Showcasing the future of innovative packaging

2023 saw the first Packaging Startup Awards proudly brought to you by ThePackHub in partnership with event hosts Easyfairs and sponsored by Ocado. This new initiative designed to recognize and celebrate the most innovative solutions created by packaging startups from around the globe.

These awards offered a platform for emerging startup talents to showcase their ideas, providing us with a glimpse into the future of packaging innovation. A distinguished panel of industry experts evaluated the entries, culminating culminated in a much-anticipated awards ceremony during London Packaging Week on Friday, 22nd September.

A distinguished panel of 15 judges, comprising brand owners and retailers with lots of packaging industry expertise, rigorously evaluated the submissions. This year’s competition attracted an impressive 94 entries from around the globe, distributed across six categories.

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2023 Winners

Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of ThePackHub, and Laura Fernandez, Senior Packaging Sustainability Manager at Ocado Retail, had the honour of announcing the winners.

The packaging startups that took home the awards have each set a high bar in innovation, sustainability, and creative design. We are delighted to shine a spotlight on their commendable accomplishments.
And now, without further delay, let us unveil and celebrate this year’s distinguished winners:

Alternative Materials – Releaf Paper

Connected Packaging – Konvoy

Increased Functionality – Choose Planet A (The Good Cup)

Online – Bulkify LImited (Moree)

Refill & Reuse – Dizzie

Waste Reduction – ecomlr

We will be featuring each winner in more detail soon.

https://packagingstartupawards.com/live/en/page/home

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2023's Judges

Our distinguished judging panel are all members of ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone platform, ensuring they are not only current with the latest packaging trends but also expertly skilled in identifying the best innovative solutions within the packaging industry.

Charlotte Trewin

Packaging Development

Joe Kim

Director, Global Innovation

Laura Fernandez

Senior Packaging Sustainability Manager

Nikki Grainge

Packaging Development Manager

Olumide Ojo-Oratokhai

Packaging Development Manager

William Guest

Sustainable Packaging Manager

HOW TO ENTER:

PICK YOUR CATEGORY BELOW, THEN GO THROUGH TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION FORM VIA THE PACK HUB AWARDS LOG IN PLATFORM.

Alternative Materials

Alternative Materials

Typical innovations for this award category include: Biomaterial alternatives to virgin plastic. Composting and biodegradable packaging. Alternative material switches (e.g. plasic to paper).
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Connected Packaging

Connected Packaging

Typical innovations for this award category include: Smart & intelligent packaging solutions, Augmented reality, NFC & RFID, Smart barcodes, Smart anti-counterfeiting solutions.
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Increased Functionality

Increased Functionality

Typical innovations for this award category include: Resealability, On-the-go portability, Ease of use, Easy open, Improved dispensing, Dosage control.
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Online

Online

Typical innovations for this award category include: Supply chain improvements, Material improvements, Delivery improvements.
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Refill & Reuse

Refill & Reuse

Typical innovations for this award category include: Reusable takeaway packaging, Refill packs, Reusable drink packaging, Refill systems, Cleaning and operational enhancements, Tracking and consumer engagement.
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Waste Reduction

Waste Reduction

Typical innovations for this award category include: Reducing food waste or increasing shelf life, Recycling initiatives either through packaging with improved recyclability or increased recycled content, Reduced material usage or lightweighting.
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