2014 Innovation Showcase Web

Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase

2014

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Front Cover: Featured package photos are the recipients of the 2014 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards. The packages are displayed from left to right, by the award level (Highest Achievement, Gold, and Silver) and are described in detail in this publication.

Back Cover: Package photos featured are all other entries to the 2014 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Innovation Showcase and are displayed alphabetically from left to right by package name. Full descriptions of all the entries, including award recipients, may be found online in the 2014 Innovation Showcase, www.flexpack.org.

The Flexible Packaging Association is pleased to present the 58th Annual FPA Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards and Innovation Showcase. These packages feature innovative enhancements in packaging excellence, printing achievement, technical innovation, and sustainability and environmental achievement.

The Achievement Awards section includes the twenty-six winning entries by award level (Highest Achievement, Gold and Silver). The Innovation Showcase section highlights all other 2014 competition entries.

Additional information about the package entry may include end user/customer, plant, designer/design firm, key supplier, and detailed package descriptions.

The Flexible Packaging AchievementAwards and Innovation Showcase

Package Name Winning Category Manufacturer Page

Highest Achievement Award

Model Magic® Clear Barrier Overwrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation . . . . . . . Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Gold Award Winners

Bonfire Wines™ Standup Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Sustainability & Environmental Achievement . . . . Curwood, Inc., a Bemis Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

FLOWPACK™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fujimori Kogyo Co., Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Ghost™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation, Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Hillshire Brands Heat Fresh™ Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curwood, Inc., A Bemis Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Lego® Hero Factory Shaped, Stand-up Pouch with Reclose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement . . . . Sonoco Flexible Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Natural Life Pinch/Slider Woven Poly Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation . . . . . . . cei (Coating Excellence International) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Schwan’s Soft Serve Ice Cream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ampac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Starthene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paharpur 3P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Yoplait Go-Gurt Color Shift — Despicable Me 2 . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Silver Award Winners

Ajanta Paneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paharpur 3P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Amcor’s StayClean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amcor Flexibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cascadian Farm Cereal Liner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chocolates Rellenos Britt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PERUPLAST S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Crystal Light Mocktails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

EcoFlex 99™ Fountain Beverage Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liqui-Box® Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

LEHAR Snack Food Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement . . . . Flex America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Novel 9 layer Film for Dry Food Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berry Plastics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Qrill™ Meat 20 kg. Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

SC Johnson glade® plugIns® Winter Collection . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

TIDE Detergent Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Whiskas Carne 500 g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Table of ContentsAchievement Awards & Innovation Showcase — 2014

Package Name Category Manufacturer Page

Innovation Showcase

+Plus Red Power Elixir Shrink Sleeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Printing Achievement . . . . . . CL&D Graphics, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Amcor’s DuraTear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amcor Flexibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Amcor’s PVC-Free Blister for Pharmaceuticals . . . . . . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement . . . . Amcor Flexibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Arctic Cat 2-Cycle Synthetic Oil Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation, Printing Achievement . . . . . . Glenroy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Bertolli Classic Skillet Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Blue Buffalo Pet Food Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bemis Performance Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chocolates Britt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PERUPLAST S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Coffee Candies Britt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PERUPLAST S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Comfort Revolution Memory Foam Pillow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bemis Performance Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Curwood® Liquiflex® Evolution™ Cupstock . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curwood, Inc., A Bemis Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DECOSEAL Family of Printed Tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Easy Open Hershey Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Ecolab Coex Stand-up Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ampac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Farr Russell Ice Cream Single Serve Smoothie . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berry Plastics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Flavor Tree PrimaPak™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, and Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clear Lam Packaging, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Fruttare™ Frozen Fruit and Milk Bars Overwrap . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sonoco Flexible Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

General Mills Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bemis Performance Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ghirardelli Chocolate Candy Making & Dipping Wafers . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Ginsters Chicken and Mushroom Slice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Gourmet Dining Tru Earth Quad Seal Gusset Pouch . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berry Plastics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Greenies® 12 oz Treats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Hask Naturals Healing Hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenroy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hawaiian Punch 40-Count Variety Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bemis Performance Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hormel Real Crumbled Bacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prolamina Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Hormel® Chili Pour Overs™ Retort Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curwood, Inc., A Bemis Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Hunts Ketchup 350 g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Jimmy’s Salad Dressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flexo Impressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

John Soules Foods Ready-to-Cook Fajita Meat Packaging . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Curwood, Inc., A Bemis Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Karameladas 50 g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Kaytee Fiesta Gourmet Variety Diet Parrot SUP . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berry Plastics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Package Name Category Manufacturer Page

Innovation Showcase cont’d

Magnum Chocolates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

MutatedNation Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flexo Impressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Nature Valley Protein Granola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Nestlé Mini Turtles Sweet & Salty Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Next Generation Tissue Towel Overwrap Packaging Film . . .Technical Innovation, Sustainability and Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berry Plastics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Nonni’s Biscotti Bites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American Packaging Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Norpac Flav R Pac Steamable Baja Roasted Corn Outer Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berry Plastics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

NuBreed Undisputed Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flexo Impressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Ostasis™ Reinforced Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oliver-Tolas® Healthcare Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Perforated Tyvek® Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oliver-Tolas® Healthcare Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

ProFoot Step 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex-Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Pull Tab™ Beverage Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation . . . . . . Ampac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

PURINA NOBLESSE Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Purina Pure Cat Litter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Quaker Warm & Crunchy Granola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Technical Innovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bemis Performance Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Rivera Group Filete de Basa Natural 600 g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Rogers Coffee San Francisco Bay Compostable Single Use Lidding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement . . . . Genpak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Saladexpress Oriental Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robbie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Satinique Glossy Repair Shampoo & Conditioner . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenroy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Simix 5 lb. All Purpose Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sustainability and Environmental Achievement . . . . Ampac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Sun Products Kirkland Laundry Detergent Lavender . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenroy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Sun Products Snuggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenroy, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Sunrise Growers, Frozen Fruit Premade Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . .Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ampac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Surgical Marker Forming Web/Lidstock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Berry Plastics Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Tanka Bar, 1 oz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence Technical Innovation, Printing Achievement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Belmark, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

TATA WATER PLUS Pouch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flex America Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Wexford Farms Warm Ups™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Wonka Chocolate Bar with Full Access Reseal-It . . . . . . . . . .Packaging Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards2014

Winning packages are organized in alphabetical order by award level (Highest Achievement, Gold, Silver).The information and descriptions for all packages are provided by the manufacturer.

Model Magic® Clear Barrier OverwrapHighest Achievement Award

Gold — Packaging ExcellenceGold — Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc., www.rollprint.comEnd-User/Customer: Crayola LLC

Plant: Addison, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Crayola LLC and Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc.

