The Label Makers has teamed up with Tees Valley based gin distillers, Steel River Drinks, to create an impactful, industrial looking label for a premium hand sanitiser gel product called Stainsby Gel. Made using gin ingredients and at 70% ABV spirit, the Public Health England compliant hand sanitiser was initially given away to charities and care homes amid shortages caused by Covid-19 coronavirus. The product is currently at retail and aimed at discerning consumers wanting a

The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, has reported that significant increases in enquiries for personal care products are showing no signs of tailing off. Enquiries to the BCMPA for personal care items rocketed by over 500% shortly after the coronavirus lockdown was implemented, while enquiries across all sectors in April 2020 went up 60% compared with 2019. In the same month, interest in the production of hand sanitiser and