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Evolution of Food Labelling in the UK: A 50-Year Journey

Over the past five decades, the landscape of food labelling in the United Kingdom has undergone significant transformations, responding to evolving consumer demands, technological advancements, and regulatory changes. In this blog post, we will explore the key milestones that have shaped the way food products are labelled in the UK, culminating in a reflection from […]

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Decoding Nutrition: Understanding the Traffic Light System in Food Labeling

In the journey toward healthier eating, understanding the nutritional content of the foods we consume is paramount. To simplify this process and empower consumers to make informed choices, the UK introduced the Traffic Light System in food labeling. This innovative approach uses a familiar traffic light color scheme to convey key nutritional information at a […]

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Navigating the Maze: A Guide to UK Food Labeling Regulations

In the bustling world of supermarkets and grocery stores, where choices abound and shelves are lined with an array of products, food labeling plays a crucial role in helping consumers make informed decisions about what they put into their shopping carts. In the United Kingdom, robust food labeling regulations are in place to ensure transparency, […]

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Revolutionising Retail: The Birth of Barcodes and Their Impact on Commerce

Introduction: In the fast-paced world of modern commerce, barcodes have become an integral part of our daily lives. These small, seemingly mundane patterns of lines and spaces hold a fascinating history that traces back to the early 1970s. In this blog post, we will explore the inception of barcodes, the location where they were first […]

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Elevating Asset Management: Phil Carlyn’s Journey from Barcodes to QR Codes

In the dynamic realm of asset management, staying ahead often involves embracing innovation. Phil Carlyn, a seasoned veteran with over 25 years of experience in label manufacturing with DataLabel, shares his insightful journey of migrating from traditional barcoded asset labels to the dynamic world of QR codes. 1. The Evolution of Asset Labels: Phil Carlyn […]

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Advancements in Technology

In the intricate tapestry of technological progress and organizational efficiency, asset labels stand as silent witnesses to the evolution of data management. From humble beginnings to today’s advanced systems, the history of asset labels is a fascinating journey that reflects the ever-changing landscape of business needs and technological innovations. In this blog post, we embark […]

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E Liquid Label Printing

Electronic cigarettes or more familiarly known a “vaping or E cigarettes” has grown from a small very “niche” idea into a multi-million pound business in a relatively short space of time, from 2009 to the present day and this is now worth around £15 billion a year. This, along with the home brew market, could […]

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Bud Light adds nutritional label to packaging

It has been suggested that beer drinkers may be unaware that beer contained a lot of calories! Whilst this could be true for a young and inexperienced, possibility first time drinker, we feel sure that a man who has carefully nurtured a “beer belly” will be only too aware that the average pint or 20oz […]

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