Printronix unveils T800 thermal desktop printer

PRINTRONIX Auto ID has announced the launch of its T800 high performance thermal desktop printer. Described as featuring "enterprise level productivity" built on the PSA platform,...

Label specialist acquires new building to aid growth plans

AZTEC Label has announced the acquisition of a further 4,000 sq ft of operational space as part of the firm's growth plans. The manufacturer of...

Digicon 3000 the ‘natural choice’ for Baker’s flexible packaging operations

BAKER Labels has invested in a new Digicon 3000 for its flexible packaging division BakPac. The wide-web digital finishing and converting solution offers web widths...

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...
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Konica Minolta to debut new digital print technology

KONICA Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has confirmed it will unveil a new product prototype at Labelexpo Europe 2025 in September. Sharing a stand with MGI...

Sainsbury’s says label change could stop millions of food products going to waste

THE removal of best before dates on the packaging of a raft of Sainsbury's fresh produce could save up to 17 million food products...
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Consumers still confused about food labelling, says study

DESPITE the introduction of a standardised traffic-light food labelling system (see Packaging Scotland, July 2013), consumers still want manufacturers, brand owners and retailers to...
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Food industry prepares for EU allergen labelling rules

NEW EU regulations on food allergen labelling come into effect in 13 December 2014, part of the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU) No....
Thin Film Technologies has received orders for its anti-counterfeiting smart labels from a global consumer packaged goods company.

Smart food packaging to hit the shelves

SMART packaging may be finally coming of age – granted, we’ve heard that before but earlier this year one or two developers confirmed the...
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Coding system meets space and performance challenges

ALLEN Coding has installed a number of labelling systems at Whyte & Mackay in Falkirk, including a specially developed split-head coder, designed for high...