Key Suppliers: Information not available Package Description: Model Magic® Clear Barrier Overwrap is a breakthrough crystal-clear

structure that provides the barrier of an aluminum foil composite. Manufactured from ultra-high barrier ClearFoil®Z, the overwrap allows the vibrant colors of Model Magic to visibly engage

consumers while the packaged product is still on the shelf. ClearFoil®Z was developed by Rollprint to provide the same outstanding moisture barrier as high barrier foil structures. The unique

proprietary manufacturing process provides barrier properties 100 times better than other non-foil structures and is the first transparent flexible barrier structure capable of outperforming structures

made from standard gauge foils.

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The Highest Achievement Award is given to a Gold Award winning package ranked by the judges as having contributed most to the advancement of the industry.

Highest Achievement Award

Bonfire Wines™ Standup PouchGold — Packaging Excellence

Silver — Sustainability and Environmental Achievement Manufacturer: Curwood, Inc., a Bemis Company, www.curwood.com

End-User/Customer: Bonfire WinesPlants: Oshkosh, WI and Hartford, WI

Designer/Design Firm: Eric Steigelman, Bonfire WinesKey Suppliers: Information not available

Package Description: Bonfire Wines™ Standup Pouches hit all the hot buttons for next-generation wine drinkers. The 1.5 liter pouch combines sleek lines, fashion-driven graphics, a

sharable size, easy portability, convenient opening, and one-touch dispensing. The structure includes an OPET exterior layer, metallized core and Liquiflex® Advance™ inner layer for printability,

barrier, strength, stiffness and organoleptic properties. Featuring an 80% smaller carbon footprint than bottles, the sustainable pouch keeps wine fresh up to 4 weeks after opening.

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FLOWPACK™Gold — Packaging Excellence

Manufacturer: Fujimori Kogyo Co., Ltd., www.zacros.co.jpEnd-User/Customer: Procter & Gamble

Plant: Amphur Bangpa-In, AyutthayaDesigner/Design Firm: Yasuharu TakadaKey Suppliers: Information not available

Package Description: The FLOWPACK™ refill pouch optimizes convenience, supporting consumer’s desires for sustainable packaging solutions that do not burden their everyday lives.

With easy-open and easy-pour features, refilling with FLOWPACK™ takes seconds, creating a pleasurable experience that will keep consumers coming back for more. FLOWPACK™’s unique closure uses less plastic than other spouted pouches, stepping up sustainability within an already

‘eco-friendly’ category. FLOWPACK™ is single use — an ideal fit for today’s trend toward smaller and single-person households.

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Ghost™Gold — Technical InnovationSilver — Packaging Excellence

Manufacturer: Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc., www.rollprint.comEnd-User/Customer: Information not available

Plant: Addison, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Rollprint Packaging Products, Inc.

Key Suppliers: Information not available Package Description: Ghost™ is a unique technology that creates an integrated, repeating watermark embedded in a flexible packaging material. It’s compatible with a wide range of

materials. Since the watermark is added concurrently during normal processing, it can be done with little added cost. Ghost™ is a very cost effective tool to thwart counterfeiters and ensure brand protection. The high quality watermark helps support brand identity and provides visual

confirmation that the products being used are authentic.

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Hillshire Brands Heat Fresh™ PouchGold — Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: Curwood, Inc., A Bemis Company, www.curwood.comEnd-User/Customer: Information not available

Plant: Information not availableDesigner/Design Firm: Jeff Czarny and Ben Cichowski, Hillshire Brands

Key Suppliers: Curwood, Inc.Package Description: The Hillshire Brands Heat Fresh™ Pouch solves a longtime dilemma for

microwavable sandwiches. It keeps breads deliciously moist while heating the rest of the sandwich evenly and thoroughly — all in the original package. The package creates a moisture equilibrating

“steam dome” during microwaving using a proprietary non-woven bottom web and unique top web developed jointly by Curwood and Hillshire Brands. Consumers heat their sandwiches in one step,

then easily peel the package open for serving.

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Lego® Hero Factory Shaped, Stand-up Pouch with RecloseGold — Sustainability and Environmental Achievement

Manufacturer: Sonoco Flexible Packaging, www.sonoco.comEnd-User/Customer: Lego®

Plant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Information not available

Key Suppliers: Information not available Package Description: The Lego® Hero Factory stand-up pouch delivers a striking reusable package with greater on-the-shelf presence and 80 percent less packaging weight. When compared to prior packaging using the PIQET life cycle indicator tool, the pouch delivers significant reductions in water and energy use, carbon footprint, and solid waste. The inclusion of the convenient, press-

to-close feature enhances the customer’s experience by enabling convenient storage of the various parts after each use. The Lego® Hero Factory shaped, stand-up pouch combines several packaging features that make this an outstanding example of printing technology and packaging convenience.

Using bright colors on high-gloss film, the pouch is a brilliant showpiece for the popular product inside.

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Natural Life Pinch/Slider Woven Poly BagGold — Packaging ExcellenceGold — Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: cei (Coating Excellence International)End-User/Customer: Natural Life Pet Products

Plant: Wrightstown, WIDesigner/Design Firm: cei (Coating Excellence International), www.coatingexcellence.com

Key Suppliers: Information not available Package Description: The domestically produced, durable, and innovative Natural Life woven poly

bag is the first and only one currently on the market with a heat sealed pinch bottom closure and recloseable slider zipper; offering manufacturers a multitude of benefits including additional branding

opportunities and superior retail shelf differentiation. Compared to paper bags, it features excellent strength and durability — up to 75% reduction in damages and losses throughout the distribution

channel. These bags are reusable, recyclable, and are printed using 100% water based inks.

Gold Awards

Schwan’s Soft Serve Ice Cream Gold — Packaging Excellence

Manufacturer: Ampac, www.ampaconline.comEnd-User/Customer: Schwan’s Food Group

Plant: Hanover Park, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Schwan’s Creative Engineering Team and Ampac

Key Suppliers: Ampac Hanover ParkPackage Description: Enjoying Soft Serve Ice Cream traditionally required leaving home.

Now Schwan’s brings the great soft serve taste as well as the “soft serve experience” to your home. The Soft Serve pouch keeps the product fresh in your home freezer and is ready to use. Soft serve can be conveniently eaten from the pouch or squeezed into a cone or bowl with the appearance of coming from an ice cream machine. The custom-shaped flexible pouch and unique fitment opens a

new home product and package category.

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Gold Awards

StartheneGold — Printing Achievement

Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P, www.pilpack.comEnd-User/Customer: United Phosphorus Limited

Plant: Ghaziabad, Uttar PradeshDesigner/Design Firm: Bhawna Saini

Key Suppliers: Information not available Package Description: The brilliance in printing promotes a package with authentic looks

and a paper-like finish. This smoothness is achieved by a special matt surface coating. Graphics and a color combination of gloss and a matte effect gives an ‘abstract look’ to

highlight the eyes and image of the lion on the pack.

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Gold Awards

Yoplait Go-Gurt Color Shift — Despicable Me 2Gold — Printing Achievement

Manufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.comEnd-User/Customer: General Mills - Yoplait

Plant: Hazelwood, MODesigner/Design Firm: Collaboration of design with General Mills Yoplait and Printpack Inc.

