2025 Winners

Amcor Moda Vacuum Packaging for U.S. Beef Exports

The Amcor Moda vacuum packaging solution is a streamlined tubular rollstock/on-demand bag-making system for fresh meat processors. Used for U.S. beef exports, the solution reduces material costs by up to 30%, lowers packaging inventory requirements, and reduces packaging SKUs by printing on the tubing as it runs. Export inserts that must be dated and manually inserted are eliminated. The versatile tubestock packages many sizes and cuts of bone-in and boneless meat. High-resolution thermal transfer printing prints logos and variable information like dates and time codes directly on the package. Package dimensions and graphics are changed at the touch of a button.

Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles

Plant: Pauls Valley, OK, US

Key Suppliers: Amcor Moda Packaging Solutions (pairing equipment)

Beggin’® Bacon & Peanut Butter Stix “For the Win,” 8 oz.

To coincide with the Summer Olympic Games and to “invite dog owners and their pets to satisfy their winning spirit,” Purina® launched the Purina® for the Win campaign on limited-edition packages. Purina® envisioned a multifunctional package that would capture the coveted Summer Olympic Games’ gold medal award symbolism, retain their core Beggin’® and Busy Bone® brand identity, and differentiate their limited-edition package on store shelves, all through the use of unique, eye-catching gold graphics.

Manufacturer: Printpack

End-User/Customer: Nestlé Purina® PetCare Company

Plant: Villa Rica, GA, US

BNRG Power Crunch® Protein Bars

American Packaging Corporation (APC) collaborated with BNRG to deliver a package for BNRG Power Crunch® Protein Bars with a unique combination of two print technologies (digital and rotogravure), registered satin coating, cold seal coating, matte film, and barrier film, all in a service program that was optimized for both small and large volume production orders, optimized for BNRG Power Crunch Protein® Bars’ range of SKUs. Combining these options allowed BNRG to achieve multiple goals, such as distinguishing its brand from competitive brands, achieving eye-grabbing shelf presence, highlighting the appeal of its product and its specific messaging points, providing an opening/closing experience, and meeting the economic criteria.

Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation

End-User/Customer: BNRG

Plant: Columbus, WI, US

Key Suppliers: BNRG

Boon Coffee Sustainable Monolayer PE-based Coffee Pouch

This recyclable monolayer PE coffee pouch, with a metallized PE barrier, features a front-load pocket zipper for easy, multiple uses. It incorporates a specially designed coffee valve for PE pouches and boasts high-quality black and gold printing with a matte lacquer finish, ensuring a premium shelf presence. This packaging combines sustainability, convenience, and eye-catching design for a complete solution.

Manufacturer: Integrated Plastics Packaging

End-User/Customer: Boon Coffee/Food International

Plant: Dubai, AE, AE

Cargill Truvia® All-Polyethylene Spouted Stand-up Pouch

Cargill’s Truvia® All-Polyethylene Spouted Stand-up Pouch redefines packaging in the calorie-free sweetener market. This innovative pouch utilizes a blend of HDPE, LDPE, and MDO polyethylene for the laminated structure and hard spout, pushing the limits of what single material constructions can do while aligning with the APR Design® Guide for PE films. The pouch design overcomes the challenges of matching the melting points of the PE laminate to the hard spout for successful bonding. The pouch's lightweight design and user-friendly spout make it a convenient choice for consumers, while the superior barrier properties maintain the product's freshness and quality.

Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation

End-User/Customer: Cargill Truvia® Sweeteners

Plant: Columbus, WI, US

Mars Skittles® Commercially Compostable Peg Bag

As part of Mars’ continued work to create a healthier planet, the Mars Skittles® Commercially Compostable Peg Bag was developed in partnership with Printpack and Danimer Scientific to give consumers a more sustainable way to Taste The Rainbow®. This commercially compostable packaging was the subject of focused development over the past 3 years, where maintaining packaging performance, aesthetics, and consumer experience were necessities. In 2024, the Mars Skittles® Commercially Compostable Peg Bag received BPI certification, providing consumers with another sustainable option to eliminate packaging waste.

Manufacturer: Printpack

End-User/Customer: Mars, Incorporated/Mars Wrigley

Plant: Villa Rica, GA, US

Key Suppliers: Printpack and Danimer Scientific

Myfitness™ Rolled Oats 5-panel Zipper Pouch, 1 kg

This 5-panel zipper pouch with a unique printing design and premium matte coat effect is a perfect packaging solution for packaging 1 kg of rolled oats. The package is thoughtfully designed to protect the natural flavors from moisture and oxygen ingress with the help of high-barrier packaging material and a re-sealable zipper. When designing the pouch, we considered the technical aspects and physical appearance by giving this pouch a unique printing design and matte effect to make it aesthetically attractive and eye-catching to consumers.

Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P

End-User/Customer: Tanvi Fitness Pvt. Ltd., Silvassa (DNH)

Plant: Sahibabad, UP, India, IN

Designer/Design Firm: Paharpur 3P Pvt. Ltd and Mensa Brands

Key Suppliers: CK Zipper Private Limited; Dow; Ester Industries; ExxonMobil Product Solutions; Henkel Adhesive Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.; Reliance Industries Limited; Sakata Ink (India) Pvt. Ltd.; and Siegwerk India Private Limited

Once Upon a Farm™ CHEERCircle™ PE Recycle-Ready Spouted Pouch Using AmPrima® Plus Film and the Vizi™ Cap

Once Upon a Farm™ refrigerated spouted pouches offer farm-fresh nutrition from baby’s first foods to school snacking to extra nutrition. Made with organic, non-GMO fruits and veggies and no added sugar, the products are offered in CHEERCircle™ PE recycle-ready spouted pouches. The pre-made spouted pouches feature AmPrima® Plus material, which is designed to meet the APR Design® Guide for recyclability but retains needed quality and durability. The spouted pouches incorporate Cheer Pack® Vizi™ caps, reducing the amount of plastic in the spout and cap by over 30% versus the previous Once Upon a Farm™ spouted pouch and cap package.

Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles

End-User/Customer: Once Upon a Farm™

Plant: Shelbyville, KY, US

Key Suppliers: Cheer Pack North America

ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000

The ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 is a curbside-recyclable, fiber-based packaging solution for Marks & Spencer Select Farms Organic potatoes. It offers robust product protection with premium sealant technology, optimized for high-speed form-fill-seal equipment. The eye-catching design enhances shelf impact with high-quality flexographic printed graphics. Made from renewable resources, this sustainable packaging replaces conventional laminates and aligns with eco-conscious consumer trends, promoting recyclability and reducing environmental impact.

Manufacturer: ProAmpac

End-User/Customer: Marks & Spencer Select Farms

Plant: Europarc, Grimsby, GB

Designer/Design Firm: ProAmpac

Starbucks® Coffee Designs

Each Starbucks’ design maximizes the quality and flexibility of rotogravure printing. Deep rich colors, long smooth vignettes, and high vibrancy metallic colors all come together to reproduce these difficult design elements. In addition, each Starbucks’ design also takes full advantage of the use of gloss and matte effects to create further package interest. Starbucks’ designers have strategically chosen different elements on the package to highlight, creating additional depth and interest. American Packaging Corporation’s (APC) HPE Roto™ engravings and printing provide superior quality and durability to continually achieve consistent print results. The result is glorious graphics and eye-grabbing shelf impact.

Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation

End-User/Customer: Starbucks® Corporation

Plant: Columbus, WI, US