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ADF Innovation Awards 2025
In December 2024, our esteemed panel of judges, including brands like KAO, Beiersdorf, Unilever, and many others, came together to evaluate entries for the ADF Innovation Awards.
The official awards ceremony will take place on 28 & 29 January at ADF Paris. Check out the finalists below!
Personal Care
FINALIST
Biore U Foaming Hand Soap Automatic Dispenser
Compared to existing dispensers, this product achieves a high balance of all of the following points:
・The foam is rich in moisture and is fine and gentle to the skin.
・The infrared sensor enables hygienic use of the foam hand soap without touching it.
・The main unit is as compact as a manual pump container, so it can be installed anywhere, including washbasins and kitchens.
・Seamless outer casing and fusion bonding technology make it waterproof (IP65) and washable.
・The outer and inner lids of the liquid tank are linked for easy re-filling.
・Low power consumption (about 6 months of use)
Product presented by KAO Corporation.
FINALIST
Ushuaia Brume Bio 2.0
The purpose of this launch was to develop the first plastic aerosol with compressed air for deodorant.
The objective was to improve the environmental impact in 2 ways.
First, by replacing the liquefied gas by compressed air and thus limit greenhouse gases emissions. The main constraint with this requirement was to ensure a good performance during the whole product life, as pressure inside the aerosol decreases quickly with compressed air after the first actuation and also to have the best tightness we could have to limit this phenomenon.
Second, by using the compressed technology so the claim could be 75 ml = 150 ml.
Product presented by L’Oréal.
Concept of the Year
FINALIST
Puro
The primary goal of PURO was to develop an applicator which keeps the foamy product clean in daily use. The effect of a dirty applicator and accumulating foam under the overcap is a result of the delayed foaming. The aerosol product is dispensed under pressure, but as soon as the aerosol valve is released some of the product remains unused in the applicator. It begins to foam after some time, and for post-foaming gels when it reaches the right temperature. Therefore, often even after washing the applicator, the residual foam dispenses from the applicator after time.
Product presented by Aerosol Service Poland.
FINALIST
Meadow KAPSUL™
The Meadow KAPSUL™ revolutionises packaging by transforming aluminium beverage cans into versatile prefill containers. This innovative solution addresses the pressing issue of waste generated by linear packaging systems.
By modifying the can’s end with precision engineering, we enable its use across diverse sectors, including personal care, beauty, home care, food, and beyond. Paired with a reusable dispenser that brands can customise through licensing, it has proven to deliver an exceptionally convenient and intuitive refill experience for users. Its unique twist-to-open mechanism minimises user effort, making it easy to operate and recycle.
Product presented by Meadow.
FEA Aerosol Technology of the Year
FINALIST
All Eyes On Me - All Over Sray / Brand = RASASI (UAE)
For RASASI’s new ALL OVER SPRAY line 2024, we were challenged to develop an aluminum bottle that pushes the boundaries of printing technology. The goal was to craft a visually striking package that would set their new fragrance apart.
Product presented by Envases Group.
ADF Sustainable Innovation
FINALIST
Lightest Impact Extruded Aerosol Can on the market in Europe
The objective of this innovation is to create a new alloy that would enable creation of as light impact extruded can as possible in order to boost sustainability of our packaging by decreasing carbon footprint and generate cost savings, while overcoming potential material constrains and remain compliant with regulation (pressure resistance, ADD compliance EU 75-324, fit for supply chain needs).
Product presented by Ball Corporation.
FINALIST
Cardboard cap for aerosols
After a lot of trial and error, Wimbée managed to produce a cap that was resistant to vertical and lateral pressure, enough to be put on aerosols and then stocked on top of one another for transport.
This cap allows our client to divide their carbon footprint by 4 compared to a plastic cap and at the same time, communicate about it. It keeps its first and main use: to be able to protect the aerosol during transport, and adds a new and eco-responsible look to the product. It is made from FSC cardboard and paper.
Product presented by WIMBEE Packaging.
Household and Food
FINALIST
adidas protector by DFNS (powered by alu-air©)
Plastic waste and carbon emissions are huge barriers to reaching global sustainable development goals. By developing the alu-air© technology, we aimed to tackle both. The objective was to create a 100% recyclable package with minimal carbon emissions during use, in a unique design that captures the buyer’s interest.
Our main goal was to replace gas propellants with air, while maintaining the same spraying characteristics. However, our research revealed that many formulations require adjustments to be dispensed by air, making this a challenging task.
Product presented by DFNS powered by alu-air©.
FINALIST
Linseed Oil Omega 3 6 9 Spray
Linseed oil has a shorter shelf-life than other oils and is best stored in cool and dark places. It also reacts to light, so you can mostly find the product in a small dark glass bottle. As it is an oil, a controlled input is sufficient to have the best benefits.
Proposing to offer linseed oil in a spray, in a sealed, not see-through container, was the first step to ensure the right preservation for this expensive oil. The next step we took was to provide for a controlled dosage. Each single spray allows the control of calories and the reproducibility of certain recipes.
Product presented by Volcke Aerosol.
Packaging component
FINALIST
Cardboard cap for aerosols
After a lot of trial and error, Wimbée managed to produce a cap that was resistant to vertical and lateral pressure, enough to be put on aerosols and then stocked on top of one another for transport.
This cap allows our client to divide their carbon footprint by 4 compared to a plastic cap and at the same time, communicate about it. It keeps its first and main use: to be able to protect the aerosol during transport, and adds a new and eco-responsible look to the product. It is made from FSC cardboard and paper.
Product presented by WIMBEE Packaging.
FINALIST
JustBe - introducing the new internal PPG Hoba coating PRO 2848
PPG and TUBEX jointly developed an interior lacquer that is BPA-Ni and contains < 0.1 formaldehyde. This lacquer is ahead of its time. An interior coating that is BPA-Ni and has a low (calculated) formaldehyde value has never been seen before and is already compliant with future EU directives. This is particularly important for the French and Canadian markets since BPA-containing coatings are banned there. The coating is easy to process and, more importantly, is neutral in taste and appearance, and does not react with the sulphites. While the specification, such as temperature, remains unchanged and is easy to process, many development tests were necessary. This included closely monitoring the production process to ensure an even and perfect application of the coating.
Product presented by TUBEX GmbH & PPG Packaging Coatings.
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