The Pro Carton European Carton Excellence Award ceremony, jointly held with ECMA – European Carton Makers Association has confirmed this years winners.

This year’s winning designs demonstrate the future of packaging with cartonboard’s incredible versatility. From food to luxury perfumes, they showcase how this material is an ideal choice as we transition to a circular economy.
The winners were:
Carton of the Year: Lumene 24 Nordic Beauty Secrets
Carton Converter: Van Genechten Packaging
Brand Owner: Lumene Group
Structural Designer: Lumene OY and Van Genechten Packaging
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Metsä Board
Public Award: Neuhaus Easter Filled Figures
Carton Converter: DUCAJU
Brand Owner: Neuhaus
Structural Designer: DUCAJU
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Holmen Board and Paper
Confectionery / Chocolate: Milka Advent
Carton Converter: MM Packaging GmbH (Plant: MM Packaging Polska)
Brand Owner: Mondelēz International
Structural Designer: MM Packaging Polska
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Stora Enso
Beverage (Including Alcohol): Hine Ball Cognac
Carton Converter: Smurfit Westrock
Brand Owner: THOMAS HINE & Co.
Structural Designer: Smurfit Westrock
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Holmen Board and Paper
Pharma / Health Care: Sonova AG, Phonak Sustainable Pack Spain
Carton Converter: PAWI Group Packaging Deutschland GmbH
Brand Owner: Sonova Group
Structural Designer: Olivia Husslage
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Holmen Board and Paper
Food (Including Food Service / Convenience / Pet Food): Cassegrain Pack 3×1/2
Carton Converter: Van Genechten Packaging
Brand Owner: Bonduelle
Structural Designer: Van Genechten Packaging
Cartonboard Manufacturer: RDM Group
Frozen & Chilled Food: PAVÉ D’AFFINOIS Mini l’Original 4x30gr
Carton Converter: Van Genechten Packaging
Brand Owner: EURIAL, la branche Lait d’Agrial
Structural Designer: Van Genechten Packaging
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Stora Enso
Beauty & Cosmetics: Rituals – Car Gift Set Sakura
Carton Converter: Van Genechten Packaging
Brand Owner: Rituals (B Corp™) Cosmetics
Structural Designer: Van Genechten Packaging
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Stora Enso
Innovation: AB InBev Leffe Beer Multipack
Carton Converter: Graphic Packaging International
Brand Owner: AB InBev
Structural Designer: Graphic Packaging International
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Graphic Packaging International
Sustainability: Claber Lancia pro 8535
Carton Converter: Lucaprint Spa
Brand Owner: Claber SpA
Structural Designer: Lucaprint S.p.A.
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Stora Enso
General Packaging & FMCG Packaging: Packaging for a lubricating knife
Carton Converter: Cosack GmbH & Co. KG, Druck + Verpackung
Brand Owner: Friedr. Herder Abr. Sohn GmbH
Structural Designer: N/A
Cartonboard Manufacturer: Smurfit Westrock