ThePackHub has announced its annual Packaging Startup Awards, sponsored by Ocado Retail, will be extending its submission deadline until 20 December, giving businesses extra time to submit their groundbreaking innovations.

The Packaging Startup Awards have become an influential bellwether event that showcases the packaging industry’s bright future. Businesses are encouraged to submit their free entries into one of six award categories; Alternative Materials, Connected Packaging, Increased Functionality, Online, Refill & Reuse, and Waste Reduction. This year, the winning entries will be revealed in a ceremony held at Packaging Innovations at the Birmingham NEC on 13 February 2025, in front of the world’s biggest packaging companies and brands.

“We’re very proud of the way the awards have grown into a springboard for some of the industry’s most exciting innovations,” said Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of ThePackHub. “Entrants can earn the chance to network with some of the industry’s leading lights, while showcasing their innovations at one of the packaging sector’s most prominent events.

“We want to thank the team at Packaging Innovations for hosting what promises to be a thrilling glimpse of the future of packaging. The show has a long history of being at the absolute cutting edge of the packaging industry, and we’re delighted to be able to be part of it this year.”

Since its founding in 2012, ThePackHub has become an invaluable industry analyst, consultancy, and global thought leader. Its Packaging Startup Awards ceremony will close the Packaging Innovations event, taking place on Thursday 13 December at the Innovation & Design conference stage. Businesses can enter their products for free at www.packagingstartupawards.com. 
 
Visitors can also take advantage of complimentary visitor passes to attend the upcoming Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025. Visitors to Birmingham’s NEC on 12 & 13 February 2025 can benefit firsthand from the rich program of sessions, networking opportunities, and innovative packaging projects on show at the event.