UK Bans Disposable Vapes to Safeguard Children’s Health with Emphasis on Packaging

  The UK government has announced a ban on disposable vapes to tackle the alarming rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health. The move follows a consultation on smoking and vaping initiated in October last year, revealing a threefold increase in child vape users over the last three years, with 9% of 11 to …

Coca-Cola Trials Label-Less Packaging for Sprite On-the-Go Bottles in the UK

  In its inaugural trial in the UK, Coca-Cola is set to temporarily eliminate labels from Sprite and Sprite Zero on-the-go bottles starting this January. The trial aims to test the feasibility of “label-less” packaging, with labels being replaced by an embossed logo on the front of the single 500ml bottles. Laser-engraved product and nutritional …

Government Proposes Changes to Egg Labeling Regulations to Support British Farmers

  The UK Government has introduced proposals aimed at modifying egg labeling rules to provide support to British farmers in the event of avian influenza outbreaks. The suggested changes, disclosed on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, eliminate the necessity for producers to modify egg labels during mandatory housing orders, effectively preventing costly labeling adjustments.   Presently, …

All4Labels Pioneers Sustainable Packaging Solutions at COP28

  All4Labels, a leading Global Packaging Group celebrated for its innovative strides, recently emphasized its dedication to sustainability at COP28, the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The company’s active engagement in this global event reinforces its firm commitment to environmental responsibility, pioneering product innovation, and transparent supply chains.     At the …

Savvinova Pack & Labels Industry looking to expand it’s opportunities in the FMCG industry

In a significant move, the Indian company Savvinova Pack & Labels Industry, has made a strategic investment in Dubai by acquiring their first Nilpeter press – an FB-350. This move marks a significant expansion for the company as it taps into the FMCG, Food and Beverage Industry in the region.   Savvinova has a history …

JOZO and SFA Pioneer NextCycle IML Labels for Sustainable Packaging

  In a collaborative effort led by SFA Packaging and JOZO, the introduction of NextCycle IMLTM labels marks a significant stride towards achieving fully recyclable and circular packaging. The packaging evolution, assessed by RecyClass, now holds a B-score, aligning with evolving industry guidelines.   JOZO’s saltshaker tubes underwent a remarkable transformation from a multicomponent structure, …

HowGood and Carrefour Partner to Showcase Climate Impact Labels on Food Products at COP28

  HowGood, a sustainability intelligence platform boasting the world’s largest ingredient and product sustainability database, has announced a collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim, the operator of Carrefour in the UAE. The initiative aims to display HowGood’s research-backed impact labels on 2,500 food items across five stores, including a presence at COP28. The partnership also involves …

CCL Label Earns APR Recognition for Polyolefin Shrink Sleeves on HDPE Container

        Sioux Falls, United States – CCL Label, a global leader in specialty label, security, and packaging solutions, has achieved a significant milestone in sustainable label materials with the recognition of its polyolefin shrink sleeve technology, EcoFloat™, by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the United States.   In the official …

XSYS Introduces Nyloprint® WS PRO D Letterpress Plate for Various Printing Applications

  XSYS has unveiled the nyloprint® WS PRO Digital, a newly developed water-washable, steel-based letterpress plate suitable for the printing of plastic tubes, cups, metal cans, and aerosols. This plate is designed to optimize LED inline exposure and brush washout, offering exceptional print quality regardless of the processing equipment used.   Dr. Christian Pietsch, Product …

PepsiCo Launches Innovative Multipacks, Cutting Material Usage by 86%

      London, UK – July 18, 2023 PepsiCo, the global leader in food, snack, and beverage production, has introduced a groundbreaking multipack concept for Snack A Jacks in the United Kingdom. This innovative approach aims to reduce material waste significantly. Traditionally, Snack A Jacks have been sold in five individual portion packs housed …