Key Suppliers: Siegwerk USA, Inc.Package Description: Printpack used innovations in thermochromic technology to help the

makers of Go-Gurt launch an advertising promotion for Pixar’s Despicable Me 2. A three part thermochromic ink system was perfected to change a purple Minion (when cold) to yellow as

the product warms up and reaches room temperature. Interactive packaging is popular among all demographics, but especially successful with child-focused products. This ink changing technology

is the first to provide these effects on a flexible format using a formaldehyde-free ink formula.

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Amcor’s StayCleanSilver — Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: mcor Flexibles, www.amcor.comEnd-User/Customer: Information not available

Plant: Madison, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available

Key Suppliers: Information not available Package Description: Amcor’s StayClean was designed to

achieve two requirements often difficult to engineer into one material. StayClean is contaminant-free packaging produced

using greatly restricted options for both materials and processes. Despite those restrictions, the packaging’s sealant layer is

compatible with rapid filling speeds. For an overwrap that is both clean and efficient, StayClean is an excellent choice.

The actual end users’ names and Amcor’s production processes are proprietary.

Ajanta PaneerSilver — Packaging Excellence

Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P, www.pilpack.comEnd-User/Customer: Ajanta Dairy

Plant: Ghaziabad, Uttar PradeshDesigner/Design Firm: Bhawna Saini

Key Suppliers: Sakata Inx (India) Limited, P .T. Emblem Asia, Mitsui Chemicals Asia Pacific Ltd.

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.

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Silver Awards

Cascadian Farm Cereal LinerSilver — Sustainability and Environmental

AchievementManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.com

End-User/Customer: Small Planet Foods — General MillsPlant: Jackson, TN

Designer/Design Firm: Collaboration with Printpack Inc. and Small Planet Foods

Key Suppliers: Braskem Brazil Chemical CompanyPackage 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.

Chocolates Rellenos BrittSilver — Printing Achievement

Manufacturer: PERUPLAST S.A., www.peruplast.com.peEnd-User/Customer: DISTRIBUIDORA

INTERNACIONAL GLOBAL S.A.Plant: Lima, Peru

Designer/Design Firm: DISTRIBUIDORA INTERNACIONAL GLOBAL S.A.

Key Suppliers: UFLEX, Coim Brasil Ltda, The Dow Chemical Company

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.

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EcoFlex 99™ Fountain Beverage BagSilver — Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: Liqui-Box® Corporation, www.liquibox.comEnd-User/Customer: Pepsico

Plant: Ashland, OH and Sacramento, CADesigner/Design Firm: Jim Johnson and Kevin Bergenthun,

Liqui-Box® CorporationKey Suppliers: American Biaxis, Inc.,

The Dow Chemical Company, Carolina ColorPackage 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.

Crystal Light MocktailsSilver — Printing Achievement

Manufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.comEnd-User/Customer: Kraft Foods — Crystal Light

Plant: Elgin, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Collaboration with Crystal Light and

Printpack Inc.Key Suppliers: Information not available

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.

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Silver Awards

LEHAR Snack Food PouchSilver — Sustainability and Environmental

Achievement Manufacturer: Flex America Inc., www.flexfilm.com

End-User/Customer: Pepsico India Holdings (Frito-Lay Division)

Plant: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available

Key Suppliers: Information not available 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 and laminating. 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.

Novel 9 layer Film for Dry Food PackagingSilver — Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation, www.berryplastics.com

End-User/Customer: Cereal/Cracker Market PackagePlant: Odon, IN

Designer/Design Firm: Paul Wolak, Berry Plastics CorporationKey Suppliers: Information not available

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.

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SC Johnson glade® plugIns® Winter Collection

Silver — Printing AchievementManufacturer: American Packaging Corporation,

www.ampkcorp.comEnd-User/Customer: SC Johnson

Plant: Story City, IADesigner/Design Firm: Information not available

Key Suppliers: Schawk, OEC Graphics Package Description: American Packaging uses flexographic high definition printing technology to create 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.

Qrill™ Meat 20 kg. Bag Silver — Packaging Excellence

Manufacturer: Flex America Inc., www.flexfilm.comEnd-User/Customer: Rena International, Montevideo, Uruguay


Key Suppliers: Information not available Package Description: This bag represents a unique and ground-breaking flexible packaging solution in a new end-use area. The

high-barrier 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.

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Silver Awards

TIDE Detergent PouchSilver — Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: Flex America Inc., www.flexfilm.comEnd-User/Customer: Procter & Gamble India


Key Suppliers: Information not available 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 laminating by Flex Films. This

film has been successfully adapted 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.

Whiskas Carne 500 gSilver — Printing Achievement

Manufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.comEnd-User/Customer: Effem Mexico Inc y Compañia S.

en NC de CVPlant: El Marqués, Querétaro, Mexico

Designer/Design Firm: Mónica Martínez, Grupo IntegerKey Suppliers: Information not available

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.

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Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase2014

The Innovation Showcase includes competition entries organized in alphabetical order. The information and descriptions for all packages are provided by the manufacturers.

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2014 Flexible Packaging Innovation Showcase

+Plus Red Power Elixir Shrink SleeveManufacturer: CL&D Graphics, Inc., www.cldgraphics.com

End-User/Customer: +Red ElixirPlant: Oconomowoc, WI

Designer/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Suppliers: Information not available

Competition Categories: Packaging Excellence, Printing AchievementPackage Description: This +RED Power Elixir shrink sleeve provides a unique matte finish that grabs the attention of consumers and adds to the chic design of the glossy

can lip and matte lid. The substrate is printed on both sides to achieve the desired visual and tactile effect which is not attainable with printed cans. The shrink sleeve has helped

significantly reduce inventory lead times and increase inventory turns, providing speed to market. The product and package can also be used as a promotional piece and provide the

sustainability of the product with a resealable feature.

Amcor’s DuraTearManufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, www.amcor.com

End-User/Customer: Information not availablePlant: Mundelein, IL

Designer/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Information not available

Competition Category: Packaging Excellence Package Description: Typically used for hospital surgical kits, Amcor’s DuraTear

bags, have the unusual combination of an easy linear tear and excellent abuse resistance. DuraTear stays flexible and has superior flex crack resistance even at very

low temperatures. DuraTear bags are being used to contain the food for an Antarctic expedition to better understand the impacts of climate change on the food and

its flexible packaging.

Amcor’s PVC-Free Blister for PharmaceuticalsManufacturer: Amcor Flexibles, www.amcor.com

End-User/Customer: Information not availablePlant: Shelbyville, KY


Competition Category: Sustainability and Environmental AchievementPackage Description: Amcor’s PVC-Free Blister for Pharmaceuticals offers an

alternative for companies that want to eliminate PVC in their packaging. Amcor’s structure can be tailored to provide different levels of barrier protection according to the requirements of the product. It is suitable for pills as well as liquid medications.

