Brutal Fruit Switches to PSL for a Premium Look at a Low Cost

The elegant labels not only help to stylize the package, they are also extremely cost effective thanks to manufacturing and through-put efficiencies.

Sep 20 2011 --- Brutal Fruit, one of South Africa’s favorite spirit cooler drinks, has relaunched with a brand new look courtesy of Spear Africa.

First launched in 2002, Brutal Fruit’s image has changed over the years in an innovative category. In 2011, we are proud to introduce Brutal Fruit’s hot new look. SpearPackaging Africa was the obvious choice for SAB Innovations, having worked together on several projects including Redd’s, Carling Black Label, Castle Lager and Sarita, to name a few.

Previously decorated using pre-applied ACL decoration, SAB opted for Spear’s pressure-sensitive body labels to compliment the new, embossed bottle. The elegant labels not only help to stylize the package, they are also extremely cost effective thanks to manufacturing and through-put efficiencies.

Sales Manager, Shane Markow comments:

"Converting from the costly ACL decoration to pressure-sensitive labeling has allowed Brutal Fruit’s new-look pack to deliver on premium cues, while bringing substantial cost savings. Another benefit of the pressure-sensitive label is the flexibility to produce promotional labels for special events or competitions, if required."

The labels were printed at Spear’s Johannesburg facility in South Africa using a flexo print. The elegant look was achieved by combining a high

luster UV silver ink with a stylish frost finish, created using a transparent white ink.

SAB Innovations Specialist Taryn Whiting comments upon the success of the new pack which was launched at the beginning of September:

“Rigorous testing and consumer research indicated that the new look of Brutal Fruit performed significantly better than the current pack, as well as compared to competitors (100% of consumers), and delivered on both the premium and sophistication objectives.”