How to Avoid a Food Label Failure That Can Cost You $10,000

The last thing you need when you have finally earned the opportunity for your product to be distributed at Costco or Whole Foods is for something to go wrong with the packaging.

Let’s face it. You and your company’s reputation is on the line and you cannot afford a poorly printed label or a sliding delivery date to ruin all your efforts. Not to mention that many of these retailers will fine you with a chargeback if your UPC doesn’t scan correctly or your product delivery is late.

Chargebacks can run in the thousands of dollars if all the requirements are not met. I recently read about a women’s purse company that was given a directive by Costco to label & ship the exact master carton packaging or face a charge of $10,000 PER STYLE!!!! Ouch!

The label is often the first thing your consumer looks at and is often a key factor in considering the purchase, sometimes even before price.

If your label looks much better than your competitors’, they may be willing to spend more for your product as it is often perceived as higher quality. Think of wine or olive oil. How much impact did that label have in your last buying decision?

You know it is important and can be very costly, but how do you find the time to manage all this?

Everyone Needs Everything Yesterday

You have so much on the plate, all kinds of balls to juggle. Did you cover all your bases? What’s the right kind of label? Are the nutrition facts correct? Is there room enough for the lot code and will it print correctly? What about the UPC? So many details. So little time. It has to be right AND it has to look good.

We’ve worked with the Food Industry for over 25 Years

At The Label Link, we understand the pressure you face. My team and I specialize in working with the food industries and understand the strict requirements for a warehouse club or major retailer. We have systems in place to assure lot and batchtracking. We have passed inspections for ISO and USDA as well as FDA requirements. Essentially, we bring to you peace of mind so that you can feel confident that your retailer’s experience with your company will be smooth.

The Label Link Difference:

We offer a unique Direct-To-Manufacturer relationship with key manufacturers who have been carefully selected to service your needs. And with no mark ups. Direct pricing is what you get along with over 25 years’ experience in the industry. We can help you make the right choices because we don’t have a press to fill.

The reality is, no one company can be the end all and a buyout solution often lacks the control that you need.

We listen, learn and then respond to you and your requirements.

And,because of our strong knowledge & our unique relationship, we can often save you time and money. We are here to help you find the solution that is the right fit for your application.

To discuss more details of your specific product, pick up the phone and call for your free 15 minute consultation.