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Lecta launches thermal facestock for linerless labels

Linerless labels, by eliminating the traditional liner, represent a significant opportunity for encouraging waste reduction in the labeling industry.

04.19.24

Pharmaceutical Labels

Mislabeled melatonin

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has announced updated guidelines for melatonin supplements that directly impacts their labeling and packaging.

04.19.24

Industrial Labels | Substrates

Sihl launches chemical resistant coating for large labels

The ZM1 coating is a matte, highly resistant coating for water-based inkjet printing and is resistant to a wide range of chemicals.

04.19.24

Pharmaceutical Labels | Smart Labels

Systech expands product portfolio with PCE acquisition

PCE’s track-and-trace solutions are deployed in hundreds of European pharmaceutical packaging lines.

04.18.24

Flexible Packaging | Ink and Coatings | Sustainability

Siegwerk collaboration targets circular economy

The partnership with Borouge will allow converters to produce advanced mono-material packaging.

04.17.24

Medical Labels

Avery Dennison Medical addresses antimicrobial wound dressings

At EWMA Conference, the session "Collaborative and Sustainable Wound Care," will be led by experts from Avery Dennison Medical and Polaroid Therapeutics.

04.17.24

Shrink

Call for entries for AWA Sleeve Label Awards competition

Now in its eighth year, the annual competition documents the achievements that sleeve labeling has brought to today’s packaging industry.

04.16.24

Digital Printing | Flexible Packaging

ePac boosts digital printing capabilities in Canada

The addition of an HP Indigo 200K digital press brings the company's total number of these next-generation presses to five in North America.

04.11.24

Smart Labels

MCC and Digimarc explore supply chain innovation

The panel explored how the integration of new technologies is reshaping traditional supply chain practices.

04.11.24

Folding Carton | Sustainability

Pre-engineering project for Muoto wood fiber packaging products

The technology applied in Muoto converts wet wood pulp into 3-dimensional packages without any intermediate steps.

04.10.24

Medical Labels | Pharmaceutical Labels | Smart Labels

Avery Dennison and Controlant preview IoT device for pharma

Saga Card enables medicines to be monitored anywhere in the world, from manufacturing to consumption.

04.10.24

Industrial Labels

Avery Dennison introduces tapes for EV batteries

This is the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of functional bonding and protection tapes engineered to make EV batteries safer and more efficient.

04.10.24

Beauty & Personal Care Labels

Balancing luxury and sustainability in labels and packaging

Sustainability should be viewed as an exciting opportunity for brands to create value and add appeal with their consumers.

James Montero MacColl, Senior marketing manager, Easyfairs 04.08.24

Beauty & Personal Care Labels

RRD explores trends in beauty and personal care packaging

Consumers are looking for personal care products that align with their values and goals regarding wellness and sustainability.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Editor 04.05.24

Beauty & Personal Care Labels | Substrates | Sustainability

Three UPM Raflatac BOPP products recognized by APR for recylability

APR Design for Recyclability Recognition provides third-party validation that a package or component’s design is compatible with the NA recycling system.

04.04.24

Smart Labels

Reelables enables Bluetooth, 5G on printed smart labels

The roll-to-roll printed smart label itself functions as the tracking device connected to a cellular network.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor, Printed Electronics Now 04.04.24

Food Labels

USDA focusing on 'Product of USA' label claims

“Today’s announcement is a vital step toward consumer protection," says Tom Vilsack, USDA secretary.

04.02.24

Digital Printers & Presses | Industrial Labels

DuraLabel introduces Kodiak Max

The industrial sign and label print systems use thermal transfer technology to ensure durability, vibrant colors, and 300 dpi text, graphics, bar and QR codes.

04.02.24

Africa | Beer Labels | Beverage Labels | Flexible Packaging

Ethopia's QuaLabels installs Bobst gravure press

The shaftless gravure printing press has been designed specifically with sleeve print cylinders for fast and efficient operation.

04.02.24

Flexible Packaging | Food Labels | Substrates | Sustainability

Introducing fully-recyclable, paper-based flexible packaging

The new paper packet, which has been developed in partnership with Evopak, uses a polymer, Hydropol, developed by Aquapak, instead of conventional plastic.

04.01.24