Food
Labeling for Food Products and Packaging
The food industry is required to keep track of a lot of information about their products to ensure their products are safe, handled correctly and comply with FDA, USDA, and other mandated regulations. Common challenges include:
- Handle various types, shapes and sizes of products and packaging.
- Efficient production line changes in products, coding locations, etc.
- Operate equipment in high-speed lines without sacrificing speed.
- Maximum uptime of equipment in lines.
- Multiple labels or codes on a product, case, or carton.
- Environmental elements such as condensation, dust, and temperature changes.
EPI's range of labeling solutions enables you to achieve safe and reliable identification of a wide range of products in the most demanding food processing environments. Our continued innovation and expertise, as well as an understanding of the critical issues food manufacturers face, allow us to offer products and solutions to meet your specific needs.
+ Dairy Products
+ Baked Goods
+ Meat & Poultry
+ Fruits & Vegetables
+ Salty Snacks & Sugary Confections
+ Frozen Foods
Dairy
Labeling of dairy products can be demanding.
Fast-changing package designs – from plastic bottles to tubs to lids or flexible packaging – compliance requirements, short shelf life of products, traceability, and the need for equipment to operate in harsh conditions all create challenges.
EPI provides dairy companies with a range of labeling systems that are ideal for the industry. If you need to label milk bottles, or other package types and more for milk, cheeses, yogurt, etc.
Common Challenges
- Harsh environments include condensation, washdown areas, sterilization stations, and changes in temperatures.
- Changing production requirements to accommodate various products and packaging materials.
- Continuous performance in high-speed production.
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EPI provides the right solutions designed to meet the demands of dairy processing and ensure maximum uptime and productivity.
Plastic Bottles
Plastic Jugs
Cartons
Bags
Pouches
Flow-wrapped packages
Other flexible packaging
Corrugated Cases
Shrink-Wrapped Trays
Product Labeling
EPI labeling systems are ideal for labeling your dairy products.
Our M2 applicators and MFlex™ labeling systems are designed to be able to handle the environments often found in dairy packaging locations - they are built to IP65 specifications as standard, from non-corrosive materials.
Our systems are commonly used for labeling many package types:
- Various sizes of milk containers
- Plastic and glass bottles
- Cups and tubs - both on the sides and lids
- Clamshells and similar containers
Flexible Package Labeling
When you need to add labels to your flexible packaging, EPI labeling systems are designed to integrate with your packaging equipment to make this simple.
Our Flex-Pac™ and M2 label applicator systems are designed to integrate with any OEM brand of equipment:
- Bagging machines
- Flow-wrapping systems
- Over-wrappers
- Tray sealers
- and more
ID Technology Labels
Our seven label production plants are strategically located in California, Georgia, New Hampshire, Texas, Wisconsin, Edmonton, and Toronto. We produce and inventory labels closer to you, equating to cost savings on shipping and shorter transport times so you receive the “freshest” possible labels and a reduction in overall carbon footprint for a positive impact to the environment.
Our label products include:
- Flexographic printed labels in up to 10 colors
- Digital labels, with multiple HP Indigo systems
- Hybrid labels - flexo labels with digitally printed variable sections
- Direct thermal and thermal transfer labels for logistics items
- RFID labels
VISIT OUR ID TECHNOLOGY LABEL MICROSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR LABEL PRODUCTION AND DESIGN CAPABILITIES
Baked Goods
Product labels, nutritional labels, allergen and ingredient labels, price labels, and more - labeling is essential in the baking world.
What's the best way to apply all these to your products while keeping things simple and minimizing downtime?
EPI's labeling systems and label applicators are well-known in the baking industry for providing excellent label accuracy and being simple to operate and maintain.
Regardless of the type of package used for your baked products, there is an EPI labeling solution ready to handle your labeling needs.
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Clamshells and Similar packages
Chipboard Cartons
Sealed and Over-Wrapped Trays
Bags
Pouches
Wrapped Items
Corrugated Shipping Cases
Reusable Trays and Totes
Product Labeling
Our labeling solutions are designed to label the wide variety of package types used in the baking industry, including:
- Clamshells and similar containers
- Chipboard cartons and boxes
- Vacuum packaging
EPI labeling systems and applicators can apply top and bottom labels, c-wrap type labels, top of package labels, and bottom of package labels.
