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Bottle-to-bottle recycling offers significant ecological and economic benefits—but only if packaging components support a clean material stream. In this article, we explore how beverage labels, sleeves, inks and direct marking methods influence PET and glass recycling. Drawing on practical industry expertise, we present wash-off labels, recyclable sleeves, inkjet coding and label-free concepts that help beverage manufacturers improve sustainability without compromising efficiency or compliance.

Insects are approved as food ingredients in the EU—but only if they are correctly labeled. For manufacturers, this entails specific obligations: from precise product naming and allergen labeling to legally compliant labeling under demanding production conditions. Our blog post explains which insect species are approved, which information is mandatory, and how companies can reliably ensure labeling compliance in line with EU regulations.

Food products must be clearly labeled to ensure traceability, transparency, and consumer safety. However, the most suitable technology depends on the product, packaging, and production process. Bluhm Systeme has extensive experience in food labeling and presents several solutions in this article – from inkjet printing directly on products or cartons to automated labeling of packaging and pallets.

The dairy industry is a partially arduous environment, but why? When it comes to products with a shorter life cycle, such as milk, we need to avoid contamination with the residues of the product and the possible proliferation of bacteria. Daily cleaning of the production line with all channels and filters in direct contact with milk is essential. However, all types of equipment need protection from water during line washing.

Food without an expiry date: it is impossible to imagine a world without it. When it comes to labeling, there are multiple options for printing expiry dates on commercial products, including food.

The expiry date of a product is determined in advance and coded on the packaging or label afterwards. In this blog post we guide you through a production process and show you the various options for printing and applying expiry dates on your products.

Product labeling for food products is not only a legal requirement under the Food Information Regulation, but also a key factor in building customer trust. Labels provide important details about ingredients, nutritional values, shelf life, and the product’s origin. In addition, they can enhance packaging with amazing features. This article explains what manufacturers in the food industry need to consider when it comes to labeling and which modern labeling and coding systems make the process efficient and reliable!

Within the European Union, a food information law regulates which consumer information has to be displayed on food products. The mandatory information in food labelling include certain nutritional values and allergens as well as the country of origin or place of provenance. In particular, the origin indication of primary ingredients has recently been further specified.

Starting 1 April 2020, a new commission implementing regulation on the indication of primary ingredients of different origin will apply throughout the European Union. It requires manufacturers to indicate the origin of primary ingredients if they differ from the origin of the product. This reform is intended to provide consumers with more transparency when buying food.

Since December 14, 2019, the new EU plant passport has been mandatory for all plants intended for planting. The regulation defines clear requirements regarding the content, format, and placement of the label to ensure traceability and plant health across Europe. We outline the mandatory information that must be included and how companies can efficiently and compliantly implement the requirements using suitable labeling technology.

Since 2004, there has been an EU-wide labeling requirement for eggs. The regulation stipulates that eggs sold in retail outlets within the European Union must bear specific information (with the exception of eggs sold directly at the farm). Weber Marking Systems and MOBA—the world’s leading manufacturer of machines for sorting, packing, and processing eggs—have jointly developed the perfect solution for industrial egg labeling.

Despite high quality standards in production lines, errors can occur along the value and supply chain. Whether it's contaminated food, unsafe components, or incorrectly declared ingredients, if defective products reach the market, manufacturers and distributors must take immediate action to protect consumers. Otherwise, they risk severe damage to their image, high losses in sales, and substantial claims for damages. Learn about industrial marking solutions that help to keep expenses for product recalls as low as possible.