The winners of the Swiss Packaging Award 2017

Editorial - April 27, 2017

Pleased with the audience award for the block bottom bag for Basler Läckerli: Igor Marasco, Permapack AG, and Roger Lüthi, Läckerli Huus AG.An above-average number, namely 51 packaging solutions, were submitted for the Swiss Packaging Award this year. Of these, 18 entries were nominated. In addition, the Audience Award was presented, which is voted for by consumers.Bag for Basler Läckerli wins audience awardThe 2017 Audience Award goes to the "Block Bottom Bag" for Basler Läckerli from Permapack AG. An intelligent lacquering of the bag, which is made of a paper-foil composite, prevents the paper from breaking at the edges. In addition, the silky varnish brings with it dirt-repellent properties as well as a pleasant feel. The offset lamination and gluing increases the tightness of the packaging and makes the Basler Läckerli last significantly longer - the contents remain optimally protected in every situation. For the first time at Packaging InnovationFor the first time, the award ceremony was held as part of the Packaging Innovations trade fair organized by Easyfairs in Hall 6 of the Zurich Exhibition Center. The winners and nominees were presented there on April 26. The program was moderated by TV journalist Katharina Deubner.The Award has its own Websitewhere the nominees and award winners will also be presented. With the Swiss Packaging Award, the Swiss Packaging Institute SVI has been honoring outstanding achievements in packaging across all packaging materials for 60 years. The judging is carried out by an independent jury of experts. The winnersCategory A: Sustainability

Seald Air Cryovac: Rolf Schildt, Sales Manager, Sealed Air GmbH. Category B: Convenience

Rigid reclosure label: Mirko Egli and Andreas Schuber, CCL Label AG. Category C: Design

InShape packaging for liquids in 30 varieties: Jürg Scheuring, Model AG, and Fabian Aeschlimann, Hemag Nova AG / InSmoke AG. Category D: Marketing