DuPont has announced its 2016 Awards for Packaging Innovation, “recognizing companies that have responded to worldwide demand for improvements in customer product experiences and sustainability, and incorporated simpler messaging and cost-efficient production technologies.”
 
One of the judges, David Luttenberger, CPP, global packaging director of Mintel, commented: “We also are seeing a real demand from consumers for on-pack communication that is authentic, not overwhelming.”
 
Two winners were announced in the Beauty category.
 
GOLD WINNER: Never Miss a Spot Technology, Extended Wand Sunscreen Applicator (PHD Skincare, USA)
Never Miss a Spot Technology was characterized as “an excellent example of packaging innovation at its best.” This product was recognized for excellence in Technological Advancement and Enhanced User Experience in the application of sun screen to those hard to reach places. The sprayer provides a uniform fine mist to aid in full coverage of the product. The sprayer also has an easy-to-use lock that prevents inadvertent discharge during transport and storage. The pivoting action of the wand coupled with the fact that the sprayer works at any angle enables sunscreen application to the entire body…without assistance. The wand technology also has leveraging ability into other products in personal care as well as home care markets such as gardening chemicals and insect sprays. 
 
SILVER WINNER: Transparent DuPont Surlyn Tube (Coty Brasil)
The Transparent DuPont Surlyn Tube, developed by Coty Brasil, was called “a significant advancement in packaging for the Latin America market.” Exhibiting excellence in enhanced user experience, Coty Brasil used DuPont Surlyn to replace PET, providing a better tactile experience as well as outstanding clarity—all while capitalizing on unused capacity on existing filling equipment. Coty Brasil innovated around existing materials and filling technologies to create several geographic firsts in the use of DuPont Surlyn as a replacement for PET.  The use of the material allowed for excellent compatibility to oils in a plastic tube with high clarity.