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an otherwise functional format. By reducing excess materi- al, supporting efficient distribution, and maintaining strong protective performance, this carton shows how sustain- ability can be built into the package from the start rather than added as an afterthought. Innovation of the Year Award: Tacofino Burrito x Jarritos Carrier; Submitted by Great Little Box Company Tacofino’s Burrito x Jarritos Carrier rethinks the tra- ditional beverage carrier by bringing a meal and drinks together into a single intuitive paperboard solution. De- signed to transport two burritos and two glass bottles
securely, the structure balances strength, convenience, and bold brand expression in a playful for- mat without sacrificing purpose. Interior and exterior graphics ex- tend the brand experience, creating a takeout package customers are happy to carry and share. Its innovation comes from sim- plicity. A single glue line, efficient
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folding sequence, and all-paperboard construction pro- vide performance without added complexity or unneces- sary materials. Comfortable to hold, quick to assemble, and practical for restaurant operations, the carrier allows structural engineering to work hand in hand with consum- er appeal. The result is a fresh foodservice format that improves functionality while strengthening the customer experience from pickup to consumption. Richard DePaul Award for Creative Design & Converting: Corona Cero 7-Pack; Submitted by Smurfit Westrock Adding one bottle to an iconic six-pack sounds sim- ple; until the package still must look, carry, run, and ship like the original. Corona Cero’s 7-Pack answers that chal-
lenge with a cleverly integrated seventh-bottle pocket that pre- serves the familiar basket silhou- ette without making the format feel awkward or overworked. The result is balanced, comfort- able to carry, and immediate- ly recognizable, even though
the configuration behind it is anything but conventional. Getting there required close collaboration, rapid proto- typing, and extensive testing. The new format had to work on existing converting equipment, support the weight of seven glass bottles, and fit efficiently into secondary pack- aging and pallet configurations. Those complexities dis- appear in the finished pack, which feels intuitive from the moment it is picked up. That ability to make a difficult con- verting challenge look effortless is what makes the Corona Cero 7-Pack a fitting recipient of the award. Visit PPC’s website to see all the winning entries and learn more about The Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition.
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