FPA Announces the 2023 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce the winners of its 67th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. The winning entries were recognized during the FPA Welcome Dinner & Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Ceremony held Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in conjunction with the 2023 FPA Annual Meeting (March 29-31) at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida.
For this year’s competition, 86 package entries were submitted with a total of 323 entries (some packages were entered into multiple categories). Thirty packages were honored with 38 Achievement Awards.
Special thanks are given to the 2023 competition judging panel: Gary Borges, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin – Stout; Charles Marshall, Principal, Priority Metrics Group; and Jeff Peterson, President, Peterson Media Group.
Technical innovation and sustainability continue to be the focus of the competition. “Sustainability is growing tremendously very fast. Post-consumer recycling is a trend that we saw,” notes Borges. “And we’re seeing an increase in paper structures that are either compostable paper or paper structures that we can send to our paper waste streams at home. So we're seeing all of these innovations taking place. It is pretty impressive.” Peterson adds, “Flexible packaging is looked at as a way to create packaging and utilize less of it for many applications. We saw a lot of that during the judging process.”
Marshall states, “One of the things that struck me was the fact that there are so many hands in the process, you have to really understand your customers’ goals to accomplish them. You need to meet the desired goals of the customer in terms of what they want to accomplish for the brand. You also want the consumer to like the package and see the sustainability piece. So, there's a lot of juggling that goes on and pleasing every group to make the best package for everyone. It’s a tough task and I think came through loud and clear how well these companies are looking at everyone and trying their best.”
“It is pretty impressive the amount of platform growth that we're seeing taking place in the packaging, on the topic of sustainability, notes Borges. “What do we do? What is it going to look like five or 10 years from now? We're getting a good picture seeing some of these new structures on what it's starting to look like. And it's fun here, being at this stage, watching it.” Peterson adds, “One of the interesting categories is the extended use of flexible packaging because you really can see, hey, what are people doing that's brand new that really hasn't been done in the marketplace using flexible packaging versus paper cartons or rigid plastics.”
According to Marshall, “What the technology groups did in accomplishing those goals was just really amazing. And, in looking at packaging through the years, it has come a long way. The future is bright in the continued changes and modifications that are necessary to make flexible packaging continue to grow.”
2023 Award Recipients
Highest Achievement Award
The Highest Achievement Award is evaluated by the judges as possessing overall packaging excellence, significant attributes in all award categories, and contributing most to the advancement of the industry.
RESCUE! Outdoor Disposable Fly Traps
Awards: Highest Achievement Award
Gold Award – Packaging Excellence
Gold Award – Technical Innovation
Silver Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging
Manufacturer: Glenroy, Inc., www.glenroy.com
End-User/Customer: Sterling International, Inc.
Plant: Menomonee Falls, WI
Key Suppliers: Glenroy, Inc.
Contact: Ken Brunnbauer, Marketing Manager, ken.brunnbauer@glenroy.com,
262-250-7120
Description: The RESCUE! Disposable Fly Trap is an innovative, hassle-free flexible packaging solution for keeping flies (and other pests) away from outdoor areas everyone wants to enjoy. It's easy to use: simply cut along the dotted line at the top to expose the trap entrance, add water, and hang. The pouch construction protects the consumer from the powerful attractant inside. Once the trap is full (collecting up to 20,000 flies), the consumer simply discards it.
Gold Achievement Awards
Listed alphabetically by package name.
CADBURY CARAMELLO Miniatures Stand-up Pouch, 8 oz.
Award: Gold Award – Shelf Impact
Manufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.com
End-User/Customer: The Hershey Company
Plant: Elgin, IL
Contact: Mark Brogan, Senior Director, Marketing, mbrogan@printpack.com,
404-460-7441
Description: CADBURY’s CARAMELLO trademark yellow and purple package gets a makeover. To improve the shelf appearance of this product, Cadbury went from a gloss finish to a luxurious new matte finish design. The high-quality graphics are printed rotogravure with 9 colors. The unique matte/metallic appearance of this pouch is achieved by contrasting transparent and opaque inks. In a field of glossy packages, this package differentiates itself from other candy on the shelf by virtue of its elegant, understated matte finish.
