The winners of the „Product Innovation in Glass“ 2022 have been announced: edible „flower confetti“ in organic quality packaged in glass from Tante Fine, the new collection „Kühne ‚Pure‘ gherkins“ in a stylish glass and the single malt whisky „Wilhelm Evermann“ bottled in an elaborate glass bottle. The one-off special prize „Classics in Glass“ went to „Maggi Seasoning“ to mark the UN's International Year of Glass.
The winners of the „Product Innovation in Glass“ were honoured for the ninth time. With the prize the Glass Packaging Action Forum has honoured particularly innovative products packaged in glass every year since 2014. The award ceremony once again took place as part of the Glass Trend Day. This year, the Glass Packaging Action Forum had invited guests to the Airport Station, the former terminal of Düsseldorf Airport.
In the „Small Companies“ category, 2022 was won by the Flower confetti from Tante Fine GmbH, which decoratively and flavourfully rounds off a wide variety of dishes. In the „Medium and large companies“ category, the savoury Kühne „Pure“ gherkins of Carl Kühne KG, which are ready to serve and consume in their stylish little glasses. Once again this year, the 180 or so participants at the Glass Trend Day voted for their favourite among the nominated products using a TED poll: with 43.5 per cent of the votes, the single malt whisky Wilhelm Evermann from Bimmerle KG with its original, elaborate bottle. A special highlight: the special „Classic in Glass“ prize, which the Glass Packaging Action Forum awarded on a one-off basis to mark the UN's International Year of Glass, went to the Maggi seasoning, 125g of Nestlé Deutschland AG.
The four-member independent jury of experts from the food and beverage industry was once again faced with the difficult task of selecting this year's „Product Innovation in Glass“ award winners from the entries. Brigitte Bähr, packaging expert and freelance journalist for packaging journal, Lutz Dietzold, Managing Director of the German Design Council, Dr Ulrich Nehring, state-certified food chemist and Managing Director of NEHRING Consultants GmbH, and Achim Nieroda, graduate engineer (FH) for brewing and „Technology“ consultant at the German Brewers' Association, were all involved. The expert committee selected three nominees for each category: In addition to the winner Flower confetti of Tante Fine GmbH were in the „Small Companies“ category in 2022“ Login,the premium London Dry Gin from LOGIN Drinks GmbH, and the J. Kinski organic broths Goodvenience.bio GmbH was nominated for the coveted Möbius strip. In the „Medium and large companies“ category, the Kühne „Pure“ gherkins of Carl Kühne KG (GmbH & Co.) against the also nominated Odenwald apple sauce in the practical, spoonable 720 ml glass packaging from Andros Deutschland AG and the „crowd favourite“ Wilhelm Evermann of Bimmerle KG.
In 2022, the jury once again gave detailed reasons for its decision in favour of the product innovators. „With the flower confetti trio, Tante Fine GmbH demonstrates a creative flair for appealing and sustainable products. The harmonious packaging in the delicate glass bottle emphasises the quality of the contents and protects the aroma-sensitive dried flowers from external influences. The natural paper label and the simple screw cap round off the positive overall impression of the handmade organic product perfectly. As a bonus, the contents and packaging are so decorative together that they are too good to be hidden away in the kitchen cupboard.“ The jury had the following to say about the flavoursome Kühne „Pure“ gherkins from Carl Kühne KG (GmbH & Co.): „The Kühne “Pure" gherkins have reinvented the gherkin. With a new clean and modern design the glass appeals to a much younger target group. The somewhat dusty image of the cocktail gherkin has been cleared up at first glance. The straight-lined glass stands out clearly from the usual packaging in this segment. The deep-drawn silver screw cap harmonises with the cylindrical shape of the glass. Particularly the transparent label with modern typography contributes to the successful designIt makes the contents appear particularly flavoursome.“
A special highlight of the award ceremony was the presentation of the special „Classic in Glass“ prize, which on the occasion of the International Year of Glass 2022 was brought to life. The „classic in a jar“ was awarded to a product that has become an integral part of everyday life. The winner was Maggi Seasoning, 125g from Nestlé Deutschland AG. The jury's reasoning: „Over 130 years ago, the Swiss Julius Maggi invented a product that was to conquer the world. The distinctive seasoning sauce that bears his name is internationally known and loved not only for its flavour, but also for the iconic shape of its packaging. The characteristic design of Maggi seasoning has changed only slightly since its market launch in 1887. The angular amber glass bottle with the slim neck symbolises continuity like few everyday products - and a pleasing immunity to the whims of the zeitgeist. Most of us have known it since childhood, and it is not surprising that the sight of the bottle is associated with memories and small events. So it is clearly predestined to be our „Classic in Glass“ in the International Year of Glass.“
The „Product Innovation in Glass“ is divided into the categories „Small Companies“ (with up to 50 employees), „Medium and Large Companies“ (with 51 or more employees) and „Audience Favourite“. An independent jury of experts from the fields of packaging, beverages, design and food will evaluate the submissions based on various criteria after the application phase, nominated for the categories „Small companies“ and „Medium and large companies“ The jury selects the three best products and finally chooses the winners. The winner for the category „Audience Favourite“ is chosen by the audience at the Trend Day Glass. The „Product Innovation in Glass“ has been awarded annually since 2014 and is firmly established in the industry.
Source: Glass packaging action forum
