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2026 Professional AmeriStar Awards deadline

IoPP hosts our annual AmeriStar Awards, recognizing the year’s most outstanding achievements in packaging design, sustainability, and innovation. The competition highlights the creativity and expertise driving the packaging industry forward. Open to both members and non-members, this annual competition honors outstanding packages in 17 diverse categories. Learn how to enter for 2026 to u nleash your creativity and showcase the innovation and excellence of your packaging designs!

IoPP Cincinnati Chapter: Graeter's Ice Cream Tour

Our Cincinnati Chapter visits Graeter’s Ice Cream for the inside scoop of one of the city’s most iconic brands. Known for its signature French Pot process, Graeter’s uses small-batch, hands-on methods to create its dense, indulgent ice cream. During the tour, they’ll see how pints are hand-packed, sealed in a deep freeze for quality, and brought to life in packaging that reflects over 150 years of brand history.