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2006 QSR/FPI Foodservice Packaging Awards
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Consumer Convenience—Food Packaging

Honoring food packaging that is unique and, through innovative physical design or features, makes the package more appealing, easier to use, and convenient in a way that increases sales.

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1 Hot Stuff Foods Taquitos and Chinese Rollz

A tear-away tab in the middle of the box leaves a holder that allows consumers to hold the product in one hand while eating; the holder also catches any spills. From the operator perspective, the box lays flat, taking up less space in dry storage.

Manufacturer: Mello Smello/Olympak/Unisource
2 Donatos Pizza Ciabundle

The multi-pizza carrier bundles three ciabatta pizzas stacked inside an open-arch handle carrying case, helpful for both consumers and drive-thru servers.

Manufacturer: Smurfit-Stone
3 Chinet Handleware Containers

An integrated handle allows consumers to carry multiple deli items and avoid touching hot sidewalls. The handle also helps with POP merchandising.

Manufacturer: Huhtamaki
Honorable Mentions: T-Box by Box Lunch Designs and Masterpiece Consumer Packs by WNA