Dairy processors seek shrink-sleeve films that match their sustainability goals. Label vendors have upgraded their technical capabilities. A vendor shares best practices when it comes to labeling dairy foods and beverages.
The best labels to use for cheese are pressure-sensitive film-based labels that are laminated to avoid the destructive nature of condensation and handling. That is the opinion of Don Earl, the president of Overnight Labels, Deer Park, N.Y.
He adds that there is a special pressure-sensitive material for milk containers. It is a wet-strength material that is conducive to the plastic container substrate and is inexpensive.