Epson launches ColorWorks CW-D3800 and Label Boost suite for on-demand colour packaging labels

        Epson has introduced the ColorWorks CW-D3800, a desktop colour label and badge printer designed for low-volume, on-demand label production across packaging, retail, healthcare and visitor management applications. The launch also includes the Label Boost software suite, expanding Epson’s in-house colour labelling offering for businesses requiring short-run production and variable label printing. …

Avery Dennison launches ReadyDPP to support apparel labels for EU Digital Product Passport compliance

  Avery Dennison has introduced ReadyDPP, a digital product passport (DPP) solution designed to help apparel brands comply with forthcoming European Union product transparency requirements while creating new opportunities for label converters and smart identification suppliers. The platform integrates physical product labels with cloud-based digital information, enabling brands to assign unique digital identities through QR …

Toyo Ink Europe rolls out GIO-compliant UV flexo and UV offset inks

      Toyo Ink Europe N.V. has rolled out a full portfolio of ultraviolet (UV) curable inks that meet migration limits under the German Printing Ink Ordinance (GIO), the company said on February 24, 2026, from Niel, Belgium. The lineup covers UV and UV/LED flexographic inks and UV offset inks intended for food packaging …

DTM Print launches CLP2200e colour label printer with flexible ink options

    DTM Print has announced the launch of its latest product, the CLP2200e Colour Label Printer, aimed at professional users requiring flexible and durable label printing solutions. The new device, introduced from the company’s Wiesbaden headquarters on January 15, 2026, is designed for easy system integration and consistent performance in industrial environments.     …

Saudi Halal Center launches ESG-aligned Halal Mark Track to integrate product credibility and sustainability

    RIYADH — The Saudi Halal Center, operating under the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, has introduced a Halal Mark Track aligned with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. The initiative is designed to integrate halal certification with ESG compliance to strengthen product credibility and promote sector-wide sustainability.     The Halal Mark Track …

Reflex Group invests in four Nilpeter FA-22 flexo presses to expand global operations

  Reflex Group has reinforced its long-standing partnership with Nilpeter by investing in four new FA-22 flexographic printing presses. The move supports Reflex’s global expansion and aims to enhance its production capabilities across both the UK and the US.     Two of the new lines will be installed in the United States, following Reflex’s …

UPM Raflatac introduces new swatchbooks for premium labeling

  UPM Raflatac has introduced new swatchbooks for wine, spirits, beverage, and premium labeling in the EMEIA market. The swatchbooks, available in compact and large-scale formats, offer printers, brands, and designers the ability to evaluate label materials based on texture, color, and aesthetics.   “Swatchbooks are essential tools for printers and designers, providing both a …

Avery Dennison unveils RFID-enabled traceability solution for pre-filled syringes

  Avery Dennison, in collaboration with Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), has introduced an RFID-enabled solution for the traceability of pre-filled syringes (PFS). The innovation, called BD iDFill™ Individual Prefillable Syringe Identification, integrates RFID tags into the syringe’s rigid needle shield, which allows the product to maintain its original design while gaining a digital identity. …

Giesecke+Devrient introduces Smart Label for enhanced packaging and logistics tracking

  Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has unveiled its new Smart Label, a thin, credit card-sized tracking solution designed to integrate packaging with IoT functionality. Developed in collaboration with Sensos, this innovative product aims to provide cost-effective and precise location tracking for diverse applications, including parcel delivery, fleet management, and monitoring luxury goods.   The Smart Label combines …

Innovation in labeling: Sappi and Jungdruck bring multi-layer designs to beverage industry

  Sappi and Jungdruck have introduced a novel multi-layer label for beverage bottles, leveraging the wet-strength Parade Label WS Gloss paper from Sappi. The innovation was unveiled at BrauBeviale 2024, a key event for the beverage industry.   Traditionally used in chemical and feed industries, multi-layer wet-glue labels are now being adapted for the beverage …