Harnessing the power of storytellingMuch of the consumer appeal of beverage brands relies on the memorable stories that underpin them. Where would Pernod Ricard's Beefeater be, for example, without the Tower of London-guarding Yeoman Warder who appears on its label? Similarly, would Dom Pérignon have quite such a revered status were it not for the myth of its namesake Benedictine monk's sparkling winemaking experiments?Packaging can be a crucial means of communicating these compelling stories. Moreover, in an age where provenance, craft values and heritage have such currency among Millennial
The trends driving beverage alcohol packaging – Market Intel
From maximalism to minimalism – and everything in between – packaging trends often seem to be moving in different directions. Yet reoccurring themes do surface — such as storytelling, sustainability and the dizzying possibilities of digital printing technology.

Joe has been a business journalist for over 20 years, specialising in the drinks, aviation and Global Travel Retail sectors; Duty-Free News International, IWSR Magazine, Drinks International and Whisky Magazine, among others.



