Mondi, a renowned name in sustainable packaging and paper, has achieved significant recognition by securing nine WorldStar Packaging Awards for 2026. The awards, organised annually by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), honour exceptional contributions to packaging design, technology, and sustainability worldwide.
The award-winning solutions from Mondi underscore the company’s strategic focus on developing packaging that replaces less sustainable materials, enhances recyclability, and delivers superior performance. The recognised innovations cater to various sectors, including food, beverages, and e-commerce, promoting a more circular economy.
Andrew King, CEO of Mondi Group, expressed pride in the accolade: “We are very proud that nine of our solutions have been recognised with WorldStar Packaging Awards in 2026. These awards highlight our teams’ ability to combine innovation, performance, and sustainability, and to translate ambitious goals into practical packaging solutions. They reflect our strong customer partnerships and our continued commitment to developing recyclable alternatives at scale.”
The WorldStar Packaging Awards are among the most prestigious in the global packaging industry, recognising innovations that address critical challenges such as material efficiency, recyclability, and product protection. Mondi’s success this year reinforces its status as a trusted partner in sustainable packaging solutions globally.
In addition to its own achievements, Mondi celebrated the success of its customer Werner & Mertz, who received a WorldStar Award in the Household category for the Frosch fabric softener stand-up pouch. This 100% recyclable pouch, developed collaboratively, incorporates post-consumer recycled plastic from household collection, highlighting a shared commitment to circular, sustainable packaging.
The WorldStar Packaging Awards 2026 Ceremony is scheduled for 8 May in Düsseldorf, Germany, where industry leaders will gather to honour excellence and innovation in packaging.
Mondi’s WorldStar Packaging Awards 2026 winners include:
– Protective Mailer – e-commerce
– FreshFood BOX – food
– Ad/Vantage Smooth Brown Semi Extensible – packaging materials and components
– re/cycle HiProtex Paper – health and personal care
– re/cycle ProtectorBAG PocketForm – transit
– re/cycle CompressWrap – household
– re/cycle VacuumPack – non-alcoholic beverages
– 3in1 Separator – electronics
– Koala Display – point of sale
