January, 2025 – WPO (World Packaging Organisation – www.worldpackaging.org)
proudly announced, on January 09, the winners of the WorldStar 2025 Awards, the global packaging competition that sets the standard for excellence in innovation and sustainability. This year marked an exceptional milestone, with 550 entries from 40 countries, culminating in a record of 260 winners.
The top five countries with the highest number of winners are:
1. Japan - 23 winners
2. Austria and Germany - tied with 22 winners each
3. India - 19 winners
4. Australia & New Zealand - 18 winners
5. Turkey - 17 winners
“The incredible number of entries and winners in this 2025 edition reflects the credibility of this global award, the high level of the competition, and the exceptional quality of the packaging solutions submitted from around the world. The participating packaging also showcases the profound evolution of the global packaging industry, driven by innovation, creativity, technology, marketing, digital transformation, and sustainability. It is evident that our industry has embraced current challenges and is prepared to grow continuously and sustainably, meeting the expectations of the modern, connected consumers”, states WPO President, Luciana Pellegrino.
The WorldStar Coordinator and WPO Vice President Marketing, Soha Atallah, adds: “This year has been truly remarkable, not only for the record-breaking participation but also for the outstanding quality of entries. The competition was fierce, reflecting the global advancements in packaging and their commitment to sustainability. I also want to emphasize that WorldStar represents the best of the best, as only winners of recognized national or regional competitions are eligible. This adds a layer of rigor to the selection process, making the achievement even more meaningful. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed judges for their dedication and expertise in evaluating these exceptional entries.”
The prestigious WorldStar Awards Ceremony will take place on May 30, 2025, during IPACK-IMA, in Milan (May 27–30,2025). During the Award Ceremony, WPO will also announce the winners of the Special Categories, including the President’s Award, Sustainability Award, Marketing Award, and the Packaging that Saves Food Award.
The complete list of winners is available on the WorldStar website at www.worldstar.org.
For general enquiries about WorldStar 2025 or the Award Ceremony, please contact Soha Atallah at s.atallah@worldpackaging.org or visit www.worldstar.org.
About WPO
World Packaging Organisation (WPO) is a non-profit, non-governmental, international federation of packaging institutes, associations, federations and other interested parties including corporations and trade associations. Its mission is “Better quality of life through better packaging for more people”. WPO joins 84 members, representing 63 countries that includes Full Members, Honorary Members, Affiliate Members and a Regional Federation.