Concerns raised over ‘not for EU’ food and drink labelling plan

SCOTLAND'S rural affairs secretary has raised concerns over the UK's Government's proposed introduction of 'not for EU' labelling on food and drink products. Mairi Gougeon...

Labelling solution boosts production at coffee firm

After launching a mail order business in 2013, Pact Coffee saw orders shoot through the roof and quickly realised it needed to switch from...

Dantex adds ‘eco-friendly’ technology to PicoJet range of digital UV inkjet presses

DANTEX Group has been working with inks and coatings specialist, ACTEGA, to integrate ECOLEAF technology into its PicoJet range of digital UV inkjet presses. With...

Top Scottish print apprentices honoured at annual ceremony

THE importance of apprentices to the future of Scotland's printing industry was highlighted at the recent Scottish Print Apprentice of the Year Awards. Four young...

New labelling legislation for pre-packed for direct sale foods

FOOD businesses in Scotland will be required to include additional allergen labelling on pre-packed for direct sale (PPDS) foods under new legislation. The new rules...

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...

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...
Plastic waste in the ocean

Environmental charity bowled over by label manufacturer’s cricket initiative

A4 Labels has confirmed it will continue its partnership with Portslade Cricket Club, renewing its sponsorship for the 2026 season following a successful first...

New whisky label ‘blends artistry with technical precision’

THE Label Makers has teamed up with Welsh distillery Dà Mhìle for the launch of its Millennium Cask Reserve MM20 - a 20-year-old single-grain...

Gressingham replaces ‘labour-intensive’ packaging process

GRESSINGHAM Foods has partnered with Coveris and Ravenwood to unveil new packaging that it said will make 'huge strides' in reducing its environmental impact. The...