The 54th Annual FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Innovation Showcase

The Flexible Packaging Association is pleased to present the entries of the 54th Annual FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition. Entries to the 2010 competition included 85 innovative flexible packages over 117 competition category entries and incorporate outstanding advancements in printing, technology, sustainability, materials and structure. Of the 85 entries, 22 packages will be honored with 23 Achievement Awards.

The winning entries of the 2010 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards will be announced during the Welcome & Achievement Awards Dinner (March 10), which will be held in conjunction with the 2010 FPA Annual Meeting (March 10-12) at the Waldorf-Astoria in Orlando, Fla.

FPA gives special thanks to the judging panel of the 2010 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition: Larry Ahleman, master faculty specialist, Western Michigan University; Michael Richmond, Ph.D, Packaging & Technology Integrated Solutions; and Sean Riley, editor, PMT Magazine.

For more information on the 2010 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition and Program, visit FPA at www.flexpack.org or contact the association at 410-694-0800. n

1. Abbott Vented Flow Wrap
Amcor Flexibles

2. Aloe There Swedish Beauty Botanica
Prime Graphics Inc.

3. Alpine Spiced Apple Cider
Printpack Inc.

4. Amcor Contour Perforation – Emmi Cheese Plate
Amcor Flexibles

5. Amcor ReClose – Ospelt Malbuner
Amcor Flexibles

6. Amcor Stickpack – Kerry Foods Cheestrings Shots
Amcor Flexibles

7. Andrex ‘On the Go’ Toilet Tissue
Tin Horse

8. Antipasto Bread Bag
Miba Plast Ltd.

9. Bear Naked Native Standup Resealable Pouch with Registered Matte Finish
Exopack LLC

10. Bertolli Mediterranean Style Garlic Shrimp, Penne and Cherry Tomatoes
American Packaging Corp.

11. Bora Bora Exotic Coconut Almond
Printpack Inc.

12. Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate Bar with Matte Finish
Sonoco Flexible Packaging

13. Cadbury Dairy Milk Eclairs
Flex America Inc.

14. CadPak CL
Cadillac Products Packaging Co.

15. Cargill Salt “Earth Friendly Packaging” with 50% Recycled Content
Exopack LLC

16. Chicken Keeper
Flexo Transparent Inc.

17. Clif C
American Packaging Corp.

18. Club des Sommeliers 3-Liter Bag Without A Box
CLP Packaging Solutions Inc.

19. Color Shift Promotional Shrink Sleeve
CL&D Graphics Inc.

20. Cryovac CT-301
Sealed Air Corp.

21. Crystal Light
Printpack Inc.

22. Crystal Light Drink Mix: Stickpack Replacement
Curwood Inc.

23. CVS Pharmacy - Scented Epsom Salts
Flex Pack USA Inc.

24. Deli-Snap! Stand-up Reclosable Tray
Cryovac Food Solutions, Sealed Air Corp.

25. Dispos-a-Vent
Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging

26. Dole Bagged Salad Products with Bemis EZ Peel Opening Feature
Bemis Flexible Packaging–Milprint Division

27. Easy-Open Track
Rollprint Packaging Products Inc.

28. Eight O'Clock Coffee
Sonoco Flexible Packaging

29. Enduro Composite Self-Opening Bag
Exopack LLC

30. Eukanuba Naturally Wild FFS
Exopack LLC

31. Exopack Rave Gen Two Slider Zipper Multi-Wall Bag
Exopack LLC

32. Fisher Baking Nuts
Clear Lam Packaging Inc.

33. Fresenius Dialyzer Package Forming Web
Berry-Pliant

34. FridgePouch To Go
Printpack Inc.

35. Halls Nite
Sonoco Flexible Packaging

36. Hershey’s 30ct Snack Size Assortment, 300g
American Packaging Corp.

37. High Chemical Resistant Pouch
American Packaging Corp.

38. Hill’s Pet Treats Stand-up Pouch
Sonoco Flexible Packaging

39. Isotech Bag
Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging

40. KAO John Frieda Sheer Blond Tri-Pack
Label Technology

41. Kaytee Bird Food
Clear Lam Packaging Inc.

42. Kaytee Flat Bottom Package
Bemis Flexible Packaging–Milprint Division

43. Key West Gourmet Chowders
Genpak LP

44. Kiolbassa Kielbasa in Form-Tite Thermoform-Shrink Packaging
Curwood Inc.

45. KP Rich Value Atta
Flex America Inc.

46. Lance Inc.’s 8.5 and 24 oz. Cape Cod Potato Chips packaged in Printpack’s OTM Structure
Printpack Inc.

47. Land O’Frost Bistro Favorites Black Label Packages with EZ Peel Reseal Technology
Curwood Inc.

48. Marie Callender’s Home-Style Creations Garlic Herb and Chicken
American Packaging Corp.

49. Marinade on Demand Package
Sealed Air Corp., Cryovac Food Packaging

50. Maryland Choc Chip Biscuit
Flex America Inc.

51. Morley Candy Chocolate Bar with Exopack BarWrap Cold-Seal Replacement Film
Exopack, LLC

52. Nescafe Ahorra PACK Stand-up Pouch, 175g
Printpack Inc.

53. New Age All Naturals Steamable Package using Pliant SteamQuick HT
Berry-Pliant

54. Next Generation Print Grade Shrink Film using Pliant’s DuraWrap Technology for Gauge Reduction
Berry-Pliant

55. Ovantex/F Lidstock and Pouching Material
Oliver-Tolas Healthcare Packaging

56. Pack-Nettone
Peruplast S.A.

57. PF 1202
AEP Industries Inc.

58. PFOA Free Microwave Popcorn Bag
Exopack LLC

59. Preserve Toothbrush
Printpack Inc.

60. Pro Plan Cat
Nordenia USA

61. Puncture Resistant Pouch
Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC

62. Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets
Robbie Manufacturing Inc.

63. Rave Composite Pinch Bag
Exopack LLC

64. Recloseable Retort Pouch
Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC

65. Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips, 10 oz.
American Packaging Corp.

66. Reliapeel Cereal Liner
Berry-Pliant

67. Reusable Flexible Water Bottle
Ampac Flexibles, A Division of Ampac Packaging LLC

68. Revolution Food Wrap
Berry-Pliant

69. Roll-Fed Season Label
Peruplast S.A.

70. Roti Land Uncooked Roti
Flex America Inc.

71. Ruiz Burritos
American Packaging Corp.

72. Scotts Recloseable Fertilizer Package
Bemis Flexible Packaging–Milprint Division

73. Scotts SG Quad-Seal Grass Seed Package
Bemis Flexible Packaging–Milprint Division

74. Senseo Gourmet Coffee Pods – Curwood HD Flexo Pouch
Curwood Inc.

75. Simple Steps RDPP Package
Sealed Air Corp., Cryovac Food Packaging

76. Special K Special Edition 3 Box Assortment Pack
Exopack LLC

77. Stratos Hand Wrap
Berry-Pliant

78. StreamOne
Rollprint Packaging Products Inc.

79. Tamper Evident Shipping Solution
Berry-Pliant

80. The New Yorker
Printpack Inc.

81. Time-Wise Bowl Pouch
CLP Packaging Solutions Inc.

82. Trident Coho Salmon
Nordenia USA

83. Water Pouch
Peruplast S.A.

84. WellPet Package with KromaSilk Print
Bemis Flexible Packaging–Milprint Division

85. Werther’s Original Caramel Chocolate Stabilo Bag
Sonoco Flexible Packaging