Study reveals consumers struggle to read allergen labels

A global standards organisation has called on the food industry to include QR codes on packaging to aid consumers in understanding allergens in products. It...

Flexibility pays off for Dalkeith labels specialist

DALKEITH-headquartered NSD Labels is pressing ahead with ambitious investment plans after making a concerted effort to stand out on ‘agility, flexibility and service’. MD Chris...

Label verification system helps reduce waste

DIMACO has revealed its Veri-PACK label verification equipment is helping food manufacturers reduce waste and improve their carbon footprint by ensuring labels are ‘correct,...

FSA launches information hub ahead of Natasha’s Law introduction

THE Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published new resources to support food businesses preparing for upcoming changes to the labelling of pre-packed for direct...

Calls made for cigarette-style warnings on alcohol labels

A worldwide study has found that cigarette-style warnings on alcohol labels could lead to people changing their drinking habits. Led by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)...

Eltronis scoops award with engage security label

ELTRONIS is celebrating after winning a prize in this year’s FINAT awards, securing first place in the security category with a label focused on...

Darker label ‘looks the part’ for new single malt whisky

THE Label Makers has revealed details of its work with Oswestry-based distillers the Henstone Distillery to produce labels for the launch of its single...

OPRL urges members to be ‘loud and proud’ about labelling refillable packaging

OPRL is marking World Refill Day (June 16) by urging its 650 members to be 'loud and proud' about labelling refillable packaging to help...

Dalkeith labelling specialist invests in new finishing machine

A B Graphic International (ABG) recently installed a fully specified Digicon Series 3 finishing machine at Dalkeith-based Labelling specialist NSD Labels. The investment allows the...

Berry specialist opts for sustainable label solution

BERRY Gardens, a co-operative of berry growers, has worked with Coveris and supplier UPM Raflatac to deliver an 'environmentally superior material' and recycling strategy...