Amcor’s PVC-Free option reduces the environmental footprint of pharmaceutical blister packaging. Amcor produces the material in North America and in Europe thereby

allowing regional sourcing of this packaging.

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Arctic Cat 2-Cycle Synthetic C-Tec2 48 Oz Oil PouchManufacturer: Glenroy, Inc., www.glenroy.comEnd-User/Customer: Arctic Cat, Inc.Plant: Menomonee Falls, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Chris Heideman, Lube-TechKey Suppliers: Information not available Competition Categories: Technical Innovation, Printing AchievementPackage Description: The C-TEC2 Synthetic oil pouch brings a new level of convenience to snowmobile oils. The lightweight and durable flexible pouch allows for convenient storage within an Arctic Cat snowmobile, while the pouch’s tamper-evident easy-pour spout and ergonomic angled handle facilitate easy pouring of oil into the snowmobile’s compact oil reservoir. In addition, the flexible pouch offers several environmental benefits, and provides increased surface area to present the product’s benefits and attention-grabbing graphics.

Bertolli Classic Skillet MealsManufacturer: American Packaging Corporation, www.ampkcorp.comEnd-User/Customer: ConAgra FoodsPlant: Story City, IADesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Schawk, OEC Graphics Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Mouthwatering graphics provide for a realistic visual of the high end product waiting inside. American Packaging achieved the life-like reproduction by utilizing its High Definition printing expertise to provide a sharper image with intense colors, smoother vignettes and cleaner text. The consumer can almost taste how good the skillet meals will be by viewing the package on the local grocer’s freezer shelf. All this combined with the use of a stand-up pouch versus the traditional lay down package is sure to grab the consumers’ attention.

Blue Buffalo Pet Food BagManufacturer: Bemis Performance Packaging, www.bemis.comEnd-User/Customer: Blue Buffalo CompanyPlant: Oshkosh, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Steve Dennis, Bemis Performance PackagingKey Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: We believe the BLUE BUFFALO Rocky Mountain Pet Food Packaging enables our customer to win at shelf. The preemptive graphics on this packaging allow our customer to stand apart at shelf; winning at point of purchase from alternatives. The printing techniques used with this packaging include samba flex2 and vignette ‘fading to zero’ technique separating BLUE BUFFALO from other pet food alternatives.

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Chocolates BrittManufacturer: PERUPLAST S.A., www.peruplast.com.pe

End-User/Customer: DISTRIBUIDORA INTERNACIONAL GLOBAL S.A.Plant: Lima, Peru

Designer/Design Firm: DISTRIBUIDORA INTERNACIONAL GLOBAL S.A.Key Suppliers: UFLEX, Coim Brasil Ltda, The Dow Chemical Company

Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: This package superbly introduces into the market a family of gourmet chocolate covered treats. The packaging format, the attractive graphics and

the colorful art design perform the function of communicating very effectively to the consumer the gourmet and delicate nature of the product, the material structure

providing the required protection for the sensitive contents. A smart distribution of glossy and matte areas greatly enhances its shelf impact.

Coffee Candies BrittManufacturer: PERUPLAST S.A., www.peruplast.com.pe

End-User/Customer: DISTRIBUIDORA INTERNACIONAL GLOBAL S.A.Plant: Lima, Peru

Designer/Design Firm: DISTRIBUIDORA INTERNACIONAL GLOBAL S.A.Key Suppliers: UFLEX, Coim Brasil Ltda, The Dow Chemical Company

Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: This package superbly introduces into the market a gourmet coffee product. The packaging format, the attractive graphics and the elegant art design perform the function of communicating very effectively to the consumer the gourmet and delicate

nature of the product, the material structure providing the required protection for the sensitive contents. A smart distribution of glossy and matte areas greatly

enhances its shelf impact.

Comfort Revolution Memory Foam & Hydraluxe Cooling Bed Pillow

Manufacturer: Bemis Performance Packaging, www.bemis.comEnd-User/Customer: Comfort Revolution

Plant: Oshkosh, WIDesigner/Design Firm: BOLT group

Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Packaging Excellence

Package Description: Comfort Revolution has reinvented the way pillows are packaged. The flexible packaging creates a high-end appearance representing the quality of the

pillow inside. By using a ‘metalized’ polyester, graphics are enhanced creating a strong billboard effect. The interior layer of the flexible structure provides the necessary toughness

to support both the box and pillow weighing up to 7 lbs. This packaging proves to be a marketing revelation for the entire textile industry.

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Curwood® Liquiflex® Evolution™ CupstockManufacturer: Curwood, Inc., A Bemis Company, www.curwood.comEnd-User/Customer: Information not available Plant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Categories: Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, Technical Innovation.Package Description: The first semi-rigid cupstock to incorporate a thin, flexible high-barrier core, Curwood’s Liquiflex® Evolution™ material is a sustainable forming sheet with up to 20% less packaging weight and twice the moisture barrier of traditional cupstock. Ideal for creamers, juices, condiments and more, the unique barrier technology allows post-industrial scrap to be recycled back into the package for up to 45% recycled content. The platform can be used for a variety of aseptic, ambient-fill, and hot-fill products.

DECOSEAL Family of Printed TubesManufacturer: Flex America Inc., www.flexfilm.comEnd-User/Customer: Information not available Plant: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The DECOSEAL tube system, a revolutionary new concept, is made from a reverse printed flexible laminate structure whereas conventional tubes are made from thick multilayer structures or extruded tubular structures that are surface printed. Laminate structure can be optimized/tailor-made using any combination of substrates. Wall thickness is much lower thus providing substantial source reduction and improved sustainability. Sandwiching of rotogravure print delivers outstanding aesthetics (including superior holographics/metallic effects) and protects print from scuffing/damage and chemical attack.

Easy Open Hershey BarManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.comEnd-User/Customer: The Hershey CompanyPlant: Hendersonville, NCDesigner/Design Firm: Collaboration between Hershey and PrintpackKey Suppliers: PrintpackCompetition Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: Hershey has transformed their traditional bar packaging into a flexible format that adds the benefits of product protection, convenience, and enhanced shelf appeal. This packaging has an easy open coldseal feature that is new to the candy aisle. By switching to flexible flow wrap, Hershey was able to enhance their graphics while providing product protection and freshness, both very important in the confectionary market.

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Ecolab Coex Stand-up PouchManufacturer: Ampac, www.ampaconline.com

End-User/Customer: EcolabPlant: Hanover Park, IL

Designer/Design Firm: Jeff Schultz, EcolabKey Suppliers: Ampac

Competition Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: The new Ecolab Coex pouch is designed to employ the least

amount of material, incorporate versatility and utility to the package while keeping the end user’s safety on the forefront of the design. The successful launch of this package was

due in part to the breakthrough of the film composition paired with a plow bottom pouch geometry intended to house liquid chemicals.

