Premium Label & Packaging Solutions has received an award at the Foil & Specialty Effects Association’s (FSEA) 30^th Annual Gold Leaf Awards for best use of cold foil (label or carton).

The winning label is a shrink sleeve produced for Devoted Creations Metaphoria Tanning Lotion. The green, black and gold marbled packaging design is intended to evoke the products luxury ingredients.

The award took into account service providers use of specialty finishing techniques, including foil stamping, embossing, specialty coating, film laminating, laser cutting, die-cutting and cold-foil applications. A record number of entries were reportedly received from the United States, Canada, India, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Denmark, Japan, South Africa and Taiwan.

“We always strive to maintain a level of excellence for everything we print, especially when a job calls for intricate details” said Chris Payne, CEO of Premium Labels & Packaging Solutions. “We are honored that the judges recognized us for our craftmanship.”

“Our FSEA Gold Leaf Awards Competition showcases how embellishments have become a catalyst in the printing industry,” said FSEA executive director Jeff Peterson. “The creativity and technology used in the pieces we receive continue to amaze us every year.”

• Global Cosmetic Industry Magazine (September 2023)