M&S renames midget gems line as academic prompts rethink on ‘offensive’ term
MARKS and Spencer has launched new packaging for its mini gem range, following a campaign by a Welsh academic.
Previously known as 'midget gems', Dr...
Macfarlane completes sale of labels division to Reflex Group
MACFARLANE Group has announced the sale of Macfarlane Labels Limited and its subsidiaries, Macfarlane Group Ireland (Labels & Packaging) Limited and Macfarlane Group Sweden...
Consultation launched on precautionary ‘may contain’ food labels
THE Food Standards Agency (FSA) has launched a consultation on the use of precautionary allergen information and labels often written as 'may contain' on...
Poll shows support for labelling detailing how meat and dairy was produced
A new survey has shown support for labelling on meat and dairy products that states the conditions in which the animal was reared in.
The...
Study shows almost half of alcohol brands voluntarily carry calorie information on labels
ALMOST half (46%) of alcoholic drinks from 'leading' UK brands carry calorie information on labels, an alcohol trade group has revealed.
Portman Group carried out...
Essentra webinars to explore regulatory challenges in clinical trials packaging
ESSENTRA Packaging has announced plans to host free webinars to help packaging professionals find solutions to the labelling of clinical trials against the backdrop...
Coveris completes £3m ‘transformation’ project at labels facility
PACKAGING manufacturer Coveris has confirmed completion of a two-year 'transformation' project at its Cramlington labels facility in Northumberland.
The twin facility has had over £3...
‘Brilliant’ white gloss film designed for pressure sensitive labelling applications
INNOVIA films has announced it has developed a 'uniquely engineered' uncoated cavitated BOPP base film for pressure sensitive labelling (PSL) applications.
Rayoface QB is available...
Crisp packets added to in-store recycling labelling
OPRL has announced it is adding crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers to its in-store recycling labelling.
The move builds on earlier announcements...
Cheese manufacturer transforms their labelling procedures using the WPL-A and WPL-S
Norseland was looking for new ways to automate parts of their manufacturing and reduce the demands on their existing workforce.
