Glass Packaging Institute Announces 2014 Clear Choice Award Winners
Leading Products Packaged in Glass Recognized for Innovation, Design and Shelf-Appeal
Chicago (November 4, 2014) – Today at PACK EXPO International, the Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) announced the winners of its 2014 Clear Choice Awards. This year, eleven consumer product goods companies were recognized for their achievements in creating innovative glass packages with shelf impact.
The winners were chosen from the field of 71 entries based on criteria including innovation, package design (including container label and closure), and consumer appeal. The panel of independent judges featured Paul Koning, Specialist and Instructor at Michigan State University School of Packaging; Angelica Sbai, National Director Wine & Spirits, Palm Restaurant Group; Jarad Slipp, Estate Director at RdV Vineyards, Master Sommelier; and Richard Turcsik, Executive Editor, Grocery Headquarters magazine.
In addition to seven products specifically selected by the judges, three other products received President’s Choice awards, selected by GPI’s president, Lynn Bragg – two for advancements in sustainability and one for reinvention and innovation.
GPI also announced the winner of the People’s Choice Competition. Voting for this selection was conducted over a one-week period on GPI’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ChooseGlass)
The winning products are:
- Beer Category: Miller Fortune
- Brand Owner: MillerCoors
- Glass Manufacturer: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Conversion Recognition Category: BeanBlossom Hard Cider Brand Owner: Oliver Winery Glass Manufacturer: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Cosmetics/Fragrance Category: Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion Brand Owner: Estee Lauder Glass Manufacturer: Vitro Packaging, LLC
Distilled Spirits Category: Jim Beam Signature Craft
Brand Owner: James B. Beam Distilling Co. Glass Manufacturer: Vitro Packaging, LLC
Food Category: Beech-Nut Baby Food Brand Owner: Beech-Nut Glass Manufacturer: Owens-Illinois, Inc.
Non Alcoholic Beverage Category: Straus Family Creamery Organic Milk Brand Owner: Straus Family Creamery Glass Manufacturer: Ardagh Group
Wine Category: Moreno Sparkling Wine with Metallic Leopard Print Brand Owner: Moreno BHLV Glass Manufacturer: Ardagh Group
President’s Award for Advancements in Sustainability: Squatters Organic Amber Ale Brand Owner: Utah Brew Glass Manufacturer: Anchor Glass Container
President’s Award for Advancements in Sustainability: Q-Tonic Brand Owner: Q-Drinks Glass Manufacturer: Vitro Packaging, LLC
President’s Award for Reinvention and Innovation: Ball Decorative One Gallon Jar Brand Owner: Jarden Brands Glass Manufacturer: Anchor Glass Container
People’s Choice Award: Seagram's Distillers Reserve 1.75 Brand Owner: Pernod Ricard Glass Manufacturer: Ardagh Group
“The entries for this year’s Clear Choice Awards came from many companies that wanted to showcase their products in high quality packaging,” said Lynn Bragg, President of GPI. “A well-designed glass package provides many benefits. It’s the healthier choice for consumers and the environment and it also preserves the purity of a product.
The 2014 Clear Choice Awards winners receive industry-wide recognition and brand-building promotion. The winning products are also on display at PACK EXPO, currently happening in Chicago.
High resolution Images of the winning products are available for download at http://www.gpi.org/clear-choice-awards2014.
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About the Glass Packaging Institute
The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers. To learn more, visit www.gpi.org. Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook @ChooseGlass.