Scotland could introduce mandatory calorie labelling on pre-packed foods

A consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government on the introduction of mandatory calorie labelling in the 'out of home' food sector. It would...
Essentra Packaging

Image quality and durable finish are unlikely stablemates

AN innovative label solution from Essentra Packaging has been selected for the launch of a new range of equine health products. Made in...

Food waste: being part of the solution

The Scottish Government’s target is to reduce all food waste by 33% by 2025. With data showing at present an estimated 987,890 tonnes of...

National Farmers Union calls for new food labelling system

THE National Farmers Union (NFU) of Scotland has called on the UK and Scottish governments to make changes to food labelling to improve the...

Producers may not have to re-label eggs during bird flu outbreaks under new proposals

PRODUCERS may no longer be required to change how eggs are labelled during an outbreak of avian influenza under new proposals by the UK...

Macfarlane Labels invests in new printing press

MACFARLANE Labels has announced an investment of over £700,000 in response to the 'current and future needs' of major brand owners. The Kilmarnock-based labels business...

OPRL welcomes new chair as founder stands down

RECYCLING labelling specialist OPRL has appointed Dr Stewart Davies as its new chair. Dr Davies is an experienced non-executive director and chair of public bodies,...

BCMPA to highlight benefits of outsourcing support on white label products

THE BCMPA has revealed it is highlighting the benefits that can be achieved by outsourcing white label products to contract manufacturers at this year’s...

Dantex strengthens senior sales team

DANTEX Group, a specialist prepress consumable supplier and digital label press manufacturer, has promoted Chris Smith to the newly created position of UK & Ireland sales manager for flexo/digital inkjet solutions. He will be tasked...
SATO, which has extended its range of labelling products, has published a white paper highlighting ways the packaging industry can boost efficiency and reduce costs.

The mark of success in the packaging industry

The need to increase production, cut costs and secure greater efficiency has never been more pressing. SUPPLIERS of product identification and traceability solutions are faced...