Dow on 28 October announced the winners of the 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA). The winners were unveiled during an awards ceremony held in conjunction with Tokyo Pack 2024, where the winning entries will be showcased from 23 to 25 October.
Prior to the awards ceremony, an international jury of 18 experts from across the packaging value chain convened in Bangkok this June to evaluate every nomination. From there, a shortlist of 28 winners were identified, selected for their ability to demonstrate excellence across up to three critical criteria including technological advancement, sustainability, and enhanced user experience.
“This year’s entries reflect not just the progress of innovation, but also the cumulative achievement of years of creative problem-solving around global challenges. The diversity of entries has been exceptional. From advanced materials that extend product shelf life to designs that significantly reduce packaging waste, the innovations we have seen demonstrate the industry’s capacity to address complex challenges. The awards not only celebrate current achievements but also set the stage for future advancements in the global packaging landscape,” said Karen S Carter, president, Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Dow.
“With Asia’s role as the world’s manufacturing hub, hosting the Packaging Innovation Awards in the region for the first time marks a significant milestone. And the industry has responded magnificently with nearly half of this year’s submissions originating from Asia. This demonstrates the region’s growing influence in shaping the future of packaging with innovation in materials science, design thinking, and sustainability,” said Bambang Candra, APAC commercial vice president, Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Dow.
David Luttenberger, the jury chairperson for the 35th edition of the PIA and global packaging director for Mintel Group, added, “After more than a decade of sitting as a judge, the greatest reward has been the ability to innovate and create new paths of recognition. This includes the introduction of a Special Award category dedicated to emerging markets and breaking frontiers in mono-material packaging. It’s a testament to the evolving global landscape of excellence where new talents and ideas can really shape the future of our customer industries.”
The following 28 finalists have won the Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Special Award categories.
Diamond Award winner:
- Paper-based Bag for Dry Batteries by Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd with Toppan Infomedia
Platinum Award winners:
- Graphene-enhanced Packaging – Gerdau Graphene’s Sustainable Innovation by Gerdau Graphene
- Hetbahn with Bio-Circular Packaging by CJ CheilJedang
- Macada – Paper Box for Macadamia by Starprint Public Company
- Paper Based Packaging for Spreads by Upfield
- Star Drop – Squeeze Bottle for Liquid Cosmetic Products by Aptar (China) Investment
- Versafiller Paper-based Honeycomb Structure by P&G China
Gold Award winners:
- Bom Ar Spray de Ambientes by Reckitt Industrial with Plastipak Packaging
- Cioccoriso Perugina – Plastic Bottle for Chocolate by Nestlé Italiana Spa
- First-of-its-kind Biscuits Outer Paper Bag by ITC
- Heat-shrink Labels from Recycled Light-blocking PET Bottles by Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd
- Ice-cream Packaging Box to Create a DIY “Pino Gacha” by Morinaga Milk Industry with Toppan
- Magmark SS by Magnomer
- Neo Dropper Autoload Design by Aptar (China) Investmen
- PET Film for Cold Blister Forming by UFlex Limited Film Division
- Reusable Transport Packaging for Large Household Appliances by Free Pack Net Holding
- 26mm Lightweight Water Closure Beverage Cap by Alltrista
Silver Award winners:
- BarrierFlex NutVault – Plastic Packaging Bag for Nuts by Packaging Industries
- Figmint Paper-based Packaging for Kitchen Products by Target Corporation
- Flat-shaped Multipurpose Repair Tape by 3M
- Inikin Brew-on-demand Tea Beverage Packaging with Freshness Retaining Cap by Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group
- PharmaGuard Recyclable Blister Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products by Sudpack
- ‘Tube Pouch’ Plastic Tube Container for Food and Cosmetics by Toppan
- 100% Recyclable Stand-up Pouch for Detergent Liquid by Henkel Guatemala
Special Award winners:
- AmPrima PE Plus for Coffee by Amcor with Kjeldsberg
- Cioccoriso Perugina – Plastic Bottle for Chocolate by Nestlé Italiana Spa
- EcoLamHighPlus – Polyethylene-based Fully Recyclable Pouches for Breakfast Cereals by SB-Constantia Flexibles India
- Fiama Handwash Recyclable Standup Pouch – First in India by ITC
- Reciplus – Cafe Sello Rojo Mono-Material Coffee Packaging by Alico SAS BIC
