The PAC Global Awards @ Futures Edge Summit came to life as a premier global celebration—uniting designers, innovators, and changemakers shaping the future of packaging and brand experience. In 2026, Yorkville, Toronto served as the global stage, where industry leaders and emerging voices showcased how creativity, innovation, and sustainability are redefining packaging and consumer engagement worldwide.
As this chapter closes, we look ahead to next year—when the global community will gather once more to push boundaries, elevate storytelling, and reveal what’s next on the world stage.
2026 BEST OF SHOW WINNERS
BRAND MARKETING
Brand Name
Alouette
Brand Owner
Savencia Cheese USA
Entering Company Name
Marks, part of the Propelis group
BRAND MARKETING – SPECIALTY
Brand Name
Budweiser Special Edition – Year of the Snake
Brand Owner
Budweiser Brewing Group APAC
Entering Company Name
AB InBev
BRAND MARKETING – LIMITED ED
Brand Name
Taste The Difference Panettone
Brand Owner
Sainsbury’s
Entering Company Name
Contrast
PAC IOU DESIGN
Brand Name
Microsoft Surface
Brand Owner
Microsoft
Entering Company Name
Microsoft
PACKAGE INNOVATION DESIGN
Brand Name
Qube™ Eco for Shoppers Drug Mart
Central Pharmacy Services
Brand Owner
Shoppers Drug Mart
Entering Company Name
Jones Healthcare Group
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGE DESIGN
Brand Name
Johnnie Walker Black Label
Brand Owner
Diageo
Entering Company Name
PA Consulting & PulPac
Thank you to our 2026 STORYTELLER LINEUP
Anthony’s business philosophy centers on three pillars: Sustainability (the What), Leadership (the How), and Happiness (the Why). As Chief Sustainability Officer at Indorama Ventures PCL, he drives the company’s global sustainability strategy and initiatives. With 20+ years of cross-continental experience, he has a strong record of delivering innovative, high-impact solutions aligned with business goals and values. Believing that people power transformational change, Anthony actively coaches sustainability leaders to reach their full potential in work and life.
Private Labels Rising: Redefining Retail Value
Powered by NielsenIQ’s world-class consumer intelligence, this presentation brings to life the remarkable rise of private-label store brands worldwide. Discover how private labels now capture roughly 17.5% of U.S. retail sales and 18–19% in Canada, outpacing national brands in growth. Learn what’s fueling this momentum—from value and quality improvements to innovation and trust—and why private labels are becoming a winning growth engine for retailers and brands alike.
The Private Label Leap: Turning Retail Brands Into Growth Engines
Private labels have become powerful drivers of growth, differentiation, & loyalty for retailers. This session explores how a clear brand strategy—supported by strong storytelling and inspired packaging—can elevate a private-label portfolio from “good value” to “preferred brand.” We’ll examine how design, print, and flawless execution come together to build high-performing brand ecosystems capable of standing toe-to-toe with national CPG leaders.
A Fireside Chat with Propelis CEO
Gary brings over two decades of leadership to his role as CEO of Propelis. A strategic operator and proven change agent, he led SGK through its most significant transformation, expanding global capabilities and driving growth across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. His focus at Propelis is to integrate the combined business units into a united, scalable solution that redefines brand delivery, from ideation to implementation.
Packaging With Purpose – The Power of Packaging in Fresh
Once powered by abundance of product, the produce aisle now speaks through packaging. This session traces its evolution amid shifting consumer expectations, sustainability demands, and retail change—where design educates, differentiates, and drives decisions in seconds. From paper top-seal innovation to real results, this discussion will show how Mucci Farms’ purposeful packaging elevates produce, the planet, and the entire category. The session will be led by Guy Cameron, Senior Director of Business and Product Development at Mucci Farms, who brings over 40 years of produce industry and retail experience.
How to Thrive Amid Ongoing Geopolitical Complexity
The impact of global geopolitical uncertainty and its impact on business has never been more complex! The themes of high political turnover, populist influences, inter-state competition and geopolitical rivalry underpinned 2025 and will continue into 2026 and well beyond! Don’t miss out on the 10 themes and their impacts on strategy, supply chain and sustainability that will inform the global stage in 2026!
Sustainable. Scalable. Stunning. The Rise of the Pulp Bottle.
There are many pulp bottle technologies being developed, they are all looking to help remove single use plastic and offer a more sustainable alternative. However, sustainability simply isn’t enough to scale a technology, it needs to be desirable, cost effective and durable enough to hold products for long shelf life. When will pulp bottle reach scale? And what is next for the technology?
The Golden Design Rules at Loblaw:
Loblaw has a history of championing sustainability and value across their private label products, and since 2020 they have been on a journey to improve plastic packaging. This session dives into their story of implementing the Golden Design Rules across more than 11,000 products in virtually all categories in their stores, and demonstrates how change at scale can happen through strong partnerships.
Non-Negotiable Design: Why Inclusive Packaging Must Work For All
Accessibility is a fundamental right – not a feature – and packaging is often the first barrier or bridge between people and the products they need. Yet in North America, roughly 140 million people still face challenges opening, reading, or using everyday packaging.
Kevin Marshall will share how the company’s inclusive design journey – sparked by the Xbox Adaptive Controller – has reshaped its entire approach to packaging.
Discover practical insights and real-world case studies from the newly launched “Creating Accessible Packaging: An Inclusive Design Guide” and learn how Microsoft approaches designing packaging and content that works better for everyone.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUMMIT PATRONS