Entour Produce Package/Entour Bold and Shield Lamination
Awards: Gold Award – Packaging Excellence
Gold Award – Sustainability
Manufacturer: Berry Global, www.berryglobal.com
Plant: Chippewa Falls, WI
Designer/Design Firm: Berry Global
Key Suppliers: Berry Global
Contact: Joshua Beiriger, Associate Product Manager, joshuabeiriger@berryglobal.com, 812-390-7914
Description: Berry Global launched a recyclable polyethylene film solution for fresh-cut produce applications. These applications often require strong seals in a cold packaging environment and customized oxygen transmission rates. As a part of the Entour product line, this solution features films that are designed for front-of-store recycling. The package features an Entour Shield sealant web that has been engineered to offer high breathability and an Entour Bold MDO-PE reverse print web that has been engineered with excellent clarity, gloss, and stiffness. When combined, they can achieve commercial OTR ranges that can replace mixed material BOPP laminations. Both films are How2Recycle pre-qualified.
Golden West Food Group Meat District Gobbler Frozen Patties
Award: Gold Award – Printing
Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation, www.americanpackaging.com
End-User/Customer: Golden West Food Group
Plant: Columbus, WI
Designer/Design Firm: Golden West Food Group
Key Suppliers: SGS & Co. (art, color, and separations) and American Packaging Corporation (HPE Roto engravings, printing, and converting)
Contact: Cindy Ingebritson, Corporate Marketing Specialist, cingebritson@americanpackaging.com, 515-733-1406
Description: From the Golden West Food Group, a new line of butcher-crafted premium meats brings steakhouse quality right into your home. The flexible package extension for the frozen patties needed to match the fresh meat package using carton sleeve offset printed sleeves, with a specific focus on the neon effect brand mark and ghosted background copy effect.
Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean HE Laundry Detergent Pacs
Award: Gold Award – Sustainability
Manufacturers: Accredo Packaging Inc. (www.accredopackaging.com) & Presto Products Company Fresh-Lock Closure BU (www.fresh-lock.com)
End-User/Customer: Kirkland Signature/Costco
Plant: Sugar Land, TX
Key Suppliers: Accredo Packaging Inc. (film supplier, printer, and packaging manufacturer); Presto Products Company Fresh-Lock Closure BU (child-resistant track and slider system); and Radienz Living (contract manufacturing)
Contacts: Mandy Craig. Director of Marketing and Sustainability, mandy.craig@Accredopkg.com, 713-580-8702 and Sarah Stieby
Marketing Manager, sarah.stieby@reynoldsbrands.com, 920-738-1747
Description: Costco Wholesale Corporation engaged Radienz Living in early 2021 to transition the Kirkland Signature Ultra Clean Laundry Detergent Pacs product from a rigid tub to a fully recyclable, child-resistant pouch. They desired a better consumer experience in the areas of packaging sustainability, transportation, and safety while being more cost-effective, maintaining the existing selling units per pallet, and fully commercialized in 2021. Accredo Packaging, Inc. and Fresh-Lock closures jumped into collaboration with Radienz Living for an all-hands-on-deck approach.
MegaFood Women’s Ensemble Preconception Daily Multipack
Award: Gold Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging
Manufacturer: Nosco, www.nosco.com
End-User/Customer: MegaFood
Plant: Carrollton, TX
Key Suppliers: ACW (film supplier); Nobelus (laminate supplier); HP Indigo ElectroInks (ink supplier); HP Indigo 20000 digital press (printing press); Karlville Pack Ready Laminator (laminator); and Stacy Falconer (Nosco packaging advisor)
Contact: Ashley Diehl, Marketing Manager, adiehl@nosco.com, 847-360-4989
Description: MegaFood needed a child-resistant, senior-friendly flexible pouch for their Women’s Ensemble Preconception Daily Multipack product line. Due to the product’s high iron content, the brand previously packaged its product in child-resistant cartons, but recently switched to flexible pouches to save on costs. Through digital printing on the HP Indigo 20000 digital press, Nosco was able to save the brand more than half the cost of its previous packaging type.
