London Packaging Week has unveiled the 26-strong shortlist for its 2026 Innovation Gallery. Curated by an expert judging panel [1], the Innovation Gallery showcases some of the most forward-thinking, sustainable and creative packaging solutions from this year’s exhibitors. The selected entries span all four exhibition sectors — luxury, beauty, drinks and FMCG — offering a comprehensive preview of the standout packaging innovations visitors will discover across the show floor.
The London Packaging Week 2026 Innovation Gallery shortlist is:
- Texture Card by WTL Apricot (Stand A54)
This is a precision-embossed rPP non-woven substrate that reproduces the look and feel of premium leather grain. Made from post-consumer/-industrial recycled (PCR/PIR) polypropylene, it is fully recyclable, cuts life-cycle carbon versus virgin materials, and meets ESG low-carbon and circular economy goals. - RecyCold climaliner from Ranpak (Stand B86)
Ranpak’s insulating RecyCold climaliner and sustainable cool packs hold ambient, chilled and frozen goods at temperature for up to 48 hours, then can be curbside recycled. - PULP Ultra® from Sabert Corporation Europe (Stand C40)
PULP Ultra® is a made from over 95% natural fibres and treated with a barrier coating of <5%, that meets both legislative standards and customers’ expectations for superior strength and heat resistance. No PFAS are included intentionally in its formulation. - NutraCap™ by Blue Ocean Closures (Stand C91)
NutraCap™ is a fibre-based closure that replaces plastic caps. A drop-in solution and recyclable as paper, NutraCap™ helps brands to meet rising demands for sustainability without disrupting production or compromising quality. - Multi-material trays with peel tab from Rottneros Packaging (Stand C91)
Made from FSC responsible fibre and a plastic liner below 9% of the pack structure, these microwave and oven-safe trays offer the strength and the long-life barrier that meets retailer supply chain needs. The liner separates easily, removing food residue for efficient recycling, per CPI Confederation of Paper Industry guidelines. The trays are rated as CEPI 3 recyclable and Aticelca 502:2022 A-Level separable. - Elevate Flute by Holmen Board and Paper(Stand E76)
To meet the growing demand for resource-efficient, sustainable packaging, Holmen has developed Holmen Elevate, a range of ultra-lightweight containerboard grades starting at 72gsm, made from fresh fibres sourced from sustainably managed forests. - Slow Pressing Drip-Free & Leak-Proof Design from Sanyuan Packaging (Stand G24)
An innovative fragrance pump designed to deliver a consistently fine and even mist across different pressing speeds and forces. A patented internal structure helps maintain stable atomisation while avoiding dripping, leakage and uneven spraying. - r-Platina™ ME Laminate Tube by EPL Europe (Stand G44)
Currently unique on the market, r-Platina ME is a HDPE mono-material laminate tube with embedded silver metallisation and >30% PCR. It combines a premium metallic look, UV protection, excellent oxygen barrier and is ready for future stages of the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), when all packaging placed on the EU market must achieve a high-performance rating of either Grade A (95% recyclable by weight) or Grade B (80% recyclable by weight). - Refillable Airless Glass Jar by Holpeck (Stand G20)
This Refillable Airless Glass Jar combines an airless system to protect the formula against moisture, air, and other environmental factors; a refillable PP inner cylinder that is easily recycled; and a glass outer vessel, offering a luxurious and elegant appearance. - HS-FS Tunnel from Fuji Seal (Stand F34)
This is the only carbon-neutral shrink tunnel, operating with electricity and water only. Delivering premium 360-degree shrink quality, it reduces energy use by up to 80% and water consumption by 95%, with no pressured steam, exhaust, or external dryer required. - Perfume Sculptural Glass Bottle from Hangzhou Eury (F26)
This perfume glass bottle stands out with innovative craftsmanship and an aesthetic design. A vertical ribbed inner carving enriches light transmission and tactility. - Metal-Free Fluid Path from Sanyuan Packaging (G24)
A metal-free fluid path prevents fragrance formulations from contacting metal components during dispensing, protecting formula integrity, reducing potential interactions with sensitive ingredients, and delivering a cleaner, safer fragrance experience. - 100% Composite Packaging from Mypack (Stand E10)
Made of natural limestone CaCO₃ composite, this 100% compostable cosmetic packaging replaces virgin fossil plastic and cuts carbon emissions. It features natural premium matte finish without solvent coatings, offering practical sustainable packaging for luxury beauty brands. - Reusable Delivery Boxes from Zerobox (Stand H104)
Zerobox replaces single-use cardboard with a modular system of plates, pipes, and clips, which can be assembled into any box size, then disassembled and rebuilt endlessly. One kit adapts to any shipment, cutting waste and enabling true circular reuse. - The Sovereign Bottle developed by William Croxson & Son (Stand F90)
