The winners of the 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA) have been announced by Dow. The winners were unveiled during an awards ceremony held in conjunction with Tokyo Pack 2024.
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.
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 CO., LTD
Platinum Award winners:
• Graphene-enhanced Packaging – Gerdau Graphene’s Sustainable Innovation by Gerdau Graphene
• Hetbahn with Bio-Circular Packaging by CJ CheilJedang Corp
• Macada – Paper Box for Macadamia by Starprint Public Company Limited
• Paper Based Packaging for Spreads by Upfield
• Star Drop – Squeeze Bottle for Liquid Cosmetic Products by Aptar (China) Investment Co., Ltd
• 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 Limited
• 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 CO., LTD with TOPPAN Inc.
• Magmark SS by Magnomer
• Neo Dropper Autoload Design by Aptar (China) Investment Co., Ltd
• PET Film for Cold Blister Forming by UFlex Limited Film Division
• Reusable Transport Packaging for Large Household Appliances by Free Pack Net Holding SAGL
• 26mm Lightweight Water Closure Beverage Cap by Alltrista
Silver Award winners:
• BarrierFlex NutVault – Plastic Packaging Bag for Nuts by Packaging Industries Limited
• 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 Co., Ltd (Yili Group)
• PharmaGuard Recyclable Blister Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products by SÜDPACK MEDICA AG
• ‘Tube Pouch’ Plastic Tube Container for Food and Cosmetics by TOPPAN Inc.
• 100% Recyclable Stand-up Pouch for Detergent Liquid by Henkel Guatemala (Henkel La Luz, S.A.)
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 Limited
• Reciplus – Cafe Sello Rojo Mono-Material Coffee Packaging by Alico SAS BIC
