In our work supporting UK organisations with asset identification and compliance labelling, one issue comes up time and time again: labelling is often treated as an afterthought — until something goes wrong. Whether it’s an audit, an insurance claim, a health and safety inspection or a lost piece of equipment, poor or inconsistent labelling has […]
Written by Data Label — UK Label Specialists with Over 25 Years of Manufacturing Experience Introduction: Why Labels Matter More Today Than Ever Before In today’s regulatory environment, accurate labelling isn’t just good practice — it’s a legal, operational and reputational necessity. From food allergens and batch numbers to asset tracking and tamper-evident security, organisations […]
Written by the Data-Label Technical & Compliance Team The Guardian recently reported that the UK may soon need to mirror upcoming EU labelling rules that restrict the use of terms such as “burger”, “sausage”, and “steak” for plant-based products. Although the discussion centres around familiar food names, the implications for manufacturers, retailers, and packaging suppliers […]
Every year when the holidays roll around, the supermarket shelves start to look a little brighter. From glittery chocolate tins to limited-edition drinks packs, brands go all out to catch the eye — and few do it better than Diet Coke. But behind the shiny boxes and festive artwork, there’s a serious amount of planning, […]
27 October 2025 · By Data-Label A recent BBC report highlighted books marked “Printed in Dunstable, United Kingdom”. That short line has big implications for provenance and trust in labelling. “Printed in Dunstable, United Kingdom.” It’s a short phrase, but it speaks volumes about provenance, transparency, and trust. When high-volume products declare where they were […]
Case Study: Activate Group Limited – High-Volume Premium Asset Labels Client: Activate Group Limited Date: April 2025 Product Ordered: 20,000 Premium Asset Labels Challenge Activate Group Limited required a large-scale order of asset labels to mark and track thousands of items across multiple sites. With assets moving between locations, the labels had to be durable, […]
In 2024, Jaguar — a name long synonymous with British engineering and refined luxury — decided to reinvent itself. The brand unveiled a complete overhaul of its identity, promising a bold new era of “Exuberant Modernism.” The aim was to position Jaguar as a cutting-edge electric-vehicle manufacturer appealing to a new generation of drivers. But […]
Lidl GB has unveiled a new “Live Well” label — a distinctive first in the UK food retail sector — designed to transparently highlight both the nutritional quality and environmental footprint of own-brand food products. The company says this dual-criteria label aims to simplify healthier and more sustainable purchasing decisions for consumers. Why This Matters […]