Nichols Farms Jalapeño Lime Pistachios
Award: Gold Award – Printing
Manufacturer: PPC Flexible Packaging, www.ppcflex.com
End-User/Customer: Nichols Farms
Plant: Payson, UT
Key Suppliers: PPC Flexible Packaging; Miraclon, Home of Kodak Flexcel Solutions; and INX International Ink Co.
Contact: Steve Cox, VP of Sales & Marketing, steve.cox@ppcflex.com, 305-500-9292
Description: Nichols Farms Jalapeño Lime Pistachios is a unique package blazing a new trail with a brand-new paper-like texture. Together, PPC Flexible Packaging and INX developed specially made plates and ink to create the right rough paper feel. Add that to the fantastic design and you have a great way to engage your customers with more than just appearance. Now the feel of the bag can make an impact.
Pulmuone Beef Japchae Korean Noodles
Award: Gold Award – Shelf Impact
Manufacturer: PPC Flexible Packaging, www.ppcflex.com
End-User/Customer: Pulmuone
Plant: North Salt Lake, UT
Contact: Tatiana Castro, VP Sales & Marketing, tatiana.castro@ppcflex.com,
305-609-7178
Description: With a lifelike image that looks good enough to eat, the Pulmuone Beef Japchae Korean Noodles packaging is made to stand out on the shelves. Using Project Blue, a patented anilox and screening technology that delivers ultra-high definition quality comparable to 300 line screen, PPC Flexible Packaging created an image on the package that looks as realistic as possible. The package's combined matte and glossy print creates a captivating contrast, making it sure to catch consumers' eyes and get their mouths watering.
Scotts Miracle-Gro Rescue Outdoor Plant Potion
Awards: Gold Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging
Silver Award – Packaging Excellence
Manufacturer: ProAmpac, www.proampac.com
End-User/Customer: Scotts Miracle-Gro
Plant: Neenah, WI
Designer/Design Firm: ProAmpac
Contact: Mariah Thurston, Marketing Coordinator, mariah.thurston@proampac.com,
413-875-9858
Description: Scotts Miracle-Gro Rescue Outdoor Plant Potion is specifically designed for the rigors of e-commerce and consumer convenience. Three portioned sachets with easy tear tops are packaged inside a larger stand-up pouch to ensure the plant treatments remain together.
Vualá Sorpresa Bold, 65 g
Award: Gold Award – Printing
Manufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.com
End-User/Customer: Panita Foods
Plant: El Marques, Queretaro, Mexico
Designer/Design Firm: Panita Foods
Key Suppliers: This package was completely done in-house. No partnerships with suppliers were established for its production.
Contact: Mark Brogan, Senior Director, Marketing, mbrogan@printpack.com,
404-460-7441
Description: Vualá Sorpresa has many different flavors and packages and this extra-special limited edition features a secret surprise. In addition to outstanding high-definition printing, the package hides a golden interior. This offers the consumer a delightfully unique experience when opening the product – a golden glow comes from the inside of the package.
White Eclipse UV-Blocking Packaging
Awards: Gold Award – Packaging Excellence
Gold Award – Technical Innovation
Manufacturer: PAXXUS, Inc., www.paxxus.com
Plant: Addison, IL
Contact: Dhuanne Dodrill, President & CEO, dhuanne.dodrill@paxxus.com,
630-405-7801
Description: The White Eclipse high-barrier, UV-blocking packaging is a revolutionary development designed to protect sensitive microfluidic reagents inside diagnostic devices until the point of use without the use of aluminum foil. To ensure the efficacy of the device, PAXXUS’ ultra-high barrier ClearFoil Z is paired with a proprietary UV-blocking sealant technology to create a flexible pouch that eliminates exposure to outside light while also providing the highest level of oxygen and moisture barrier. White Eclipse provides comparable high-barrier performance to traditional aluminum foil packaging with the added benefits of a smooth, premium appearance, and RFID compatibility.
