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Ball Corporation, a global distributor in sustainable aluminum packaging, and Meadow, a Sweden-based packaging technology company that recently received a minority investment from Ball Corporation, were awarded a Certificate for Excellence In Packaging Innovation in the Concept of the Year Award category at the Global Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) with the MEADOW KAPSUL technology. The certificate recognizes Meadow for its product, which is redefining sustainable packaging within a circular economy. Ball recently announced a partnership with Meadow to take the fully recyclable aluminum can to new categories worldwide. With a minority investment, Ball will support the production of aluminum cans, designed as pre-filled cartridges for personal and home care products using MEADOW KAPSUL technology.
This recognition celebrates the design and potential of the MEADOW KAPSUL, which helps to address the urgent challenge of waste generated by linear packaging systems.
The MEADOW KAPSUL introduces an innovative approach that transforms standard aluminum beverage cans into versatile prefill containers. Paired with a reusable dispenser that is customizable through licensing, the MEADOW KAPSUL allows for a refill experience. By engineering a precise modification to the can’s end, its twist-to-open mechanism offers ease of use while maintaining full recyclability. Additionally, the Meadow KAPSUL reduces raw material consumption and lightens the can by eliminating the traditional pull tab. The result is a prefill experience for consumers, while providing brands the flexibility to align the solution with their identity.
“We’re honored to have the MEADOW KAPSUL recognized with a certificate for excellence in the Concept of the Year category at the ADF Innovation Awards,” said Victor Ljungberg, CEO of Meadow. “We focused on applying our new opening technology to a well-established container to create a simple yet disruptive innovation that champions sustainability while providing an exceptional user experience (UX) and offering flexibility for brands to customize their branding to meet specific market needs. Now, together with Ball, we are bringing this innovative solution to market at scale.”
Both Ball and Meadow share similar missions and visions centered around sustainability. Ball will supply cans and ends, which will be placed in reusable dispensers and brought to market as Meadow scales up operations.
“Our partnership with Meadow truly exemplifies our shared commitment to advancing sustainability in packaging and driving the circular economy forward,” said Nora Milazzo, Senior Business Development Leader, Ball. “The MEADOW KAPSUL is a perfect example of how innovation can create meaningful change for both brands and consumers, and we’re thrilled to see it recognized with this certificate.”
The MEADOW KAPSUL technology is now available for large-scale adoption, with a planned debut in stores in 2025.
