De Gouden Noot at the FACHPACK

The first edition of packaging innovation contest De Gouden Noot (‘The Golden Walnut’) was held in the year 1958. By organising De Gouden Noot, NVC Packaging Centre stimulates truly holistic innovation in packaging worldwide. Holistic innovation means there are no specific entry categories; each entry is judged on its overall innovativeness. The contest name is reflected in the unique winner’s trophy. This contains a walnut made of solid gold: the symbol of being the Number One in packaging innovation. 
Visit the NVC Packaging Centre at Booth 5-301 to view the winners and the other seven finalists of the latest edition of De Gouden Noot! 
Registration for the 33rd edition of the De Gouden Noot packaging innovation contest is now open and will close on 3 April 2026. Submit your latest packaging innovation and compete also for De Gouden Noot!