ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Graphic Packaging
International (GPI), a leading provider of paper-based packaging
solutions for food, beverage, foodservice and other consumer
products, won the prestigious Folding Carton of the Year award at
the 2018 Paperboard Packaging Council's carton competition, held on
October 25 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Graphic Packaging's distinctive gable top carton design for the
Kellogg's EXTRA Creations range of cereals triumphed in the
competitive folding carton category. The carton, which is designed
to reflect the gourmet indulgent nature of the cereal, features a
unique, premium shape, rich graphics and gold foil stamping. Spot
high-gloss coating and embossing on the ingredients panel take the
graphics to the next level and communicate the quality of the
product. Additionally, the shape and structural design of the
carton improve shelf stability as compared to traditional cereal
cartons.
"In a category dominated by traditional rectangular cereal
boxes, this carton stands out from the crowd and signals to
consumers that it contains a cereal that is new and different,"
said Jean-Francois Roche, GPI's Vice
President, Global Accounts. "We're proud of the design and
development that the team executed to deliver a premium product in
a beautifully functional package for our customers, and ultimately,
their consumers."
In addition to the top folding carton honor, Graphic Packaging
also won 16 Excellence awards and seven Gold awards, including
designs for Heineken's 18-bottle CoolerPack, Kellogg's Advent
Calendar sleeve, LoneRider Brewing's six-can wrap, Kellogg's
SuperMario Interactive NFC Amiibo carton, McDonald's Buttermilk
Crispy Tenders carton, and ConAgra's Wicked Kitchen Mac &
Cheese and Hand Pies microwaveable packages.
Bill Sedlacek, GPI's Vice
President, Innovation and New Business Development, commented, "Our
goal is to provide inspired packaging for our customers. These
awards validate Graphic Packaging's constant drive for innovation
and our steadfast commitment to enhancing our customers' brands and
market presence."
For more information about the awards, visit
http://paperbox.org/Programs-Events/Carton-Competition/2018-Top-Award-Winners
About Graphic Packaging International
Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), headquartered in
Atlanta, Georgia, is committed to
providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. The
Company is a leading provider of paper-based packaging solutions
for a wide variety of products to food, beverage, foodservice, and
other consumer products companies. The Company operates on a global
basis, is one of the largest producers of folding cartons and
paper-based foodservice products in the
United States, and holds leading market positions in solid
bleached sulfate, coated unbleached kraft and coated recycled
paperboard. The Company's customers include many of the world's
most widely-recognized companies and brands. Additional information
about Graphic Packaging, its business and its products is available
on the Company's website at www.graphicpkg.com.
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