2020 Packaging Innovation Awards

THE 2020 PACKAGING Innovation Awards hosted by Dow is now in its 32nd year. The long-running packaging awards program welcomes brand owners, retailers, packaging designers, converters and technology providers around the world to have their best work recognized. This year, the independent judging panel evaluated more than 175 entries from companies around the globe. Entries ranged from personal care and health and hygiene, to food and beverage and industrial innovations. In addition to the Diamond Award, the judges also selected three Diamond Finalists, six Gold Award Winners, five Silver Award Winners, two Honorable Mentions for Emerging Applications and one Honorable Mention for Advancements in Industrial Distribution systems. A sampling of the award winners follows, with more featured on bxpmagazine.com.

Diamond

Social Plastic Ecosystem
By Henkel AG & Co KGaA in collaboration with Plastic Bank

The highest honor, the Diamond Award, went to Henkel AG & Co KGaA’s Social Plastic Ecosystem in collaboration with Plastic Bank. To create a new line of sustainable cosmetic packaging, Henkel conducted a pilot program that utilized recycled materials from Plastic Bank, a social enterprise that aims to stop plastic waste from entering the ocean and provide economic opportunities for people in extreme poverty. Since its launch in 2018, Henkel has produced and sold 15 million bottles made from recycled plastic across Western Europe.

Gold

Veja Specialists Redesign
By Reckitt Benckiser Brazil in collaboration with Guala Dispensing, Narita Design, Logoplaste Brasil, Alpla and Flexoprint Labels

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Silver

Ekos Alma, a new Natura fragrance
By Natura in collaboration with Silgan, IFF, Wheaton, Grupo Pochet do Brasil, Inobi and Kawagraf

Gold

Kimchi Easy Carry Pouch
By CJ Cheiljedang

Gold

Mama Silage Bag
By Packaging Industries Limited in collaboration with Policy and Market Options and SNV Netherlands Development Organization

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Development phase of MAMA Silage bag: Bottom seal created air pockets in the base & reduced stability. This was later changed to a tubing form for farmers to tie the bottom manually to create a stable base.

Gold

Maybelline FitMe Matte + Poreless Foundation
By ProAmpac in collaboration with L’Oréal

Gold

Mexico Yoghurt Cup
By Danone in collaboration with Goplas

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Gold

Oxi-free High-barrier Green Grain Coffee Packaging
By Parnaplast in collaboration with Interpack Packaging Solutions

Silver

GripTop anti-slip bag
By Flexinnova kft in collaboration with Foltrade kft

Silver

High barrier, retort and easy-peel packaging for a Chinese-style spiced corned egg
By Sunrise Packaging Material (Jiangyin) Co., Ltd, in collaboration with Guangdong Wuqiong Food Co., Ltd

Silver

Matrix-paper-based recyclable cheese wrap
By Amcor

Silver

UPM Raflatac Forest Film
By UPM Raflatac in collaboration with UPM Biofuels and Vellamo—Ice Age Water, Ltd