Silver Achievement Awards
Listed alphabetically by package name.
Apex Protein Snacks Meat Sticks
Award: Silver Award – Printing
Manufacturer: Nosco, www.nosco.com
End-User/Customer: Apex Protein Snacks LLC
Plant: Pleasant Prairie, WI
Key Suppliers: Avery Dennison (film supplier); Nobelus (laminate supplier); HP Indigo ElectroInks (ink supplier); HP Indigo 20000 Digital Press (printing press); Karlville Pack Ready Laminator (laminator); and Gordon Bruner (Nosco packaging advisor)
Contact: Ashley Diehl, Marketing Manager, adiehl@nosco.com, 847-360-4989
Description: In 2021, Apex was collaborating with another supplier, running this film using traditional plate-based printing. Due to the brand’s high number of SKUs, they constantly faced ever-increasing plate charges that would often take 6-8 weeks to switch over. At the time, the brand only had a handful of SKUs but planned to continue introducing new flavors and designs. Because of this, Apex needed a quicker turn, plate free print solution. Nosco’s ability to help with Apex’s pouches while maintaining consistent colors further allowed a growing print partnership.
EcoVue Single Dose Ultrasound Gel Packet
Award: Silver Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging
Manufacturer: Glenroy, Inc., www.glenroy.com
End-User/Customer: HR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Plant: Menomonee Falls, WI
Key Suppliers: Glenroy, Inc.
Contact: Ken Brunnbauer, Marketing Manager, ken.brunnbauer@glenroy.com,
262-250-7120
Description: The innovative, flexible EcoVue single dose ultrasound gel packet features custom flexible packaging film with many benefits to the medical industry, consumers, and society overall. It is easy to hold, use, and open, but it is also lightweight and requires less energy to manufacture and transport.
F-UHB-M Ultra High Barrier and High Metal Bond Metallized Polyester Film for Aluminum Foil Replacement
Award: Silver Award – Technical Innovation
Manufacturer: Flex Films (USA) Inc., www.flexfilm.com
End-User/Customer: Printpack Company
Plant: Elizabethtown, KY
Contact: Ashwin Palwai, Manager, ashwin.palwai@flexfilm.com, 270-982-3456
Description: The 2022-23 flagship for Flex Film’s continued technological advancement efforts in BOPET film developments is this revolutionary, ultra-high barrier, and a very high metal bond metallized BOPET film, suitable for total foil replacement in laminates. With a strong focus on end-use customers, society, and the planet, a specially developed in-house manufacturing process allowed F-UHB-M to outperform typical expectations in barrier performance and film properties, while maintaining the cost of a barrier/metallized film.
Frito-Lay Compostable Snack Packaging at Coachella Music Festival
Award: Silver Award – Printing
Manufacturer: Bryce Corporation, www.brycecorp.com
End-User/Customer: Frito-Lay
Plant: Memphis, TN
Key Suppliers: Bi-Ax (print film); Sun Chemical Corporation (inks); H.B. Fuller (adhesive); StarPak (sealant film); Danimer (resin); and Rol-Vac, LP (metallization)
Contact: Patrick Clark, Vice President, R&D and Procurement, pclark@brycecorp.com,
901-369-5223
Description: Bryce Corporation and Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo and a leader in snacking, collaborated to develop industrially compostable packaging for the 2022 Coachella Music Festival. Several flavors, including Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, made their debut in this 100% compostable package. Throughout the Coachella campgrounds, compost bins were strategically placed for consumers to properly dispose of the packaging. The project was a great success and highlights Frito-Lay’s PepsiCo Positive (Pep+) journey to build a sustainable food system.
