These flexible packaging solutions range from versatile vino pouches to refillable water containers that are perfect way to save space in the fridge. As brands become more conscious of the environment and user practicality, compact and pouch packaging is on the rise.
Whether used to merchandise or store household snacks, health beverages or even kids' toys, flexible packaging is more versatile than traditional boxes, plastic containers or bottles that tend to be less practical and more damaging to the environment.
Single use wine pouches, meals in a bag and spherical juice boxes are just some of the ways that established and rookie brands are using flexible packaging to sell a product. These packaging solutions are not only aesthetically striking but are also designed to appeal to the on-the-go consumer who is likely to use food, drinks or cosmetics while on the road or on an active trip. In addition to being compact and flexible, most of the examples on this list are also bio-degradable or re-usable.
40 Flexible Packaging Innovations
From Single Use Wine Pouches to Instant Herb Garden Containers:
Jana Pijak — Mar 11, 2015 — Marketing
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Membrane Packaging Systems
Mireia Gordi i Vila's Flexible Packaging Suspends Bespoke Items
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Flexible Eco Packaging
Billerud FibreForm is a Receptive and Recyclable Material
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Accordion Eco Packaging
This Cardboard Box Design Can Ship Contents of Various Volumes
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Frozen Veggie Packaging
Vegeterra's Frozen Food Bags Make Food Inside Seem Fresh & Crisp
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Instant Herb Garden Packaging
By.herb Starts to Spouts After Its Packaging is Opened
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Brown Bag Coffee Designs
This Environmentally Friendly Coffee Cup Packaging is Recyclable
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Practical Eco Packaging
This Washing Powder Pouch Demonstrates Great Material Resourcefulness
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Wholesome Rice Packaging
Sunrice's Rice Packaging Design Highlights the Benefits of Healthy Eating
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Tearable Seafood Wrapping
The BagBox Packaging Concept is Adaptable for On-the-Go Eating
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Biodegradable Cosmetics Packaging
This Organic Lip Balm Set Comes in Eco-Friendly Paper Tubes
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Self-Promoting Packaging
Bejamin Dooling Showcases His Design Skills on Coffee Bags
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Eco-Origami Coffee Cups
Coffree Biodegradable Brew Eliminates a Cup of Waste a Day
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Healthy Minimalist Food Packaging
Aleia's Gluten Free Products Focus on Key Ingredients
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Delicate Delectable Branding
Hatziyiannakis Dragee Pebbles Packaging is Simply Sweet
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Spoon-Free Yogurt Pouches
Chobani Yoghurt Pouches Let You Enjoy Your Snack on the Go
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Scrumptiously Sketched Snacks
Propercorn Packaging Delightfully Depicts Delicious Ingredients
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Pinchable Parametric Pouches
OneEighty Packaging Presents an Original Means of Tactile Interaction
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Bulging Belly Branding
Mate Tea Packaging Loses its Pudge as its Contents are Consumed
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Germinating Juice Branding
Fruit Puree Packaging Mimics the Anatomy of its Primary Ingredient
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Portable Vino Pouches
