Closing out 2024, we want to kick off the new year with programs to help our team learn and grow! We are enrolling key members of our staff in various courses to increase production efficiencies, improve employee experiences, and overall strengthen the core of our company. With these courses in place, we are excited to... The post L&SP Invests appeared first on Labels & Specialty Products ..read more

Labels & Specialty Products is Expanding with New Facility in St. Charles We are excited to announce a significant milestone in the growth of Labels & Specialty Products. Our company has recently acquired a new 10,696-square-foot industrial building at 3800 Commerce Drive in St. Charles. This expansion marks a pivotal step in our ongoing growth and commitment to being a premiere packaging provider. Tom Tyndall, President of Labels & Specialty Products, emphasized the importance of this acquisition, stating, “We have been investing heavily in our people, processes and technology ove ..read more

At Labels & Specialty Products, we are thrilled to introduce the latest addition to our printing arsenal: the Mimaki CJV150. This revolutionary large format printer and cutter is a huge advancement in our printing capabilities. Stout in large format printing, short run efficiency, and cutting-edge technology, the Mimaki CJV150 enables us to enhance our label printing services and deliver even better results. With the Mimaki CJV150, we can now offer a wider range of options for label printing. Its ability to print up to 54 inches wide means we can produce labels of various sizes, from smal ..read more

As a leading provider of custom label solutions, Labels & Specialty Products understands the challenges that food manufacturers face when it comes to meeting the latest regulations for organic products. With the USDA updating their standards for organic products, companies must ensure their product labels are in compliance. We are here to help food manufacturers to print high-quality product labels that meet the latest regulations and appeal to conscious consumers. Pexels New Label Requirements and How L&SP Can Help Update Your Food Products In order to bolster the confidence in their ..read more

Perceived quality is defined as the impression of value given by a product. This impression derives from the product’s appearance and feel. In essence, how a product looks is much more important than simply brand image. Consumers face a wave of buying decisions every time they walk into a store. Every product is trying to grab their attention, so it is incredibly crucial to stand out from the rest. In the food and beverage market especially, the physical product packaging is often similar. The best example of this is in the wine industry. Pexels Wine manufacturers know how hard it is to stand ..read more

As of January 1, 2023, the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) designated sesame as a major food allergen. This means that companies are now required to declare the presence of sesame on their nutrition labels. This is no different than their current requirements for other major allergens such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. Sesame is a common ingredient in many foods, including breads, crackers, hummus, tahini, and some Asian-style cuisine. In products such as dressings, marinades, and spice blends, it is a flavor enhancer. Pexels The Effects in the Foo ..read more

Digital printing of labels isn’t new but as with any technology there are rapid advancements. Staying with the latest technology is paramount to delivering best in class products at competitive price points. At Labels & Specialty Products, we have the right mix of both conventional and digital print technology that allows us the flexibility to maximize efficiencies and provide the best cost solution for our customers. At the end of 2021, we invested in the Domino N610i that will more than triple our digital print capacity. This will also enable us to print on a wider range of substrates. T ..read more

Driven by impulse, consumers often base purchasing decisions on a product’s color, shape, and design, making a well-constructed label key to competitive marketing.  The way consumers shop has changed over time. Brand dominance off the shelf no longer guarantees sales in-store. Over the past few years, research has repeatedly shown that about 70 percent of purchase decisions are made after customers enter the store. At the shelf, buyers often take an average of two and a half seconds to make a purchasing decision.   Whether you’re buying gourmet roasted coffee beans or salon-grade sh ..read more

Flexographic Label Printing vs Digital Label Printing In the past, flexographic label printing dominated the world of label making, but in recent years digital printing has become more and more common. This begs the question: which one is the better fit for your company’s needs? We’re here to referee the flexographic label printing vs digital label printing fight to help you make the best choice for your company’s needs.   The more traditional of the two options, flexographic label printing involves using printing plates made of photopolymer. These plates are attached to a cylinder which ..read more

Now more than ever, companies are looking for unique ways to adapt century old industries into new, forward-thinking business models. Sustainability has quickly become a focus in these updated practices. Recently, a few companies have stepped out of the box to provide sustainable solutions to established mediums, such as packaging. Dizzie, a UK based online grocery chain, recently partnered with a design studio, Blond, to utilize a reusable and recyclable “pot” to replace traditional food packaging. Source: Dexigner These pots can be cleaned and reused up to 200 times before needing to be brok ..read more