The Sovereign bottle to support the English and Welsh wine-making industry by bringing production closer to the vineyard. Winemakers have traditionally relied on bottles imported from across Europe. Produced in England, The Sovereign bottle uses distinctive amber glass rather than the traditional green used for European sparkling wine bottles. This gives it strong shelf presence and clear British provenance. It also contains 49% recycled content, while shorter transport distances could reduce road miles for millions of bottles. - MonoBox for MonoBox (Stand F106)
MonoBox is a patent-pending retail gift box: one material, one process, one action, one motion. Less material, complexity, assembly time and fulfilment cost, with greater efficiency, quality and theatre. - Microauthenfy® technology on cosmetic cap by Microauthenfy (H106)
Microauthenfy® is a mould-integrated microfeature that gives products a distinctive visual identity and a physical layer of authentication. Embedded directly into the mould, it enhances design and brand protection without labels, added components or secondary processes, enabling scalable, low-cost authentication in every moulded part. - Desk Calendar produced by Wide Ocean Printing (Stand G84)
This calendar integrates AI design concepts. Each month features exclusive printing technique, with varied finishes: cold foil, laser cutting, holographic effects and more. It perfectly merges digital AI creativity with traditional printing craftsmanship. - Two-Piece Rigid Box by Keskeny & Co. Ltd. Printing + Packaging (Stand J82)
This two-piece rigid box combines premium packaging with flat-packed efficiency. It offers quick assembly, lower transport and storage costs, and can be customised for perfumes, cosmetics, wines, spirits, and other premium products. - Transparent Soft Silicone Lipstick Tube from Guangdong Ouxinmaypack Tech (H74)
This cosmetics pack is made using 30& PCR and sugarcane. The material will decompose naturally in soil, the ocean, and the natural ecological cycles. - Recycled & Tree-Free papers from Colessia Paper (J46)
A range of recycled papers in different shades and with 100% recycled or 50% PCR options; and tree-free papers made using alternative fibres such as sugarcane bagasse, bamboo, cotton or grass. - Pocket E-Commerce from GPS Bags Spa (Stand G46)
Pocket E-commerce is a practical, sustainable, and fully customisable packaging solution for e-commerce and retail. With a paper adhesive closure for returns, it reduces packaging, enhances brand visibility, and improves the customer experience. - Multi-Tool Hot Stamping & Embossing in One Run from PPF Solutions (Stand H30)
The Multi-Tool process combines hot stamping and embossing in a single run, transforming two separate production stages into one streamlined process. This innovative solution reduces setup time, improves efficiency and enables precise, consistent decoration with a single tool. - Drive-to-store shopping bag from OVS and Movopack (Stand H50)
Movopack and OVS have developed a customised reusable packaging system designed to travel safely, remain on-brand and return to the retail network after unboxing. Each unit can be reused more than 20 times. The companies claim this can cut packaging waste by up to 98% and carbon dioxide emissions by up to 84% compared with single-use cardboard boxes.
Selected OVS online orders are already shipped in the returnable packaging. Customers can return it by post or at any OVS store. OVS Friends members who return it in-store receive 10% off their next purchase. - inLINE FOILING® from Leonhard Kurz (UK) (Stand H20)
inLINE FOILING is a patented decoration process that integrates metallisation into conventional printing. Using a single, overprintable silver foil, it enables multi-metallisation and the combination of metallic and holographic effects with screen or flexo printing in one process, for tubes, glass, plastic, or aluminium. - Crush Tomato and Crush Espresso Coffee from Favini (J50)
The Crush Tomato and Crush Espresso Coffee packaging papers are made using by-products recovered from agro-industrial supply chains. Crush Tomato incorporates tomato skins recovered from food processing and has a warm shade created with inorganic pigments that are not derived from fossil sources; while Crush Espresso Coffee uses silverskin, a by-product of coffee roasting. The papers expand the Crush range for luxury packaging, catalogues, tags, invitations, labels and communication projects.
Paul Jenkins, founder and CEO of ThePackHub and who led the judging panel for the Innovation Gallery shortlist will lead a guided tour of the Innovation Gallery on both days of London Packaging Week 2026. Tours will take place at 11:30 and 14:00 on Wednesday 16 September and at 11:00 and 13:00 on Thursday 17 September.
Those who visit the Innovation Gallery on the show floor also get to select the winner. By tapping their badge on the solution believed to be the most innovative, this year’s winner will be chosen. The winner and runners-up will be revealed live on the FMCG stage at 13:45 on Day 2 of London Packaging Week 2026, which is taking place 16 & 17 September at Excel.
