London Packaging Week has announced 87 finalists for its 2026 Innovation Awards, selected from hundreds of international entries across 18 categories. The shortlisted projects cover luxury, beauty, premium drinks, food, consumer goods, and sustainability, with a focus on commercial, environmental, and consumer value. Key trends include the growing use of fiber-based materials, increasingly sophisticated mono-material solutions, and greater emphasis on engineering and craftsmanship in luxury packaging. The finalists also demonstrate how design, accessibility, recyclability, and performance are increasingly being combined across different market segments.
