are becoming increasingly popular as single serve and multiple serving beverage containers.

Best Beverage Flavors

Research and development teams work diligently to stay on top of consumer trends. Beverage industry experts have a library of flavors that address cultural preferences. A beverage flavor that is very popular in Japan may not successfully penetrate the U.S. marketplace.Consumer preferences have become increasingly complex. This is especially true in the beverage industry, where there is an ample offering of products, each with differing flavor profiles.