Amcor recognised for packaging innovations that improve sustainability outcomes and consumer experiences

ZURICH, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global packaging company, Amcor, has been recognised four times over at the 2019 Packaging Innovation Awards by Dow for improving sustainability outcomes and enhancing consumer convenience across a diverse range of packaging products.

 

 

 

 

"Winning across our flexible and rigid packaging, for beverage, protein and pet food products, is testament to the expertise of Amcor's global team," said Mr. Michael Zacka, Amcor's Chief Commercial Officer. "We are proud to deploy that expertise to benefit our customers, consumers, and the environment."

The awards acknowledge Amcor's success in using new materials, paper and plastics to design new formats and deploy technologies that create winning packaging.

"This year Dow received a record-breaking number of submissions for innovative, forward-thinking packaging designs from around the world," said Diego Donoso, business president for Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics. "I'm continually impressed by the world-class innovations that we see year after year. Congratulations to Amcor for helping drive the industry forward."

Amcor won three awards across its flexible packaging portfolio, which Dr. William Jackson, Amcor's Chief Technology Officer, says reflects a growing demand from consumers for attractive packaging that is convenient and increasingly sustainable.

"We are working with customers around the world so that their packaging performs when it comes to sustainability and consumer convenience, while also maintaining the highest levels of product protection," said Dr. Jackson.

Diamond Finalists Award for Paperly for meat and cheese

Amcor and French brand owner Charcupac collaborated to design Paperly, a thermoformable paper-based packaging made with FSC-certified paper. The packaging solution provides a natural, rustic look and feel for processed meat and cheese.

Winning a Diamond Finalists Award, Paperly impressed judges with its potential for recyclability in the paper stream and the use of high barrier liners and re-closable features to maintain freshness.

Gold Award for Coffeemate for Nestlé

Amcor's bottle for Coffeemate natural bliss Cold Brew won a Gold Award. Designed using Amcor's vacuum-resistant GeoStrap base, the innovation replaces a more easily dented bottle design.