FPA 2021 packaging design challenge open for entries

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has called for entries for the 2021 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge. The deadline for concept outline submissions is September 25, 2020.

The first place in the 2020 edition was awarded to a group of students from California Polytechnic State University for their Open Sesame – Premium Dipping Sauce packaging

In its 17th year, the FPA Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge has become a prestigious competition within the flexible packaging industry attracting young talent to the market.

This year’s challenge is to develop a flexible packaging that addresses a certain issue, such as consumer convenience or the protection of food. The design should advance the use of flexible packaging, make an improvement over an existing design, convert a non-flexible package into a flexible packaging or package a product that is not currently available in flexible packaging version.

Contestants are asked to submit a concept outline, which will be evaluated, and when approved, students may then send in their prototype sample. FPA members may be available as mentors to students advancing to the flexible packaging prototype sample development round.

The deadline to submit a concept outline is September 25, 2020. The student or team of students who develops the winning entry will receive USD 1,000 and the second place will receive USD 500.

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