The presence of legible product codes, such as use by dates and batch numbers on food and drink containers or packaging is essential. This information helps to reassure consumers, so they can make informed choices about their purchases. They also protect brands, meeting demands for food traceability and allow for timely product recalls if necessary.
Manufacturers should invest in an easy-to-use system that can reliably produce quality codes, and that will be able to meet their needs not only now, but in the future.
On-line
Our versatile, clean, and cost-effective thermal inkjet (TIJ) printers are perfect for printing variable information, such as batch codes and “use by” or “best before” date codes onto almost all types of food & drink packaging.
Compact and extremely easy to integrate into existing lines, TIJ printers are the ideal solution for coding your cartons, sleeves, flexible films, lids and more.
Off-line
Although printing products on-line is the most well known method of product coding, it isn’t always possible. Printing away from the line (off-line) using a standalone feeding and coding system may offer the flexibility needed.
Feeding systems are ideal for manufacturers looking to move away from hand labelling, ramp up their batch coding processes, or need one system to serve multiple lines.
We have a comprehensive range of feeding and handling systems for almost any type of food packaging. The product and information being printed will determine which system is right for you.
Secondary packaging
For secondary packaging, our large area printers offer a cost-effective, low-maintenance alternative to labelling. These systems can print verifiable barcodes, text, and graphics on areas up to 500mm wide.
These printers can be fitted to an existing conveyor or supplied with a Rotech conveyor.