Smart Labels are a digital disclosure tool that allows purchasers using their smartphones to access more detailed product information than can fit on a traditional label. It offers real-time data for various products, equipment, food, beverages, and thousands of other products. So, we see how they can help the consumer. But how can they help Read more…
Labels are more than just stickers on products. They are vital tools for manufacturers and marketers that help them promote their products, convey valuable information to consumers, and influence purchasing decisions. Moreover, a well-designed and eye-catching label is a way to communicate the value, purpose, and personality of your brand and its products. At GENflex Read more…
Having been directly involved in the packaging and labeling industry for more than 90 years, we still find that many manufacturers, retailers, and other organizations undervalue the importance of packaging and labels. Many continue to believe packaging/labels are nothing more than a functional necessity. This may have been true decades ago, but today, effective, well-designed Read more…
Having been directly involved in the packaging and labeling industry for more than 90 years, I know the power of labels. However, we still find that many manufacturers, retailers, and other organizations undervalue the importance of labels. Many continue to believe labels on packaging, for instance, are nothing more than a functional necessity. This may Read more…
RFID technology appears to be on everyone’s mind in the labeling industry. For instance, a major trade publication asked label manufacturers around the globe what they believe will be one of the most significant advances in the labeling industry in 2024. Paraphrased below are their responses: We remain optimistic for a strong 2024 and are Read more…
When, where, and on what product was the first barcode ever used? July 4, 1976, in a drugstore in New York City, on bottles of aspirins. Nov 4, 1968, by a Virginia medical parts distributor, on a case of thermometers. June 26, 1974, on a pack of gum sold in an Ohio grocery store. Read more…
A major trade publication asked label manufacturers around the globe what they believe will be one of the most significant advances in the labeling industry in 2024. Paraphrased below are their responses: We remain optimistic for a strong 2024 and are using the coming year to focus on three main priorities: improving the customer experience, Read more…
Warning labels are a visual or written message attached to a product or its packaging that alerts end-users to potential hazards associated with its use. They are often accompanied by instructions on how to avoid those hazards. However, the problem today is that many people no longer read warning labels. Here are five ways to Read more…
For the manufacturers, marketers, and distributors of cosmetic products, expect to include added information on product labels in 2024. This results from the Modernization of Cosmetic Regulation Act (MoCRA), considered the most significant expansion of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authority in nearly 90 years. The FDA passed the Act in December 2022, with Read more…
The Labeling Industry is Growing, Labels are Getting Smarter, and Much More Interactive The labeling industry is undergoing exciting changes in 2024. According to GENflex Labeling Solutions, a leading manufacturer of labels here’s what we can expect from the industry this year: Growth. The industry is growing at 4 percent annually. Smithers, a market research Read more…
