Paris Packaging Week reveals finalists for innovative packaging awards

The finalists for Paris Packaging Week’s ADF, PCD, and PLD Innovation Awards have been announced, with packaging from the beauty, luxury, premium drinks, and aerosol sectors set to be commemorated in ceremonies on 17^th and 18^th January.

All finalist entries will be available to view at a dedicated Innovation Awards gallery. Each was selected from a total of over 220 entries by a jury of international experts consisting of brand owners in the aerosol, beauty, and drinks sectors.

Ceremonies announcing the winners will take place during Paris Packaging Week and will be open to all visitors. The PCD Innovation Awards will commence at 15:30 on Wednesday 17^th January on the Circular Economy Stage. On Thursday 18^th January, the PLD Innovation Awards will take place at 11:00 at the Future Innovation Forum, and the ADF Innovation Awards will be held at 14:00 at the Global Aerosol & Dispensing Summit.

“Every year, our Innovation Awards highlight the innovation and creativity of the packaging community, and this year is no different,” said Christelle Anya, Content & Community director at Paris Packaging Week. “Congratulations to all the nominees and thank you to everyone who entered. The standard of entries this year was extremely high, and narrowing those entries down into this year’s shortlist was incredibly difficult.

“It means we’re proud to present a truly exciting collection of innovations that illustrate the key trends in packaging development today. It’s an inspiring group of packaging innovations and will be a must-see part of this year’s Paris Packaging Week.”

The nominees are as follows:

ADF Innovation Awards

ArcelorMittal Flat Europe - CFPA and BPA-NI for steel mounting cups
Beiersdorf AG - Nivea Deo Spray + New Leipzig Aerosol Production Center
DTS Europe - SAGE Azalea Flow Control
ENVASES GROUP - Rabanne Shimmer Bomb
Kao Corporation - PureOra36500 CREAMY TOOTHPASTE
Kao Germany GmbH - Kao Salon Color Wizard
Reckitt - Lysol Air Sanitizer
TUBEX GmbH - Minimalist / Refill by Respray Solutions Kft / Nivea pearl & beauty / Rainbow
Xtracan GmbH - Monoblock steel can for Förch TF60

PCD Innovation Awards

Amorepacific / Verescence - The Ultimate S Cream
Cartier Parfums - La Panthère Eau de Parfum / Les écrins parfumés
Chanel Parfums Beauté - 31 Le Rouge / Sublimage La Crème / Sublimage Extrait de nuit
Coty - Covergirl Lash Blast Cleantopia Mascara / Burberry Her Eau de Parfum
Dermalogica - Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Booster x GREENIS® Dispenser / Dermalogica Porescreen Mineral Sunscreen SPF40
L’Occitane en Provence - Recycled and Recyclable Ecorefill Bottle
L’Oréal - Mascara Telescopic Lift L’Oréal Paris / Good Coloration / Oleor Color in shampoo-ONE PUSH / MM Replica Wooden Box
L’Oréal - Lancôme - Lancôme Absolue Soft Cream x Le Louvre
LVMH Fragrance Brands - Flower By Kenzo Ikebana Eau de Parfum
Make up For Ever SA - Artist Face Powders
Parfums Christian Dior - Rouge Premier / Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier / Minaudière Maquillage Noel 2023 / L’Or de J’adore by Jean-Michel Othoniel
Penhaligon’s - Penhaligon’s – Potions & Remedies
PUIG France - JPG Le Male Elixir
TEMYRIS - Temyris, the beauty minaudiere - Aurore & Paul

PLD Innovation Awards

· Bacardi - Grey Goose Night Vision 2023
· Denomination - On the Fringe
· Dom Perignon / Pusterla 1880 - Iconic Dom Pérignon Institutional Gift Box
· Grand Marnier / Chic - Grand Marnier Quintessence – Ritual « Ribbon Pourer
· Heineken - LatCub® Premium
· Hennessy / Pusterla 1880 / Danzer - Hennessy Paradis
· La Bibliothèque du Whisky / Rhum - Dugas, distributor of outstanding spirits / MPO - Calendrier de l’Avent Dugas
· Maison Perrier-Jouët (MMPJ, Pernod Ricard) - Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Cocoon - Limited Edition by Fernando Laposse
· Martell - Horizon Single Cru
· Martell et Cie / Développement Packaging Ultra Prestige - Collection Dames Jeanne Martell
· Remy Cointreau - Hautes de Glaces
· Tequila Barajas Sarl - Tequila Barajas Bottle
· Stratus Packaging - Au Vodka
· Westrock - Rhum J.M Canopée

Back in November 2023, the winners of Pentawards 2023 were announced at a Gala Ceremony at Magazine. Pro-recycling messaging implemented into the packaging design and the prioritization of interactivity and sustainability in the unboxing process were recurring themes amongst the winning entries.

We also announced the winners of the Sustainability Awards 2023 at the Sustainable Packaging Summit in Amsterdam. This year’s Summit will take place between 12^th and 13^th November 2024, with submissions for the Awards opening on 15^th January.

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