The Packaged for Success Challenge:
Unwrap Your Vision presented by Sixto Packaging & 305 Labels Bring your product to the shelf. Win a $10,000 packaging and consultation package to launch your brand.
At Sixto Packaging, we know that a groundbreaking product needs a shelf-stopping presence. We are searching for the next generation of culinary innovators, cosmetic creators, and CPG founders in South Florida to help bring their vision to the retail market.
Whether you are an FIU hospitality student perfecting a craft beverage, a chef launching a specialty food line out of a local commercial kitchen, or an entrepreneur prototyping a new nutraceutical, this is your launchpad.
The Grand Prize
One visionary winner will receive a total prize package valued at $10,000 to accelerate their retail launch:
$5,000 Production Credit: Free premium flexible packaging (stand-up pouches, lay-flat bags, or rollstock) or custom labels produced locally by our 305Sixto Digipack division.
$5,000 Packaging Consultation: One-on-one strategic consulting with our industry experts to engineer your packaging for optimal barrier requirements, shelf appeal, material compatibility, and future scalability.
Packaged for Success Challenge: Official Rules & Guidelines
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Profile: Open to currently enrolled high school & college students, or within 24 months of graduation, and early-stage founders operating out of Florida.
Business Stage: Brands must be in the concept, prototyping, or early post-revenue stage. Established businesses with over $250,000 in annual revenue are not eligible.
Product Category: The physical product must require flexible packaging or pressure sensitive labels and fall within Food & Snacks, Beverages, Cosmetics, Personal Care, or Nutraceuticals.
Competition Phases
Phase 1: The Executive Pitch (Online Entry): Applicants submit a brief 250-word product vision, identify their target demographic, and describe their initial packaging ideas submitted via the online form at bottom of this page.
Phase 2: The Semi-Finalist Pitch Deck: A curated group of top applicants will be invited to submit a 5-slide pitch deck detailing their basic business model, anticipated cost of goods sold (COGS), and go-to-market strategy.
Phase 3: The Live Pitch Experience: Finalists will present a 5-minute live (or virtual) pitch to our panel of industry judges, followed by a 3-minute Q&A session to defend their market strategy and product viability. Note: Finalists must provide a physical prototype of their product. This does not need to be in final retail packaging; a functional sample in a basic container (e.g., a mason jar, plain pouch, or generic bottle) is completely acceptable.
Judging Criteria
Market Viability (40%): Does the product meet a distinct consumer demand? Is the target audience well-defined and accessible?
Product Innovation (30%): What makes the recipe, formulation, or brand positioning unique compared to existing competitors on the shelf?
Packaging Vision & Application (30%): How effectively does the founder plan to use custom labels or flexible pouches to enhance shelf appeal, product freshness, and brand storytelling?
Prize & Fulfillment
The winner receives a $5,000 credit toward custom flexible packaging (such as stand-up pouches, lay-flat bags, or rollstock) or premium pressure sensitive labels produced by Sixto Packaging & 305 Labels.
The prize includes a complimentary packaging consultation valued at $5,000 and must be redeemed within 12 months of the award date.
All intellectual property and product recipes remain the sole property of the applicants.