Industry trends in using sustainable packaging and consumer-driven demand for smaller portion-controlled package sizes are contributing to changes in food packaging form and design. Such changes can present some issues for your existing coding process. An example of sustainable packaging is the high density polyethylene materials found in dairy and beverage packaging. Labeled as #2 […]
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Laser Coding Directly Onto Food
FDA approval of laser coding directly onto food has been around for a number of years. It offers secure food traceability, is relatively tamper-free, and does not contribute to decay of the product. Using a laser, manufacturers can add clean, indelible codes directly onto food products such as produce and bread. Since lasers are compact […]
Why Food Brands Are Moving to Clean Labels
What are clean labels? A Clean Label is difficult to define since consumers have many different interpretations of this term and there is no actual standard. A Clean Label could refer to many things: An easy-to-understand label. A simple ingredient list. A product with ingredients one can pronounce. A product without additives, artificial preservative, dyes, […]
Variable Color Coding For Your Labels
Do you need a way to achieve variable color coding with your standard direct thermal material? Here’s an interesting application that shows how to do just that. In this application, the customer needed a 4×4 label that included a color bar across the top of the label. The printed label had to display one of […]
Date Or Lot Codes On The Bottom Of Cans
Many industries are forced to identify their products with date codes, expiration dates, and/or lot codes for tracking and traceability. From hand coding to automated coding in high speed production environments, choosing the right solution can save you from costly penalties, production slow downs or downtime. Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printing is well proven at providing […]
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