FPA announces 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award winners

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the winners of its 69th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition. The awards were presented during a special ceremony at the FPA’s Annual Meeting in Miami, Florida.

This year’s competition saw 67 package submissions, resulting in 226 entries, as some packages competed across multiple categories. Ultimately, 20 packages were honored with 34 Achievement Awards.

Special thanks were given to the 2025 competition judging panel: Dr Bilge Altay, assistant professor of packaging and graphic media science, at College of Engineering Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT); Chris Lyons, group president at Packaging Impressions magazine; and Scott Wilkins, founder and lead consultant at Scorcia Packaging Resources.

The Highest Achievement Award, evaluated by the judges as possessing overall packaging excellence, significant attributes in all award categories, and contributing most to the advancement of the industry, was presented to ProAmpac’s White House, TN-plant for its printing job for Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.

This curbside-recyclable package is compatible with widely accessible recycling streams, providing consumers with an option that ensures product protection. It features solid print quality and grease resistance. Designed using ProAmpac’s advanced material technologies, it offers barrier properties for enhanced shelf life, convenience for consumers, and reduced environmental impact. Supporting Nestlé Purina’s commitment as an Ellen MacArthur Foundation signatory, Pro-Evo Recyclable FL aligns with circular economy initiatives and sustainability targets.

‘The entries provided an excellent representation of current trends and key drivers in flexible packaging, particularly in sustainability,’ noted Wilkens. ‘Around 70 percent of the submissions were either entered into the sustainability category or demonstrated clear advantages of flexible packaging over alternative structures. The range of innovations was impressive, including store drop-off solutions, all-PE structures, compostable films, and packaging incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) content.’

Commenting on printing innovations, Lyons added: ‘We saw outstanding examples of rotogravure, digital printing, and other advanced print production techniques. The market is fully leveraging the diverse range of printing technologies available. It’s exciting to examine each package and see how its print capabilities enhance shelf impact and deliver exceptional quality.’

Altay commented: ‘In reviewing the entries across both conventional and digital printing technologies, we saw companies effectively utilizing flexography, gravure, and digital printing. Each process showcased its unique strengths. Flexo and gravure printing demonstrated exceptional color consistency and high-resolution graphics, particularly in high-volume applications. Meanwhile, digital printing stood out for its versatility in short-run production while maintaining impressive color quality comparable to long-run printing.’

 

Highest Achievement Award: ProAmpac, White House, FL

Awards: Highest Achievement Award, Gold — Packaging Excellence, Gold — Technical Innovation, Silver — Sustainability.

Customer: Nestlé Purina® PetCare Company

 

Gold Achievement Awards

Listed alphabetically by package name.

 

Aara Basmati Rice 5-panel Pouch with Pocket Zipper and C-cut Handle, 10 lbs.

Award: Gold Award – Shelf Impact

Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P

Customer: Shakti Group USA, Hamilton, NJ

 

Frito-Lay Super Bowl LVIII Commercially Compostable Package

Awards: Gold Award — Packaging Excellence, Gold Award — Technical Innovation, Silver Award — Sustainability

Manufacturer: Printpack

Customer: Frito-Lay North America, Inc., a division of PepsiCo

 

Goldfish Crisps, 6.25 oz.

Award: Gold Award — Shelf Impact

Manufacturer: Printpack

Customer: Campbell’s Snacks/Pepperidge Farm Incorporated

 

HiPPiE ORGANiCS Organic Asparagus

Awards: Gold Award — Sustainability, Silver Award — Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging, Silver Award — Packaging Excellence, Silver Award — Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: PPC Flex

Customer: HiPPiE ORGANiCS/Alpine Fresh, Inc.

 

Indi Grand Balti Curry Sauce

Award: Gold Award – Printing

Manufacturer: Integrated Plastics Packaging

Customer: Panesar Foods Ltd.

 

PepsiCo Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn Packaging

Awards: Gold Award — Printing, Silver Award — Shelf Impact

Manufacturer: Bryce Corporation

Customer: Frito-Lay North America, Inc., a division of PepsiCo

 

Preserve Toothbrush Pouches

Award: Gold Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging

Manufacturer: Nosco

Customer: Preserve

 

ProAmpac Spouted Pouch for Ortho Home Defense

Award: Gold Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging

Manufacturer: ProAmpac

Customer: The Scotts Company LLC

 

TerreGloss/Terrecote Compostable Butter Wrap

Award: Gold Award – Sustainability

Manufacturer: Novolex

Customer: Various

 

Silver Achievement Awards

Listed alphabetically by package name.

 

Amcor Moda Vacuum Packaging for US Beef Exports

Award: Silver Award – Sustainability

Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles North America

 

Beggin’ Bacon & Peanut Butter Stix For the Win, 8 oz.

Award: Silver Award – Shelf Impact

Manufacturer: Printpack

Customer: Nestlé Purina PetCare Company

 

BNRG Power Crunch Protein Bars

Award: Silver Award – Printing

Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation

Customer: BNRG

 

Boon Coffee Sustainable Monolayer PE-based Coffee Pouch

Awards: Silver Award – Shelf Impact, Silver Award – Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: Integrated Plastics Packaging

Customer: Boon Coffee/Food International

 

Cargill Truvia All-Polyethylene Spouted Stand-up Pouch

Award: Silver Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging

Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation

Customer: Cargill Truvia Sweeteners

 

Mars Skittles Commercially Compostable Peg Bag

Award: Silver Award – Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: Printpack

Customer: Mars, Incorporated/Mars Wrigley

 

Myfitness Rolled Oats 5-panel Zipper Pouch, 1 kg

Awards: Silver Award – Expanding the Use of Flexible Packaging, Silver Award – Packaging Excellence, Silver Award – Printing, Silver Award – Shelf Impact

Manufacturer: Paharpur 3P

Customer: Tanvi Fitness Pvt. Ltd., Silvassa (DNH)

 

Once Upon a Farm CHEERCircle PE Recycle-Ready Spouted Pouch Using AmPrima Plus Film and the Vizi Cap

Award: Silver Award – Sustainability

Manufacturer: Amcor Flexibles North America

Customer: Once Upon a Farm

 

ProActive Recyclable RP-1000

Award: Silver Award – Technical Innovation

Manufacturer: ProAmpac

Customer: Marks & Spencer Select Farms

 

Starbucks Coffee Designs

Awards: Silver Award – Printing, Silver Award – Shelf Impact

Manufacturer: American Packaging Corporation

Customer: Starbucks Corporation