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Heineken USA CEO Maggie Timoney said Heineken 0.0 is gaining traction as consumers moderate their alcohol intake without giving it up entirely. The brand is pairing that message with a US Open partnership featuring Serena Williams, who won six titles at the tournament.
4:03 PMBloomberg MarketsPabst Blue Ribbon uses a fear-themed package design to attract attention, while BW Converting, Green Food Pack Co. and Ahlstrom introduce packaging improvements for pet food, paper cups and grease resistance.
10:14 AMPackaging DiveTHC drinks are gaining ground as an alcohol alternative, but Congress has again delayed action on a federal hemp ban. The uncertainty is putting pressure on producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers.
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Heineken USA CEO Maggie Timoney said Heineken 0.0 is gaining traction as consumers moderate their alcohol intake without giving it up entirely. The brand is pairing that message with a US Open partnership featuring Serena Williams, who won six titles at the tournament.
The key shift is that nonalcoholic beer is becoming a moderation product, not just an
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Heineken is positioning nonalcoholic beer as a mainstream choice for flexible drinking, which could intensify competition in the fast-growing category.
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Pabst Blue Ribbon uses a fear-themed package design to attract attention, while BW Converting, Green Food Pack Co. and Ahlstrom introduce packaging improvements for pet food, paper cups and grease resistance.
Packaging innovation is moving beyond appearance toward both shelf impact and everyday usability. Brands can
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Packaging now has to differentiate products at retail while solving practical performance and sustainability demands.
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THC drinks are gaining ground as an alcohol alternative, but Congress has again delayed action on a federal hemp ban. The uncertainty is putting pressure on producers, distributors, retailers, and consumers.
The delay preserves short-term access to hemp-derived THC drinks but does not resolve their regulatory
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A policy delay is keeping the category alive for now while increasing the odds of disruption across its supply chain.
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