Refrigerated Food

Refrigerated Food Labels for Cold and Moist Environments

Refrigerated foods such as dairy, prepared meals, salads, and fresh snacks require labels that remain bonded and readable in chilled, high-moisture environments. Condensation and temperature changes can cause standard labels to smear or peel.

Afinia color label printers support synthetic label materials and water-resistant inks designed specifically for refrigerated food packaging.

These refrigerated food labels are engineered as cold temperature labels and labels for chilled foods that must resist condensation and smearing.

Labeling Challenges in Refrigerated Food Packaging

Refrigerated labeling conditions often include:

Condensation forming on containers
Cold-temperature adhesive failure
Ink smearing from moisture
Plastic and glass surfaces that resist adhesion
Frequent date or lot code changes

What Makes a Great Refrigerated Food Label

A high-quality refrigerated food label should include:

Cold-temperature adhesives
Synthetic water-resistant materials
Smear-resistant inks
Sharp barcodes and readable text
Variable data printing for accurate dates and traceability

Afinia Solutions for Refrigerated Foods

Afinia L901 Plus Industrial Color Label Printer
Uses Watershield™ moisture-resistant inks for cold and wet environments.

Afinia LT5C CMYK plus White Label Printer
Produces water-resistant output for clear and specialty label materials.

Why Print Refrigerated Food Labels In-House

Printing refrigerated food labels in-house allows producers to:

Print accurate dates and lot codes on demand
Prevent label failures from moisture
Reduce pre-printed label waste
Maintain consistent branding across product lines

Refrigerated Food