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Food Product Labels
Why Food Labels Matter
In food and beverage industry, your label is both a legal requirement and a brand’s first impression. It must carry ingredients, allergens, and batch codes with perfect clarity while surviving cold storage, condensation, oils, and handling. While a poor label risks compliance failures or a damaged brand image, the right label builds trust, protects your product, and stands out on shelf.
What Defines a High-Performance Food Label
The performance of a food product label comes down to four key elements:
- Substrates: When it comes to food and beverage packaging, the choice of substrate plays a crucial role in both performance and presentation. Polypropylene (PP) is the go-to option for rigid packs such as jars, bottles, and tubs, offering excellent resistance to moisture and oils while keeping print sharp. For flexible or squeezable containers, like yogurt pots, sauces, or pouches, Polyethylene (PE) provides the necessary flexibility without compromising durability. Where labels must withstand extreme moisture conditions - from chilled environments to freezing and thawing cycles - Polyester (PET) delivers exceptional strength and longevity. For organic or artisanal brands, premium uncoated papers provide natural texture, supported by protective coatings.
- Adhesives: Chilled and frozen foods demand permanent acrylics designed to retain tack at -20°C, while hot-melt adhesives provide superior grip on curved jars and bottles. Removable options are available for reusable or returnable packaging.
- Techniques: Flexographic and digital label printing deliver sharp text and colour, with peel & reveal options for multi-language or regulatory content.
- Finishes: From hot foil and embossing for luxury cues, to soft-touch laminates that reduce glare in retail lighting, every finish serves both branding and protection. Protective varnishes and laminates safeguard against scuffing, grease, and condensation.
How Label Apeel Ensures Performance
At Label Apeel, we engineer sustainable food labels to meet both compliance and consumer expectations. Our team tests adhesion, scuff resistance, and cold-chain durability, ensuring labels perform from production line to consumer kitchen. We advise on recycled and recyclable materials, food-safe inks, and wash-off adhesives, aligning packaging performance with your sustainability goals.
From heritage brands to contemporary premium ranges, we manufacture food labels that combine technical excellence with brand storytelling. Labels that protect, persuade, and endure.
Whether it’s adhesion, cold-chain performance, or recyclability, our specialists can help you identify the best solution that works in the real world. Get in touch today and let’s explore the best solution for your next project.
