Pasta Factory Labels: Everything You Need to Know

The sector par excellence where every detail contributes to increasing the impulse to purchase on the shelf is undoubtedly the food sector.

Specifically, today we are delving into the pasta industry segment.

Pasta factory labels are a fundamental means of communication that, in addition to giving you the possibility of customizing the packaging, will also help you in marketing activities, effectively promoting your business reality.

Open and close labels for pasta factories

Many packages, especially for products such as pasta or rice , must be able to be resealed by the end consumer after removing part of the contents.

For these and other perishable products, it is important to preserve the integrity of the product not immediately consumed and which remains in the packaging.

The use of open and close labels allows the contents to be resealed by adhering to the primary packaging using a special adhesive.

At Alkam, we specialize in the design and production of these specific labels , also using ad hoc materials correctly calibrated for this type of application.

The know-how gained over the years allows us to produce personalized open and close labels , through the combination of different printing technologies.

This actually represents a significant advantage, being able to convey additional information on the label, or creating Season Labels for small print runs, creating specific graphics for events and holidays.

The features

The first point we are going to touch on in this study is one of the most important: the use of low migration inks.

It should be remembered that in this sector the press does not must come into contact with food without posing any risk to human health.

In fact, the materials and adhesives used must not alter the products, while at the same time guaranteeing excellent results that add style even to the simplest and most economical packaging, such as classic pasta bags.

Other factors to take into consideration are waterproofness and resistance, in this way the label will maintain its functionality when faced with external agents such as water, humidity or oil, avoiding

The adhesive plays a fundamental role, since we are dealing with food products, the labels can also be used for packaging that must be stored in cold storage without losing effectiveness and maintaining perfect adhesion to the support .

Labels for pasta factories: the regulations

Food labeling provides basic support to the end consumer so that he can make informed choices when purchasing.

In fact, these labels provide a series of information (mandatory by law ) that is important not only for the protection of the customer's health, but also to allow them to have uniform indications and parameters in the evaluation and to become a sort of "Identity Document" that accompanies the food.

Specifically, the mandatory information to be included on the labels in question is:

• Name of the food;

• List of ingredients;

• Indication of substances or products that cause allergies or intolerances

• Quantity of such ingredients or categories of ingredients;

• Net quantity of food;

• Minimum durability date or expiry date;

• Special storage conditions and/or conditions of use;

• Name or business name and address of the food business operator;

• Country of origin or place of provenance;

• Instructions for use (in cases where the lack of such indication may make it difficult to use the food appropriately);

• Nutrition declaration (with energy value and quantity of fat, saturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, sugars, proteins and salt).

It is important that this information is placed in an easily visible place , that it is indelible and clearly legible. On the contrary, it must not be hidden, obscured or limited by other elements that could interfere negatively.