EPI products for baked goods packages include MFlex™ labeling systems and EPI label applicators.
Flexible Package Labeling
EPI offers a number of labeling solutions for flexible packaging, all designed to be simple to use and produce outstanding results.
- The Flex-Pac™ label applicator is designed to integrate into bagging, pouching, and other machines to add labeling capability without using packaging line space.
- Our Bakery Labeler is the best solution for applying labels to wrapped loaves of bread (and similar packages). It is incredibly versatile and easy to use, making it ideal for lines with a lot of changeovers for different products.
- The simple UII label applicator can be quickly installed into just about any packaging line that needs to add labeling capability.
- For more demanding labeling applications, our sophisticated M2 label applicator system is the answer.
ID Technology Labels
Our seven label production plants are strategically located in California, Georgia, New Hampshire, Texas, Wisconsin, Edmonton, and Toronto. We produce and inventory labels closer to you, equating to cost savings on shipping and shorter transport times so you receive the “freshest” possible labels and a reduction in overall carbon footprint for a positive impact to the environment.
Our label products include:
- Flexographic printed labels in up to 10 colors
- Digital labels, with multiple HP Indigo systems
- Hybrid labels - flexo labels with digitally printed variable sections
- Direct thermal and thermal transfer labels for logistics items
- RFID labels
VISIT OUR ID TECHNOLOGY LABEL MICROSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR LABEL PRODUCTION AND DESIGN CAPABILITIES
Meat & Poultry
In the protein industry, the label on the package presents your company to your customers and is the finishing touch to your primary packaging.
Your labeling equipment needs to be capable of producing accurate labeling every time and also be able to operate in the harsh conditions encountered in your facilities.
Many of our EPI labeling systems and label applicators for the protein industry are built to IP65 specifications as standard, using non-corrosive materials.
Whatever type of package you use for your products, you'll find an EPI solution to take care of the labeling for you.
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Sealed Trays
Thermoformed Packages
Overwrapped Packs
Vacuum-Sealed Packs
Flow-Wrapping
Bags
Pouches
Chubs
Corrugated Shipping Cases
Product Labeling
Our labeling solutions are designed to label the wide variety of package types used in the meat/poultry industry, including:
- Clamshells and similar containers
- Chipboard cartons and boxes
- Vacuum packaging
EPI labeling systems and applicators can apply top and bottom labels, c-wrap type labels, top of package labels, and bottom of package labels.
Because of the cool damp conditions found in most protein processing plants, we have engineered some of our key products to IP65 specs as standard. These include our MFlex™ labeling systems and M2 label applicators.
Flexible Package Labeling
EPI has specialized in labeling systems for flexible packaging for a long time.
Quite often, the best opportunity to apply the label is by installing the labeling system right into the packaging machine. EPI's Flex-Pac™ is specially designed for this application, and it can be installed into every packaging equipment brand.
Flex-Pac labeling systems can be used on:
- Vertical bagging machines
- Flow-wrapping systems
- Pouching machines
- Horizontal form-fill-seal machines
If you prefer to apply the labels to your packages after leaving the packaging machine, the sophisticated M2 label applicator is ideal for adding to most packaging lines.
ID Technology Labels
Our seven label production plants are strategically located in California, Georgia, New Hampshire, Texas, Wisconsin, Edmonton, and Toronto. We produce and inventory labels closer to you, equating to cost savings on shipping and shorter transport times so you receive the “freshest” possible labels and a reduction in overall carbon footprint for a positive impact to the environment.
Our label products include:
- Flexographic printed labels in up to 10 colors
- Digital labels, with multiple HP Indigo systems
- Hybrid labels - flexo labels with digitally printed variable sections
- Direct thermal and thermal transfer labels for logistics items
- RFID labels
VISIT OUR ID TECHNOLOGY LABEL MICROSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR LABEL PRODUCTION AND DESIGN CAPABILITIES
Fruits and Vegetables
Identifying produce and other perishable goods requires coding and labeling systems that provide consistent results. With the trend towards flexible packaging, "fresh kits" and single serve containers to meet the demand for healthy snack alternatives and easier meal preparation, the need for reliable labeling and coding is expected.
EPI offers produce operations a range of labeling solutions, including integrated systems for plastic and glass containers, to labels specifically designed to add labeling to flexible films used for bags and pouches.