Farr Russell Ice Cream Single Serve Smoothie Pillow PouchManufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation,

www.berryplastics.comEnd-User/Customer: Farr Better and Russell Ice Cream Group

Plant: Kent, WADesigner/Design Firm: Information not available

Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Technical Innovation

Package Description: The Fast Food environment requires a highly productive, quick packaging experience for the customer at the delivery window. Farr Russell Ice Cream utilizes the unique easy tear structure for their single serve smoothie product line that

gives the customer an easy open package without hassle, which is important in today’s fast paced “on the go” environment. The package does not sacrifice or compensate on any of

the physical attributes that keep the product in tact throughout the lifecycle.

Flavor Tree PrimaPak™ Package produced from PrimaPak™ Rollstock

Manufacturer: Clear Lam Packaging, Inc., www.clearlam.comEnd-User/Customer: John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Plant: Elk Grove Village, ILDesigner/Design Firm: Clear Lam Packaging, Inc.,

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., Graphics DepartmentKey Suppliers: Spear USA

Competition Categories: Packaging Excellence, Technical Innovation, Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, and Printing Achievement.

Package Description: The PrimaPak™ package is a flexible package produced from custom rollstock on a PrimaPak™ vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machine. It replaces

rigid cans, bottles, trays, and jars. The PrimaPak™ package is lightweight, stackable, and merchandises on six sides. As a result, the PrimaPak™ technology reduces the package

cube up to 30 percent or more, maximizes manufacturing efficiencies, and improves warehousing space and transportation demands.

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Fruttare™ Frozen Fruit and Milk Bars OverwrapManufacturer: Sonoco Flexible Packaging, www.sonoco.comEnd-User/Customer: UnileverPlant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The superior quality of the rotogravure process printing showcases the natural texture, intricate detail, and colors of each individual piece of fruit. The fine-screened colors are produced from both line and process colors. Tight registration and color control ensures the impeccable detail and color balance on the package successfully delivering the consistency and “pop” required for attracting the consumer’s attention away from the normal clutter in the frozen treats aisle.

General Mills Green Giant Valley Fresh SteamersManufacturer: Bemis Performance Packaging, www.bemis.comEnd-User/Customer: General MillsPlant: Lancaster, WIDesigner/Design Firm: General MillsKey Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: General Mills’ visually inspiring graphics redesign has stimulated some new chatter throughout the frozen area of the grocery store. The new eye-popping graphics and continued dedication to providing the consumer with a high quality, microwaveable product, filled with innovative flavors and nutrients galore, will continue to strengthen the marketplace position. This print solution continues to successfully balance the tough distribution systems and maintain the premium shelf billboard effect desired by consumers.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Candy Making & Dipping Dark Melted WafersManufacturer: American Packaging Corporation, www.ampkcorp.comEnd-User/Customer: Ghirardelli Chocolate CompanyPlant: Columbus, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not availableKey Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Ghirardelli chose a combination of matted film, metallized film, and a laser scored resealable stand-up pouch to set their product apart from other baking products. The premium presentation is consistent with the premium product supplied by Ghirardelli Chocolate. The prominent logo with metallized effect and the clean graphics, combined with the unique package style of a stand-up pouch, help to differentiate this product in the highly competitive baking aisle.

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Ginsters Chicken and Mushroom SliceManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.com

End-User/Customer: Ginsters, a division of Samworth Brothers LimitedPlant: Saffron Walden, Essex, United Kingdom

Designer/Design Firm: Smith & MiltonKey Suppliers: Information not available

Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: While redesigning the entire product range, Ginsters wanted to

achieve high impact graphics, while improving the cost efficiency of the process. Printing up to 1200lpi, with 4SIGHT® (Gravure Fixed Color Palette), through High Resolution

Gravure (HRG), the result produces a life-like image representative of the product. This efficient combination allowed Ginsters to increase shelf presence, maintain strong

brand colors, and reduce the number of colors from seven to four (plus a special color for the brand).

Gourmet Dining Tru Earth Quad Seal Gusset Pouch for Frozen Food Complete Meals


End-User/Customer: Gourmet Express LLCPlant: Kent, WA


Competition Categories: Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, Printing Achievement

Package Description: The Tru Earth Brand of Gourmet Dining uses only all natural meat and wholesome vegetables. Gourmet Express extended their approach by producing a package with a smaller carbon foot print than the rest of their commercial offerings and

paired it with an environmentally conscious product. The package is made with thinner, stronger material and the same visual appeal. This quad seal gusseted billboard found in

the frozen food aisle is hard to miss!

Greenies® 12 oz Teenie Dog TreatsManufacturer: Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC,

www.plaspack.comEnd-User/Customer: The Nutro® Company

Plant: Kansas City, KSDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available


Package Description: An authentication feature was developed to eliminate counterfeiting issues with Greenies® 12 oz Teenie Dog Treats. By printing both sides of

the main web, creating a random repeat image on the inside of the bag and trapping inks between film layers, the packaging complied with palatability requirements for pet treats

and solved the counterfeit issues.

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Hask Naturals Healing HairManufacturer: Glenroy, Inc., www.glenroy.comEnd-User/Customer: Inspired Beauty BrandsPlant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: A nicely executed hair care packet utilizing 133 lpi screening to effectively print the four-color floral image on the front panel and the subtle vignettes used throughout the body of the package enhanced by the film gloss and soft coloration projecting the feel of a salon quality product. Multiple languages used throughout allow for different marketing opportunities.

Hawaiian Punch 40-Count Variety PackManufacturer: Bemis Performance Packaging, www.bemis.comEnd-User/Customer: Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.Plant: Terre Haute, INDesigner/Design Firm: Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Categories: Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, Printing AchievementPackage Description: Designed to provide a flexible alternative to rigid or corrugate packaging. The Hawaiian Punch juice secondary packaging securely holds the product in place while offering both the retailer and consumer a package that is eyes catching and allows retailers to maximize shelf space. The use of polyethylene films printed with “specialty inks” provides shelf appeal and highlights overall brand image. The shrink wrap (polyethylene) offers a cost savings. 10-color printing on film drives the focus on delivering brand image, enhanced shelf presence, emotional connections with the consumer, and package integrity.

Hormel Real Crumbled BaconManufacturer: Prolamina Corporation, www.prolamina.comEnd-User/Customer: Hormel Foods CorporationPlant: Terrebonne, QC, Canada, QuebecDesigner/Design Firm: Gary Lasiter, Hormel Foods CorporationKey Suppliers: Prolamina Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Hormel Real Crumbled Bacon packaging advanced from rotogravure to flexography printing. Achieving a higher end color spread, through flexo’s color density capabilities, the color gamut was increased; delivering crisper fine print; producing better white opacity with very clean highlights and including shadow fades to nothing with clean high contrast imagery. Ultimately, the rich colorful flexo results underscore the Hormel brand in addition to providing a quality product at a better cost.

