Takenaka Bento Boxes

Pack a lunch on the go in one of these classic, colorful containers

Bento boxes have long been a popular lunch option, providing a variety of menu items in an affordable, portable manner. And though the containers are oftentimes thought of as disposable, Takenaka has been making high-quality reusable bento boxes in Japan since 1925. Takenaka boxes perfectly contain just about any homemade lunch with multiple compartments to divide food and keep things neat and fresh. The PBA-free …

Beer for Cannabis Connoisseurs

A new beer by Colorado-based brewery Oskar Blues keeps cannabis-inclined drinkers in mind. The new brew—dubbed “Pinner” (referring to the term used for small joints)—features a heavy, hoppy aroma that likens itself to the scent of marijuana. Alcohol content is also kept on the lower side, allowing drinkers to easily knock back more than a couple. The Oskar Blues Pinner IPA will hit shelves on …

The Beer Box That Repels Mosquitos

SP Lager's innovative packaging solution to party pests

South of the equator, summer is in full swing and Papua New Guinea’s SP Lager, a subsidiary of Heineken, decided to take action against something that often goes hand-in-hand with enjoying a nice cold beer outside—buzzing (and malaria-spreading) uninvited party guests. The summer special Mozzie Box not only contains a dozen bottles of beer, but also features packaging that’s treated with eucalyptus, a natural insect-repellent. …