Features

Associations, events & awards

Labelexpo Southeast Asia 2023 returns to Bangkok

29 June 2023

Labelexpo Southeast Asia returned to BITEC in Bangkok in February, for the second edition of the show in a region primed for growth. Andy Thomas-Emans…

Market trends

Henkel invests pro-actively in the Indian market

29 June 2023

India holds a key position for Henkel’s global adhesive business as part of its long-term growth strategy 

Brand owners & design

Part 2: Chasing Arrows: Can packaging be sustainable?

23 June 2023

In this Q&A, branding and design columnist, Vicki Strull, sits down with the host of the podcast Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors

Sustainability

Bandy: Making sense of life cycle analysis

22 June 2023

When it comes to sustainable labels and flexible packaging, understanding how to communicate environmental impacts is crucial for driving…

Brand owners & design

Dishoom: A journey back to Old Bombay

21 June 2023

Popular restaurant brand Dishoom pays homage to the old Irani cafes of Bombay

Market trends

Sustainability trends boost wet glue label appeal

15 June 2023

Glue-applied labels remain the dominant form of prime product labeling, providing key volume, sustainability and print quality benefits for end…

Market trends

Get down off the fence

14 June 2023

Continuous improvement projects don’t have to add more to one’s workload. In fact when done well, it can have the opposite effect

Market trends

Andy Thomas-Emans column: AI in the labels world – threat or opportunity?

14 June 2023

AI tools like ChatGPT could create interesting possibilities in the label industry

New products

HP Indigo launches new mid-web digital press

09 June 2023

HP Indigo unveiled a new, more efficient and productive 200K mid-web digital press for labels, shrink sleeve and flexible packaging. Chelsea McDougall…

Brand owners & design

Beer and spirits: crafting a winning strategy

08 June 2023

Entering the highly competitive craft beer and spirit market can be difficult for a new brand looking to make its mark. How can these brands craft a…

People

Editor's note: New faces at L&L

07 June 2023

Getting familiar with the exciting new editors, columnists and features that will bring fresh perspectives to the label industry. This is the Editor's…

Installations

Suxin Smart Label diversifies with equipment, innovation

01 June 2023

Chinese label converter Suxin Smart Label has been adding digital equipment that has allowed it to create new high-value labels