Sustainable Packaging

This award recognises new packaging formats that have a lower environmental impact. The packaging makes a difference in some of the following areas:

• Material: The use of green(er) materials that have a lower environmental footprint
• Design: The design approach considers life cycle analysis
• Functionality: Maintains or improves functionality of packaging

Gold Winner: Traceless Materials GmbH

Silver Winner: GoUnpackaged The Refill Coalition

The finalists were BASF SE Recyclable Food Packaging Film, Parkside Flexibles Recoflex™ Paper, and Sensei Farms Packaging.

Eligibility:

• Packaging introduced within the last three years
• Current applications in food and beverage industry
• Evidence of sustainability claims

Judging Criteria:

• Environmental Impact: Makes a measurable difference in terms of environmental impact
• Innovation: Some innovation involved
• Application: The potential to have wide / large applications in food & beverage industry
• Verifiable: Evidence of sustainability claims

Benefits:

• Industry Recognition: Get wider recognition of your sustainability credentials
• Competitive Advantage: Stand out from your rivals by highlighting your sustainability award
• Marketing: Communicate your winning achievement to partners and customers
• New Customers: Garner new customers by communicating your sustainability award

2026 Key Dates:

• Open to Entries: January
• Entry Deadline: 15th May
• Finalists Listed: 29th May
• Winners Announcement:  mid- June (Sustainable Food Awards Reception)