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HP has launched a new free plugin for Adobe Illustrator CC worldwide, which it says will give designers more creative control.

HP SmartStream Designer for Designers (D4D) is a suite of light design solutions encompassing variable text, colour and images, and includes HP SmartStream Mosaic, enabling designers to use seed files to create unlimited variable patterns for unique packages.

“HP digital print has the ability to make packaging and print more agile and limitless, but until now there has been a gap between concept and creation,” said Nancy Janes, global head of brand innovation, HP. “With HP SmartStream D4D, designers can for the first time, play with the powerful software in Adobe Illustrator CC to create memorable and impactful packaging campaigns for global & local brands.”

Launched at Adobe’s MAX conference in Los Angeles, SmartStream D4D is available globally now, and can be downloaded for Mac and PC from Adobe Exchange.

Food & Drink Business

Winemaking technology company, Bucher Vaslin, has launched its Pacific operation, to provide local resources to the Australian and New Zealand markets. The new entity will be led by industry expert, Paul Baggio, bringing decades of experience and a deep understanding of local winemaking needs.

Bega Group has allegedly joined forces with global dairy giant FrieslandCampina in its bid to acquire Fonterra Co-operative Group’s Mainland business. There are two other players in the ring for Mainland – Japanese food company Meiji Holdings Co and French dairy giant Lactalis.

Personalised food, sustainability, alternative protein sources, and the growing influence of private labels are major themes for the food and beverage sector. A recent webinar hosted by Anuga and its knowledge partner, Innova Market Insights, identified key trends currently at play and emerging.