WorldStar 2025 awards – India fourth with 19 winners

Japan leads global tally – ITC, DS Group, Britannia top Indian list

January 21, 2025

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India ranks fourth in the World Packaging Organization (WPO) WorldStar Global Packaging Awards 2025, bagging 19 awards. Japan has the highest number of winners with a total of 23 followed by Austria and Germany with 22 winners each.

This year, WPO declared 260 winners out of 550 nominated entries from 40 countries. India’s winners include ITC (4), DS Group (2), Britannia (3), Kellogg, Marico, Pepsico and others.

This year’s winners include the ALPLA CleanCharger – an airless, reusable pump dispenser; a keeper doubling as an outer container; and a minimalistic, 100% rPET cartridge. SEE’s CRYOVAC FlexPrep portion dispensing pouches have been awarded for helping McDonald’s Australia reduce packaging and food waste related to condiments and sauces, as well as minimize contamination risks. Smurfit Westrock won for its corrugated cardboard tray, designed for Tropica’s aquarium plants.

Other than Japan and India, from Asia, Turkiye (17), China (15), South Korea (11), Thailand (7), Sri Lanka (3) and Indonesia (1) figured among the winners this year. Sri Lanka’s winners include JF Packaging’s Micro-plastic migration preventive bio-coated pouch, Packwell Lanka’s The ‘disaster relief box and Modern Pack’s Eco-friendly packaging from agricultural byproducts.

“The incredible number of entries and winners in this 2025 edition reflects the credibility of this global award, the high level of the competition, and the exceptional quality of the packaging solutions submitted from around the world,” says WPO president, Luciana Pellegrino.

“The participating packaging also showcases the profound evolution of the global packaging industry, driven by innovation, creativity, technology, marketing, digital transformation, and sustainability. It is evident that our industry has embraced current challenges and is prepared to grow continuously and sustainably, meeting the expectations of the modern, connected consumers,” she says.

The WorldStar coordinator and WPO vice president, marketing, Soha Atallah, adds.“This year has been truly remarkable, not only for the record-breaking participation but also for the outstanding quality of entries. The competition was fierce, reflecting the global advancements in packaging and their commitment to sustainability.”

“I also want to emphasize that WorldStar represents the best of the best, as only winners of recognized national or regional competitions are eligible. This adds a layer of rigor to the selection process, making the achievement even more meaningful. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed judges for their dedication and expertise in evaluating these exceptional entries.”

The WorldStar Awards Ceremony will take place on 30 May 2025, during IPACK-IMA, in Milan (May 27–30,2025). During the Award Ceremony, WPO will announce the winners of the Special Categories, including the President’s Award, Sustainability Award, Marketing Award, and the Packaging that Saves Food Award.

The Indian List

GM FR Cables Microfluted Box

ITC – SBU – Packaging and Printing, GM Modular

Category: Other

Oaken Glow Bold and Smoky Premium Liquor Carton

ITC Limited – SBU Packaging and Printing – Pernod Richard India

Alcoholic Beverages

Ullas Organico

ITC – SBU – Packaging and Printing, Patil Parimala Works

Health and Personal Care

Mangaldeep Temple Carton – Sanctum & Divinity

ITC

Health and Personal Care

Jim Jam Glow & Dark

Britannia Industries

Packaging Materials and Components

Britannia Premium Festival Bag For Creme Wafers

Britannia Industries

Gift Packaging

Agriwaste – Paper NCD Pack

Britannia R&D Centre

Packaging Materials and Components

Catch Spice Powder – 200g (In Mould Label)

Dharampal Satyapal

Labeling and Decoration

Catch Saffron 0.5g & 1.0g

Dharampal Satyapal Limited

Packaging Materials and Components

Curated Carton Design for Hair Loss Treatment

Acumen Packaging

Medical and Pharmaceutical

Kellogg Bag in Box to Recyclable Pillow Pack Transition

Kellogg India

Food

Cheerio Plus Anti-cavity Toothpaste for Kids

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories

Health and Personal Care

Livon Style Pro Range

Marico Limited

Health and Personal Care

Unilever International Hospitality Pack

Unilever

Health and Personal Care

Innovative Tube in Tube for Shampoo Hair Colour

Hygienic Research Institute

Health and Personal Care

IML Printed Pails With Separator & Handle For The Construction Industry.

Jolly Containers

Packaging Materials and Components

Skinn Celeste Beyond

Titan Company

Packaging Materials and Components

Gatorade: Performance met Sustainability

Pepsico India Holdings

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Cafe Niloufer – Osmania Cookies Carton

Pragati Pack (India)

Category Food

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