Re-Engineering Spot Color Management for Global Brand Consistency
Consistent brand color is no longer a differentiator in packaging—it is a baseline expectation. CMYK workflows have largely achieved this baseline through decades of standardization, device characterization, and closed-loop control. Spot and brand colors, however, remain a persistent source of variability, even inside otherwise disciplined color-managed environments.The issue is not
- When it comes to food packaging safety in the EU, compliance is not optional– it’s essential. Food contact materials (FCMs), including printing inks, must meet strict
- The packaging industry is entering a new era, one where performance can’t come at the cost of sustainability. We’re seeing stricter regulations, heightened consumer awareness
- Brands and converters increasingly choose mono-material flexible packaging made from a single type of polymer to simplify recycling and support sustainability goals. While
- Shrink labels line store shelves everywhere, wrapping our favorite products in appealing, form-hugging designs that catch our eye. But recycling shrink labels presents a
- The demand for recyclable and sustainable packaging that reduces waste continues to grow, further driving the need for designing new package structures. The industry’s shift
- The smart use of inks and coatings can contribute to a circular economy and help reduce material use, enable packaging reuse, and facilitate recycling. Regulatory policies,
- The sustainability of packaging is increasingly important to a product brand’s success in today’s competitive market. Consumers expect packaging to inform them about its
- Sustainability and food safety concerns in the food packaging industry is a hot topic and is driving the use of functional materials to improve recycling and preserve food.
- Just like getting an oil change for your car, performing standardized maintenance on printing equipment is an effort that maintains the value of the equipment itself. And,


