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Starpack Industry Awards 2011 Alcoholic Beverages

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Alcoholic Beverages any fermented liquor, such as wine, beer, or distilled spirit, that contains alcohol

Judging Criteria

  • Fit for purpose -3 P's / safety / legality / dispenses well / openability / Filling line performance / distribution/relevant to product
  • Environmental - minimises use of materials / recyclability / re-usability / sustainability / minimises waste
  • Design - Functional and graphic design/ visual impact / shelf presence / image/directions for use (where relevant)
  • Innovation - Use of new materials/new manufacturing techniques/ novel features/ takes packaging forward
  • Overall Impact - Sells and promotes the product/ creates a new market for the product / distinctive image /stands out from competitors/delivers discernable competitive advantage

Winners

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GOLD
Name: Drystick Clear Wet Glue Labels
Entrant: Grupo Impresor Savasa
Judges' comments: This new technology allows the application of clear plastic labels directly onto wet bottles using conventional wet glue labelling machinery. Premium ‘no label look’ branding – without the premium price tag associated with PSL


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BRONZE
Name: Zork SPK
Entrant: Scholle Packaging
Judges' comments: This is the first commercially viable resealable and reusable alternative to the traditional Champagne cork. It delivers the all-important ‘pop’ experience and wine protection, but with the safety and convenience of a screw cap


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BRONZE
Name: The Pouch-Up®
Entrant: Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box
Judges' comments: This attractively designed and printed ready-mixed cocktail pouch pack is perfect for taking to parties. It keeps the product fresh and easy to pour from the first to the last serve. Plus it’s lightweight, unbreakable and easy to carry and dispose of when empty.