World Star Winner 2026 - Bio Compostable Barrier Kraft Paper For Portion Packs

We’re thrilled to share that we’ve won the Worldstar packaging Awards 2026 for our product entries out of 481 entries applied in WPO.

The WorldStar 2026 judging process was conducted by an esteemed panel of international 48 judges representing WPO member countries. These judges diligently reviewed over 481 entries, applying rigorous evaluation criteria to select the best. The winners of the WorldStar Packaging Awards 2026 have been announced and are listed on www.worldstar.org

The WorldStar Award Ceremony will be held physically on 8 May 2026 in Dusseldorf, Germany during I nterpack Show (7-13 May 2026). 

Safepack’s Plastic-Free Innovation: Bio Compostable Barrier Kraft Paper for Portion Packs

CATEGORY: Innovations leading to Sustainability

 

Growing environment concern & increasing pressure of related regulations are forcing packaging industry to develop sustainable materials that are environmentally friendly.

 

So keeping sustainability as a key topic for the packaging value chain, Safepack designed new packaging format with the aim to drive the flexible packaging industry towards more sustainable packaging solutions & offer consumers to choose environment friendly products. Thus contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions & post-consumer waste.

Safepack’s innovative bio compostable metallized bleached kraft paper that is heat sealable and having high barrier is a game-changing stride towards a plastic-free future. Engineered with a bio compostable layer and a thin vacuum-deposited aluminum layer, this eco-conscious material delivers optimum protection against oxygen, moisture, and light—crucial for preserving product integrity. It complies to meet direct food contact standards. And, is fully compostable and biodegradable, breaking down into water, CO₂, and biomass—leaving no trace behind. Its heat sealability, smooth machinability on FFS lines, and superior printability makes it ideal for modern sustainable packaging demands.

Perfectly suited for portion packs—sugar, salt, tea, coffee, and formulated powders —this paper eliminates the need for traditional plastic-laminated structures. By offering functionality without environmental compromise, Safepack redefines what packaging can achieve. It empowers brands and consumers alike to choose materials that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and post-consumer waste, helping to shape a circular, responsible future for packaging.

 

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