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Discover the cutting-edge contenders: London Packaging Week Innovation Awards finalists announced

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Celebrated as the benchmark for excellence in packaging design, the awards highlight the most forward-thinking and sustainable packaging solutions.

London Packaging Week 2024 is thrilled to unveil the inaugural finalists for the highly-anticipated Innovation Awards.

Among the finalists are various groundbreaking designs from emerging and established brands, each demonstrating remarkable innovation, creativity, and a commitment to sustainability. This year's entries represent the forefront of packaging evolution from avant-garde packaging for luxury spirits to eco-conscious beauty solutions.

The final 50, selected from hundreds of entries, will be displayed in a dedicated area during London Packaging Week, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to experience these exceptional designs up close. The winners will be announced during the prestigious Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 12 September, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, where the best in packaging innovation will be honoured for their contributions to advancing the industry.

"The finalists exemplify a remarkable commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional packaging," said co-chair Christelle Anya. This year's entries reflect a transformative shift in the packaging industry. The level of innovation and attention to detail displayed by the shortlisted brands is truly inspiring. Each design meets the highest standards of aesthetics and functionality and demonstrates a forward-thinking approach to environmental responsibility.

"This year's awards highlight how brands are redefining packaging by embracing new materials, advancing recyclability, and enhancing user experience, setting a powerful example for the industry's future."

Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of ThePackHub and LPW Innovation Awards Co-Chair, added: "The ingenuity and creativity exhibited in this year's entries are exceptional, with each design breaking new ground of what packaging can achieve by blending functionality with great aesthetics. It is inspiring to witness the commitment to sustainability from both emerging and established brands. Their innovative use of sustainable materials and practices is setting a new industry benchmark."

Jenkins continued, "The remarkable level of detail and thoughtfulness in these designs highlights that each entry showcases not just a product, but a vision for the future of packaging that prioritises both consumer experience and environmental impact. This year's shortlist signifies a shift towards innovative solutions that are visually striking, highly functional, and sustainable. The future of packaging is bright with such forward-thinking contributions."

To experience the innovative designs and find out who takes home the top honours,  register for your complimentary visitor pass today.

The inaugural finalists are as follows:

  • Black Shuck - Black Shuck Pineapple and Coconut Schnapps
  • Ardbeg - Ardbeg Vintage_Y2K 23 years old
  • Hocus Chew Valley Gin ECO Pump - Chew Valley Gin ECO Pump Low-No Gin
  • Mezzanotte London Dry Gin - Helium Mixology for Gin Mezzanotte
  • Renais - Renais Gin
  • Dunleavy - Rosé - music and wine by Dunleavy
  • The Dalmore - The Dalmore Cask Curation Series: Sherry Edition
  • The King of Hell - The King of Hell
  • The Macallan - The Macallan Harmony Collection
  • Bowmore - Bowmore ARC-52 Mokume
  • Highland Park - Highland Park 54 Year old
  • Tootilab - All Weather Styling Gel & Soft Leave-in Cream by Tootilab
  • Advanced Nutrition Programme - Skin Accumax
  • Advanced Nutrition Programme - 28-day daily protective pods
  • Active NAD+ - Active NAD+ Eye Serum Single Refill Kit
  • Hair by Sam McKnight - BIGGER LOVE COOL GIRL VOLUMISING TREATMENT MASK
  • Charlotte Tilbury - Charlotte Tilbury Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets Advent 2023
  • Novenary - Eshgham Candle Gift Set®
  • GAIA Wellness - GAIA Wellness Advent Calendar
  • GGLOW - GGLOW Repurposed Coconut Shells
  • Lash Perfect - Lash Perfect Eyelash Extension Trays
  • Liberty - Liberty Beauty Advent Calendar 2023
  • Lord of the Beards - Luxury Beard Oil Gift Set
  • Made for Life Organics - Mindful Moments
  • CULT51 - Molecular Hydration Elixir by CULT51
  • Palette London - Palette London Nail Paints
  • Qudos - Qudos Face Synergy Puffs
  • UpCircle Beauty - Santelle Eau De Parfum
  • Lush - Krabby bathy
  • Altra - The Altra Box
  • Abel & Cole - Club Zero Refillable Milk Bottles
  • Spice Kitchen - Indian Spice Tin with 9 Spices and Silk Sari Wrap
  • McVities Victoria Creations - Victoria Chocolate Creations
  • Gnaw Chocolate - 35g Chocolate Bar - Popcorn and Peanut, Sticky Toffee Pudding and Honey and Caramel
  • Little Big Flavour Kits - Beef Curry Kit
  • ALDI - Cambalala South African Shiraz (£7.99, 75cl), Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc (£7.99, 75cl), and Greyson’s London Dry Gin  (£13.99, 70cl) by ALDI
  • ALDI - Chapter & Verse Shiraz (£5.25, 75cl), Chapter & Verse Chardonnay (£5.25, 75cl), and Chassaux et Fils Méditerranée Rosé (£6.99, 75cl) by ALDI
  • Heinz - Heinz EazySauce Dispenser
  • Jacobs - Jacobs Biscuits for cheese 800gr Assortment
  • NEO WTR - NEO WTR British Spring Water
  • Cadbury's - Personalised Cadburys Heroe's Gift Box
  • Hackney Church Brew Co. - Raspberry & Lemon Salt Gose / Peach & Vanilla Sour = Peach Melba by Hackney Church Brew Co.
  • Sacred Gin - Sacred Gin
  • Toblerone - Toblerone Truffles
  • Innovus Engineering - Vacuum-sealed printed tins for independent coffee roasters
  • Vi - Vi Shark Cartilage Supplements
  • Vitawake - Vitawake Vitamin Plan Packs
  • Whitworths - Whitworths Brand Relaunch - Be a Nutrition Magician
  • EARTHPACK - EARTHFLOW
  • Sprite - Sprite bottle by Coca-Cola Company

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Published On 6 August 2024
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