Frozen Foods

Frozen Food Labels for Freezer and Cold Storage Packaging

Frozen foods require labels that stay firmly bonded and fully legible through freezing, thawing, and condensation. Standard paper labels and general-purpose adhesives often fail in cold storage, leading to peeling, cracking, or smeared text. Afinia color label printers make it easy to produce freezer-safe labels in-house using materials and inks designed for low-temperature performance.

Whether you are labeling frozen meals, vegetables, seafood, or desserts, Afinia printers support synthetic label stocks and water-resistant inks that maintain clarity and adhesion in sub-zero environments.

These frozen food labels use freezer-safe adhesives and materials designed specifically for labels for frozen packaging. They are built to maintain adhesion and print clarity in low-temperature environments.

Labeling Challenges in Frozen Food Packaging

Frozen food packaging creates unique labeling conditions, including:

Low temperatures that make many adhesives brittle
Frost and condensation that interfere with ink durability
Plastic films and coated cartons that resist standard adhesives
Variable data requirements such as freeze dates, lot codes, and traceability information

What Makes a Great Frozen Food Label

A high-quality frozen food label should include:

Freezer-rated synthetic materials
Strong low-temperature adhesives
Water-resistant inks
Crisp text and barcodes for compliance and traceability
Variable data printing for dates and batch codes

Afinia Solutions for Frozen Foods

Afinia LT5C CMYK plus White Label Printer
Prints vibrant labels on transparent and specialty freezer-grade materials. White ink enables bold graphics and legible text on clear or metallic films.

Afinia L901 Plus Industrial Color Label Printer
Delivers high-speed, high-volume output using moisture-resistant Watershield™ inks, making it well suited for demanding cold storage environments.

Afinia L701 Color Label Printer
A compact solution for mid-volume production with excellent barcode and text clarity for frozen food packaging.

Why Print Frozen Food Labels In-House

Printing frozen food labels in-house helps producers:

Eliminate long lead times for label changes
Reduce waste from obsolete pre-printed rolls
Print variable data on demand
Maintain consistent branding across all SKUs