Innovation Gallery
Discover the most forward‑thinking, sustainable and creative packaging solutions in one curated feature at London Packaging Week.
What is the Innovation Gallery?
The Innovation Gallery brings together a shortlist of the most forward-thinking, sustainable and creative packaging solutions from our exhibitors, selected by our panel of judges. It is the simplest way to discover what is new across the event floor.
Ideal for brand owners, packaging developers, designers and sustainability leaders who want a fast overview of the most exciting launches at the event.
This year we had 26 finalists and the winner and runners-up were voted by our visitors!
Join twice-daily guided tours of the Innovation Gallery and get inspired by shortlisted products from exhibitors across the event floor.
Tours will by hosted by Paul Jenkins from ThePackHub, live from stand D104:
- Day 1: 11:30 and 14:00
- Day 2: 11:00 and 13:00
See a hand‑picked selection of the most innovative packs and materials at the event.
Use the Gallery as a launchpad to plan which stands to visit next.
Quickly identify which ideas are most relevant to your categories and challenges.
Winner crowned by you
Don’t just browse the Gallery – help decide the winning innovation!
Cast your vote by tapping your badge on the solution you believe is the most innovative and help crown this year’s winner.
The winner and runner-ups will be revealed live on the FMCG stage at 13:45 on Day 2.
This year's judging panel
Paul Jenkins,
Founder & CEO,
ThePackHub
Greg Bentley,
Packaging Director and SMEE COO,
Suntory
Ian Rothney,
Packaging Innovation Manager,
Haleon
Zoe Price,
Senior Packaging Development Engineer,
Mars Wrigley
Grace Marsh,
Group Innovation & Packaging Design Manager,
FeverTree
2026 Innovation Gallery winners and finalists
Cool>Can™ puts refreshment on demand. This fully recyclable self-cooling can uses patented salt-based chemistry and a simple push-button mechanism to chill the drink inside by around 10–15°C, without refrigeration. Developed by deltaH Innovation and commercialised with Brains Brewery, it brings scalable self-cooling technology to beverage packaging.
Made of natural limestone CaCO₃ composite, our packaging replaces virgin fossil plastic to cut carbon emissions. It features natural premium matte without solvent coatings, offering practical eco-packaging for luxury beauty brands.
MonoBox is a patent-pending reimagining of the retail gift box: one material, one process, one action, one motion. By eliminating magnets and plastic, it drastically reduces materials, shipping volume, and packing-line assembly time, delivering maximum operational efficiency and unboxing theatre with zero complexity.
Taking recycling to the next level – r-Platina™ ME is the first tube on the market combining silver metalized surface with >30% PCR and full recyclability in HDPE rigid stream – ready for PPWR 2038 –all in one tube. It combines a premium metallic look, UV protection and excellent oxygen barrier.
ZEROBOX – Use Case: Reusable Delivery Boxes
ZEROBOX replaces single-use cardboard with a modular system of (1) plates, (2) pipes and (3) clips only, assembling into any box size, then disassemble and rebuild endlessly. One kit adapts to any shipment, cutting waste and enabling true circular reuse.
PULP Ultra® is a no PFAS formulation made from over 95% natural fibres and treated with a barrier coating of <5%, that meets both legislative standards and customers’ expectations for superior strength and heat resistance.
Recycled & tree-free paper
Great variety of recycled papers in different shades and with 100% recycled or 50% post-consumer waste options. Tree-free papers with alternative fibers such as sugarcane bagasse, bamboo, cotton or grass.
Meet Holmen Elevate – the world’s first ultra-lightweight kraftliner, starting at just 72 gsm. Made with strong fresh fibres from sustainably managed forests, it enables lighter packaging using less material, with lower transport costs and a low carbon footprint – reshaping what’s possible for tomorrow’s packaging industry.
Crush recycles agro-industrial waste that would otherwise be thrown away. With the new Crush Tomato and Espresso Coffee, we are adding new papers made from tomato skins and silverskin (already part of the range).
KURZ inLINE FOILING: A revolution for both glass and tube decoration
inLINE FOILING is a patented decoration process that integrates metallisation into conventional printing. Using a single, overprintable silver foil, it enables multi-metallization and the combination of metallic and holographic effects with screen or flexo printing in one process, for tubes, glass, plastic, or aluminium.
This Refillable Airless Glass Jar combines many virtues in one. 1. the airless system, protecting the formula against moisture, air, and other environmental factors; 2. the refillable PP inner cylinder, being easily recycled; 3. the glass body, offering a luxurious and elegant appearance. 30ml, 50ml and two type pumps available.
This is the first British-made sparkling wine bottle. It supports the growing English & Welsh wine industry to close the provenance loop from vineyard to bottle, removing the need to import glass from mainland Europe.
The material can decompose naturally in soil, the ocean and the ecological cycle. PCR: made with 30% recyclable material to help meet requirements. Sugarcane: a green material made from sugarcane, which is natural and safe.
Multi-Tool combines hot stamping and embossing in a single run, transforming two separate production stages into one streamlined process. This innovative solution reduces setup time, improves efficiency and enables precise, consistent decoration with a single tool.
This calendar integrates AI design concepts. Each month features exclusive printing technique, with varied finishes: cold foil, laser cutting, holographic effects and more. It perfectly merges digital AI creativity with traditional printing craftsmanship.