HP HDX Lubricant Oil Stand-up Spouted Pouch, 1 L
Award: Silver Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging
Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P, www.paharpur3p.com
End-User/Customer: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Plant: Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Designer/Design Firm: Paharpur 3P Private Limited
Key Suppliers: UFlex (PET supplier); Vacmet (METPET supplier); Emblem (BON supplier); and Sakata (ink supplier)
Contact: Mohammed Nadeem, Chief Executive Officer,
mohammed.nadeem@paharpur3p.com, 997-105-5588
Description: This spouted stand-up pouch package for 1 L lubricant oil replaces traditional rigid plastic bottles and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1,100%, packaging landfilled by 163%, and plastic usage by 64%. The pouch was designed to protect the integrity of high-performance oils and lubricants which tend to migrate and may cause layer separation. The technical aspects to ensure leakage, dart, and puncture resistance as well as the physical appearance of the pouch were considered in the design process. Compared to rigid bottles, inventories of spouted pouches are much more space efficient and require much less area to store.
Lahli Morning Protein Bites in an AmPrima PE Plus Recycle Ready Pouch
Award: Silver Award – Packaging Excellence
Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, www.amcor.com
Plant: Oshkosh, WI
Contact: Jennie Schwebs, Marketing Communications Specialist, jennifer.schwebs@amcor.com, 920-527-5604
Description: The Lahli brand is working to create delicious convenient foods with simple, flavorful ingredients, made right for consumers and the world that surrounds them. When launching Morning Protein Bites, the Lahli brand made thoughtful choices like opting for the stand-up pouch from Amcor, which is designed to be recycled but retains needed quality and durability. The pouch features AmPrima PE Plus material, which delivers appearance and performance comparable to conventional non-recyclable OPET/PE laminations but is recyclable in the flexible PE stream. The solution beautifully conveys the Lahli brand while also working to reduce the negative impacts of non-recyclable OPET packaging.
McDonalds 2022 Pokémon Card Overwrap
Award: Silver Award - Sustainability
Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation, www.americanpackaging.com
End-User/Customer: Millennium Print Group/The Pokémon Company International
Plant: Columbus, WI
Contact: Cindy Ingebritson, Corporate Marketing Specialist, cingebritson@americanpackaging.com, 515-733-1406
Description: American Packaging Corporation’s revolutionary fiber-based card overwrap supports McDonald’s global initiative to only sell Happy Meal toys that are renewable, recyclable, or made with responsibly sourced materials by the end of 2025. The card overwrap features a surface printed paper with a repulpable, dispersion coating applied at American Packaging Corporation on the reverse side. To match the high-fidelity graphics necessary for this Pokémon application, the graphics are printed on a rotogravure press and overcoated with a high gloss, heat-resistant overlacquer to provide an aesthetically appealing package. The dispersion coating provides an ultra-low seal initiation temperature that allows for efficient line speed during conversion on the flow wrapping equipment at Millennium Print Group. Overall, the process provides a supreme appearance and functionality, yet an environmentally sustainable finished product.
Metropolitan Tea Compostable Tea Envelopes and Overwraps
Award: Silver Award – Technical Innovation
Manufacturer: ProAmpac, www.proampac.com
End-User/Customer: Metropolitan Tea
Plant: Suffolk, VA
Designer/Design Firm: ProAmpac
Contact: Mariah Thurston, Marketing Coordinator, mariah.thurston@proampac.com,
413-875-9858
Description: Metropolitan Tea uses ProAmpac’s ProActive Compostable® CPM-2000 structure for their premium single and loose-leaf serve teas. CPM-2000 is a high-barrier paper-based laminate for dry foods. The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified that CPM-2000 complies with the specifications established by the American Society of Testing and Materials Standards’ ASTM D6868 for industrial compostability.
Nestlé San Pellegrino Sparkling Water Integritite 33% PCR Bundling Collation Shrink Film
Award: Silver Award – Shelf Impact
Manufacturer: TC Transcontinental Packaging,
https://tctranscontinental.com/en-us/packaging
End-User/Customer: Nestlé San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Plant: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Contact: Mary Margaret Murdock, SLDP Emerging Leader, marymargaret.murdock@tc.tc, 470-402-4900
Description: The Nestlé San Pellegrino Integritite 33% PCR bundling collation shrink film is produced by TC Transcontinental Packaging for Canadian Costco locations. This film bundles multipacks of imported San Pellegrino sparkling water to provide a sustainable solution without compromising clarity or performance.
