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NEWS PACKAGING

Companies collab on Nutella Release of
ColorAnt 11
label design challenge ColorAnt 11, the newest
ColorLogic has released

version of its color meas-
create Nutella labels. urement and correction
Bria, a visual generative Bria uses licensed content software introducing
AI platform, and HP, a to train its models, ensuring advanced features tailored
for professionals in color
global digital printing com- responsible image genera- management.
pany, collaborated with tion with proper royalty With a revamped user
Eurostampa on their eighth attribution. Bria’s platform interface, ColorAnt 11
Envelope project. creates customized visual streamlines test chart crea-
The Envelope project is an content while complying tion, offering a faster, more
initiative where brands, with copyright and privacy intuitive experience. The
technology providers and regulations. Complementary Mini
university students collabo- Integrating Bria’s platform Charts mode further
rate on creative design chal- into HP SmartStream enhances flexibility, allow-
lenges while experimenting Designer’s ‘HP Spark’ tech- ing users to generate cus-
with technologies, materials Bria, HP and Eurostampa collaborate on the design challenge nology enabled the creation tom charts for diverse
and printing. The students of 9,000 unique Nutella printing applications. This
challenged Bria and HP to Eurostampa, which makes Pollenzo, Italy, and the labels. This demonstrates update also introduces
reimagine Nutella’s label labels for wine, sparkling DAAP (Design, AI’s potential to transform enhanced spot color con-
through the lens of different wine, spirits, chocolate, food Architecture, Art, and the variable data printing trol, featuring an Add over-
art movements, including and cosmetics packaging, Planning) Program of the industry. HP SmartStream prints on black option
Cubism, Impressionism and has been collaborating for University of Cincinnati, Designer, a component of the within Spot Color Libraries,
Pop Art, with the goal of several years with students Ohio. The eighth iteration of PrintOS Creativity Power providing greater precision
making each jar a unique from the University of this initiative, Envelope 8, Pack, provides capabilities in complex printing scenar-
artistic statement. Gastronomic Sciences of focused on harnessing AI to for variable data printing. ios.
Linx’s UV Henkel wins Finat Korozo & Zertus work

laser coder Sustainability Award on Baileys pouches

Linx Printing
Technologies has He nke l Adh esi ve International flexible pack-
launched the Linx UVG5 Technologies has received aging specialist Korozo Group
UV laser coder. The new the Finat Sustainability has partnered with Zertus UK
coder can code on chal- Award 2024 in the ‘optimi- and Ireland for the introduc-
lenging substrates and tion of an award-winning
mark a diverse range of zation of recycling’ category. snack range that has helped
materials, providing pre- The company received the Finat Sustainability Award 2024 Baileys with its transition
cision and versatility to award at the Sustainable for the 2024 edition of the from an after-dinner tipple to
production environments. Packaging Summit in awards. an anytime adult treat.
The Linx UVG5 UV Henkel’s award recognized Baileys Chocolate Nut Mix Baileys stand-up pouches
laser is designed to perma- Amsterdam. Finat, the inter- is a new range developed to
nently mark complex national association for the its Aquence PS 3017 RE prod- continue to take the with Korozo Group for the
materials such as delicate European label industry, uct, a water-based acrylic renowned Irish cream liqueur development of new stand-up
mono-recyclable films presented this award in rec- pressure-sensitive adhesive into new product categories, pouches. Printed in eight
and rigid plastics, includ- ognition of Henkel’s work in that is specially designed for such as the adult snack mar- colors using the flexographic
ing HDPE, LDPE and PP. developing a sustainable olefinic filmic labels used for ket. The product itself com- process, in addition to the
By minimizing thermal PET bottles. The Finat bines chocolate-coated application of a partial surface
stress, each coder ensures wash-off adhesive that Sustainability Awards judg- almonds, a mix of caramelized matte lacquer, Korozo’s pro-
substrate integrity and improves the recycling pro- ing panel highlighted bene- almonds, cashews, hazelnuts prietary KoroRCY film was
reduces the risk of dam- cess for PET bottles. fits such as the low washing and peanuts with a hint of laminated to a PE layer with
age, making it a suitable The long-running FINAT temperature for some Baileys flavor and salted toffee EVOH component to achieve
choice for marking sensi- Sustainability Awards honor selected label constructions, popcorn. the required barrier proper-
tive materials where tradi- along with the fact that it can To get this product onto ties that ensure product integ-
tional CO2 and fiber sustainability initiatives in be used on PET trays and retail shelves and into the rity without compromising
lasers may cause undesir- the label industry. A total of offers a non-water whitening hands of consumers, Zertus the recyclability of the stand-
able effects. 28 entries were submitted effect for clear labels. UK and Ireland collaborated up pouch.
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