The Resealable Nuvino Wine Pouch is Travel Friendly and Have Single Portions
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Crisp Kibble Branding
Crack Dog Food Packaging is Prepared with Sincerity Inside and Out
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Sustainable Milk Packaging
Ecolean's Transparent Pouches Enhance Nutrients and Eco-Consciousness
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Gourmet Camping Meals
Good To-Go Makes Pre-Packaged Gourmet Meals for Outdoor Enthusiasts
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Candid Seafood Branding
The Fresh Fish Pack Concept Represents its Contents Honestly
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Phone Pouch Packaging
Pichi Pichi's Phone Pouches Mimic the Way Food is Sold
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Princess Snack Packaging
In Japan, Fans Can Purchase Edible Disney Frozen Film Goodies
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Single Serve Wine Pouches
The One Glass Wines Are Packed as Easy-to-Open Individual Servings
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Magnificent Mermaid Marketing
Starbucks Anniversary Blend Features an Ocean of Optical Intrigue
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Mustachioed Baby Food Branding
Baby Food Pouch Packets for Sami-s-Usami Feature Wacky Facial Hair
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Portable Booze Bags
Clif Climber Pouch Wine is Ideal for Those Interested in Outdoor Activities
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Newspaper Snack Packaging
Burton's Snack Pouch Packaging is Styled Like a Fresh News Delivery
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Transparent Juice Boxes
The Capri Sun 'Clear Bottom’ Pouches Help You Spot Mold Before You Drink
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Wholesome Granola Packaging
Early Bird's Healthy Bags of Granola Branding Feel Fresh and Homemade
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Lightweight Toy Pouches
This LEGO Packaging Design Cuts Down on Shipping Costs & Carbon Emissions
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Compact Chili Pouches
Progresso Introduces Chili Products With an Interesting Packaging Concept
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Bagged Beverage Packaging
82go Purely Portable Water is Eco-Friendly and Easy to Drink
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Pre-Mixed Pina Coladas
This Convenient Frozen Pina Colada Mix Means You Can Kick Back and Relax
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Superfood Rice Dinners
Trader Joe's Organic Superfood Pilaf is an Easy Frozen Dinner Option
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Exotic Seafood Meals
Fishpeople's Entrees Mix Salmon and Tuna with Thai and Indian Cuisine
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Frozen Gluten-Free Burritos
Evol's Gluten-Free Burrito is Made with Love and Hormone-Free Chicken
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Cigarette-Style Tea Boxes
UnD's Portable Teas are Packaged with a Health Benefit Reminder
Resealable Lettuce Packaging
Sensei Farms' Leafy Green & Salad Mix Package Reduces Plastic by 90%
Retro-Chic Water Bottles
SMEG and 24Bottles Launched a 1950s-Inspired Hydration Vessel
Freezable Crossbody Bags
PackIt Debuts the Freezable Hydration Crossbody
Twistable Refill Packaging
Hyléance Beauté's puRe Twist is a Refillable Packaging Innovation
Cartoon-Branded Aluminum Water Packaging
B Water & Beverage Debuts New Disney-Inspired Designs
Soft-Serve Ice Cream Pouches
RoseBud Ice Cream Combines Convenience and High-Quality Ice Cream
Beverage Packaging Updates
Capri Sun's Resealable Bottle is a Modern Twist on a Timeless Favorite
Squeezable Dropper Bottles
HCP Packaging's Twist Tottle Enables One-Handed Dispensing
Recycled Plastic Candy Packaging
Berry Global Group and Mars Launched 100% Recycled Plastic Jars
Eco Reusable Bottles
