Two of Herma's compostable self-adhesive label materials have passed the critical earthworm toxicity test in accordance with AS 5810. Herma is represented in Australian by Result Group.

For the second consecutive year, Result Group has been honoured with the prestigious WorldStar award, this time for its Herma InNo Liner Linerless Labelling System.

Labelexpo, the global label printing show, has just had its last outing in Brussels before a move to Barcelona in 2025. PKN associate editor Wayne Robinson was there, and analyses the major trends emerging during the four day expo.

The biggest print business in the Northern Territory, Colemans Printing, has ordered a HP Indigo 6K Digital Press, to be supplied by Currie Group, as a platform to enter the labels market.

Ego Pharmaceuticals is doubling down on climate action, with renewable UPM Raflatac Forest Film used on the labels adorning the packaging of its etchðos brand.

Avery Dennison explains the importance of a whole systems approach with label technologies when it comes to creating sustainable packaging.

Australia is witnessing the first production implementation of GS1-based traceability, marking a milestone in maintaining the safety and quality of citrus fruits for consumers, both domestically and abroad.

Since the launch of its free, cloud-based software, suppliers have now printed more than one million labels using Matthews iDSnet Cloud, available industry-wide.

Markem-Imaje has launched its 9750 Expert Series continuous inkjet printers designed to address the complex coding requirements of the FMCG and electronics manufacturing industries.

From the Epson stand at Labelexpo, Marc Tinkler outlines the new developments to PKN associate editor Wayne Robinson, and says why they are important for label printing.

Screen is showing a new joint hybrid printing solution with Nilpeter, a new prototype in-line inkjet digital primer for its flagship Truepress Label 350UV SAI and the PAC 520P inkjet digital printing press.

Fujifilm demonstrated its new Jet Press FP790 digital flexible packaging press, with the 50 metres-a-minute press designed to meet the multiple needs of today's market.

HP Indigo is showing its new 120mpm V12 digital label press, and the recently-launched 200K digital flexibles press, along with new software and workflow solutions. It also has the 6K digital press.

Avery Dennison is launching its first generation of decorative linerless solutions, which it says will reduce carbon footprint, waste and water used in production.

UPM Raflatac spotlights sustainability with Ocean Action labels made from OBP, the new PureCycle wash-off paper label materials, and the RAFNXT+ paper label products and linerless labels.

Markem-Imaje product marketing manager, Adam Krolak, tells us why FMCG manufacturers should be laser-focused on marking and coding to meet sustainability objectives.