We are pleased to announce the news that our company has won one of the world’s most prestigious awards in the packaging industry — WorldStar 2026, organized annually by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO).
This prestigious award was given to the dry cat food packaging design of the premium brand CLUB 4 PAWS, produced by Kormotech. This award serves as international recognition of Gualapack Ukraine’s innovation, technical expertise, and sustainable approach to developing modern packaging solutions.
More about the WorldStar 2026 competition
WorldStar is a global competition that brings together the best packaging solutions from around the world. In November 2025, an international jury reviewed over 481 entries submitted by companies from numerous countries. The evaluation was conducted by 48 independent international experts representing WPO member countries. Packaging solutions were evaluated based on key criteria:
Innovation
Functionality
Compliance with sustainability principles
WorldStar 2026 results
In total, 234 packaging solutions from around the world became winners in 2026. Among them, only five solutions were submitted by Ukrainian manufacturers. Gualapack Ukraine was proud to be among them, confirming our competitiveness in the international market.
The winning entry — monomaterial packaging for CLUB 4 PAWS dry cat food — has key advantages:
This solution demonstrates Gualapack Ukraine’s commitment to creating packaging that not only protects the product but also meets the growing demand for environmental responsibility and sustainable production.
The significance of the win for Gualapack Ukraine
Winning WorldStar 2026 is a global validation of Gualapack Ukraine’s expertise. It is the result of our team’s consistent work in developing innovative and sustainable packaging. These solutions are specifically designed to meet the high standards of global brands and markets.
We are grateful to our partner, Kormotech, for their trust and cooperation. We continue to grow so we can offer our clients packaging that combines quality, functionality, and a commitment to the future.