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Filled containers with product labels.

At what stage should container labeling be part of your production line? Is it useful to label the container first for internal tracking? Can filling a container with a food product damage the label or make it harder to apply afterward? → [Free Download] Are you making common mistakes when placing new product labels? Get […]

Different bottle shapes with blank labels.

If you didn’t already know, bottle shape affects the label area that can be utilized. Curvature and taper interfere with label placement and require different strategies to avoid flagging and skewing. So, how do you determine where you can apply labels to your bottles, and how can you modify your designs to make them work […]

Label applied to a plastic container.

Labeling plastic containers isn’t always as simple as rolling on a label. Adhesives need to be spread across and cling to the surface. However, not all plastics are the same. Low surface energy plastics won’t stick to adhesives; they actually repel them. So, how do you determine if your containers are causing label adhesion problems, […]

Side-by-side of a wrap-around label vs. front and back label.

Should you use wrap-around labels or front-and-back labels on your containers? While we often think of them as being used on specific container shapes, both label designs work on round or rectangular containers. So, what are the advantages of these two labeling methods, and which is better for your products?

Side by side of glass and plastic containers with labels.

Glass is growing in popularity as companies look for more eco-friendly packaging alternatives to avoid filling up landfills. Some have even developed a mixed-use, such as putting a plastic lid on a glass jar. However, glass is heavy and prone to breakage, increasing costs from product loss and transport. Should you make the switch, or […]

Different label sizes for bottles.

What size bottle label do you need for your new product? Several factors – including the size of the bottle, the usable space, and the number of labels needed – determine the label size. You also need to account for small inconsistencies in printing and labeling, too. Here’s what you should consider when determining product […]

Technician installing a commercial labeling system upgrade.

A successful rebrand affects nearly every aspect of your business, from your brand guidelines and how you advertise to how customer representatives greet customers over the phone. Where do your product labels fall in your rebranding strategy? While new graphics are a given, you may need to consider the labels themselves, too. Do you need […]

Containers being labeled with a rebranded logo.

Private labels account for 17.7% of retail sales in America. Often, these brands are popular products for cost-conscious consumers. For example, 80% of frozen fruit sold in the U.S. comes from private-label brands. Even if a consumer insists on only buying name brands when they head to the store, there’s a chance they may actually […]

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