A. Hatzopoulos S.A. is proud to announce that we have succeeded in winning the ultimate packaging accolade, a WorldStar 2026 award in the category of “Non-Alcoholic Beverages” for our sustainable “X-CYCLE™ | Mono-PE Recyclable Coffee Packaging with High-Barrier and Easy-Open”.

Our goal was to create a truly innovative monomaterial coffee packaging that can not only match but exceed the performance of traditional multi-layer laminates: maintaining coffee freshness and aroma, ensuring recyclability in current recycling streams, and offering a practical, user-friendly experience without compromising manufacturing efficiency or product protection.

The result is a mono-PE recyclable coffee packaging, part of our X-CYCLE™ recyclable films line, with high-barrier performance and an easy-open feature. This solution represents a step forward in sustainable packaging technology, proving that environmental responsibility can coexist with technical excellence.

The X-CYCLE™ mono-PE structure incorporates advanced barrier technologies within a single polyethylene material, delivering exceptional protection against oxygen and moisture, two of the most critical parameters for preserving coffee quality. It ensures that the flavor, aroma, and freshness of the product remain intact throughout its shelf life.

We are thrilled to have been recognized with this award, which is further proof of our dedication to providing packaging solutions that will define the sustainable future of flexible packaging.

More About the WorldStar Competition

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Every year since 1970, the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) has been organizing WorldStar awards recognizing the best of the best in packaging innovations from across the globe. The objective of WPO is to increase awareness on the importance of the packaging sector and to reward the packaging solutions that respond to new global challenges such as sustainability, convenience and other consumer trends.

Only products that have already received a regional packaging award are eligible to apply to the competition.

This year’s WorldStar Award Ceremony will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany on May 8, 2026 during the Interpack show.