Background
In today’s food landscape, where consumers are increasingly health-conscious and ingredient-aware, the importance of accurate and informative food labels cannot be overstated. These labels serve as a vital link between producers and consumers, providing essential information that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about the foods they consume. First and foremost, a food label acts as a communication tool, conveying critical details about the product’s contents, nutritional value, and potential allergens. It serves as a roadmap for consumers, allowing them to assess the suitability of a particular item for their dietary needs and preferences. From calorie counts to ingredient lists, from allergen warnings to nutritional claims, each piece of information serves a purpose in guiding consumers towards healthier choices. Furthermore, the use of ECO toner aligns with the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Made from renewable resources and free from harmful chemicals, ECO toner supports eco-conscious practices while maintaining printing excellence. This combination of quality and sustainability underscores the commitment of manufacturers to both product integrity and environmental responsibility.
What is the value of digital printing?
The consumer market is diversifying more and more. This leads to a larger number of products in the retail stores or being shipped to our house, which drives the trend of short lead-time, more jobs per month but with smaller quantity. The correct answer to address this cost effectively is the use of use digital production techniques. Furthermore, digital printing with
Xeikon offers:
a choice of production capacity with a broad range of 11 digital printing presses
food safe solutions through the application tuned, specifically developed toner
the ability to complement offset printing through the high image quality
Which is the preferred digital press for self-adhesive direct thermal labels?
The Xeikon LX3000 digital printing press also known as ‘the Lion’. Its top speed of 42 m/min (138 ft/min) makes the Xeikon LX3000 the most productive 5-colour digital label press in its class with an unique web width of 516 mm (20.3"):
Which is the preferred digital production solution?
Below you can see an example of a full production set-up for self-adhesive direct thermal labels: roll-to-roll line including a Xeikon LX3000 digital label press.
Here you can see a sample for a self-adhesive food label printed on a Xeikon LX3000 digital press.
Print dimensions: mm
Substrate: RAFLACOAT NXT+FSC/RP51/HONEY GLASSINE 65-FSC
Toner: ECO toner
Finishing: Xeikon LCU
The Xeikon LX3000 has been the press of choice because of its food-safe toner solution, unmatched in the industry (FDA, EUpia, Nestle, Swiss Ordenance).
