It is no secret that label printing has been a growth market for some time, with several key factors driving this trend. Huge increases in ecommerce and online shopping have led to more companies seeking support with their labelling requirements, with this going hand-in-hand with a spike in the packaging market. Add in stricter labelling regulations in areas such as food, beverages, and pharmaceuticals, as well as a rise in demand for paper-based, environmentally friendly labels, and this can only be seen as a positive development for print companies in this sector. However, as is the case with any growth market, where there is opportunity for new work is often competition from like-minded companies seeking a piece of the action. Here, Print Monthly picks up on some of the latest developments and advancements within the label printing market, speaking with specialist manufacturers and suppliers to find out how print service providers (PSPs) can stand out from the crowd. Digital Print Dream First up here is MM Pharma & Healthcare Packaging, which, as its name may suggest, is a producer of secondary packaging solutions across the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Simon Halsey, product development manager for MM, offers his opinion on where the wider market may be heading over the coming years, as well as the opportunities for growth and expansion. “The label printing industry moves at a fast pace, and there is a clear shift towards greater flexibility, security, and smart functionality,” Halsey says, continuing: “One major trend is the increased use of digital printing technology, particularly as the demand for smaller batch sizes, custom SKUs, and faster turnaround continues growing. Alongside this, we’re seeing a significant rise in laser die-cutting within With print service providers reporting a continuing rise in demand for label printing services, Rob Fletcher takes a look at some of the latest developments that can help businesses gain a competitive advantage LABELS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS LABEL PRINTING | ROB FLETCHER 56 email: editor@printmonthly.co.uk Issue 357 - November | December 2025
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