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Christmas-Ornament-Shaped Coke Bottles
Photograph from on Laughing Squid on Flickr If Santa's belly could transform into coke bottles, this might be the portly result. Not sure if the marketing team also wanted the shape (originally designed as a Christmas ornament) to be associated with "bombs," but they do have that explosive device look. [via Laughing Squid] Related Coke Zero Zero 7, New James Bond Packaging Coca-Cola Light Bottles Designed by Roberto Cavalli Coca-Cola Vending Machine Robot in Japan...U.S. Law Requiring Country of Origin Food Labeling Takes Effect Sept. 30
Says the Guardian: "...food manufacturers and grocery stores have to comply with a new federal law that requires "Country of Origin Labeling," or COOL, on beef, pork, chicken and lamb. The new labels will tell consumers whether their food came from animals raised in the U.S. or another country. The law also covers perishable items, such as fruits and vegetables and a variety of nuts." Multiple countries may be listed, and a huge loophole that exempts processed foods still exists....Beck's Canvas: Putting Beer and Art Together
Contemporary art and beer aren't two things you'd naturally pair together, but for the last 20 years, Beck's has supported up-and-coming artists by showcasing their work on beer bottle labels. Some big-time names you might recognize today have had labels: Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, and Jeff Koons. This year, Beck's collaborated with London's Royal College of Art for its Beck's Canvas initiative. The bottles above feature the work of four of the college's graduates. They'll be available nationwide August 1, for a limited time only. Who knew beer could get so artsy? [via The Dieline]...Coca-Cola's 2-Liter Bottle Gets Curvier
Check it out: Coca-Cola is rolling out its classic contour bottle in a two-liter size, starting in Birmingham, Alabama, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. Consumer tests reported that the shape facilitates pouring. (Fun fact: Did you know the contour bottle is one of few packages to receive a federal trademark from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?)...Don't Want a Whole Bottle of Wine? Try a Can
There's already a brand of wine in a can, but this wine can prototype designed by Jens Andersson and Jonas Forsman stands out from other canned beverages with its elegant contoured shape and black matte finish. The Wine-can won first prize for the 2005 Swedish Aluminium Packaging Design Award and prizes for Best Environmentally-Adapted and Best Design Student. Investors, get in on this! Related FIT Grads Design Funky Food Labels Beautiful Mustard Jars with Die-Cut Labels Pretty Food Packaging from Switzerland...New Green Milk Jug Design Cuts Costs But Is Difficult to Pour
The gallon milk container has a new look at Wal-Mart and Costco—one that's designed to cut shipping costs, be more environmentally friendly, and keep milk fresher. It also costs less, at $2.18 at one Sam's Club, down from $2.58. There's been some crying, though: Some customers complain that the boxy and spoutless shape makes them "feel like novices at the simple task of pouring a glass of milk." In fact, the jugs have caused so many gripes that Sam's Club now holds in-store demonstrations with milk and cookies to teach customers how to pour milk:...Takashi Murakami-Inspired Instant Ramen Noodle Packaging
Student Erick Montes created this instant ramen noodle soup packaging that's based on the work of Japanese "superflat" artist Takashi Murakami. "I originally set out to do only one flavor (shiitake mushroom) to communicate the references to hallucinogenics in Murakami’s work," Montes says, "and also as a metaphor for the bombing of Hiroshima, which Murakami sees as the birth of today’s westernized Japan." I love how the bowl also forms a mouth—and that it's a cut-out that reveals the product. Snappy design. [via Superpunch]...Beautiful Mustard Jars with Die-Cut Labels
Handsome packaging on these here mustard jars, doncha think? The labels are die-cut; so what you're seeing through the negative space of the little plop is the actual mustard within the jar. Beats my French's yellow mustard squeeze bottle any day. Designed for Waitrose by Lewis Moberly. [via TheDieline.com] Related: I heart mustard. Do you? [from Talk]...FIT Grads Design Funky Food Labels
What with the Fashion Institute of Technology directly across the street from Serious Eats Headquarters, we couldn't help but be excited by this sample work from recent grads of the two-year package design program. The original labels show off the student's talented ideas, such as the ones above from (clockwise from top left) Diana Luistro, Michael Iny, Mayuko Hari, and Jesse Kirsch. Find more, including mock-ups for fruit peelers, egg cartons and hot sauces, after the jump....Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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8 Delicious Chocolate Cakes and Pies for Valentine's Day
Some might say that chocolate on Valentine's Day is about as unoriginal as you can get. We all remember the first heart-shaped box of overly sweet chocolate bonbons from grade school Valentines. But chocolate gift-giving needn't be a cliché. This year, let's bake our sweethearts chocolate cakes and pies instead! Here are 8 delicious recipes perfect for celebrating your love (of chocolate.)
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