Common Challenges
Those in the produce industry face various challenges due to the demand for quality and freshness and the changes that come about as packaging materials evolve. Some of these issues:
- New designs and substrates equate to a broader range of packaging sizes and shape to label.
- Secondary packaging, graphics, and tracking identification must be sturdy for transport and display on store shelves.
- Greater demand for sustainable and recyclable packaging materials.
- The need for equipment that can operate in cold, dusty, or damp conditions.
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EPI provides the right solutions designed to meet the demands of labeling produce products in harsh or challenging environments.
Plastic Containers and Clamshells
Glass Bottles and Jars
Plastic Bottles and Jars
Sealed Trays
Overwrapped Trays
Bags
Pouches
Corrugated Shipping Cases
Chipboard Display Cases
Reusable Totes
Product Labeling
Our labeling solutions are designed to label the wide variety of package types used in the produce industry, including:
- Bottles and jars
- Clamshells, trays, and similar containers
- Chipboard cartons and boxes
EPI labeling systems and applicators can apply top and bottom labels, c-wrap type labels, top of package labels, and bottom of package labels.
Because of the damp and cool conditions in some produce plants, we have engineered some of our key products to IP65 specifications as standard. These include our MFlex™ labeling systems and M2 label applicators.
Flexible Package Labeling
EPI is a specialist in labeling systems for flexible packaging.
Quite often, the best opportunity to apply the label is by installing the labeling system right into the packaging machine. EPI's Flex-Pac™ is specially designed for this application, and it can be installed into every packaging equipment brand.
Flex-Pac labeling systems can be used on:
- Vertical bagging machines
- Flow-wrapping systems
- Pouching machines
- Horizontal form-fill-seal machines
If you prefer to apply the labels to your packages after leaving the packaging machine, the sophisticated M2 label applicator is ideal for adding to most packaging lines.
As well as applying pressure-sensitive labels, EPI machines are ideal for adding redeemable coupons for your marketing campaigns.
ID Technology Labels
Our seven label production plants are strategically located in California, Georgia, New Hampshire, Texas, Wisconsin, Edmonton, and Toronto. We produce and inventory labels closer to you, equating to cost savings on shipping and shorter transport times so you receive the “freshest” possible labels and a reduction in overall carbon footprint for a positive impact to the environment.
Our label products include:
- Flexographic printed labels in up to 10 colors
- Digital labels, with multiple HP Indigo systems
- Hybrid labels - flexo labels with digitally printed variable sections
- Direct thermal and thermal transfer labels for logistics items
- RFID labels
VISIT OUR ID TECHNOLOGY LABEL MICROSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR LABEL PRODUCTION AND DESIGN CAPABILITIES
Salty Snacks and Sugary Candy/Confections
Labeling salty snack foods and candy/confection products requires unique product identification for complete supply chain traceability, retail sale, as well as clear, precise print to enhance overall branding.
EPI offers snack food and candy/confection manufacturers a range of creative solutions and equipment for labeling flexible packaging and other packaging types in this sector.
Common Challenges
Snack food and candy/confection manufacturers face a wide range of challenges that arise from food processing environments and consumer-driven packaging demands. Durable equipment is engineered for the Snack Food and Candy/Confection industry to perform the following challenging situations:
- Extreme ambient temperature range from hot ovens and frying tanks to the cold of flash freezers.
- Protected from dust particles from powdered seasonings, sugar, and flour, which can be difficult to contain even in the cleanest environments.
- On production lines with frequent changes in packaging designs, consumers demand flexible, easy-to-open, and resealable packages.
- High levels of efficiency even when faced with increases in line speeds due to seasonal demands.
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EPI provides the right solutions designed to meet the demands of labeling salty and sugary snacks and confection packaging in harsh or challenging environments.
Plastic Containers and Clamshells
Glass & Plastic Jars
Plastic Tubs
Flexible Bags
Pouches
Flow-Wrap Packages
Corrugated Shipping Cases
Display Trays
Product Labeling
EPI is a labeling equipment supplier to some of the largest brands in the salty snacks and confectionery industries.
Our labeling solutions are designed to label the wide variety of package types used, including:
- Clamshells and similar containers
- Chipboard cartons and boxes
- Glass and plastic bottles and jars
EPI labeling systems and applicators can apply wrap or front and back labels, top and bottom labels, c-wrap type labels, top of package labels, and bottom of package labels.
