Food Labels

How to choose the right Food Labels

• Consider your menu and service style to decide which combinations of day-of-the-week, use-by and prepped labels you need.
• Check whether you require removable or fully dissolvable labels based on how often you wash and reuse containers.
• Look for freezer-safe and waterproof labels if you store large volumes of food in cold rooms, fridges or freezers.
• Ensure you have clear allergen and dietary labels to meet legal obligations and protect customers with food allergies.
• Choose tamper-evident labels if you run takeaway, delivery or grab-and-go services where packaging security is important.
• Match label size to your containers so key information like dates, allergens and batch details is easy to read at a glance.

Care and maintenance

• Apply labels only to clean, dry surfaces to ensure strong adhesion throughout storage and service.
• Remove old labels fully before washing containers to prevent sticky residue and cross-contamination.
• Use dissolvable labels where possible to speed up washing and keep storage containers looking clean and professional.
• Store label rolls in a dry, cool area away from steam and direct heat to prevent curling or loss of stickiness.
• Train staff to update labels immediately after preparation and when food is moved between containers.
• Regularly review your labelling system to ensure it still supports HACCP records and any changes to your menu or allergens.

Explore our wider food labelling, wrapping, food packaging and storage ranges to build a complete, compliant food safety system for your kitchen.

Need help choosing? Call Caterboss on (01) 687 5772.