Sofia: Mini

Another Francis Ford Coppola presents. A Rosso & Bianco Winery mini version of the same name brings a bit of glam to the wine in a can variety. Not sure if this trend will garner the same fame as it's counterpart, wine in a box, but it seems to work. Partly because it doesn't target the wine snob but rather the spontaneous, impromptu, "let's celebrate" kind of person. From the website:

For a multitude of moods and "just because" occasions, Sofia Mini is a single—serving of our effervescent Blanc de Blancs. Zesty, refreshing, cool and fun, each dazzling pink can comes with its own straw for sipping, so you can take it anywhere—anytime you feel like sparkling. Available in a metallic hexagon 4-pack box or sold individually.

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Teet Milk

Whole, skim and chocolate milk. This is a really unique, edgy concept for milk packaging by Ashley Linnenbank. The mark and packaging definitely draw on the feel and energy of things you'd likely see in packaging for the asian market of goods.

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Gee Beauty

 

Elegant and modern design by GJP Advertising for Toronto-based Gee Beauty

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Calistoga Bakery Cafe

Designed by Vrontikis for Calistoga Bakery Cafe.  While the earth tones in this packaging are actually pulled from the cafe's color scheme, they really make me think and taste coffee. The stylized beans and funky colors make this packaging playful and eye catching. The type is integrated into the design without getting lost, and the bean pattern acts as an arrow leading the viewer's eye to the important information in the bottom right hand corner. A caffeeinating design!

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Danzka Vodka limited edition

This winter Danzka Vodka released its first limited edition bottle, "Snowflake." Designed by Sidsel Ludvigsen, Snowflake is the product of an open competition announced by Belvédère Scandinavia for students of The Danish Design School. The winning design was chosen from 60 applicants for best reflecting Danzka's "Made to chill theme" and evoking the spirit of Danish winters. 

"The Danish weather is often characterised by snow and frosty weather. I wanted to decorate the bottle with special designed snowflakes. These capture the essence of Danzka Vodka--premium vodka in a Danish designed bottle - best when served chilled. The black bottle is very exclusive and the snowflakes are really eye catching." - says Sidsel Ludvigsen (quotation via Moodiereport) 

Like all of the others, the limited edition packaging is made of aluminium to assure the maximum speed of cooling. According to the producer "aluminium bottle chills 50 minutes faster than vodka in glass packaging." An attribute recommened for those enjoying the summer months down south at the moment.

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Loud & Lola

Fun and beautiful package design by New Zealand based Design Works.

Loud & Lola is a brand new range of premixed cocktails that promises to bring the cocktail lounge to your lounge. Fun is the central ingredient to the design, with a focus on looking good and feeling good – fashion fused with a little rock n' roll!

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Modmix Cocktail Mixers

Design by Texas based Gillen's Army for Modmix Beverages. A good idea for the parties.

Inspired by three women and their love of organic living, clean design, and a finely crafted cocktail, Modmix has created eight holiday themed celebrations including such notable classics as the Merry Mojito and the French Sleigh Bell.
Each Modmix blend uses only the finest ingredients including raw cane sugar, organic fruits and herbs. The result: A product that tastes as beautiful as it looks.

Found via Cool Hunting.

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Elsa's Story

Elsa's Story is an Israel-based brand of premium baked goods sold internationally. The packaging is mostly white, with high key photos of cookies and pastries that are fresh and mouthwatering to look at. (I've found them once and tried them - they're quite tasty.) The unusual logo incorporates a vintage 'family photo' in black and white, with 'Elsa' circled in red pen. The entire brand premise is tied to the story of Elsa, whose influence is woven into every product. The branding was designed and developed by Israel-based agency, Neo Group. I am impressed with how Neo Group's team has successfully woven a believable, meaningful story into the backbone of this brand (whether or not Elsa is real or fictional).

Special credit for Studio Merhav which designed several of the best-selling packaging for Lachmi and Elsa's Story (crackers, yeast cake, chocolate chips cookies). Additional credits go to photographer Erez ben Shahar, food stylist Nurit Kariv  and Arie & Yasmin Photographers.  

Senior designer Efrat Shtamfater, at Elsa's Story, specifically designed the Lachmi brownie products and the 2008 Christmas collection (images follow.) 

Several additional images follow, including a few images of Lachmi products - a sister brand sold exclusively in Israel. 

(Many thanks to Efrat, who was kind enough to send some images for this feature.)

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