Okam Rice Recyclable Flat Bottom 3D Pouch, 5 kg
Award: Silver Award – Packaging Excellence
Manufacturer: Integrated Plastics Packaging, www.ipp.ae
End-User/Customer: Okam Rice
Plant: Dubai, UAE
Contact: Abid Shafiullah, Sales, abid.r@ipp.ae, 202-956-8830
Description: Integrated Plastics Packaging developed a recyclable all-PE (mono-polymer) 3-layer printed laminate and converted it to a side gusseted flat bottom 3D pouch. The pouch has a front load pocket, a recloseable zipper, and a die-cut handle for consumer convenience to transport the 5 kg (11 lbs.) package. The graphics are superior via rotogravure printing with a matte and gloss effect, resulting in a spectacular product presentation.
Paper Boat Coconut Water Shaped Stand-up Pouch, 250 ml
Award: Silver Award – Shelf Impact
Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P, www.paharpur3p.com
End-User/Customer: Hector Beverages Private Limited
Plant: Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Designer/Design Firm: Paharpur 3P Private Limited
Key Suppliers: UFlex (PET supplier); Hindalco (foil supplier); Emblem (BON supplier); and RC Films (retort CPP-N supplier)
Contact: Mohammed Nadeem, Chief Executive Officer,
mohammed.nadeem@paharpur3p.com, 997-105-5588
Description: This uniquely shaped stand-up pouch with an eye-catching design and premium matte coat effect is a perfect packaging solution for the packaging of 250 ml of coconut water, which is traditionally packed in rigid plastic bottles. The package was designed to protect the natural electrolytes from moisture and oxygen with the help of a high-barrier packaging material. The technical aspects and the physical appearance were also considered while designing the pouch for its unique shape to make it attractive to consumers.
Pet Medical Product Pouch
Award: Silver Award – Shelf Impact
Manufacturer: Advanced Web Technologies – Illinois, Inc., www.awtlabelpack.com
End-User/Customer: True Leaf Pet, Inc.
Plant: South Elgin, IL
Designer/Design Firm: AWT Labels & Packaging
Contact: Tom Nelson, Executive VP Flexible Packaging, tnelson@awtlabelpack.com,
847-985-3833
Description: This is a pouch product for the pet care market. It allows pet owners to provide medicinal CBD benefits to their pets. The pouch provides stand-up capabilities for advanced marketing on the store shelf. The high-quality flexographic printing is combined with matte surface enhancements and highly reflective ink treatments for outstanding shelf presence.
Profol's SBB Synthetic Bacon Board
Award: Silver Award – Technical Innovation
Manufacturer: Profol, www.profol.com
End-User/Customer: Hooray Foods
Plant: Cedar Rapids, IA
Key Suppliers: Profol and Beidel Printing
Contact: Amy Presher, Sales Manager, apresher@profol.com, 319-731-3307
Description: Profol’s SSB Synthetic Bacon Board® is a polypropylene mono-material that provides a viable replacement for traditional wax paperboard bacon L boards. SBB is helping meet sustainability goals by providing manufacturing efficiencies over traditional board and is recycle-ready. SBB delivers the wow factor on retail shelves by keeping colors and prints more vivid as well as maintaining package integrity.
Purition Single-Serve Smoothie Meal Replacement Powder
Awards: Silver Award – Sustainability
Silver Award – Technical Innovation
Manufacturer: ProAmpac, www.proampac.com
End-User/Customer: Purition
Plant: Europarc, Grimsby, Great Britain
Designer/Design Firm: ProAmpac
Contact: Mariah Thurston, Marketing Coordinator, mariah.thurston@proampac.com,
413-875-9858
Description: Purition’s single-serve smoothie meal replacement powder uses ProAmpac’s ProActive Recyclable paper sachets. This unique packaging minimizes the overall material without sacrificing product protection. This unique ProActive Recyclable paper sachet offers portion control as it can hold one serving per packet, and is easily recyclable in paper streams.
