{"id":23460,"date":"2026-09-12T05:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T05:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/?p=23460"},"modified":"2026-09-12T05:00:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T05:00:04","slug":"sun-chemical-enhances-direct-food-contact-portfolio-with-the-launch-of-sunpak-dfc-inpace-and-new-aquasafe-color-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpmirror.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/12\/sun-chemical-enhances-direct-food-contact-portfolio-with-the-launch-of-sunpak-dfc-inpace-and-new-aquasafe-color-range\/","title":{"rendered":"Sun Chemical enhances direct food contact portfolio with the launch of SunPak\u00ae DFC inPace and new AquaSafe color range"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The launch of&nbsp;<strong>SunPak\u00ae DFC inPace<\/strong>&nbsp;strengthens Sun Chemical\u2019s leadership in direct food contact (DFC) sheetfed inks, offering a more sustainable, economical, and visually engaging packaging solution. Concurrently, the addition of a new green pigment to the&nbsp;<strong>AquaSafe\u00ae<\/strong>&nbsp;water-based ink portfolio enhances design flexibility while meeting European food safety requirements and sustainability objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Launch of SunPak\u00ae DFC inPace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sun Chemical is expanding its leadership in direct food contact (DFC) packaging with the launch of SunPak\u00ae DFC inPace, an advanced sheetfed offset ink system for folding carton applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manufactured at Sun Chemical\u2019s Badalona Centre of Excellence for food packaging, DFC inks and coatings benefit from dedicated DFC production capabilities that ensure consistent quality, strong regulatory compliance, and reliable supply across EMEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) regulations drive demand for more sustainable packaging, SunPak\u00ae DFC inPace helps packaging manufacturers and brand owners reduce plastic use, improve recyclability, and create engaging consumer experiences without compromising performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powered by Sun Chemical\u2019s proprietary Pace Technology, SunPak\u00ae DFC inPace and DFC coatings deliver:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct food contact compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elimination of plastic laminates and inserts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplified recyclable packaging designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High bio-based carbon content verified through Carbon-14 testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced material usage and production steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential EPR fee reductions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced internal package printing for stronger consumer engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>AquaSafe\u00ae: Next-Generation Water-Based DFC Inks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sun Chemical also expanded its AquaSafe\u00ae water-based DFC ink portfolio with nine new base colors, delivering a broader color gamut, improved vibrancy, and greater color accuracy. Designed for direct food contact applications, AquaSafe inks are compatible with paper, paperboard, flexible films, and aluminium foil, enabling brands to replace plastic barriers with more sustainable packaging solutions while maintaining food safety and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Expanded Color Gamut<\/strong>, including an innovative new green. Both SunPak\u00ae DFC inPace and AquaSafe\u00ae now feature an extended color gamut, including a newly developed food-compliant green pigment. The enhanced palette delivers greater design freedom, stronger color impact, and improved print performance for both exterior and interior package graphics. To accelerate color development, Sun Chemical integrated GamutViewer\u00ae into SunColorBox, enabling brand owners and packaging manufacturers to verify color achievability before production. This reduces rework, minimises waste, and improves manufacturing efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicolas Betin, Director of Product Strategy EMEA &amp; Global Sustainability Business Leader at Sun Chemical, said:&nbsp;<em>\u201cPackaging producers and brand owners are looking to simplify packaging, improve recyclability, and enhance consumer engagement. With SunPak\u00ae DFC inPace and the expanded AquaSafe\u00ae portfolio, we are providing solutions for both offset and flexographic applications that help customers achieve sustainability, compliance, operational efficiency, and creative freedom.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The launch of&nbsp;SunPak\u00ae DFC inPace&nbsp;strengthens Sun Chemical\u2019s leadership in direct food contact (DFC) sheetfed inks, offering a more sustainable, economical, and visually engaging packaging solution. Concurrently, the addition of a new green pigment to the&nbsp;AquaSafe\u00ae&nbsp;water-based ink portfolio enhances design flexibility while meeting European food safety requirements and sustainability objectives. 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