Anew Drops a Plant‑based Reusable Bottle to Set a Standard for Sustainability
See-Through Hot Food Packaging
The Inline Plastics Safe-T-Chef Line Has Two New Options
Sustainable 3D-Printed Packaging Lines
APC Packaging's Adapte Collection is Innovative
Eco-Friendly Root Vegetable Packaging
This HUID Compostable Packaging Concept is Made with Onions
Recyclable Yogurt Drink Packaging
The New Yop Bottles are Made with Clear PET and Recycled PET
Inner-Bottle Replacement Systems
Vanity Group’s Refillable Bottles and Pouches Reduce Waste
Shape-Making Cream Packaging
Quadpack's ShapeUp Tube Dispenses Creams in Custom Shapes
Ultra-Compact Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Expands Its Freezable Snack Box Line for Convenience
Collapsible Folding Carrier Cups
The DiFOLD Origami Cup Works for Hot and Cold Beverages
Fully Recyclable Oil Packaging
The New Frylight Packaging Has a Fully Recyclable Spray Pump
Consumer-Focused Packaging Strategies
Hershey's Unveils Elevated Packaging at Sweets & Snacks Expo
Recyclable Apple Packaging Initiatives
Superfresh Growers Introduces a New Sustainable Packaging
Freshness-Boosting Packaging Stickers
Fresh Inset's Vidre+ Adds Value to Fresh Produce Packaging
Paper-Packaged Private Label Wines
The Collective Good Wine Range is Available Now at Target
Space-Saving Hydration Solutions
Memobottle's Flat Water Bottles Revolutionize On-the-Go Drinking
Everyday Sustainable Bags
Out of the Woods Offers Versatile Bags for Essentials
Sustainable Packaging Options
Vetroplas Partners Highlight Refillable, Recycled And Airless Soluti
Refillable Glass Packaging Designs
Bormioli Luigi Unveiled the 'Swing' and 'Reverre'
Refillable Product Pilots
Ocado Retail Debuts a Reusable Packaging Pilot with the Refill Coalition
Single-Serving Non-Alcoholic Slim Cans
Giesen Group Debuts a New Packaging Format
Shelf-Stable Packaging Solutions
Amcor’s Retort Bottle Innovation is Good for Nutritional Shots
Halloween Juice Prank Editions
The Capri Sun Trick & Treat Pouches Turn Pouch Frustration into Fun
Reusable Takeaway Packaging Pilots
VTT Launches Reuse Pilot for Ready Meal Packaging
Ergonomic Eco-Friendly Drink Packaging
The Tetra Prisma Aseptic 300 Edge Packaging is Mindful
Recycled Plastic Condiment Packaging
Plastipak and Kraft Heinz Announced a New Partnership
Reusable Packaging Grocery Stores
Nude Foods Market Packs Foods in Returnable Glass Jars
Multipurpose Metallic Spray Bottles
The 'NUBE' Spray Bottle Concept is Stylish and Refillable
Air Fryer-Friendly Product Packaging
The PaperSeal Shape Tray Replaces Plastic Alternatives
One-Handed Paper Cartons
The One-Hand Pump Paper Pack is Made from 100% Recyclable Materials
Adhesive-Held Water Multi-Packs
Vilsa Launches the First Sustainable Six-Pack Water Case
Resealable Recyclable RTD Packaging
The Reef RTD is Now Being Offered in a Tetra Pak Container
Lightweight PET Bottle Designs
TricorBraun Introduces Lightweight PET Bottle Solutions
Pocket-Sized Skincare Packaging
HCP's Color Capsule Combines the Features of a Tube and Bottle
Bio-Based Monomaterial Skincare Packaging
These Lumene Moisturizer Jars are Easy to Recycle
Sustainable Retailer Packaging Updates
This Co-op Sustainable Packaging Initiative is Expansive
Playful Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Presents a New Design for Its Freezable Playtime Lunch Box
Highly Recyclable Packaging Films
The Südpack CarbonLite Films are Suited for Cheese and More
Functional Health-Focused Packaging Aesthetics
Cleveland Kitchen Upgrades Its Packaging & Identity
Paper-Made Juice Packaging
The Tetra Park Tetra Brik Aseptic is Made with Up to 80% Paper
Dual-Chamber Beauty Packaging
Clarins Uses Dual-Chamber Packaging to Merge Formulas at Application
Reduced Plastic Drink Packaging
This Lucozade Packaging Update Cuts Plastic Use
Child-Resistant Beauty Droppers
Virospack Created the Beauty Industry's First Childproof Dropper
Purpose-Built Water Bottle Packaging
