London-based agency Ziggurat Brands has created a refreshed identity for the UK’s best-selling fresh soup brand New Covent Garden. The agency was approached with a task to develop a contemporary and appealing look of the iconic cartons to highlight the taste credentials of the soup line. The new vivid and colorful design also provides the clearest range segmentation, making it easier for consumers to differentiate the products in five segments of the brand’s portfolio.

Martell has unveiled a new look for its VSOP which recently launched in the Singapore and Malaysia domestic markets. The new bottle and eye-catching packaging reflects Martell’s brand identity and strengthens its status as a premium cognac. Martell has also produced new lifestyle photography to support the contemporary and stylish image. The revamp of Martell VSOP is now progressively being rolled out throughout the world.

The sauce and condiment categories are busting with products trying to appeal to a consumer in search of new tastes and authentic experiences. Mina Harissa is a new premium Moroccan red pepper sauce simple made with six natural ingredients (red bell pepper, red chili pepper, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt) and comes in three flavours (mild, medium, spicy).

With 951 entries from over 50 countries, this year’s Pentawards competition, the only international one exclusively dedicated to packaging design, has been tough, experts say. We asked Graham Shearsby, Group Creative Director at Design Bridge, award-winning agency which has scooped 4 Pentawards this year, about the award’s retrospective, criteria and the trends, driving the UK package design industry today.