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Gen-Label is launching a new range of 4 food packaging label designs with the added benefit that they are available on A4 sheets that can be printed-off on standard office inkjet and laser printers. The 4 new designs are perfect for use on sandwiches, salads or desserts and offer businesses the opportunity to give their packaged food a contemporary look that can be over-printed with ingredient and allergen information quickly and simply. Rustado – features a natural hessian background and is perfect for giving products a wholesome natural look. Square Mile – was inspired by the skyline of London’s financial [...]

Gen-Label is pleased to announce to launch of its new website. Designed to provide businesses with a guide to the comprehensive range of food labelling solutions available from Gen-Label the new site details the 4 key areas of Gen-Label’s one-stop-shop solution. Front-of-house labels - Gen-Label offers a huge selection of labels designed to enhance the overall presentation of packaged food, with off-the-shelf and bespoke options available. Back-of-house labels - Maintaining the highest possible food hygiene standards in kitchens is vitally important. Gen-Label can provide a range of labelling solutions to ensure you are fully compliant in all key areas. [...]

An increasing number of food service and delivery businesses have adapted to the current Covid-19 crisis by developing new contact-free and cashless delivery and takeaway collection methods. Food delivery services have become a lifeline to many since the lockdown began – both for those who are staying home, and for the hospitality businesses who are rapidly adapting their menus for home delivery to stay afloat during a financially difficult time. With these changes, it is now more important than ever to ensure that they comply with food safety and labelling regulations. The importance of accurate allergen labelling came into sharp [...]

Everyone in the business of delivering pre-packaged food to consumers should be aware that 'Natasha's Law’ was introduced on 5th September 2019. The tragic death of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, on a flight in July 2016, following an allergic reaction to a baguette purchased shortly before at Heathrow Airport, led to the introduction of stricter labelling regulations for pre-packaged food. The new legislation mandates full ingredient and allergen labelling on foods which are pre-packed for direct sale. The law applies to England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and comes into effect from October 2021. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is developing a [...]