covers He was recognized with four awards at the UK Packaging Awards 2025, including the prestigious title of Packaging Company of the Year. The Group also received the Flexible Plastic Packaging of the Year and Best New Concept awards, while Amberley Labels, its luxury labeling business, won Label of the Year.
Coveris was named Packaging Company of the Year in recognition of its leadership in sustainability, innovation, operational performance, and culture. The jury praised Coveris for its consistent achievements, noting: “Coveris has demonstrated exceptional performance across all jury dimensions: innovation, sustainability, operational investment, and people.”
Reflecting its expertise in innovating recyclable flexible film packaging, Coveris won the Flexible Plastic Packaging of the Year award for its packaging MonoFlexP PaperFeelDeveloped for Lidl's range of deli meats and produced by Cranswick, MonoFlexP PaperFeel replaces a complex triple-laminated format. It combines recyclability with a unique, paper-like finish. The single-material film maintains shelf life and protects product integrity, while also offering a highly appealing look for chilled meats.
Coveris also received the Best New Concept Award for MonoFlex Thermoform PaperFeelThis innovative development in recyclable thermoformed packaging is made from polyethylene and replaces traditional mixed-material laminates, offering the protection of plastic with the visual and tactile appeal of paper. The solution is designed to meet the performance and functionality requirements of protein products such as sliced meats, fish, bacon, and cheese, while delivering superior quality and contributing to waste reduction throughout the value chain.
Amberley Labels She won the Label of the Year award for her work with the Fibonacci gin by Aureus VitaThe award recognizes the exceptional design and production of a label that reflects the product's originality and premium quality. Digitally printed, the label features crisp typography and a rich, textured base. With abundant details, including foil stamping, embossing, debossing, and UV ink, the label's craftsmanship and sophisticated aesthetic perfectly complement the product's bold character.
Christian Kolarik, CEO of CoverisHe stated: “Receiving four awards, including Packaging Company of the Year, is a proud achievement and clear recognition of the progress we have made at the Coveris Group. It reflects the strength of our innovation in paper and plastic packaging, our continued investment in people, facilities and technologies, and the positive impact of our Zero Waste strategy. These awards are a true testament to our teams and our collaboration with customers to lead the packaging industry in a more sustainable and responsible way.”
Jo Ormrod, director of operations for the paper business unit at CoverisShe received a distinguished mention in the Woman of the Year category. Her 25-year career is characterized by a people-centric mindset, a strong customer focus, and a strategic approach that continues to drive growth and innovation throughout the company.
