Hamburg, Germany, 16 April 2026 – deSter, a leading designer and manufacturer of sustainable and innovative food packaging and serviceware solutions for the travel and foodservice industries, proudly announces two category wins at the 2026 PAX Readership Awards, presented during the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) in Hamburg.
Judged by the readership of PAX International magazine, the awards highlight onboard products that stand out for design quality, passenger experience, and overall execution across global airline operations.
At the 2026 PAX Readership Awards, deSter was recognized with the following honors:
- Best Business Class Amenity Kit – Asia
All Nippon Airways (ANA) Business Class Amenity Kit
- Best Economy / Premium Economy Class Bedding or Soft Product – Asia
STARLUX Airlines Economy Class Blanket
Awarded Product Highlights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) – Business Class Amenity Kit
Developed in collaboration with Milan’s historic luxury leather house Franzi, ANA’s Business Class amenity kit combines Japanese innovation with Italian craftsmanship. The exterior pouches, created together with the historic Italian brand FRANZI, feature an elegant design crafted from recycled polyester (R‑PET), pairing refined craftsmanship with more responsible material use. Luxury cosmetics from CULTI MILANO offer a premium skincare and fragrance touch
STARLUX Airlines – Economy Class Blanket
Designed to elevate comfort in the Economy cabin, the STARLUX polar fleece blanket combines softness, warmth, and sustainable innovation. Crafted from a unique blend of polyester and recycled oyster shells, the lightweight yet insulating fabric delivers consistent thermal comfort, while thoughtful finishing details ensure a refined and durable onboard bedding solution.
With PAX Readership Awards spanning amenity kits and soft products, deSter continues to support airline partners worldwide with onboard solutions that combine design excellence, passenger comfort and responsible product development.
Media Inquiries:
deSter Communications Team
dester.communications@gategroup.com
About deSter
deSter, a gategroup member, is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable food packaging and serviceware concepts to the aviation, hospitality and foodservice industries. The company combines 75 years of manufacturing expertise with the latest product technology and material developments. deSter has production units in Hoogstraten (BE), Barcelona (ES), Lima (US) and Prachinburi (TH), and global sales offices worldwide. www.dester.com
About gategroup
gategroup is the global leader in airline catering, retail-on-board and hospitality products and services. gategroup provides passengers with superior culinary and retail experiences, leveraging innovation and advanced technology solutions. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, gategroup delivers operational excellence through the most extensive catering network in the aviation industry, serving passengers from over 200 operating units in over 60 countries/territories across all continents. For further information, please visit: www.gategroup.com