Chobani Australia received the Best Packaging Award at the 2025 Hive Awards for its Gippsland Dairy Crafted 150g yoghurt pot. The packaging features a clear PET pot with embossed branding, a heat-sealed foil lid, and a recyclable paperboard sleeve printed with soy-based ink.
The HIVE Awards is run by PKN's stablemate Food & Drink Business, with the awards presented to a crowded room of innovators and changemakers in the food and beverage supply chain, at a luncheon event in Sydney on 8 May.
Chobani’s Gippsland Dairy Crafted 150g yoghurt pot combines indulgence and recyclability in a crystal-clear 100 per cent PET container that mimics glass to enhance product appeal. Embossed branding adds a premium, tactile feel to the plastic pot.
The PET pot, aluminium foil lid and soy-ink printed kraft paperboard sleeve are fully recyclable, supported by ARL guidance. Designed for retail efficiency, the shelf-ready format opens easily and withstands transport without damage.
Within four months of launch, the new packaging contributed $3.1 million in retail sales value, with a significant share coming from new shoppers to the dairy dessert category.
Developed to APCO guidelines, the pack reduces environmental impact and VOC emissions, and enables easy consumer recycling. Balancing aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability, Chobani’s packaging elevates the brand experience and reinforces its commitment to innovation in the dairy category.
On accepting the award, Chobani Australia's packaging innovation manager Kailash Bajpaj reinforced the importance of supporting local industry, giving a shout-out to all its homegrown suppliers and designers.
