All Print and Labelling articles
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ArticleUsing data to restore consumer trust in ‘climate-friendly’ labeled products
Scrutiny over greenwashing is intensifying, and the companies that don’t get it right now face legal repercussions in the EU. In this article, Sam Webster, director of growth & innovation at HowGood, argues that consumer trust now depends on transparent, visible on-pack data backed by science.
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ArticleUPM Adhesive Materials unveils recycling compatible label solutions
UPM Adhesive Materials has introduced its UPM ProCycle portfolio of recycling compatible label solutions, aiming to provide converters and packaging brand owners with a solution that delivers ‘recognized recyclability performance’.
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ArticleColour-changing ‘stoplight’ label tracks freshness of airline perishables
Vitsab International has developed its Freshtag Flight Label to change colour based on temperature exposure and tackle food waste in perishable airline meals.
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ArticleLinx offers printers for fibre-based, flexible and hard-to-mark materials
Linx Printing Technologies will present its new continuous inkjet printer range at interpack 2026, alongside an upcoming model for its large character marking printer range.
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ArticleTesco’s own-brand sausage labels take up QR codes for real-time expiry dates
Tesco is replacing traditional barcodes with next-generation QR codes on its own-brand sausage packaging, intending to provide up-to-date information such as use-by dates and recyclability instructions.
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ArticleNew Securikett label technology targets counterfeit protection and versatility
Securikett has revealed its latest technology for product and security labels, aiming to make them harder to replicate through features including integrated viewing windows, technical openings and ventilation holes.
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ArticleSiegwerk aims to strengthen position in India with Hi-Tech Inks acquisition
Seeking to strengthen its position in the Indian flexible packaging market, Siegwerk has signed a definite agreement to acquire Hi-Tech Inks, a move said to make the combined business ‘the largest player in the country’ with a market share of over 20%.
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ArticleAmcor aims to reduce material use with 1 kg dairy market pot
Amcor has launched an updated version of its UniPak 1 kg pot for the dairy market, aiming to reduce material usage while maintaining the required performance, robustness and line compatibility.
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ArticleDomino’s direct-to-box inkjet printer uses ink made from vegetable oil
Domino Printing Sciences has revealed the Domino Cx150i, a direct-to-box piezo inkjet printer for coding onto porous substrates with ink made from vegetable oil.
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ArticleA closer look at limited-edition packaging
What makes limited-edition packaging so special, and why do companies continue to produce it? How do consumers engage with it, and what are the pros and cons of producing one-off products? These are some of the questions we’ll be exploring in this edition of The Brief.
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ArticleAptar Beauty reveals ‘premium’ dispensing solutions for on-shelf differentiation
Aptar Beauty has introduced new dispensing solutions for the personal care market, aiming to make it easier for brands to deliver personalized packaging that stands out on shelf.
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ArticleMaker’s Mark releases limited-edition whisky label ahead of Women’s History Week
Maker’s Mark and artist Ashley Longshore have launched a new limited-edition bourbon label for Womens’ History Month, and will donate $1 to non-profit Vital Voices every time a customer personalises the label with the name of an inspirational woman in their lives.
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ArticleUV-tagged labels from Polytag, Saica Flex and Paragon track recycling data
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon Inks have teamed up to print invisible UV tags on packaging labels and track item-level recycling data in line with environmental legislation and reporting requirements.
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ArticlePackaging Labelling: the Test Case for a Truly Harmonized Single Market
When the EU Commission adopted the Single Market Strategy last year, it identified fragmented rules around waste and labelling as barriers to progress and prioritised creating a harmonized packaging labelling system for consumer sorting. Marzia Scopelliti-Kübler, senior public affairs manager at the European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN), ...
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ArticleAhlstrom introduces recyclable fibre-based release liner
Ahlstrom has revealed its Acti-V RRF Natural fibre-based liner for double-sided tapes, said to enable recyclability even when silicone coated on both sides.
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ArticleLeadIT says 2026 a ‘critical year’ for green steel despite slowing momentum
The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) states that the amount of green steel projects slowed to only 2 in 2025, captured in its Green Steel Tracker – but despite this, 2026 is set to be ‘a decisive year’ for delivery.
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ArticleHow will the PPWR affect the adhesive tapes industry?
One of the foremost challenges for European packaging companies is staying informed about, engaging with, and complying with the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. The PPWR affects each part of the value chain in different ways, and the adhesive tapes sector is no exception. Sreeparna Das, sustainability communications consultant at The European Adhesive Tape Association (Afera), takes a deeper look.
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ArticleCoveris to sell labels and board business to Kingswood Capital Management
Coveris has revealed it has agreed to sell its labels and board business (Business Unit Paper) to US private equity company Kingswood Capital Management, with the deal expected to close within the first quarter of 2026.
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ArticleSchreiner Group unveils new flexo and digital printing machine
Schreiner Group has revealed its FlexoHybrid 1.200 dpi printing machine at its headquarters in Oberschleissheim, Germany, which combines flexographic and digital printing capabilities in one system.
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ArticleSun Chemical expands nitro-cellulose alternative ink portfolio for flexible packaging
Sun Chemical has announced the expansion of its nitrocellulose-alternative inks portfolio for flexible packaging applications, designed to support converters, retailers, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies. The inks aim to address the challenges of solvent-based inks and coatings containing nitrocellulose while being fully compatible with recycling processes, in line with RecyClass and CEFLEX design guidelines.