Food Labelling Requirements for 2025

Food labelling serves a crucial role in safeguarding the health of consumers by providing important information about the products they buy. To enable brands to protect consumers, there are strict food regulations in the UK that govern what and how this information is presented on a label to ensure clarity, accuracy and honesty. While the intricacies of these regulations can …

Eliminating Food Waste

We can build a circular food system that ensures our food never creates waste. A circular food system provides economic opportunities, tackles climate change, protects biodiversity, and builds greater long-term resilience. In a circular economy food waste is prevented, surplus edible food can be redistributed to people who need it, and inedible food by-products and human waste become inputs for …

Keeping Up to Date with Food Label Regulations

For British and EU producers, the current food label regulations are described in the Food Information for Consumers Regulation (FIR) and for British companies, the details of the traffic light labelling system is explained in the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Regulations for food labels are updated on a regular basis and we, at Labelservice, ensure that we are always up …

Food Label Imagery is Crucial

Food products always look more enticing when the product label displays a high-quality photo of the contents or ingredients contained in the product. The quality of a specialty food label can directly affect not just how consumers view your presentation, but also affect their perception of the quality of the product inside. This is where digital label printing really excels. …

Consistent Colour for a Consistent Brand

Bad design and low-cost print aren’t very enticing to a consumer. While you don’t have to break the bank on your food labels, it is imperative they have eye-catching shelf appeal and consistent colour. Especially for food labels, colours must be consistent and vibrant, from lot-to-lot, so your product appears appetizing. Also, your customer may perceive that the food label …

Labelling for Takeaway Food

Over 7.5 billion takeaways were ordered in the UK last year, and 2020 is set to be even bigger.  With the takeaway business in high demand you will want to ensure you’re one step ahead and fully stocked up, preparing for those busy periods.  Ensuring your business stands out is essential, and with a little thought with your packaging, including …

Setting Expectations with Your Food Label

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When it comes to labelling products, manufacturers ask them how they can win over customers with so much competition on the shelves. For every type of food and beverage product, there are numerous competing brands; it’s up to you to ensure your version is the most memorable and appealing option available. This is where your custom food labels come in, …