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Hormel® Chili Pour Overs™ Retort PouchManufacturer: Curwood, Inc., A Bemis Company,

www.curwood.comEnd-User/Customer: Hormel Foods

Plant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Information not available


Package Description: Hormel® Chili Pour Overs™ Retort Pouches are the poster child for can replacement. The consumer-pleasing package provides a fast, convenient way to

enjoy chili, helping as a topper or a favorite fast food. The microwavable packages are produced on high-speed filling lines that approach speeds of cans, making them cost-

competitive. Using less than 10% of the material by weight of cans, one truck of pouches will package the same amount of chili as 7–10 trucks of cans.

Hunts Ketchup 350 gManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.com

End-User/Customer: ConAgra Foods México SA de CVPlant: El Marqués, Querétaro, México

Designer/Design Firm: Alejandra Yepez, De Leon Profesionales SCKey Suppliers: Information not available

Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: ConAgra launches its first stand up pouch for Hunt’s tomato

ketchup, which features an appealing appearance of the brand, following the same elegant line they have used so far in the sticker they regularly used on their current PET bottles.

Using HD flexo printing, realistic and detailed high quality graphics, enhances one of the most important brands that ConAgra has in Mexico. The new Hunt’s tomato ketchup

stand up pouch features appealing and highly detailed, realistic graphics. This new, glossy pouch is an eye catching, economic alternative for consumers to

ConAgra’s original PET bottle.

Jimmy’s Salad DressingManufacturer: Flexo Impressions, www.flexoimpressions.com

End-User/Customer: Jimmy’s Salad DressingPlant: Savage, MN

Designer/Design Firm: Rick, Mighty Fine DesignKey Suppliers: Avery Dennison, Actega

Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Jimmy’s Salad Dressing shrink sleeve labels were printed using

HD Flexo for increased print quality and vibrant colors. Using top-of-the-line equipment and technology provide highly detailed and crisp process images.

The shrink sleeve’s 360 degree design and perfect fit on the container result in an eye catching label with increased shelf appeal.

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John Soules Foods Ready-to-Cook Fajita Meat PackagingManufacturer: Curwood, Inc., A Bemis Company, www.curwood.comEnd-User/Customer: John Soules FoodsPlant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: John Soules Foods Fajita Meat Packaging is a printed forming/non-forming package incorporating 8-color HD flexographic printing. Closing the gap on gravure, the package demonstrates how next-generation flexography delivers a greater tonal gamut; reproduces sharp, high-definition photography; recreates seamless vignettes; holds small text and rule lines; delivers shimmering metallics; even builds PMS colors out of process color. The package meets JSF’s high standards, lowers packaging cost and enables smaller quality runs with significantly less set-up time.

Karameladas 50 gManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.comEnd-User/Customer: Barcel S.A. de C.V. Plant: El Marqués, Querétaro, México Designer/Design Firm: Marcela Perez, Foic-Lecanda Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: This 50g package of Barcel Karameladas popcorn, developed for the Mexican market, features high definition flexo printing over a degradable BOPP lamination. The high-definition flexo provides a more realistic image of the product, thereby making it more appealing to the consumer at the shelf. The artwork was enhanced with a metallic finish on the lamination to provide a brighter image of the popcorn and an overall eye-catching package.

Kaytee Fiesta Gourmet Variety Diet Parrot SUPManufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation, www.berryplastics.comEnd-User/Customer: Kaytee Products Inc. — A Division of Central Garden & PetPlant: Milwaukee, WIDesigner/Design Firm: Central Garden & PetKey Suppliers: RR DonnellyCompetition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Employing the latest in High Definition process printing and a clear window this package jumps out at the consumer with eye-popping shelf presence and product visibility. The use of 7 color Expanded Gamut process printing coupled with the high definition process gives color, definition, and efficiencies never before seen in flexographic printing.

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Magnum ChocolatesManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.comEnd-User/Customer: Kinnerton Confectionary Company Ltd.

Plant: Bury, Lancashire, United KingdomDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available

Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing Achievement

Package Description: Kinnerton’s Magnum Chocolate product range was printed using High Resolution Gravure (HRG) process with the ability to print up to 1200 lpi. HRG

was chosen because of exceptional shelf appeal, high impact graphics and outstanding illustration preproduction. All were extremely important to generate consumer

excitement. The package needed to convey the brand message and illustrate the rich, iconic Magnum taste.

MutatedNation Nutrition Manufacturer: Flexo Impressions,

www.flexoimpressions.com End-User/Customer: Mutated Nation Nutrition

Plant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Josh/Flight Level 510 Design

Key Suppliers: Avery Dennison Competition Category: Printing Achievement

Package Description: The MutatedNation Nutrition shrink sleeve labels were printed using HD Flexo for increased print quality and vibrant colors. The use of advanced

finishing techniques with effect film gives the product holographic effects for increased shelf appeal. The sleeve’s 360 degree design and perfect fit on the container

enhances the functionality and eye-catching graphics allowing the MutatedNation packaging to “pop” on the shelf.

Nature Valley Protein GranolaManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.com

End-User/Customer: General MillsPlant: Grand Prairie, TX

Designer/Design Firm: Collaboration with General Mills and Printpack Key Suppliers: Information not available

Competition Category: Packaging Excellence Package Description: The Nature Valley Crunchy Protein Granola stand up pouch

provides product protection, easy open and reclose as well as tamper evidence with its unique tear notch zipper closer. The use of Printpack PerformX® film enhances visual

appeal by allowing for a high clarity clear panel that showcases the freshness of the product. This successful new product launch provides a packaging alternative that stands

out from typical bag in box formats on the cereal aisle.

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Nestlé Mini Turtles Sweet & Salty PouchManufacturer: American Packaging Corporation, www.ampkcorp.comEnd-User/Customer: Nestle CanadaPlant: Story City, IADesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: SGS Canada Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The new Nestlé Mini Turtles stand-up pouch features a matte/ gloss combination giving it a more natural appearance with a hint of shine. The reverse print process used delivers sharper images and cleaner lines, to reflect the quality of the product inside. Nestlé chose this style of pouch to differentiate its product and quickly catch the consumer’s attention.

Next Generation Tissue Towel Overwrap Packaging FilmManufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation, www.berryplastics.comEnd-User/Customer: Market FilmPlant: Danville, KYDesigner/Design Firm: Jackie GoudelockKey Suppliers: Information not available Competition Categories: Technical Innovation, Sustainability and Environmental Achievement Package Description: The Next Generation Tissue Towel Overwrap film benefits from Berry Plastics’ multilayer co-extrusion technology which allows for performance enhancements and cost savings through reduction in gauge. High performance polymers were utilized in the film design to maximize physical properties while maintaining processing and manufacturing requirements. This next generation film provides a significant improvement over the existing technology in seal performance and machinability while at the same time using 17% less material by volume, providing cost benefits to the customer.

