In the highly competitive food and beverage market, a product’s label is often the first thing a customer sees. While the convenience and low upfront cost of printing labels yourself may be tempting, the choice to use dedicated food and beverage label manufacturing services involves a crucial trade-off between control, quality, and long-term efficiency. Why […]
History of the Label
label (as distinct from a sign) is affixed to a container or product, on which is information or symbols about the product or item. Labels have been developed over time with increased technology to withstand more environments, products, and textures and to supply more pertinent information.
FAQ’s about UPC Codes
United Label often gets a lot of questions about bar codes, and it’s understandable — they can be confusing. In this FAQ, we’re going to try to clear up some common problems. UPC Codes, also known as bar codes or UPC barcodes, are on everything we buy. They are a way to code everything and […]
Changes to Food Labeling
In 2016, Congress passed changes to the FDA’s nutrition label guidelines. “Sell By” Date vs. “Best Used By” Date The “Sell By” date indicates the date by which a product should be sold and removed from shelves. Typically, products still have one-third of their shelf life left after this date. In contrast, the “Best Used […]
Food Labeling Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a food label? A food label is a panel or chart on a food package that contains all the nutritional information and ingredients of the food item. Essentially, it includes serving size, number of calories, grams of fat, nutrients, and a list of ingredients. What information goes on a food label?
