EFIA Golf Day goes with a swing

A number of firms across the flexo industry took part in the successful 2016 EFIA Golf Day. Over 30 golfers braved the early morning rain...

Brits trust their own senses rather than use-by dates

A new study has revealed most consumers aren’t “slaves” to best before and use-by dates. The research from Mintel found that two thirds of people...

Why it’s not too late to get FMD-ready

The clock is ticking for pharmaceutical manufacturers to comply with the FMD (Falsified Medicines Directive). Aimed at reducing the number of falsified medicines infiltrating...

Lidl to trial new traffic light labelling system in Scottish stores

LIDL GB is set to trial a new traffic light labelling system across its 105 Scottish stores this September. The retailer will apply Eco-Score labelling...

MP visit helps mark Newman Labelling celebration

NEWMAN Labelling Systems has received a visit from MP Theresa Villiers to help mark the firm's 75th anniversary. The provider of specialist labelling machines welcomed...

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...

Upgraded labelling system takes efficiency and reliability ‘to a new level’

VIDEOJET Technologies has announced the launch of a new labelling system for outer cases, boxes and shrink wrap. The Videojet 9560 print and apply labeller...
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DoH gives green light to new food labelling system

A voluntary traffic-light system of food labelling is to be introduced in the UK, providing an at-a-glance appraisal of a product’s salt, sugar and...

Spirit Label Solutions invests £5m in new facility near Glasgow Airport

FIVE Scottish print industry specialists have launched Spirit Label Solutions, a new premium spirit label production company. In response to growing demand from the craft...

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)...