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...
UPM Raflatac offers product footprints in customer quotes

UPM Raflatac offers product footprints in customer quotes

UPM Raflatac claims to have set a new labelling industry standard by embedding product footprint data directly into customer quotes. These product footprints, known as...
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Blending the old with the new

When the world’s largest drinks company decided to re-brand one of its most popular spirits nothing was left to chance. THE spirits aisle is more...

Lenticular labels give glimpse into the future

LENTICULAR labels were recently used to ‘bring to life’ three limited edition bottlings of Ben Nevis, Ledaig and Invergordon whisky at the Whisky Show,...

Firm marks milestone anniversary with launch of charitable foundation

BAKER Labels is marking its 50th anniversary with the launch of the Bakers Foundation and a commitment from MD Steve Baker to donate a...
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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...

Asda to remove ‘use by’ dates on yoghurts following ‘robust’ testing

ASDA is to replace use by dates on its own-brand yoghurts with best before dates in a bid to help customers combat food waste at home. It comes...

M&S renames midget gems line as academic prompts rethink on ‘offensive’ term

MARKS and Spencer has launched new packaging for its mini gem range, following a campaign by a Welsh academic. Previously known as 'midget gems', Dr...
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Bakers confirms drupa double investment

BAKERS has announced it completed two major deals at drupa that will expand both its BakPac flexible packaging and labels divisions. The deals combined represent...

Import labels to go digital for British businesses

NEW legislation to introduce digital import labelling for British businesses will 'save millions in unnecessary regulation costs' the UK Government has said. Digital labelling will...