Nine food & beverage processors (and one perfume-maker) and four glass suppliers were winners in the 21st Annual Clear Choice Awards given late last year by the Glass Packaging Institute.
"The winning package designs demonstrate that glass continues to be the 'clear choice' for consumers who want a package that provides a premium feel and also protects the products they are buying," says Joseph Cattaneo, GPI president. "Designing and packaging in glass for foods, beverages and fragrances ensures your product has a competitive edge."
"More consumers should know of the good work that is being done with glass packaging," says Mark "Coach" Smallwood, Mid Atlantic Green Mission Specialist/Local Forager at Whole Foods and one of the five judges.
The Clear Choice Awards winners were on display at the InterBev 2010 show Sept. 22–24 and at Pack Expo International Oct. 31–Nov. 3. Judges were: Charlie DiGregorio, Michigan State University School of Packaging; Dan Matauch, principal/creative director, Flowdesign Inc.; Dennis Young, Michigan State University School of Packaging; Joe Pryweller, managing editor of Packaging Strategies; Yousef Zaatar, vice president of operations, Z International; and Mark "Coach" Smallwood, Green Mission Specialist, Whole Foods. The Clear Choice Awards have been given since 1989.
Submitted glass packages were judged on innovation (in container form and product category), package design (including container, label and closure) and shelf impact. There were nine predetermined categories and one overall design winner.
