Berlin Packaging, the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier®, has distinguished itself by winning two prestigious WorldStar Awards at the 2025 WorldStar Awards event organized by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO). This esteemed event recognizes exemplary packaging innovation on a global level, featuring a total of 550 entries from 40 different countries. Notably, this marks the second consecutive year that Berlin Packaging has secured two WorldStar Awards.
Berlin Packaging received accolades in the Alcoholic Beverages category, winning for both the Obsession Gin and Dutch Head Premium Rum.
For Obsession Gin, Berlin Packaging collaborated with their Studio One Eleven® design team to craft a custom bottle inspired by the aesthetics of greenhouses and the intricate glass and iron structures prevalent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The elegantly rounded dome neck and architectural ribbed details of the bottle evoke the charm of historic buildings. Simultaneously, the lush botanical elements on the label resonate with the brand’s narrative—Adam’s obsession with the apple in the Garden of Eden.
In the case of Dutch Head Premium Rum, the Studio team navigated significant challenges to design a distinct lion head-shaped bottle. This bottle not only aims to captivate consumers but also serves as a collectible item for the brand’s limited-edition rum. The lion, representing strength, courage, and independence, aligns with the Dutch coat of arms. Thus, the Studio’s structural designers and engineers meticulously brought this intricate design into reality.
To qualify for a WorldStar Award, a package must have received national or regional recognition within the last two years from a competition acknowledged by the WPO. Both award-winning packages were previously honored at the 2024 National Association of Container Distributors (NACD) Packaging Awards, with Dutch Head Rum winning the People’s Choice Award and Obsession Gin securing a Bronze in the Beverage Spirits category. Additionally, Obsession Gin earned a prestigious Liderpack Award in 2023.
The WorldStar Awards underscore the exceptional talent and global reach of Studio One Eleven, the design and innovation arm of Berlin Packaging. With nine locations worldwide, the Studio excels in branding strategy, package development, and sustainable packaging consulting services, offering its expertise in exchange for packaging supply opportunities.
WorldStar Award winners will be celebrated at the awards ceremony on May 30, 2025, in Milan, Italy, during the IPACK-IMA exhibition, further highlighting advancements in food and drink packaging.