Nonni’s Biscotti BitesManufacturer: American Packaging Corporation, www.ampkcorp.comEnd-User/Customer: Nonni’sPlant: Story City, IADesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Mozaic, OEC Graphics Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: This high definition flexographic printed package exceeded our customer’s marketing objectives by providing an aesthetically appealing package that separates it from the competition. The meticulous detail, sharpness of colors, and glossy appearance accurately reflect the customer’s goal for its high end branded product. The heavier structure chosen allows for package durability with billboard properties to quickly capture the consumer’s eye.

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Norpac Flav R Pac Steamable Baja Roasted Corn Outer Bag


End-User/Customer: Norpac Foods, Inc.Plant: Kent, WA


Competition Categories: Sustainability and Environmental Achievement, Printing Achievement

Package Description: Market trends have seen an influx of “dare to be different” product offerings. The Norpac Flav R Pac Steamable Baja Roasted Corn Blend Mother Bag

utilizes an eye catching contrast to achieve both a soft paper like finish adjacent to the typical brand logo in a high gloss appeal. This laminate replacement has offered a higher

economic value for the entire package product life cycle. Being different is cool.

NuBreed Undisputed Pouch Manufacturer: Flexo Impressions,

www.flexoimpressions.com End-User/Customer: NuBreed Nutrition

Plant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Josh/Flight Level 510 Design

Key Suppliers: Avery Dennison Competition Category: Printing Achievement

Package Description: The Nubreed Nutrition pouch is printed using HD Flexo for increased print quality and vibrant colors. This single serving packet is convenient,

functional, and easy to use for today’s “always on-the-go” consumers. Our color control technology allows us to color match across product lines to maintain brand integrity so

the customer’s products will match when on the shelf.

Ostasis™ Reinforced PouchManufacturer: Oliver-Tolas® Healthcare Packaging,

www.oliver-tolas.comEnd-User/Customer: Information not available

Plant: Feasterville, PADesigner/Design Firm: Information not available


Package Description: The Ostasis™ Reinforced pouch is designed to provide increased puncture and abrasion resistance and is reinforced with Tyvek® strips at each end of the

clear film side of the pouch. This revolutionary alternative to the standard Tyvek®/film pouch reduces the likelihood of package validation test failures and the costs associated

with product returns and recalls. Ease of opening is also improved through the design which includes peel options at two corners making it easier to

open in time-critical situations.

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Perforated Tyvek® PouchManufacturer: Oliver-Tolas® Healthcare Packaging, www.oliver-tolas.comEnd-User/Customer: RhythmlinkPlant: Grand Rapids, MIDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: Perforated Tyvek® Pouches are designed to allow the packaging of kit components or several sizes of a device where size is not determined until point of use in one convenient to transport and easy to tear apart strip of pouches. Perforated Tyvek® Pouches reduce waste by allowing unused variations or components to remain sterile.

ProFoot Step 1Manufacturer: Flex-Pack, www.flex-pack.comEnd-User/Customer: ProFoot Inc.Plant: Loveland, OHDesigner/Design Firm: Ursula Flurer DesignKey Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: The Step1 Stand-Up pouch represents a dramatic improvement over other Stand-Up pouches because of the unique combination of special features and materials, which give the pouch a very distinctive image. The structure is 80g matte OPP/48g Strip-Metallized PET/2.5Mil Clear-SSC-LDPE, which was printed 6-colors rotogravure with 90% screen of white ink on the right side of the front panel to provide a semi-transparent/defused look over the product window. The matte OPP gives the pouch a very soft appearance overall and the strip-metallized PET allows the bag to have a metallic back panel and a clear front. The SUP is also laser scored for easy opening. The result is a very eye-catching and functional package.

Pull Tab™ Beverage PouchManufacturer: Ampac, www.ampaconline.comEnd-User/Customer: Swiss-Food Concepts GmbHPlant: Kirchberg, SwitzerlandDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Ampac Kirchberg, SwitzerlandCompetition Categories: Packaging Excellence, Technical InnovationPackage Description: The Pull Tab™ Beverage Pouch innovation is an alternative format to traditional straw-punch through beverage pouch that is commonly used in the beverage market. Ampac’s Pull Tab™ beverage pouch combines innovative packaging with technology to enhance brand marketing, allowing food manufacturers to deliver products that allow differentiation and enhanced shelf appeal for the consumer. Ampac Pull Tab™ Beverage Pouch utilizes a premade hole on the pouch body, covered by an easy open hermetically sealed label.

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PURINA NOBLESSE BagManufacturer: Flex America Inc., www.flexfilm.com

End-User/Customer: Nestle Group World-WidePlant: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India


Competition Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: The development of our patented hermetic seal pinched bottom

dispenses with the need to use the additional inner bag/liner and saves one operation during the packaging process thus saving costs and ensuring that the product is

adequately protected during the course of its shelf-life and usage.

Purina Pure Cat LitterManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.com

End-User/Customer: Nestlé - Purina Pet Care Co.Plant: Villa Rica, GA

Designer/Design Firm: Collaboration with Purina Pet Care and PrintpackKey Suppliers: Information not available

Competition Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: The Purina Pure Nature cat litter flexible bag represents an

improvement over the typical cardboard and plastic pail packaging familiar to the pet care aisle. By providing a reduction in material in a lightweight format that can be used for graphic appeal, the flexible bag outperforms other packaging formats in this market.

Additionally, the ability to customize the film structure to the needs of the product inside and to prevent damage to the package outside is a great advantage

over other types of packaging.

Quaker Warm & Crunchy GranolaManufacturer: Bemis Performance Packaging, www.bemis.com

End-User/Customer: PepsiCoPlant: Oshkosh, WI

Designer/Design Firm: Bemis Performance PackagingKey Suppliers: Information not available

Competition Category: Technical InnovationPackage Description: When it comes to balancing high barrier and the need for a high

puncture resistance packaging solution, cost and sustainability are often compromised. With this unique combination of materials, Bemis Performance Packaging is

able to deliver an economical 2-ply structure that has proven to meet the most demanding product and process applications.

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Rivera Group Filete de Basa Natural 600 gManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.comEnd-User/Customer: Shark Packing SA de CV Plant: Zapopan, Jalisco, MéxicoDesigner/Design Firm: Liliana Vidal, Orange Design Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: The Rivera Group Fish package is a premade bag which features impressive high quality printing with a matte finish. It has the shape of a small sack which helps the package when filled to make it easier to palletize and display. The use of high definition flexo provides an outstanding and realistic image of the product. The clear window allows the consumer to see the contents and showcases the quality of the product inside. The whole package is an excellent example of the premium look of the company’s brand.

Rogers Coffee San Francisco Bay Compostable Single Use LiddingManufacturer: Genpak, www.progressivepac.comEnd-User/Customer: Rogers Foods Ltd.Plant: Aurora, Ontario, CanadaDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Sustainability and Environmental AchievementPackage Description: This environmentally friendly lidding utilizes only compostable materials to meet ASTM6400 standards. The material performs well both on the customer’s equipment and the end user’s single use coffee machines. In this tremendously strong growing market, it makes significant advances in the use of sustainable materials in the hope of diverting the current non-sustainable lidding from a landfill.

