1. Overview #
Adhesive labels play a vital role in the food and beverage industry, where they are widely used to identify goods, list ingredients, display nutritional information, product tracking, and perform marketing and promotional activities. These labels need to comply with food safety and quality standards, and they need to attract consumer attention.
2. Product Features #
2.1 Attractiveness #
In the food and beverage industry, a product’s packaging often influences consumer purchase decisions. Therefore, adhesive labels need to have attractive designs, vibrant colors, unique graphics, and clear, visible fonts.
2.2 Informative #
Adhesive labels typically include the product name, production date, shelf life, ingredients, nutritional information, and more. This information can help consumers understand detailed product information, enabling them to make wise purchasing decisions.
2.3 Trackability #
By printing barcodes or QR codes on the labels, product tracking and management can be achieved, which is crucial for inventory management, preventing counterfeit and substandard products, and other aspects of food and beverage enterprises.
3. Printing Requirements #
3.1 Clarity #
Because the information on the labels is essential for consumers, print clarity is crucial. The text and graphics need to be clearly visible and not become blurred due to environmental influences (such as humidity, temperature, etc.).
3.2 Durability #
Adhesive labels can be exposed to various environmental factors during production, transportation, and sales. Therefore, the label’s color and information need to have good weather resistance and not fade or wear during long-term storage and transportation.
3.3 Food Safety #
Adhesive labels need to comply with food safety standards, and printing materials and processes need to avoid any potential chemical contamination of the food.
4. Material Selection #
4.1 Environmental Factors #
As food and beverage products may be affected by environmental factors such as humidity and temperature during transportation and sales, label materials need to have good water resistance, temperature resistance, and humidity resistance. For example, plastic materials like PVC and PE are widely used to make waterproof labels.
4.2 Surface Treatment #
The surface of the label material is often treated, such as glossing, laminating, etc., to improve the label’s durability and appearance. These treatments can also enhance the label’s water resistance and scratch resistance.
5. Current State and Future Trends #
With the advancement of technology and changes in consumer demand, the application of adhesive labels in the food and beverage industry is constantly developing and innovating. For instance, increasingly popular smart labels (such as RFID labels) can provide more information and implement product tracking and management. Furthermore, with the increase in environmental awareness, green and biodegradable label materials are receiving more and more attention. In terms of design, personalized and innovative designs are increasingly valued to meet diversified consumer demands.
