ColorSensing is a deep-tech spin-off of the University of Barcelona dedicated to helping food packaging companies and retailers reduce food waste and ensure the quality and safety of their products allowing them to increase their profitability and enhance sustainability. Our solution revolves around a digital, multiparametric, and cost-effective smart label capable of detecting potential package leaks, cold chain breaks, and the real freshness of the product. By embedding intelligent reactive inks into a QR code label, our technology, coupled with advanced algorithms, provides essential sensing data by simply taking a picture, even with a smartphone. 
 
Role in TITAN: 

With our INKtelliPack project, ColorSensing aims to revolutionize food safety and packaging integrity by utilizing smart ink QR-labels and advanced AI algorithms. This aligns seamlessly with the TITAN Food Safety Pilot group objectives, contributing to a stronger, more transparent food supply chain. Key activities include:  

• Calibrating smart ink to monitor CO2 levels for readiness in industrial-scale printing. 

• Developing digital characterization for smart ink colors integrated into the ColorSensing digital application. 

• Pilot testing the smart labels in up to three food processing companies. 

• Validating pilot results using patented color correction technology to ensure optimal performance. 

• Initiating the certification process under EFSA regulations for food contact materials to enable commercialization. 

By pursuing these objectives, we aim to enhance food safety, streamline packaging processes, and contribute to the food industry’s innovation.