Eurostampa, renowned for its high-quality labels for wine, sparkling wine, spirits, chocolate, food and cosmetics packaging, has been collaborating for several years with students from the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo, Italy and the DAAP (Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning) Programme of the University of Cincinnati, Ohio.
UPM Raflatac has announced its collaboration with Eurostampa on the innovative Envelope 2024 project. This year’s project showcases cutting-edge design and sustainable materials, highlighting the synergy between technology and creativity. After being printed using innovative techniques, the labels were showcased at the Luxe Pack 2024 Monaco from 30 September – 1 October.
In this year’s project, the students worked in two groups, each one managing a different part of the process. The Pollenzo group played the role of marketing, working to develop a creative brief that followed the brands’ guidelines. The Cincinnati students acted as the graphic agency, creating label designs that expressed the unique personality of each brand in relation to the brief.
This collaborative project aimed to push the boundaries of label design by experimenting with new and existing technologies, materials and printing solutions. The students worked with Eurostampa’s designers to develop seven labels for well-known brands Bacardi, Nutella, Jose Cuervo, Fior di Sole and Perrier Jouet, that would meet the expectations of Generation Z consumers.
UPM Raflatac brought its expertise to the collaboration by providing not only its innovative and sustainable label materials but also offering Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) data calculated by using the company’s Label Life by UPM Raflatac lifecycle assessment service.
The Envelope included examples of innovative label materials, such as UPM RAFLATAC HIPSTER WSA PCR-FSC and UPM RAFLATAC FOREST FILM™ PP CLEAR. The Hipster WSA PCR-FSC offers a warm, elegant white shade with a textured, felt-marked surface, providing a unique look. It is made with 100% recycled fibre in the face paper.
Meanwhile, Forest Film PP Clear, the world’s first certified wood-based plastic label material, is a bio-circular solution that reduces reliance on fossil-based plastics. Made with bio-naphtha derived from wood-based crude tall oil, it maintains the same quality, performance and recyclability as traditional plastic labels.
‘Our label materials act as a canvas for these beautiful designs. This collaboration allows us to showcase our commitment to sustainability and innovation, and we look forward to presenting the creative solutions that emerge from this partnership,’ said Stefano Pistoni, Senior Manager, Business Development, Wine and Spirits and Beverage, UPM Raflatac.
‘At Eurostampa, we are committed to fostering innovation and creativity through our partnerships. By involving students in real-world projects, we are advancing label design and providing valuable educational opportunities to ensure that our labels meet the expectations of Generation Z consumers,’ said Riccardo Sauvaigne, Marketing and Innovation Director, Eurostampa.
The designs created for this project were displayed at Eurostampa’s booth in Luxe Pack, offering a glimpse into the future of sustainable labelling.
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