Informed Choices for a Healthy Life
Food and Beverage Labels
Food and beverage labels are important information tools aimed at providing consumers with accurate and understandable information about a product. These labels include the product name, ingredient list, allergen warnings, net quantity, production and expiration dates, storage conditions, manufacturer information, and a nutritional values table.
The ingredients list is usually written in descending order of quantity, and allergens are specifically indicated. The nutritional information section includes the percentages of energy (calories), fat, carbohydrates, sugar, protein, and salt. This information allows consumers to make choices that suit their health status, dietary preferences, and needs.
Food and beverage labeling is of great importance both for protecting consumer rights and for ensuring safe food consumption.
Production Information
Sizes :
Customizable to the desired extent.
Production Time:
For stocked materials, 24 hours; for other products, three days after the printing preparation stages (for standard production).
Printing Techniques:
Letterpress, flexo, digital printing
Raw materials:
Coated, Vellum, Thermal, PP, PE, Data PE
Adhesive:
Acrylic, hotmelt, nonpermanent (removable), standard, strong adhesive.
Finishing :
Lamination, varnish, hot foil printing
Printing :
Color printing, unprinted
Materials Used
The materials used on food and beverage labels vary depending on the product's storage conditions (cold, humid, frozen, etc.) and the type of packaging. The most commonly used materials are:
Paper Labels
Coated paper (glossy and smooth surface)
Thermal paper (especially for price and barcode labels)
Matte paper
It is generally used in products that are stored dry and at room temperature.
Plastic (Film) Labels
PP (Polypropylene)
PE (Polyethylene)
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)
It is resistant to water, moisture, and tearing. It is preferred for beverage bottles, frozen foods, and cold chain products.
Clear Labels
It is plastic-based.
It provides a look that integrates seamlessly with the product packaging.
It is used especially in beverage bottles for aesthetic purposes.
Types of Adhesives
Acrylic adhesive (general use)
Hotmelt (hot glue) (strong adhesion)
Freezer-safe adhesive
Printing and Coating Materials
UV lacquer (gloss protection)
Cellophane (matte/glossy coating)
Foil printing (metallic look)
The materials to be used are selected according to the product's shelf life, storage conditions, contact risk, and brand design. In particular, packaging and labeling materials that come into direct contact with food must comply with food safety standards.
