The evolution of product coding for brand protection
By Steve Tallant, director, market development, at Markem-Imaje
THE barcode – a ubiquitous mark on almost all products, in every region of the world. Since...
How coding technology delivers better legal compliance for packaging
By Thomas Pinnington, technical sales manager at Newcode Partnership
IN modern industry, product packaging is much more than simply a container for an item that...
SRUC study considers impact of animal welfare logo on packaging
SCOTLAND’S rural college (SRUC) has told Packaging Scotland of its plans to develop a universal logo aimed at helping consumers identify pro-animal welfare meat...
Binary labels are key in increasing recyling rates
THE executive director of OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has hailed the ‘amazing’ levels of innovation within the packaging industry, as businesses attempt to meet...
Taking stock: material availability is key focus for industry
MATERIAL availability has replaced sustainability as the industry’s top priority this year, according to Dalkeith-based NSD Labels.
While environmental ambitions remain a crucial focus, NSD...
Label manufacturer appoints new business development manager
THE Label Makers has announced the appointment of Dan Wilson as business development manager.
The manufacturer revealed his role is intended to strengthen the sales...
Domino reveals ‘record’ growth in high speed variable data printing on labels
DOMINO Digital Printing Solutions has revealed it has seen 'substantial' investment by label converters into adding variable data printing of tracking codes onto labels...
Avery Dennison introduces new label testing service
AVERY Dennison has announced the launch of AD Procerta, described as a lab and testing facility service that will 'transform' how the pharmaceutical industry...
Study finds certain labelling can boost pork sales
MORE than a third of consumers are willing to pay a 'significant' price premium for fresh pork labelled as 'animal-friendly', new research has found.
The...
New packaging service offers short-run printing solution
AA Labels is launching a new service described as providing SMEs with greater flexibility and more affordable packaging solutions.
The firm's new printed cartons offering...
