The International Packaging Competition becomes Vinitaly Design Award for its 28th edition, marking a strategic evolution in Veronafiere’s historic competition dedicated to wine, spirits, beer and extra virgin olive oil packaging. Registration for the new competition will close March 24 (CLICK HERE to register your projects), with the inclusion of advertising agencies and designers among the participants. There will be 15 competition categories, with 4 new ones added since the previous rules. Each category will award 4 Vinitaly Design Award trophies: Black, Gold, Silver and Bronze. A jury of 20 experts will evaluate and judge the projects, led by artistic director Mario Di Paolo. The competition also expands the number of special awards from 6 to 11, following the guidelines of packaging as a marketing and corporate communication tool. Winners will be announced during a gala event on April 13 at Verona’s Teatro Ristori.

Starting this year, the Vinitaly Design Award is proud to announce collaboration with renowned partners in the packaging and design industry: Atiu, Fedrigoni, Estal, Luxoro, Amorim, Pozzoli, Sanfaustino, Crealis, F.lli Magro, Relegno and Project Accessori.