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25 Jan 2021

UPM Raflatac scales up linerless labelstock production

By Staff Writer

UPM Raflatac is strengthening its position in the fast-growing linerless labelstock market by scaling up its production capacity and building a new production line in Nowa Wies, Poland. Direct Thermal (DT) linerless labelling is a cost-efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional label stock. Gaining ground Driven by sustainability trends and the need for increased efficiency,...

22 Jan 2021

First commercially available recycled direct thermal paper labels launched

By Staff Writer

Avery Dennison has introduced rDT, the first commercially available direct thermal paper labels to contain recycled post-consumer waste. Direct thermal (DT) paper is a popular material due to its ease of use, high print speed, high image resolution, and wide range of compatible printers. Avery Dennison’s new rDT is the first recycled uncoated direct thermal...

30 Sep 2020

Rotolabel S&N Labels rebrands to S&N Labels

By Staff Writer

Rotolabel S&N Labels will be rebranding to S&N Labels on 1 October 2020 to focus on its core offering and to grow market share. S&N Labels will remain part of the Labelling Division of The Bidvest Group. This follows the acquisition of the S&N Labels by the Bidvest Group in September 2017 and the integration...

29 Sep 2020

Rotolabel S&N Labels rebrands to S&N Labels

By Staff Writer

01 Jun 2020

How to minimise packaging yet still provide on pack information

By Staff Writer

In a time where our throw-away culture has increased packaging waste worldwide, companies are looking for solutions that enable them to provide more and use less. With mounting pressure, packaging is changing. Even though packaging is necessary, a lot of products have excess packaging where the information that is needed could be applied directly to...

05 Mar 2020

SA’s first locally produced non-alcoholic botanical drink gets an elegant label to match

By Staff Writer

After launching South Africa’s first distilled alcohol-free botanical spirits in 2018, Vermont Vergin SA has now launched two ready to drink (RTD) botanical cocktails, for which Pyrotec PackMedia provided the labels.

10 Sep 2019

Labelling guidelines can guarantee safer food

By Staff Writer

Food labelling is regulated in South Africa by guidelines that relate to production, marketing and labelling of foodstuffs.

08 Feb 2019

UPM Raflatac opens new slitting and distribution terminal in Johannesburg

By Staff Writer

UPM Raflatac, one of the world’s leading suppliers of self-adhesive label stock, has opened a new slitting and distribution terminal in Johannesburg, South Africa. Operational since December 2018, the new Johannesburg terminal will supply innovative and sustainable paper, film and specials products to label converters in sub-Saharan Africa.

27 Nov 2017

Lycored promises a “pizza” the action at FIE

By Staff Writer

Natural taste and colour specialists Lycored have created a range of recipes, including a home-style pizza, to highlight the versatility of their real food ingredients from tomatoes.

25 Aug 2017

VIP digital open house event

By Staff Writer

Kemtek Imaging Systems and HP Indigo hosted an open house event on 3 August. This was held at Kemtek's Centre of Excellence in Johannesburg.

20 Mar 2017

Konica Minolta South Africa moves into label and packaging market

By Staff Writer

Konica Minolta South Africa, a division of Bidvest Office, announced that it is leveraging its proven, world-class printing technology to break into the local label and packaging industry.

14 Jan 2016

Natural colours that won’t let you down

By Staff Writer

Clean label has established itself as the new standard in the food industry. Consumers are demanding shorter and more recognisable ingredient lists, and manufacturers are responding by highlighting the naturalness and origins of their products.