Saladexpress Oriental DesignManufacturer: Robbie, www.robbieflexibles.comEnd-User/Customer: Saladexpress, Inc.Plant: Lenexa, KSDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: Flexible packaging helped introduce a new line of fresh-cut vegetables; satisfy growing demand for easy-to-use packaging; and provided retailers with a display ready package. The gusseted pouch allowed retailers to easily display the product and being pre-packed, the retailer avoided store-level labor. The pouch gives consumers a sealed package for freshness, food safety assurance and colorful eye-catching graphics for an emotional connection. Consumers love the added convenience of preparation instructions and nutrition facts printed right on the pouch.

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Satinique Glossy Repair Shampoo & ConditionerManufacturer: Glenroy, Inc., www.glenroy.com

End-User/Customer: Access Business GroupPlant: Information not available


Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: A nicely executed shampoo and conditioner duo-pack that utilizes 175 lpi screening to effectively illustrate the actual bottles. The satin nature of the foil and

soft shading of the bottles project the salon quality of the product.

Simix 5 lb. All Purpose CleanerManufacturer: Ampac, www.ampaconline.com

End-User/Customer: SimixPlant: Auburn, WA

Designer/Design Firm: Dimitri Louridas, Louridas StudiosKey Suppliers: Ampac Seattle

Competition Category: Sustainability and Environmental AchievementPackage Description: Simix has a recyclable pouch that not only saves customers time

and money, but also eliminates the need for handing the user in the field another piece of literature describing in depth how to properly mix for the different product uses. It is possible to show pictures of different surfaces that it can be used on and it has now

become a silent sales person on the shelf.

Sun Products Kirkland Laundry Detergent LavenderManufacturer: Glenroy, Inc., www.glenroy.com

End-User/Customer: MariettaPlant: Information not available


Competition Category: Printing Achievement Package Description: A nicely executed biodegradable laundry detergent packet which utilizes 175 lpi screening to effectively communicate the tie to clean water via ‘the green

leaf on water ripples’ image. The softness of the water ripples contrasts with the utilitarian type and font which describes the product.

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Sun Products SnuggleManufacturer: Glenroy, Inc., www.glenroy.comEnd-User/Customer: MariettaPlant: Information not available Designer/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Printing AchievementPackage Description: A nicely executed fabric softener packet utilizing 133 lpi screening to effectively print the soft bear and floral front panel design. The stuffed bear is a regularly used image for this product and the soft orchid images are alluding to the scent of this sample. The soft coloration and smooth looking vignettes communicate the intended feeling and scent of this fabric softener product.

Sunrise Growers, Frozen Fruit Premade PouchManufacturer: Ampac, www.ampaconline.comEnd-User/Customer: Frozsun Foods, Inc.Plant: Auburn, WADesigner/Design Firm: The Chesapeake Group, Inc.Key Suppliers: AmpacCompetition Category: Printing Achievement Package Description: Frozsun determined it was in their best interest to have a domestic source for their Sunrise Growers pre-made pouches and rollstock laminations Utilizing Esko’s HD Flexo print technology, Ampac’s graphics team was able to provide print quality that comes very close to matching the quality of rotogravure Frozsun was accustomed to, ensuring their packaging ‘pops’ on the shelf and is well received by their customers.

Surgical Marker Forming Web/LidstockManufacturer: Berry Plastics Corporation, www.berryplastics.comEnd-User/Customer: Market: Forming Web Lidstock for Surgical MarkerPlant: Dalton, GADesigner/Design Firm: Eric JohnsonKey Suppliers: Information not available Competition Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: This new package uses a more economical forming web/lidstock format to replace an expensive foil lamination for a medical marker. Higher performing polymers were incorporated into specific positions in the 7 layer forming web and lidstock to maximize moisture barrier, enhance thermoformability, improve sealing and maintain package integrity and sterility. This package is more cost competitive, uses a more acceptable sterilization method and protects the product from moisture loss. A linear tear feature enables easy opening.

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Tanka Bar, 1 oz.Manufacturer: Belmark, Inc., www.belmark.com

End-User/Customer: Native American Natural FoodsPlant: DePere, WI

Designer/Design Firm: Kevin Brown, Smart SetKey Suppliers: Information not available

Competition Categories: Packaging Excellence Technical Innovation, Printing Achievement

Package Description: Much of the package billboard of Non-forming web packaging is often taken by necessary legal information. This unique two side printed non-forming

web opens up the entire front of the package to attract consumer attention. The result is a package that uses matte finish to appeal to natural food consumers, and offers a

long shelf life with easy open peelability.

TATA WATER PLUS PouchManufacturer: Flex America Inc., www.flexfilm.com

End-User/Customer: NourishCo Beverages (A JV of Tata Global Beverages and Pepsico)

Plant: Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaDesigner/Design Firm: NourishCo Beverages

(A JV of Tata Global Beverages and Pepsico)Key Suppliers: Information not available

Competition Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: Functional and economically viable packaging for nutrient-

enhanced drinking water. The pouch is made from 12 micron BOPET/50 micron LDPE laminate using proprietary formulations. The pouch delivers guaranteed shelf-life of

two months with absolutely no organoleptic changes, PAA migration <2 ppb, material consumption <2.5 gms/pack (PET bottle - 20 gms.) providing more than 800% source

reduction, no polymer degradation despite exposure to intense UV radiation/ tropical conditions and high sustainability due to substantial light-weighting.

Wexford Farms Warm Ups™Manufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.com

End-User/Customer: Wexford Farms Pet Food LLCPlants: Williamsburg, VA (Rigid), Fredericksburg, VA (Labels),

Shreveport, LA (Lidding)Designer/Design Firm: Information not available


Package Description: Wexford Farms received a complete packaging solution with a rigid cup, flexible shrink sleeve and flexible die cut lidding design. This new form of

packaging improves upon the metal can options used by most pet food manufacturers. Creating a safe, functional, and eye catching package helped Wexford Farms

have a very successful new product release.

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Wonka Chocolate Bar with Full Access Reseal-ItManufacturer: Printpack, www.printpack.comEnd-User/Customer: Nestlé UK Ltd, Confectionery DivisionPlant: Bury, Lancashire, United KingdomDesigner/Design Firm: Information not available Key Suppliers: Macfarlane Labels Ltd. Competition Category: Packaging ExcellencePackage Description: Innovation in confectionery is key to growing the category and packaging. Nestlé is the first company to use Printpack’s Full Access Reseal-It (Pat. Pending) application on a chocolate package. It provides benefits to consumers who are looking for added convenience and product freshness and offering the food manufacturer a way to differentiate their products and maintain brand integrity. It provides an innovative, easy open/reclose solution to maximize the package functionality, while substantially improving the consumer experience.

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