2014 FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards - SilverAwards
Ajanta Paneer
Silver — Packaging Excellence
Package Description: A packaging breakthrough in the field of processed foods with no preservatives. It is not only a unique packaging solution in the dairy segment but also lowers packaging costs. This new packaging solution has opened different avenues for the flexible packaging business.
Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P
Amcor’s StayClean
Silver — Technical Innovation
Package Description: Amcor’s StayClean was designed to achieve two ends often difficult to achieve in the same package. It eliminates packaging material components that might transfer to the product. This is especially important for pharmaceutical and medical products for situations or patients especially susceptible to contaminants. StayClean is also able to seal at rapid speeds. Under the greatly restricted types of materials and processes that could be used, StayClean achieved both ends.
Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles
Cascadian Farm Cereal Liner
Silver — Sustainability and Environmental Achievement
Package Description: Printpack helped to design a primarily plant based cereal liner for General Mills’ Cascadian Farm line of organic cereal that offers an alternative to less environmentally friendly plastic liners. Using renewable resources is an important step in becoming more responsible and will help manufacturers promote their sustainability efforts. The liner debuted with Cinnamon Crunch cereal.
Manufacturer: Printpack
Chocolates Rellenos Britt
Silver — Printing Achievement
Package Description: This package introduces a family of gourmet chocolate products into the market. The packaging format, attractive graphics, and the elegant art design perform the function of communicating very effectively the gourmet and delicate nature of the product to the consumer. The material structure provides the required protection for the sensitive contents. A smart distribution of glossy and matte areas greatly enhances its shelf impact.
Manufacturer: PERUPLAST S.A
Crystal Light Mocktails
Silver — Printing Achievement
Package Description: Printpack used rotogravure printing on Bonset PETG to create a visually appealing shrink label for Kraft’s product launch of Crystal Light Mocktails. The use of vibrant colors and sharp graphics differentiates this product from the other water enhancers on the shelf. Designed to be colorful, fun, and hip, this is a beautiful package that promotes a great brand.
Manufacturer: Printpack
EcoFlex 99™ Fountain Beverage Bag
Silver — Technical Innovation
Package Description: EcoFlex 99™ is the most innovative solution to be introduced to the fountain beverage market in over 40 years. The outstanding durability of the film structure, exceptional performance of the connection system, and concentrate evacuation of EcoFlex 99™ provide value to distributors and end users. A drip-free connection from the triple seal technology and the 99.75% beverage evacuation provided by the helical™ makes EcoFlex 99™ the most efficient solution on the market today.
Manufacturer: Liqui-Box® Corporation
LEHAR Snack Food Pouch
Silver — Sustainability and Environmental Achievement
Package Description: This 8 micron BOPP/Print/Extrusion includes 8 micron LDPE/8 micron Metallized BOPET/18 micron LDPE laminate replacing a 12 micron BOPP/Print/Extrusion utilizes 10 micron LDPE/12 micron Metallized BOPET/20 micron LDPE structure. The source reduction achieved is a whopping 23%, made possible by the development of the world’s first 8 micron BOPP film suitable for printing/lamination. This film has been adapted without any compromise on dimensional stability/machinability/print registration and on conversion speeds/wastages. Light-weighting of the laminate makes it much more sustainable.
Manufacturer: Flex America Inc.
Novel 9 layer Film for Dry Food Packaging
Silver — Technical Innovationt
Package Description: This packaging film represents a significant step forward in materials, engineering, and property management. Nine layer blown film capability was employed to precisely manage all aspects of the finished films, properties, and performance. With this approach, the film delivers the required flavor/oxygen barrier using market-leading thin barrier layers, plus best in class moisture barrier with good toughness. It provides easy opening and seals effectively — all at 10 percent less film thickness which reduces total packaging costs.
Manufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation
SC Johnson glade® plugIns® Winter
Collection
Silver — Printing Achievement
Package Description: American Packaging use of flexographic high definition printing technology creates an eye catching graphic. An unconventional rotation of the printing decks was used to create depth and color to the stars and snow in the glade® plugIns® Winter Collection package.
Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation
TIDE Detergent Pouch
Silver — Technical Innovation
Package Description: This 6.5 micron BOPET/20 micron LDPE laminate replaces a 10 micron BOPET/20 micron LDPE structure. The source reduction achieved was 13%, made possible by the development of the world’s first 6.5 micron BOPET film suitable for printing and lamination by Flex Films. This film has been successfully adapted by us without any compromise on dimensional stability, machinability, print registration and on conversion speeds and wastages. The substantial light-weighting of the laminate makes it much more sustainable.
Manufacturer: Flex America Inc.
Qrill™ Meat 20 kg. Bag
Silver — Packaging Excellence
Package Description: This bag represents a unique and ground-breaking flexible packaging solution in a new end-use area. The highbarrier and high-strength bag is made from a BOPET Film/Metallized BOPET Film/Nylon Film/9-layer EVOH-LDPE coextruded film laminate structure that preserves the product within the bag beyond its targeted shelf-life. The package is a sustainable and convenient option and can be filled and sealed on-board the fishing vessel using simple filling and sealing equipment.
Manufacturer: Flex America Inc.
Whiskas Carne 500 g
Silver — Printing Achievement
Package Description: The Mars Whiskas Carne stand up pouch features high definition flexo printing, which enhances its appearance at the point of sale. The high quality printing captures the finest details of the cat’s fur which is the biggest challenge when printing such a detailed graphic. The HD technology makes the graphics look realistic and vivid, enhancing the brand and the product.
Manufacturer: Printpack