Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced the finalists of the 35th Packaging Innovation Awards (PIA). The winners will be unveiled at an award ceremony on October 24, 2024, held in conjunction with Tokyo Pack. Winning entries will also be showcased at the exhibition from October 23 to 25.

The Packaging Innovation Awards has been one of the packaging industry’s premier competitions for over 30 years. It is the longest-running independently judged award created for and by the packaging industry.

Evaluated for their breakthroughs in technological advancement, sustainability, and enhanced user experience, the finalists were identified following a rigorous evaluation process this June. During the judging period, 18 of the world’s top leaders across the packaging value chain convened to lend their expertise to identify the next generation of innovative packaging solutions to help shape the industry’s future. These industry judges represent cross-disciplinary leadership across various fields, including business and strategic planning, design, technology and R&D, sustainability, and academia. The panel also brings extensive knowledge in marketing and branding, retail, customer experience, product development, packaging engineering and performance, and process and systems development.

“This year, the Packaging Innovation Awards had the privilege of receiving over 300 submissions from across the world – a record-breaking number of entries that has almost doubled since the previous edition. Participants have raised the bar for winning, and it is important that we spotlight the top innovations that will drive robust, lasting change across the industry,” said Daniella Souza Miranda, Global Marketing Director at Dow.

“During the evaluation process, the judges had the opportunity to crystal ball the future while bearing witness to today’s game-changing solutions that marry both sustainable impact and innovation. We recognize the cutting-edge technology and smart use of the renewable materials ecosystem to promote design for recyclability and ideas to reduce local waste. These advancements are simultaneously pushing the boundaries of engaging brand user experiences, making packaging more interactive, creative and responsible than ever before. We look forward to October with immense excitement, and to unveiling this edition’s winners. It is important that as an industry, we continue to push the boundaries of what is possible,” said David Luttenberger, the jury chairperson for the 35th edition of the PIA and global packaging director for Mintel Group Ltd.

The following 28 finalists will be recognized as individual Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, or Special Award winners.

The finalists are:

• AmPrima® PE Plus for Coffee by Amcor with Kjeldsberg
• BarrierFlex NutVault – Plastic Packaging Bag for Nuts by Packaging Industries Limited
• Bom Ar Spray de Ambientes by Reckitt Industrial
• 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
• Figmint Paper-based Packaging for Kitchen Products by Target Corporation 
• First-of-its-kind Biscuits Outer Paper Bag by ITC Limited
• Flat-shaped Multipurpose Repair Tape by 3M
• Graphene-enhanced Packaging – Gerdau Graphene’s Sustainable Innovation by Gerdau Graphene
• Heat-shrink Labels from Recycled Light-blocking PET Bottles by Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd
• Hetbahn® with Bio-Circular Packaging by CJ CheilJedang Corp
• Ice-cream Packaging Box to Create a DIY “Pino Gacha” by MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO., LTD with TOPPAN Inc.
• Inikin Brew-on-demand Tea Beverage Packaging with Freshness Retaining Cap by Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd (Yili Group)
• Macada – Paper Box for Macadamia by Starprint Public Company Limited
• Magmark SS by Magnomer 
• Neo Dropper Autoload Design by Aptar (China) Investment Co., Ltd 
• Paper-based Bag for Dry Batteries by Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd with TOPPAN INFOMEDIA CO., LTD
• Paper-Based Packaging for Spreads by Upfield
• PET Film for Cold Blister Forming by UFlex Limited Film Division
• PharmaGuard® Recyclable Blister Packaging for Pharmaceutical Products by SÜDPACK MEDICA AG 
• Reciplus – Cafe Sello Rojo Mono-Material Coffee Packaging by Alico SAS BIC
• Reusable Transport Packaging for Large Household Appliances by Free Pack Net Holding Sagl
• Star Drop – Squeeze Bottle for Liquid Cosmetic Products by Aptar (China) Investment Co., Ltd
• ‘Tube Pouch’ Plastic Tube Container for Food and Cosmetics by TOPPAN Inc.
• Versafiller Paper-based Honeycomb Structure by P&G China
• 100% Recyclable Stand-up Pouch for Detergent Liquid by Henkel Guatemala (Henkel La Luz, S.A.)
• 26mm Lightweight Water Closure Beverage Cap by Alltrista 

For detailed background and visuals of the finalist entries, please refer to https://dow.inc/4g1wEwq.

As a proud sponsor of the Packaging Innovation Awards, Dow maintains non-participation in both the judging process and participant selection to ensure the integrity and impartiality of the competition.

About the Packaging Innovation Awards

The Packaging Innovation Awards has been one of the packaging industry’s premier competitions for over 30 years. Emerging up-and-comers and well-established brands alike have the opportunity to have their most innovative packaging judged on the world’s stage. The Packaging Innovation Awards celebrates creations that challenge the accepted limits of what’s possible, showcase new technologies or techniques, and inspire future innovation. The winning packages are celebrated and showcased across the global packaging industry, receiving recognition among industry peers and gaining exposure in new markets and with new audiences. You can learn more at https://pia.awardsplatform.com. 

About Dow

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