Flint Group Packaging Solutions received a gold award in the Technical Innovation (Supplier) category at the 2026 Flexographic Industry Association (FIA UK) Awards for its TerraCode Bio range of bio-renewable inks.
The water-based ink system is derived from up to 90% bio-renewable and recycled materials and is designed to deliver CO₂ reductions of up to 25%. The formulation is engineered to match the performance of conventional water-based inks, supporting high press speeds without loss of print quality.
TerraCode Bio is designed for applications including corrugated packaging, industrial bags and sacks, food service packaging, and film. The company says the range allows printers and converters to move towards renewable materials while maintaining print consistency and productivity.
The product has been adopted across Europe, particularly in the post-print corrugated sector, where the company says it outperforms traditional extender systems. According to Flint Group Packaging Solutions, customers have reported no measurable impact on throughput alongside improved environmental performance.
Paul Winstanley, vice president Technology & Product Management at Flint Group Packaging Solutions, said: “TerraCode Bio was developed to address a clear challenge facing printers today: how best to reduce environmental impact without adding unnecessary risk or complexity into the pressroom. This recognition from the FIA UK Awards reflects the technology’s strength in both performance and carbon reduction, and is a testament to the expertise of our development teams.
“By using responsibly sourced, bio-renewable materials, including those derived from recovered streams, we are helping customers move towards more sustainable packaging structures without compromising recyclability or operational performance. This acknowledgement by FIA UK truly demonstrates that with modern ink technology, sustainability and performance truly can go hand in hand.”