In the second round of the contest, each of the finalists will have thirty minutes to provide a presentation to the complete jury and will be subjected to crossexamination by the jury as well. The ten finalists are published on the nvcwebsite. Any comments sent to nvc will be shared with the jury in preparation of the second round, which will take place on september 6th, 2012. The winner will be announced on tuesday evening october 2nd at the 9th nvc packaging innovation dinner at the holland casino in utrecht, the netherlands. The winner will take home the unique transparent winner&rsquos trophy of the packaging innovation contest, with the solid golden walnut inside.the winning package and the other nine finalists will be on display at the nvcstand 8c040 on the upcoming packaging exhibition macropak 16.000 visitors, 25 october, utrecht, the netherlands.
The finalists will also be promoted by the nvc on other leading packaging events in europe berlin, brussels, hamburg, den bosch, madrid, frankfurt, birmingham, paris and düsseldorf in 20132014.the ten finalists arehak 12open closure &ndash hakplato product consultantsthe 12open closure is designed in two parts &ndash a central panel sealed to the jar by vacuum and an outer ring screwed in place to provide protection &ndash this closure makes jars twice as easy to open and replaces the standard to closure. The 12open closure is a breakthrough in opening and convenience for consumers of all ages. This closure brings an end to one of the major packaging irritations and takes away a barrier for purchase of glass jars. A real problem solver.naber easy lid system &ndash naber plastics b.v.a topseal packaging for which a double seal technique is used. The top edge is sealed in two phases. During the sealing process the outer ring is pushed down and is separated from the tray. The result is a plastic ring with film in it which can be used as a lid for the tray.
This injection moulded packaging offers advantages in the whole supply chain, from the production of the packaging to consumer level. The innovation is in the injection moulding and topseal technique, using this packaging means that an extra lid is not needed anymore.gambo minimax &ndash gambo mat. Handling bvsquare or rectangular flexible bag for bulk goods. Becomes stable after filling. No bulging and pallet overhang after stacking.
The gambo minimax derives its strength from its design and not from a rigid plastic film less material. The gambo minimax is new on the market. It is environmentally friendly, with a large and diverse application area. It is a flexible with the characteristics of a rigid container that replaces pails and jugs with considerable cost savings.package &ndash dsmthe package&trade cheese ripening film is permselective, supplying just enough moisture to the cheese ripeningdrying while maintaining an effective oxygen barrier against mould growth. The result a naturally ripened cheese with a matured taste and texture.
By its selective permeability the unique packaging structure is moisture permeable whilst having an oxygen barrier, thus a real breakthrough technology in cheese ripening bringing economics while substantially improving the footprint of cheese production.cocacola plantbottle® &ndash cocacola enterprises beneluxthe cocacola plantbottle® is a fully recyclable pet bottle which is partly made from material derived from plants. Because the bottle leaves a smaller ecological footprint, we contribute to a more sustainable earth.
The cocacola plantbottle® packaging consists of 22.5 plantbased material sugar cane and also of 25 recycled pet. The bottle is still 100 recyclable.paperfoam easter egg packaging &ndash paperfoam bvthis egg packaging is made out of paperfoam instead of conventional material paper pulp or plastic the coloured easter eggs are visible through holes in the packaging innovative are the closing mechanism and the round form like the rondeel sheds. The tray has a lower carbon footprint than conventional egg trays the tray can be disposed of via the compost heap or in the waste paper stream. Innovative is the 7egg design.interactive packaging &ndash instore digital printing b.v.this packaging provides the opportunity for the brand owner to interact directly with the consumer during the use of the product.
Special codes are hidden in the artwork on the packaging. By scanning these codes with an app on a smartphone a connection is made to digital content. For fred & ed this is a new joke every day the code is applied in the packaging design right before the moment of printing. The code should not degrade the printing quality or slow down the printing process. The vignet&39d process solution makes it possible to apply this on a large scale.optilift® family &ndash ardagh groupthis new type of closure for processed cans combines convenience and sustainability. It enables quicker and easier opening by creating a space between the tab and the closure. At the same time it saves 10 material
compared to the usual closures. It is the latest technology and it makes use of the customer retorting process, which is a real supply chain approach. By retorting the filled can the under pressure creates the gap between the tab and the closure enabling easy access and opening.halopack &ndash packable b.v.halopack is the first fully gastight cardboard map packaging. An environmentally friendly packaging that is made airtight by a top seal. The shelf life is greatly prolonged thereby contributing to reducing food waste. Halopack is a cardboard packaging with a higher barrier than standard pppe or pet packaging. It extends shelf life of fresh foods substantially in combination with a &39fresh&39 perception towards consumers and saves costs in production, logistics and transport.easy scoop &ndash ardagh groupthe innovation easy scoop, or &ldquodeep drawn end&rdquo dde, for nestle&39s infant formula consists of a deep drawn ring, with an aluminium foil sealed to the inner part of the can.
The spoon is then placed on top of the aluminium foil and can also be stored there after opening. The unique combination of drawing and sealing technologies have both been developed inhouse and are breakthrough technologies. It offers a tailored solution for a very demanding market in convenience and safety. Is has reintroduced metal packaging for baby food in the netherlands.
