Three finalists have been revealed for Kraft Heinz’s Global Innovation Challenge
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A major global competition to uncover the sustainable packaging solutions has reached its next phase
Three finalists have been revealed in the Kraft Heinz Global Innovation Challenge that seeks to uncover the packaging solutions of the future.
Finalists will come together in London next month (May 13 to 14) to make their final pitches to competition host, the Rethinking Materials summit.
Over 80 innovators worldwide entered the competition, which seeks packaging solutions made from recyclable, compostable, long-lasting and/or user-friendly materials.
Sustainable packaging solutions
The winner may have the chance to collaborate with blue chip food giant Kraft Heinz to bring to life their solution.
As well as having the opportunity to collaborate with Kraft Heinz and work on solutions that could advance the business’s packaging portfolio, the winner will also received feedback on their pitch and the chance to visit the company’s R&D facilities.
Feedback from Kraft Heinz may include technical expertise, regulatory guidance, scale-up and distribution guidance.
“The quality and creativity of the submissions to the Innovation Challenge have been outstanding, the relevance and impact of this challenge cannot be overstated,” says Linda Roman, director of packaging at Kraft Heinz and North America R&D fellow.
Kraft Heinz packaging competition finalists
“As a global food company, we recognise the critical role that sustainable packaging plays in reducing waste, conserving resources and mitigating climate change.”
The three finalists hit the brief and demonstrated a deep understanding of the issues Kraft Heinz set out to answer and proposed innovative solutions that could make a real difference, adds Roman.
The Kraft Heinz Innovation Challenge is one of the highlights of the two-day Rethinking Materials summit programming, featuring over 80 speakers, a busy exhibition, technology showcases, breakout sessions, roundtables, and networking opportunities.
The finalists:
- Kalpana Systems (Netherlands) is innovating to scale Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) technology for high-throughput industrial applications, enhancing the commercial viability of ultra-thin, high-performance and defect-free barrier coatings for flexible substrates where protection against oxygen and moisture is essential
- Pack2Earth (Spain) creates biobased film that offers over 12 months of food contact and a long shelf-life for dry to semi-liquid products. The film material composts at ambient temperature in less than 12 months under home composting conditions, leaving no microplastics or toxins
- Aptar & ProAmpac (USA) develops multilayer flexible films with built-in scavenging technology in a high-performance sealant layer. Its Moisture Protect series extends shelf life by removing moisture and is available in foil, non-foil, and recycle-ready formats.
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