Food service labels are used to track food preparation, shelf life, and storage status in professional food handling environments. Commonly used in:
✔️Commercial kitchens & prep stations
✔️Cafeterias and food trucks
✔️Cold storage and walk-in refrigerators
✔️Takeout and meal prep businesses
✔️Supermarkets and delis
These labels help ensure food safety, compliance, and operational efficiency by clearly displaying key information like:
✔️Use-by / best before dates
✔️Preparation or opening date/time
✔️Food name, employee ID, batch or station
✔️Storage temperature, allergen alerts, etc.
| Label Type | Function |
|---|---|
| Use-by labels | Show safe consumption window after prep or opening |
| Food rotation labels | For daily/weekly rotation systems (e.g., Day of the Week) |
| Freezer-safe labels | Stay intact in cold, damp storage |
| Removable labels | Peel off without residue for reusable containers |
| Delivery & inventory stickers | Track items in food service logistics or takeout |
All labels are available in custom formats: rolls, sheets, single stickers, or kits.
We offer label materials suitable for the demanding environments of food service:
Common Face Materials:
✔️Writable matte paper – Easily handwritten with pen or marker
✔️Waterproof film – For refrigerated, moist, or greasy conditions
✔️Color-coded paper – For day-of-week or shift-based rotation
✔️Dissolvable label paper – Optionally available for water-rinse removal
Adhesives:
✔️Removable – Leaves no residue on plastic or metal containers
✔️Freezer-grade – Sticks in low temperatures
✔️Standard permanent – For disposable containers or paper packaging
We’ll recommend the right material + adhesive combination based on your use case.
✔️Custom text or blank space for handwriting
✔️Color-coded for different days or food types
✔️Custom size to fit pans, lids, storage bags, or shelves
✔️Full-color branding or logo inclusion
✔️Lamination or coating for longer durability
We can print both fully customized pre-filled labels and blank writable labels with your logo or layout.
✔️Restaurants & cafes – Prep-time tracking, allergen notes, kitchen logs
✔️Catering & meal delivery – Portion labels, delivery instructions
✔️Frozen storage – Cold-stable ID labels
✔️Retail food service – Labels for cut fruit, deli items, bulk containers
✔️Institutional kitchens – Hospitals, schools, factories
Q: Can the labels be written on with pen or marker?
A: Yes. We offer writable matte finishes for clear handwriting with pen, marker, or pencil.
Q: Will the label stick to cold or moist containers?
A: Yes. We use adhesives that work in cold storage, including freezer-safe options.
Q: Can I remove the label without leaving residue?
A: Yes. We offer clean-removal adhesives, as well as dissolvable labels for reusable kitchenware.
Q: Can I print both English and another language?
A: Absolutely. Multilingual templates can be included in your layout.
We are a label printing factory with over 14 years of experience in the food labeling industry. We understand that food service labels must be fast to apply, easy to read, and able to withstand real-world conditions—cold, wet, and fast-moving.
Whether you manage a restaurant kitchen, a delivery service, or a food production line, we can provide labels that improve hygiene tracking, prep consistency, and shelf-life control.
Contact us: enquiry@zdlabel.com
