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Food Labels and HACCP Labels for the Food Industry

In the food industry, safety, traceability, and error-free registration are essential. Yet, problems with labels frequently arise: they peel off in humid environments, fade due to grease or cold, or are simply unsuitable for direct food contact.

This creates risks during audits, leads to errors in batch registration, and can cause delays in deliveries or product recalls. Standard labels are particularly unreliable in refrigerated environments or during wet processing.

The solution is clear: food-safe labels that continue to perform under all conditions. Labels that comply with HACCP standards, remain legible in cold and wet environments, and are easy to integrate into existing processes, with or without your own printer.

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Food Industry

At our production facility in Heemskerk, we produce a wide range of labels and stickers for the Food Industry.

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What Goes Wrong Without Reliable Food-Safe Labels

In a sector where food safety is paramount, a faulty label can have far-reaching consequences. Yet, logistical and compliance issues happen daily:

  • Labels peel off on damp, greasy, or cold surfaces.
  • Information fades due to condensation, grease, or temperature fluctuations.
  • Batch data goes missing during processing or transport.
  • Packaging lacks traceable links to customer orders.
  • Labels fail to meet HACCP or food safety authority requirements, resulting in rejections or fines.
  • Product recalls are delayed by missing or incorrect coding.

Without reliable labels, the vital connection between the physical product and your administration is lost. This leads to production errors, shipping delays, audit risks, and uncertainty throughout the entire supply chain.​

For organizations working with raw meat, dairy, or fresh produce, it is crucial that labels withstand cold, moisture, grease, and cleaning processes while meeting all legal requirements.

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How Food-Safe Labels Improve Your Processes

Labels are indispensable in every link of the food industry supply chain. They connect physical products to digital systems and ensure every part of the process keeps running smoothly. Food-safe labels prevent errors, accelerate processes, and provide certainty—even under challenging conditions like cold, moisture, or grease.

With the right labels, it becomes possible to:

  • Accurately link every batch and customer order to the right product.
  • Retain critical data during processing, storage, and distribution.
  • Ensure products feature legible information in coolers and freezers.
  • Pass HACCP and food safety audits with total confidence.
  • Work efficiently with fewer errors and delays.
  • Respond faster during product recalls or quality control checks.

Whether dealing with raw meat, cheese, fresh produce, or pre-packaged meals, food-safe labels make the difference between maintaining control and losing grip. They are designed for production environments where speed, hygiene, and reliability are crucial.

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Labels for Every Application in the Food Industry

Every step in the production process requires a different type of label. That is why various solutions are available, tailored to specific uses, surfaces, and environmental conditions.

Loop Lock Labels

Ideal for crates, trolleys, or meat hooks (e.g., E1 and E2 formats). They are glue-free, making them highly hygienic for damp or greasy environments. They resist condensation and are perfect for displaying barcodes or batch information.

Insert Labels (Push-in Tags)

Designed for products like fish, where the label is inserted directly into the product or ice. Made from food-safe, sturdy, and highly legible plastic. Resistant to moisture, refrigeration, and intensive use during processing.

Self-Adhesive Food Labels

For packaging, trays, and boxes. Available with various adhesives, including options specifically suited for greasy, plastic, or deep-freeze products. Printable via thermal transfer or direct thermal methods.

Pre-Printed Labels

For mandatory product information that must always be visible, such as allergens, origin, or brand name. These include space to add custom variable data on the floor, like a best-before date or customer code.

Direct Thermal Labels

Suitable for printers without a ribbon. Quick and easy to use for printing variable data, such as weight or barcodes, directly on the shop floor.

For every application, there is a labeling solution that enhances hygiene, traceability, and control within the production process.

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The Challenge

Nice to Meat, a leading hospitality supplier of premium meat, faced stricter food safety regulations. During the portioning of large cuts of meat, the link between the crate and the customer order was often lost. Crucial data disappeared as soon as the meat was removed from the E2 crate. This compromised both traceability and food safety.

The Request

Develop a food-safe labeling solution that:

  • Can be securely attached to E2 crates.
  • Contains all relevant data.
  • Can be divided into multiple labels per customer order.
  • Is compatible with existing printers.
  • Effortlessly complies with stringent food safety requirements.

The Solution

Collaborating closely with the Nice to Meat team, we designed a robust loop lock label featuring five tear-off strips. Each label contained a unique barcode linked to a specific customer order. During the cutting process, each strip was packaged along with the corresponding piece of meat, ensuring its origin could be traced at any given moment.

The Result

Nice to Meat now operates a watertight traceability system. The loop lock label remains securely attached to the crate, and the vital information travels with every individual product. The solution is food-safe, highly practical, and easy to order per individual location.

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Standard Solutions for Food-Safe Labels

For many applications within the food industry, standard solutions are available and ready for immediate deployment. These labels are food-safe, practical to use, and compatible with various types of printers.

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LOOP LOCK LABELS
Loop Lock Labels
For labeling crates, trolleys, or E2 carriers. Sturdy, glue-free, and highly hygienic. Printable with thermal transfer printers for barcodes, batch codes, and process information.
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LABELS AND TAGS
Labels and Tags
For pallets, packaging, or boxes. Thermal transfer compatible, suitable for barcodes, expiration dates, or product info. Quick to process, whether applied manually or automatically.

Our labels are available directly from stock in standard sizes. Do you have specific requirements regarding size, material, or custom printing? We also supply custom-made labels that align perfectly with your unique processes.

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Labels for product and process identification: food-safe, scannable, and reliable for complete track & trace throughout the supply chain.

Ready for reliable labeling in the food industry?

Whether you are looking for labels for crates, processing, traceability, or customer orders, we help you make the right choice. With our smart labels and printing solutions, you enhance food safety, prevent errors, and maintain control over your entire process.

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