Food Packaging Awards 2027
The world's most respected food packaging design competition. For brands, agencies, and in-house teams shaping the future of how food shows up on shelf, online, and in the hands of consumers.
Built for Food Brands
Food is the most-entered category in the DIELINE Awards every year — and the most-watched. Snack, pantry, frozen, fresh, confectionery, bakery, sauces, condiments, pet food, and better-for-you brands all enter the same competition, judged by specialists in their segments.
From founder-led indie brands to global CPG portfolios, the DIELINE Awards Food category recognizes the work that defines what consumer food packaging looks like next.
What We Recognize
Chips, crackers, popcorn, jerky, energy bars, granola, trail mix, nuts, dried fruit, and crisps.
Sauces, condiments, oils, vinegars, spices, dressings, dry goods, baking, pasta, rice, grains, and canned goods.
Chocolate, candy, gum, mints, gummies, novelty, and seasonal sweet packaging.
Bread, pastries, cookies, frozen meals, frozen desserts, prepared meals, and bake-at-home kits.
Dairy, plant-based, meat alternatives, fresh produce, ready-to-eat, deli, and cheese.
Functional snacks, protein, plant-based, gluten-free, keto, paleo, and wellness-positioned food brands.
Pet food and treats — dry, wet, fresh, frozen, and supplemental pet nutrition.
Small-batch, single-origin, regional, and craft food packaging.
DIELINE Awards 2027
A global jury of packaging design experts, brand leaders, creative directors, and CPG innovators. Every entry reviewed by specialists in the relevant category.
Meet the Jury →Why Enter
Food packaging is judged by food specialists — designers, brand leaders, and CPG innovators who specifically work in food. Specialists judge specialists.
A DIELINE Award is the credential grocery buyers, category managers, and retail decision-makers recognize.
Food category winners have historically attracted coverage from DIELINE, industry press, and packaging media outlets including Adweek, PRINT, Brand New, Packaging World, and Packaging Europe — alongside DIELINE's 200K+ Instagram audience.
Food's highest-achieving entry wins Best of Category — Food, a top honor of the competition.
FAQ
Yes. Food brands, founders, and in-house teams can enter their own packaging work directly. No agency partner required.
Yes. Pet food has its own dedicated subcategory within the Food category.
Yes. Frozen meals, frozen desserts, dairy, plant-based, fresh produce, and refrigerated packaging are all eligible.
Yes — all are eligible under the Pantry & Shelf-Stable subcategory.
Now open through February 2028. Celebration Flash rates available through May 31 across Professional, Independent Studio, and Concept & Student tiers.