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October which, understandably, have left many food and drink providers on the back foot. We have therefore developed a way to produce fully regulation-compliant labels and ticketing in a few simple clicks without costing businesses yet further setbacks,” says Planglow’s technical director, Richard Newman.

Planglow’s calorie calculator is accessed via the company’s online labelling app, LabelLogic Live which works on any web-connected laptop, computer, mobile phone or tablet, users create their food labels online and then print using a standard desktop printer.

“LabelLogic Live makes it really simple to add calorifi c values. Users select ‘Calorie Information’ in the app’s Template Designer and then position their calorie box (or boxes) wherever they’d like them to appear on the label. We have three options for displaying calorie information depending on the space available to the operator: text only plus calorie box options,” explains Richard Newman.

The Calorie Labelling Regulations apply to foods sold for immediate consumption including prepacked for direct sale (PPDS) items like grab and go sandwiches and salads.They aff ect out of home food businesses with 250+ employees and those that do not comply face fi nes of up to £2,500.

While some businesses may already state calorie content on menus or labelling, the regulations require clear calorifi c declarations at every ‘point of choice’ for consumers, So, for example, in a single restaurant this could extend to a menu board, on-table menus, product labels, display cabinets and an ordering app.

Smaller businesses are currently exempt, as are food and drink providers within Scotland and Wales although further legislation is anticipated in the next two years. Exceptions are made for some operators - such as schools - and certain food and drink off erings (for example off -menu choices as requested by the customer).

“While large businesses only are currently required to give calorifi c declarations, we feel SMEs will increasingly be encouraged to do so too over the coming 18 to 24 months,” Richard Newman concludes.

Food labelling with DTM CX86e

Since Natasha’s Law came into eff ect on 1 October 2021, food producers are required to provide thorough labelling on food Pre-Packaged for Direct Sales (PPDS) to consumers, helping them to make safe and well-informed food choices.

The label information should include a full list of ingredients and allergens, to protect people with allergies and clear assurance that a food product is safe to eat.

DTM Print has a solution ready to print labels for all types of PPDS foods. Printing in full colour using the DTM CX86e Colour Tag Printer, labels are very water-resistant, warm food counter and fridge resistant, with small legible text down to 2pt. size if needed. The CX86e allows owners of food-to-go places to quickly and easily print their food labels on demand, and reduce wastage. In addition, the CX86e prints vouchers, coupons, price and promotion stickers and many more. Visit https://dtm-print.eu.

Herald launches Kraft Hot Container range

Quality disposables manufacturer and supplier, Herald, has launched a selection of premium, ecofriendly, kraft containers aimed at specialist food stores, restaurants and highend, takeaway outlets. The rectangle, disposable, hot food containers are aimed at those who are keen to off er the highest quality packaging to complement their produce.

Sitting alongside Herald’s kraft salad bowls, which are available in a selection of sizes, including 500 cc, 750 cc and 1000 cc, and come with PET lids, the hot food containers have paper lids and are designed to enhance the product off ering, presenting the contents in the most optimum light.

Managing director of Herald, Yogesh Patel said: “Since the new wave of food delivery services, customers are experimenting with their food choices and more and more restaurants are off ering a take out option so that their menus can be enjoyed at home.

“These establishments want to use packaging and disposables that refl ect and complement the quality of the food they are off ering to protect their brand and retain credibility. As a result, we have experienced a surge in demand for our kraft products, which signal quality and good user experience, while supporting green credentials and protecting any hot content.” Call 0208 507 7900 or email sales@heraldplastic.com to order a copy of the catalogue.