As we continue to celebrate the 70th year of the Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards, we’re revealing our next winners of the 2026 competition! Discover our June spotlights to see how these products are advancing sustainability and innovation.
International Gold Awards – Packaging Excellence & Technical Innovation
Australian Organic Vanilla Custard Mono-material Retort Spout Pouch
International Gold Award – Printing
Just Chill Powdered Beverage Stand-up Pouch
International Gold Award – Sustainability
PaperWave Air Cushions
International Gold Award – Shelf Impact
Lekkers Minis Stand-up Pouch
The Australian Organic Vanilla Custard Mono-material Retort Spout Pouch is taking the world by storm! Whilst this looks like a typical spouted pouch, it represents a significant leap forward in mono-material innovation – ensuring that the packaging is fully recyclable. Visit Flavour Makers and Cheerpack Asia Pacific – Australia to learn more about the manufacturers.
With superior craftsmanship and a high-end look, the Just Chill Powdered Beverage Stand-up Pouch still delivers the performance you need. The elegant gold accents will catch your eye, while the precision tear notches and reinforced sealant layer ensure reusability and durability. Visit Integrated Plastics Packaging to learn more about the manufacturer.
Made from 100% recycled paper, the PaperWave Air Cushions deliver high-performance cushioning with substantial environmental benefits. The certified home-compostable sealing layer is an ultra-thin film made from potato starch and a compostable plasticizer. PaperWave can replace more than 80% of the plastic air pillows currently used in e-commerce. Visit AirWave Packaging Inc. to learn more about the manufacturer.
This Lekkers Minis Stand-up Pouch is a standout example of high-performance flexible packaging that delivers a premium, multisensory consumer experience. Engineered with a 3-layer laminate structure, enhanced by laser scoring, a Velcro® zipper closure, and a registered matte varnish, the pouch is both visually striking and functionally advanced. Visit Emirates Printing Press, L.L.C. to learn more about the manufacturer.
