Food labels are chosen by evaluating the packaging type, storage conditions and legibility requirements together. Fields such as the product name, ingredients, allergen information and net quantity must appear legibly on the label.
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A food label is the surface on which the product tells its own story on the shelf. It also carries the information that must be declared: product name, ingredients, allergen warnings, net quantity and storage conditions. For this reason, legibility comes before design preferences in food labels.
Storage conditions directly determine the label material. For cold and frozen products, the label is expected to keep its adhesion properties at low temperature, not to lift after condensation and not to have edges that open up. In humid environments, film-based options give more consistent results than paper-based materials.
For products with oil and acid contact (olive oil, sauces, pickles, dairy products), the adhesive choice is evaluated separately. When a thin film of oil forms on the surface, adhesion strength can decrease; for this reason, an oil-resistant adhesive or a protective surface is preferred.
The scope of the legal information on the label varies according to the product category and the legislation in force. The accuracy and currency of this information is the responsibility of the product owner; ensuring that the content you declare is transferred to the label correctly and legibly is our part of the work.
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Food labels are used across a wide area, from the product's shelf appearance to its storage conditions.
The topics below form the basis for determining the right combination in this category. The final choice is clarified together, based on your product surface and usage conditions.
Glass, PET, PP, cardboard and metal surfaces require different adhesives; the packaging material must be clarified before ordering.
For cold and frozen products, adhesives that keep their holding properties at low temperature are preferred.
On packaging where condensation forms, moisture-resistant film-based materials are evaluated instead of paper-based labels.
For oily and acidic products, both adhesive resistance and print resistance are evaluated together.
For ingredients and allergen information, adequate font size, the correct label size and high contrast must be planned.
Printing and application decisions take shape according to how the label will be used on the product.
In small-font ingredient lists, the contrast between the background and the text must be kept high.
A legible hierarchy for the product name, ingredients, net quantity and allergen information is established at the design stage.
Protective surface options can be evaluated to reduce the effects of moisture and friction.
If fields such as batch number and expiry date are to be printed during production, they are included in the printing plan from the outset.
Testing the post-application behaviour of labels to be used in cold and humid environments is recommended.
Sharing this information speeds up the quotation and technical evaluation process and reduces the need for changes during production.
It is fine if you do not have complete information; we can start with what you have and complete the rest together.
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No. The accuracy of the ingredients, allergen declarations, net quantity and similar information is the responsibility of the product owner. We transfer the content you approve onto the label correctly and legibly. We recommend that you verify the compliance of the declaration requirements with your product and current legislation through your own expert or authorised consultant.
Adhesives that keep their adhesion properties at low temperature and moisture-resistant film-based materials are evaluated. If you share your product's storage temperature, we can determine the appropriate combination together.
When an oil or moisture film forms on the surface, the contact area of the adhesive is reduced. An oil-resistant adhesive, together with a dry surface before application, greatly reduces this problem.
Adequate font size and high contrast are required for legibility. If the label area is limited, a larger label size or splitting the information across more than one panel is the more appropriate approach.
Direct printing options depend on the packaging material and the production line. In cases where the packaging is produced independently of filling, label application offers a more flexible solution.
Roll Labels
Die-cut roll labels on a carrier liner, applied quickly by machine.
Cosmetic Labels
Labels suited to bottle and jar surfaces that strengthen brand perception.
Industrial Labels
Labels resistant to temperature, moisture, abrasion and chemical contact.
Textile Labels
Self-adhesive labels used on textile and leather products.
Barcode Labels
Barcode and variable-data labels planned for readability.
Custom-Production Labels
Labels requiring non-standard size, shape and design.
Food packaging surfaces, moisture and temperature conditions, shelf appearance, legal information, sample scenarios by packaging type and a food label selection checklist.
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We examine label selection for frozen, chilled and iced products through low-temperature adhesive behaviour, application to wet and frozen surfaces, material choice, moisture conditions and barcode readability.
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How to distribute legal information areas across the front, back and side panels of product packaging, covering readability, multi-language design, small packs, booklet labels and pre-press checks.
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