The Sidel Returnable PET Bottle is Fully Recyclable
Sustainable Cafe Delivery Cases
This Paper Pulp Coffee Carrier Keeps Drinks Hot or Cold
Branded Packaging Solutions
Custom Packaging Enhances Product Presentation And Brand Identity
Perfume-Inspired Wine Bottles
Chloe Wine Collection's Limited-Edition Packaging Emphasizes Aroma
Refillable Aluminum-Bottled Skincare
SunKiss Unveils a Line of Refillable Products in New Bottles
Recycled Packaging Planter Pots
Tetra Pak and Keter Partnered for the Cube Planters
Glass-Lined Plastic Beverage Bottles
The KHS Supreme Bottle Delivers Glass-Like Performance
Personal Care Refill Solutions
Zero Co Unveils its New Paper-Based Refill System
Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles
bubba® Redesigns Its Brand Image and Delivers Colorful Water Bottles
Recycable Sleeve Labels
Phenix Label Introduced Recyclable Shrink Sleeve Options
Reduced Packaging Drink Ranges
The 7-Eleven 7-Select Replenish Range Features a New Bottle Design
Multipurpose Partitioned Packaging Designs
Inline Plastics Essentials Platter Design is Versatile
India-Exclusive Storage Containers
Tupperware Introduces New Storage Solutions in India
Reduced Plastic Sandwich Packaging
The Seal N’ Flip Packaging from the Lacerta Group Reduces Costs
Paper-Based Barrier Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak and Sterilgarda Alimenti Partnered on New Packaging
Next-Gen Cannabis Jars
RXDco Cocoon Jars Have a Patented Press-Fit, Pop-Off Closure
Recycled Liquid Product Packaging
The Sidel StarLite-R Still is Crafted from 100% rPET
Wood Fiber Fruit Packaging
These Metsä Spring Muoto Punnet Products Come in Two Sizes
Refillable Skincare Lineups
Fig.1 Beauty Emphasizes Sustainability in Its Packaging
Dosage Control Droppers
The Quadpack Dropify Bottle Simplifies Skincare with a One-Handed Gesture
Single-Serve Olive Oil Packaging
Citizens of Soil Spanish Extra Virgin Olive Oil Comes in Pipettes
Biodegradable Cheese Packagings
Nestlé Joins Oglivy Colombia on the Self-Packing Cheese
Twisting Collapsible Bottles
The Elio Water Bottle Collapses into a Compact Form
Eco-Friendly Rose Wine Packaging
Vinca Organic Pale Rosé Joins the Brand's Aluminum-Packaged Range
Moulded Fibre Transport Containers
PAPACKS Launches Fiber Box for Seafood Transport
Miniature Glass-Free Wine Packaging
The Mud House Mini Box Has 1.5-Liters of Wine
Recyclable Bottle Containers
The 'Recyklobox' Allows For Sustainable In‑Store Returns
Aluminum-Free Carton Packaging
This SIG Aluminum-Free Full Barrier Solution Reduces Material Use
Truffle-Infused Condiment Packaging Refreshes
TRUFF Undergoes a Packaging Refresh to Stand Out
Freezable Wine Packs
Packit® Introduces Two New Products with ECOFREEZE® Technology+
Luxurious Wine Storage Suitcases
VinGardeValise® Has Launched the VinAluminum Wine Suitcase
Tubular Paper-Made Snack Packaging
The Sonoco Paper Can is Made with 100% Recycled Fiber
Eco-Friendly Shipping Materials
The Kite Packaging Smart Fill Range is Eco-Minded
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Portable Cosmetic Tube-Bottles
Quadpack's Tottle Packaging is Convenient, Eco-Friendly & Premium
Treasure Box-Inspired Wellness Packaging
NATPAT Recently Unveiled Redesigned Retail Packaging
Minimalist Glassware Capsules
Larder & Vine Presents a Thoughtful Approach to Everyday Drinkware
Bottled Single-Serve Juice Drinks
Capri Sun Bottles are Headed to the Convenience Store Channel
Bio-Based Single-Use Cups
The VeriGreen Plus Was Created by eGreen and Polymateria
Paper-Packaged Olive Oils
Jordan Olivenöl Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Debuting a New Bottle
Pod-Style Skincare Packaging
JUNOCO Unveils a Refillable Interchangeable Pod System
Eco-Conscious Canned Water
Wenlock Spring's Revamped Cans Appeal to Gen Z
Vibrant Organic Product Branding
Fruit Bliss Introduces Its First Packaging Redesign in Ten Years
Recyclable Packaging Films
RATTPACK's murFlEX Simplifies Its Mono-Polypropylene Packaging