Supply Indica Vape Pen, 300 mg
Awards: Silver Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging
Silver Award – Packaging Excellence
Manufacturer: PPC Flexible Packaging, www.ppcflex.com
End-User/Customer: AEG
Plant: Payson, UT
Key Suppliers: PPC Flexible Packaging, INX International Ink Co., and Elplast America
Contact: Steve Cox, VP of Sales & Marketing, steve.cox@ppcflex.com, 305-500-9292
Description: This Supply Indica Vape Pen package effectively grabs your attention with its minimalistic design. One of the best features of this bag is the child-resistant zipper by Elplast that has a fold-over flap with a double lock hidden behind it. It can only be opened by pulling back the flap and peeling apart the zippers behind. The bag also includes a double cut allowing the bag to bleed to the edge.
Walex Commando Black Holding Tank Cleaner Store Drop-off Recyclable Pouch
Award: Silver Award – Sustainability
Manufacturer: Glenroy, Inc., www.glenroy.com
End-User/Customer: Walex Products Company
Plant: Menomonee Falls, WI
Designer/Design Firm: Emmy Errante, Walex Products Company
Key Suppliers: Glenroy, Inc.
Contact: Ken Brunnbauer, Marketing Manager, ken.brunnbauer@glenroy.com,
262-250-7120
Description: Not only is the product inside good for the environment, the packaging is too! This Walex How2Recycle store drop-off recyclable pouch replaces a traditional stand-up pouch and qualifies for the NexTrex recycling program. Consumers simply take the clean, empty pouch back to the bins outside of retail stores, and the pouch will be recycled into resin pellets for future film production or sent directly to Trex so it can be upcycled into composite decking and furniture.
Whole Foods Baking Mix Flat Bottom Pouches
Award: Silver Award – Printing
Manufacturer: TC Transcontinental Packaging, https://tctranscontinental.com/en-us/packaging
End-User/Customer: Whole Foods
Plant: Brooklyn, NY
Designer/Design Firm: Whole Foods
Contact: Mary Margaret Murdock, SLDP Emerging Leader, marymargaret.murdock@tc.tc, 470-402-4900
Description: The Whole Foods Baking Mix Flat Bottom Pouches are produced by TC Transcontinental Packaging for the U.S. market. The Whole Foods team provided excellent graphic design to be printed on these pouches. The design maintains exceptional print production in combination with a matte finish to catch the consumer’s attention. In addition, the tented structure with side print on these bags provides an elegant, modernized take on traditional baking mix bags. Overall, the features on this bag work together to elevate this baking mix as a premium product.
Ykibble Baked Dog Food 5 Panel PTC Zipper Pouch, 9.5 kg
Award: Silver Award – Shelf Impact
Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P, www.paharpur3p.com
End-User/Customer: Sixth Sense Retail Private Limited
Plant: Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Designer/Design Firm: Paharpur 3P Private Limited
Key Suppliers: Ester (PET supplier); Vacmet (METPET supplier); and Sakata (ink supplier)
Contact: Mohammed Nadeem, Chief Executive Officer,
mohammed.nadeem@paharpur3p.com, 997-105-5588
Description: This specially designed 5-panel press-to-close zipper pouch with a v-notch on both sides for bulk packaging of pet food is capable of protecting the soft and moist product against moisture and maintaining quality. The multicolored pouch has eye-catching graphics to attract the consumers’ attention. The pouch has a good standability for storing in warehouses where it can be easily palletized and stacked. The main design challenge was ensuring the ability of the pouch to sustain drops from heights, which was tackled through robust designing of the pouch structure and process control.
Z Natural Foods Whole Milk Powder
Award: Silver Award – Printing
Manufacturer: Inland Packaging, www.inlandpackaging.com
End-User/Customer: Z Natural Foods
Plant: Delafield, WI
Contact: Lilly Blum, Marketing Operations Specialist, lblum@inlandpackaging.com, 608-788-5800
Description: This large stand-up pouch is constructed to hold five pounds (5 lbs.) of product. Additionally, the tear notches and zipper allow for easy-to-open capabilities.
Source: Flexible Packaging Association
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