Labour MEP defends traffic light labelling
THE UK’s voluntary “traffic light” system of food labelling is being investigated by the European Commission in the wake of complaints from several member...
The battle for shelf appeal
The recent congress of FINAT, the international trade association for self-adhesive labelling, convened in Monte Carlo in June to address the topic “The Battle...
Direct print for PET bottles: Better than glue and labels?
DORTMUND-based filling and packaging systems supplier KHS is among five companies nominated for the Hermes Award 2014 with its Innoprint direct print system for...
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...
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...
Labelling luminaries debate print tech
“THE latest print technologies: Gimmick or sound ROI?” was the topic chewed over by representatives from the consumer goods and packaging worlds at the...
“Most sophisticated” Digicon line installed in Milan
AB Graphic International has installed what it describes as probably its most sophisticated label converting specification ever, at the Milan premises of Italian label...
Denny Bros to showcase multi-page labels
Denny Bros to showcase multi-page labels at The Food & Drink Trends & Innovations Conference
A wealth of ideas will be on show at the...
Coding Q&A: Meeting the challenges of salty snacks production
Matt Perkins, Snack Foods Industry Marketing Manager at Videojet Technologies offers his views on industry trends, coding, and how to prevent coding errors in...
Water-resistant coding a fit with food hygiene practises
WATER-resistant coding equipment is now available from Markem-Imaje. And it is set to help fresh produce, snack and other food manufacturers keep production lines...