Purse-Friendly Vodka Pouches
VOGO Party Pouches Have a 35ml Size and 15% ABV
Biotransformable Cup Designs
The Verigreen Plus Biotransformable Cup for Single Use Packaging
Sustainable Spirit Packaging
Sapling Spirits Vodka is Now Packaged in Aluminum Bottles
Eco-Friendly Wooden Wine Cases
Cheval Blanc Opts for a New Eco-Friendly Packaging Design
Premium Boxed Wines
LENA by Maddalena is Offered in Aesthetically Pleasing Packaging
French Vineyard-Inspired Bags
Maison Marrain Debuts Wine-Friendly Luxe Handbags
Portable Cocktail Packets
Mixxers' Premium Packets Share the Taste of Organic Ingredients
Linerless Produce Packaging
Ravenwood and Troya introduce linerless labelled fruit packs
Carton Packaging Frameworks
The Consumer Goods Forum Unveiled the Liquid Carton Guidance
Sustainable Bulk Pinot Grigios
Rewild Wines Unveils an Eco-Friendly Format for its 4L Pinot Grigio
Health-Conscious Bubbly Wines
FitVine Debuts the FitVine Bubbly Rosé Wine with a Functional Bottle
Collaborative Fiber-Based Food Trays
This Fiber-Based Packaging is Lightweight Yet Functional
Interchangeable Component Cosmetic Packaging
The APC Packaging Adapté Collection is Adaptable
Premium Dispensing Solutions
Aptar Beauty Unveiled New On-Shelf Dispensing Systems
Compostable Sauce Containers
Holy Carp! Packaging Offers an Alternative for Soy Sauce Dispensers
Aluminum Sparkling Wine Bottles
CECI 1938's First-of-Its-Kind Design Fits a Cork, Cage & Seal
Beverage Industry-Focused Packaging Equipments
Promarksvac Debuts New Vacuum Packaging Equipment
Interactive Juice Packaging
Gulf Union Foods Launched Fun Connected Packaging for its Juices
Summer-Themed Boxed Wines
Vinarchy is Expanding Its Mini Box Wine Range with Two New Options
Efficiency-Driven Beverage Shipping Containers
Whale Pod Shipper Debuts Tray Pods
Lightweight Wine Bottle Packaging
ALDI and Greencroft Partnered on New Wine Packaging
Recyclable Paper-Made Tray Packaging
The PaperSeal Pressed Packaging is Cost-Efficient
Home-Compostable Beauty Pipettes
Shellworks' Compostable Pipette Consists of Plastic-Free Material
Compact On-The-Go Freezable Bags
PackIt Launches the Freezable Market Tote and a Lunch Container
Customizable Packaging Solutions
Wax Paper Global Has Introduced an Innovative Packaging Solution
Modular Wellness Packaging System
Presentable Introduced vial Multivitamin Identity
Outdoor Wine Experience Bundles
Josh Cellars Debuts a Limited-Edition Summer Sipper Bundle
Respiration Control Packaging Films
This Recyclable Film Packaging from Innovia Films is Effective
Reduced-Plastic Packaging Moves
Squire Shifts to Box and Card Packaging
Aluminum Refill Bottles
SunKiss Products Packages its Products in 'Forever' Aluminum Bottles
Aluminum Rosé Bottles
FitVine Bubbly Rosé is Packaged for Active Lifestyles & Outdoor Enjoyment
Sustainable Aerosol Packaging
Aptar Beauty Adds Twist-to-Lock Mechanisms for Leak-Resistant Sprays
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Cost-Conscious Customizable Bottles
The Chameleon by Berry Global Makes Fast, Affordable Packaging
Mini Boxed Wine Products
The Jam Shed Shiraz Mini Box Stays Fresh for Up to Six Weeks
Plastic Tube Guides
Berry Global’s E-Book Helps Businesses Navigate Flexible Plastic Tube Options
Producer-Focused Coffee Packaging
Onyx Coffee Lab's Retail Coffee Packaging Enhances Connection
Eco-Designed Sampling Formats
Sampling Innovations Europe Unveiled Easy Dose
Moisture-Protecting Pharmaceutical Bottles
LOG Pharma Debuts an Eco-Friendly Pharmaceutical Bottle
Patented Coffret Opening Systems
The Coupe-fil Coffret Was Introduced by Verpack
Collapsible Plastic Shipping Solutions
Kite Packaging Plastic Pallet Boxes are Cost-Effective
Rightweight Glass Packaging Solutions
Croxsons Launches the Rightweight Bottle And Jar Range
Artisanal Pour Bottles
The Polished Jar Has Introduced a New Line of Artisanal Pour Bottles
Space-Saving Square Cups
Greiner Launches a Novel Square-Shaped Cup Format for Efficiency