Microauthenfy® is a mould-integrated microfeature that gives products a distinctive visual identity and a physical layer of authentication. Embedded directly into the mould, it enhances design and brand protection without labels, added components or secondary processes, enabling scalable, low-cost replication in every moulded part.
Make an immediate impact by exchanging plastic caps for fiber-based NutraCap™. A drop-in solution and recyclable as paper, NutraCap™ helps brands to meet rising demands for sustainability without disrupting production or compromising quality. A renewable alternative, fiber-based closures are an increasingly cost competitive and resilient way to reduce fossil plastics.
Precision-embossed rPP non-woven substrate reproduces premium leather grain and feel. Made from post-consumer/industrial recycled polypropylene, it is fully recyclable, cuts life-cycle carbon versus virgin materials, and meets ESG low-carbon and circular economy goals.
OVS and Movopack introduce a circular packaging solution that can be reused 20+ times to cut waste and CO₂. Linking e‑commerce to stores, customers can return the packaging in any OVS store, where OVS Friends get 10% off. A powerful drive‑to‑store tool!
Made from FSC responsible fibre with below 9% plastic, microwave and oven-safe trays offer the strength and the long-life barrier that meets retailers’ supply chain needs. The liner separates easily, removing food residue for efficient recycling, per CPI Confederation of Paper Industry guidelines. CEPI 3 recyclable – Aticelca 502:2022 A-Level separable.
This innovative two-piece rigid box combines premium packaging with flat-packed efficiency. It offers quick assembly, lower transport and storage costs, and can be customised for perfumes, cosmetics, wines, spirits, and other premium products.
Pocket E-commerce is a practical, sustainable, and fully customizable packaging solution for e-commerce and retail. With a paper adhesive closure for returns, it reduces packaging, enhances brand visibility, and improves the customer experience.
The metal-free fluid path prevents fragrance formulations from contacting metal components during dispensing. It protects formula integrity, reduces potential interactions with sensitive ingredients, and delivers a cleaner, safer fragrance experience.
This innovative fragrance pump is designed to deliver a consistently fine and even mist across different pressing speeds and forces. Its patented internal structure helps maintain stable atomisation while avoiding dripping, leakage and uneven spraying.
The FS-HS Tunnel is the only carbon-neutral shrink tunnel, operating with electricity and water only. Delivering premium 360° shrink quality, it reduces energy use by up to 80% and water consumption by 95%, with no pressured steam, exhaust, or external dryer required.
Ranpak’s Cold Chain swaps EPS and plastic for paper: Insulating Climaliner and sustainable RecyCold cool packs hold ambient, chilled and frozen goods at temperature for up to 48 hours, then can be curbside recycled, enhancing the user experience.
Our perfume glass bottle stands out for integrated innovative craftsmanship and aesthetic design. Vertical ribbed inner carving enriches light transmission and tactile experience.
VIEW THE 2026 EXHIBITOR LIST
Explore the full London Packaging Week 2026 exhibitor list and discover the 230+ brands, products and solutions shaping the future of packaging.
Last year's top 10 innovations
2025 winner
Movopack – Movo x Decathlon: Reusable Packaging for E-commerce
Customisable, reusable packaging that cuts waste by 98%. Returnable via any postbox in Europe, it delivers Packaging-as-a-Service with a circular model and strong consumer experience.
Autajon – Fortnum & Mason Infusion Tea
A fully recyclable and compostable tea tube crafted from 100% recycled grey board, uncoated kraft paper and a plastic-free cellulose liner. Replaces traditional tinplate, enhancing sustainability without compromising luxury.
ARD Design Agency – Treegether: Chocolate you are a part of
Packaging that links every bar to an individual cocoa tree and farmer, complete with names and origins. Made from recyclable paper with solvent-free inks, it blends traceability, human connection, and sustainability.
Mercury Global Packaging & Solutions Limited – Fanscentic
Fanscentic redefines packaging with a fan-opening peacock tail that releases fragrance via scented ink, creating a rare kinetic-olfactory experience.
Crown Package Co., Ltd. – Pure Palm Molding & Corrugated Outer Packaging
Outer and inner packaging made from micro-flute corrugated cardboard and pulp moulding, using waste palm wood as raw material. Reduces reliance on virgin resources and lowers air pollution.
Dongguan High Faith Paper Co. Ltd – Star MirrorPaper
The first water-based, odourless, and degradable crystal mirror paper, offering premium visual appeal without environmental compromise.
Acopia Group – The iWrap Hand System
The lightest hand-wrap dispenser on the market, proven to cut operator stretching and bending by 97% and reduce muscular activity by 47%. Wraps more pallets with less effort, waste, and cost.
Seismo Packaging – Side-drawer Elevating Gift Box
An elegant, recyclable gift box where a gentle pull lifts a timepiece into view, transforming unboxing into a ceremonial brand experience.
Micro-Pak Ltd. – Micro-Pak Dri Clay Kraft
Believed to be the world’s only 100% plant- and mineral-based desiccant. Outperforms plastic alternatives in independent tests, cutting humidity from high double figures to single digits within hours.
Chestnut Biopolymers – CNX 004.15
The first electrical packaging made from plant-based biopolymers that is conductive or dissipative. A direct PP replacement, injection-mouldable at scale, and already in use with RS Components.