Here are some “packaging revelations, observations, and forecasts for the year ahead”” paraphrased from Bill LeMaire, soon-to-be-retiring editor of Packaging Strategies newsletter and a long-time responsible and intelligent analyst of the commercial scene.
• Aluminum Beer Bottles. Beer packaging in Japan might not be just in polyester, but also in extruded one-piece aluminum bottles, complete with narrow necks and screw caps for reclosure. The 400-mL bottles (cans?) from Daiwa Can will be used b…