We can’t believe Q3 of the year is already behind us, and we are now in Q4 with the countdown to year-end and the festive season fast approaching, bringing with it the usual flurry of activity and excitement! Read on to find out what we’ve been up to in Q3…
OK compost HOME certification
As some of you might have seen, in September we announced that our transparent Plastic-free shrink sleeves, including printed transparent sleeves, have achieved OK compost HOME certification from TÜV AUSTRIA. We are proud to manufacture this product in Swansea and supply it to customers around the world. This certification creates new opportunities for us to support businesses looking for practical and independently verified packaging solutions.
Our MD, Emma Blackmore, said of the certification: “Achieving OK compost HOME certification is a significant milestone for us and for our Plastic-free shrink sleeves. We’re proud to manufacture this product in Swansea and supply it to customers around the world, supporting businesses that want packaging solutions with clear, independent environmental credentials.”
A proud and exciting moment for the Viscose team, and another step in supporting brands with practical and certified packaging options.
You can read our full announcement here
Skinny Foods Case Study
We’re excited to share our latest product case study, featuring our decorative shrink sleeve work with The Skinny Food Co.
It’s been great to support their growing product range with decorative shrink sleeves that match their bold branding and help their products stand out.
This project has been a brilliant example of how flexible decorative sleeving can support fast-moving brands.
Read the full case study here.
An image used in the new case study- The Skinny Food Co Salted Caramel Skinny Bartista bottle with a Viscose decorartive shrink sleeve
London Packaging Week 2026
We had a fantastic time at London Packaging Week on the 16th-17th of September!
A big thank you to everyone who visited our stand and took the time to speak with us.
Maclean foundation partnership
We’re pleased to have supported The Maclean Foundation with a donation of natural wood bartop closures for its next charity whisky release.
Founded by brothers Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean, the Foundation helps fund clean water projects in Madagascar. Its charity whisky releases play an important role in that fundraising, with every bottle sold helping to provide clean water for life.
Our natural wood bartop closures will be used as part of the next whisky release, helping to give the bottles a high quality, natural finish.
Read the full article on our website to learn more about The Maclean Foundation.
Summer Staff event
In July, we held our summer staff event with an evening of ten pin bowling followed by a meal.
A fun evening was enjoyed by all, with plenty of friendly competition along the way. The overall winner was Matthew Swain, and the winning group was Group 2, led by Stephen Armstrong, pictured below.
They each received a medal and gift card, along with some very important bragging rights over the rest of the team!
A lovely evening spent together outside of work.
The team at the meal
Group 2- overall team winners / Matthew Swain- overall individual winner
PPWR update:
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, known as PPWR, came into force in January 2025 and applied from the 12th of August 2026.
It introduces new requirements for packaging placed on the EU market, including recyclability, recycled content, labelling, reuse/refill requirements and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations.
Read our article on PPWR on our website for more information.
ISO re-accreditation:
We’re delighted to share that we have successfully achieved reaccreditation for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
These certifications cover quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety. They reflect the standards we work to across the business, from how we manage our processes to how we support our people, customers and wider responsibilities.
A huge thank you to the whole Viscose team for the hard work, care and commitment they bring to the business every day.
Maintaining these standards takes consistent effort across every area of the business, and this reaccreditation reflects the expertise, pride and teamwork behind everything we do. We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together.
New items on webshop
We’ve added some new products to our webshop
Our latest additions include a selection of closures and heat shrink products for bottles and jars.
Now available:
- Natural Wood Head Bartop 34mm with 22.6mm synthetic cork
- Natural Wood Head Bartop 34mm with 19.5mm synthetic cork
- Shrink sleeves for 45mm health & vitamin jars
- PET closed top capsules, 37.5 x 55mm
- Natural Micro Cork for wine bottles, 44 x 24mm
Browse the new additions on our webshop here.
Long Service Awards:
Our dedicated and wonderful staff are key to keeping our business going.
July and August saw some significant work anniversaries highlighted below:
Dean Jones, Process Operator, 20 years with Viscose
Dion James, Deputy Head of Operations, 15 years with Viscose
Michelle James, Process Operator, 5 years with Viscose
Not pictured – Claire Corbett, Key Account Manager – Tamper Evident Solutions, 10 years with Viscose.
Thank you all , for your hard work, dedication, and everything you bring to the team. We appreciate all you’ve contributed over the years. Congratulations on this fantastic achievement!
Viscose in the press:
Food & Drink Matters feature (Page 14)
Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Magazine (Page 49)
Business Edge feature (Page 10)
What to look forward to in Q4 and the end of 2026
E-Commerce, Pacakging and Labelling Expo- We’re also excited to be exhibiting at the E-Commerce, Pacakging and Labelling Expo, part of the White Label World Expo, for the first time on 11–12 November 2026 at ExCeL London. Come and visit us at Stand E1180 to discover our range of decorative and tamper-evident shrink sleeves and chat with our team about packaging solutions that can help protect, enhance and elevate your brand.
Our festivities and activities – including supporting the Swansea festive ‘Mr. X’ appeal.
As we approach the end of the year, don’t miss the final edition of Viscose Voice for 2026, coming this December. In this issue, we’ll be reflecting on the key business highlights from the past twelve months, revisiting our milestones, achievements, and moments that have shaped our journey throughout the year.
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