Meet the 2025 finalists
Symposium Coffee
UK
“We created a design with a local Norwich based illustrator and board game designer. The illustration on the front of the bag showcases our first coffee roasting machine which was a big dream that became a reality.”
Sipstruck Inc.
Canada
“Our packaging doesnβt whisper from the shelfβit shouts. Loud design. Clean lines. A hit of attitude. Just like the coffee inside, itβs built to stand out and stay fresh.”
Tribe Coffee Roasting
South Africa
“Tribe Coffee is all about living life in colour and leaving the black and whites to the mundane and our packaging is no different. All our blends are packaged in a vibrant cylindrical tube that immediately captures attention.”
Dark Woods Coffee
UK
“The aim of the packaging is to attract a wider range of βlifestyleβ
customers, while still providing the more detailed information required by a more devoted coffee enthusiast.”
FantΓ΄me CafΓ©
Canada
“At FantΓ΄me CafΓ©, our packaging is a vessel for meaning. It represents our core values: transparency, sustainability, and deep, ongoing relationships with producers.”
LOUMI coffee
Ukraine
“The Loumi coffee packaging is a deliberate and sensory-driven embodiment of the brandβs core philosophy: that both light and flavor exist on infinite spectrums. The visual identity draws inspiration from the way light refracts into an endless palette of hues.”
Denim Coffee
USA
“We have partnered with world class artists to offer the front, back and bottom of a coffee bag as a canvas for their art. We have 12 designs currently and 10 more artist coffees dropping over the next 6months.”Β
Klaro Coffee
Poland
“When it comes to packaging, I wanted it to be more than just a bag. Itβs gotta be practical, fun, and sustainableβwithout any unnecessary fluff.”
beean
Denmark
“We produce packaging in the country of origin (Indonesia) to support the economic development of the coffee origin country. We use transparent coffee bags to put the focus on the coffee beans.”
Sumo Coffee Roasters
Ireland
“Our packaging tells a storyβnot just of the coffee, but of the care behind it. By opening the visual experience and streamlining the packaging process, weβre helping demystify specialty coffee for more people while reinforcing the quality and craftsmanship behind it.”
Craig's Coffee
USA
“Each coffee label is uniquely designed by local artists, making every bag a one-of-a-kind artistic expression. This approach supports the local creative community while providing customers with packaging that is both visually striking and meaningful.”
Two Chimps Coffee
UK
“Looking great in person is less important in todayβs market, as e-commerce has become the primary means of purchasing items. Therefore, we focused on ensuring that our packaging looks great when photographed.”
Fuego Tostadores
Argentina
“We see coffee packaging as an essential element of our brand, merging design, function, and sustainability. Our approach balances a strong institutional visual identity with a dynamic artistic component that makes each edition unique.”
Géogène Café
Canada
“More than packaging, this is a statement. A visual and tactile reminder that coffee can be both exquisite and responsible. Our bag is designed not only to preserve aroma, but to preserve the planet.”
PROEXO
Honduras
“Brisas stands as a testament to resilience, sustainability, and the artistry of women in coffee. Our goal was to create a design that elevates Honduran women coffee producers, giving them visibility in the global specialty coffee market while ensuring ethical sourcing and full traceability.”
Torque Coffee
USA
“Our goal with this coffee packaging was to show that being carbon beautiful and coffee beautiful can go hand in hand. We also wanted to have each bag on a shelf or online to have a clear, consistent visually recognizable image while also allowing us to highlight the amazing producers.”
Congratulations to Dark Woods Coffee β Winner of the Packaging Reimagined Contest!
Prizes
The overall winner of the Packaging Reimagined Contest will receive:
- USD $5,000 in cash to continue building your business and setting an example for the industry; or
- USD $10,000 in packaging credit to spend on a range of MTPak Coffee products.
The winner and all finalists will receive:
- Promotion on our social media channels, newsletter, and website; and
- An article feature sharing the brandβs story and packaging design.