Label News | January 15, 2026 Issue [Single Issue]

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Editor's Commentary | Highlights of the January 15, 2026 Issue

■ Overview

This issue comprehensively covers the industry's social value creation, technological trends, and international market movements, with a focus on Media Universal Design (MUD).
It is an issue that compiles practical tips directly applicable to businesses in an era where the quality and expressiveness of information dissemination are being questioned.

◼️ [Preserved Edition] "List of Domestic and International Label-Related Exhibitions in 2026" Included

This issue includes practical data listing label and packaging-related exhibitions to be held in 2026.

Organized by period / venue / organizer / field

※It contains practical information that you'll want to check before planning your 2026 sales and business trips.
This issue is especially recommended for management, sales managers, and planning staff.
Systematic information gathering is possible when used in conjunction with a subscription or yearbook.

Key Themes Organized in This Issue

■ Domestic Market and Corporate Trends

This issue organizes important movements in the domestic label market from three perspectives: price trends, industry restructuring, and environmental response.

・Fuji Seal: Price revisions and impact on profit structure
・Maruki Printing: Business restructuring through M&A
・Label Recycling Association: Study session on the practical aspects of release liner recycling

■ Overseas Market and International Trends

・Informa Contribution ①: Latest outlook and growth areas of the global label market
・Labelexpo Asia 2025 Report ①:
　Conventional machines by Chinese manufacturers: technological evolution and competitiveness analysis

■ Equipment, Facilities, and Materials

・Excelitas: Full-scale domestic launch of water-cooled LED-UV "Phoseon FireLine FL400-i" for harsh environments
・Mimaki: Equipment strategy and new business development seen at the 50th anniversary fair
・Sirius Vision / Marushin: Commercialization of AI inspection and support tools for food labels

■ Articles, Human Resources, and Organizations

・Online roundtable discussion: Current status and challenges surrounding young organizations in label-related associations
・New Year's party reports from across Japan: Interviews on industry networking and regional trends

■ Editor's Commentary (from page 1)

On page 1, we highlighted the news that Daio Miura received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the "Media Universal Design (MUD) Competition" hosted by the Japan Federation of Printing Industries.

The Japan Federation of Printing Industries advocates for the concept of MUD to convey information to more people, taking into account color, design, fonts, and layout. This competition is held annually with the aim of promoting and spreading "easy-to-see, easy-to-understand media."

This year, there were 22 entries in the general category and 162 in the student category. "Play and Learn SDGs Advent Puzzle '17 Pieces Connecting Everyone'," which received the Minister's Award, was highly praised as an educational material for learning about SDGs in a familiar way.
It is also a notable example from the perspective of connecting information dissemination with social issues.

■ Editor's Column | How to Read This Issue

The role required of companies and media has shifted from simply providing information to "creating value that resonates." This issue is structured to help understand the new directions of the industry, linking design, technology, and social aspects.

■ Usage Scenarios

・Information gathering for sales and planning documents
・Reference materials for customer proposals and public relations activities
・Gathering hints for new business and product development
・Internal sharing and study session materials

■ Product Information

Medium: Newspaper (print)
Publication Date: January 15, 2026
Format: Single copy sale
Publisher: Label Shimbun Co., Ltd.

■ Detailed Information

All headlines and a list of articles published in this issue can be found on our official website.

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