EPI products used extensively in salty snacks and confectionary companies include MFlex™ labeling systems and EPI label applicators.
Flexible Package Labeling
EPI has specialized in labeling systems for flexible packaging for a long time.
Quite often, for snack foods and confectionary, the best opportunity to apply the label is by installing the labeling system right into the packaging machine. EPI's Flex-Pac™ is specially designed for this application, and it can be installed into every packaging equipment brand.
Flex-Pac labeling systems can be used on:
- Vertical bagging machines
- Flow-wrapping systems
- Pouching machines
- Horizontal form-fill-seal machines
If you prefer to apply the labels to your packages after leaving the packaging machine, the sophisticated M2 label applicator is ideal for adding to most packaging lines.
Labels
Our seven label production plants are strategically located in California, Georgia, New Hampshire, Texas, Wisconsin, Edmonton, and Toronto. We produce and inventory labels closer to you, equating to cost savings on shipping and shorter transport times so you receive the “freshest” possible labels and a reduction in overall carbon footprint for a positive impact to the environment.
Our label products include:
- Flexographic printed labels in up to 10 colors
- Digital labels with multiple HP Indigo systems
- Hybrid labels - flexo labels with digitally printed variable sections
- Direct thermal and thermal transfer labels for logistics items
- RFID labels
VISIT OUR ID TECHNOLOGY LABEL MICROSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR LABEL PRODUCTION AND DESIGN CAPABILITIES
Frozen Food
Frost and water in frozen food processing environments impact effective coding and labeling. Yet manufacturers must comply with FDA and industry standards while providing high-quality labeling to meet consumer demands for freshness and to ensure complete traceability.
EPI offers frozen food manufacturers a range of effective labeling solutions that are ideal for use in demanding processing environments. Our labeling solutions include systems and applicators that are engineered and built to IP65 specifications as standard, to ensure labeling success, even in harsh environments.
Common Challenges
Challenges in the frozen food packaging industry are a result of the difficult environment in which most food is processed:
- Condensation, frost, and washdown procedures can affect labeling and durability/adhesion.
- Innovative flexible packaging concepts, such as stand-up pouches and re-sealable closures, can affect labeling efficiency.
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EPI provides the right solutions designed to meet the demands of labeling frozen food packaging in harsh or challenging environments.
Plastic Containers
Ice Cream Packaging
Bags
Pouches
Corrugated Shipping Cases
Chipboard Cartons
Pizza Boxes
Product Labeling
EPI is a labeling equipment supplier to some of the largest brands in the frozen food industry.
Our labeling solutions are designed to label the wide variety of package types used, including:
- Clamshells and similar containers
- Chipboard cartons and pizza boxes
- Plastic and fiber packages for ice cream and similar products
EPI labeling systems and applicators can apply wrap or front and back labels, top and bottom labels, c-wrap type labels, top of package labels, and bottom of package labels.
EPI products used extensively in salty snacks and confectionary companies include MFlex™ labeling systems and EPI label applicators.
Flexible Package Labeling
EPI has specialized in labeling systems for flexible packaging for a long time.
In the frozen food industry, the best opportunity to apply the label is often by installing the labeling system into the packaging machine. EPI's Flex-Pac™ is specially designed for this application, and it can be installed and integrated into every packaging equipment brand.
Flex-Pac labeling systems can be used on:
- Vertical bagging machines
- Flow-wrapping systems
- Pouching machines
- Horizontal form-fill-seal machines
If you prefer to apply the labels to your packages after leaving the packaging machine, the sophisticated M2 label applicator is ideal for adding labeling capabilities to most packaging lines.
Labels
Our seven label production plants are strategically located in California, Georgia, New Hampshire, Texas, Wisconsin, Edmonton, and Toronto. We produce and inventory labels closer to you, equating to cost savings on shipping and shorter transport times so you receive the “freshest” possible labels and a reduction in your overall carbon footprint for a positive impact to the environment.
Our label products include:
- High-performance adhesives to attach labels to cold or frozen items
- Flexographic printed labels in up to 10 colors
- Digital labels with multiple HP Indigo systems
- Hybrid labels - flexo labels with digitally printed variable sections
- Direct thermal and thermal transfer labels for logistics items
- RFID labels
VISIT OUR ID TECHNOLOGY LABEL MICROSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR LABEL PRODUCTION AND DESIGN CAPABILITIES
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