A chilled bottle beaded with condensation, its laminated label unaffected

Food & Beverage labels

Food and beverage is the most audited work we do. The label has to survive a wet filling line and a cold room, and the process behind it has to stand up to a food-safety audit.

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What the label has to survive

  • Condensation

    A chilled bottle wets the label surface within seconds of leaving the fridge; paper without a laminate will cockle and lift.

  • Wet application

    Containers coming off a filling line are frequently damp, which stops a standard permanent adhesive from keying.

  • Refrigeration and freezing

    Adhesives lose tack as temperature drops. A general-purpose permanent will not hold at freezer temperatures.

  • Regulatory text

    Ingredient lists and nutritional panels must stay legible at small point sizes for the life of the product.

A typical construction

Where we usually start for food & beverage work. It is a starting point, not a specification — we confirm every element against your container, filling line and shelf life before quoting.

  • FaceGloss paper or PP film
  • AdhesiveWet-strength permanent
  • FinishGloss lamination
  • 1,000Minimum order, built for far more

What we'll ask you

Answering these up front is the fastest route to an accurate quote.

  • Fill temperature and whether the container is wet or dry when the label is applied.
  • Whether the product is chilled, frozen, or ambient, and whether it moves between them.
  • Minimum type size on the ingredient panel — we hold 4pt positive and 6pt reverse.

This work is backed by our ISO 22000 food-safety certification. See all accreditations.

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Let's spec your food & beverage label

Tell us the container and the conditions — we'll do the rest.

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