Checkpoint Meto focuses on hand labeling solutions

Food wastage is an economic hot topic. With approximately 18-20 million tonnes of food thrown away each year in the UK, it is not surprising that the retailers are under pressure to cut the mountain of food thrown out. The precise labeling of sell by dates on food products is therefore vital to help reduce such wastage and one way that companies can ensure that products are correctly coded – a legal requirement on all food produce – by investing in accurate labeling solutions. 
 
Checkpoint Meto, provider of hand labeling solutions for manufacturers and retailers, provides a wide range of solutions for the industry. Ergonomically designed, Checkpoint's hand labeling tools and labels offer retailers a means of applying sell-by dates and product origin, as well as prices and promotions.
 
Such labeling is essential in helping companies to comply with the legal requirements of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) – a pre-requisite of EU food hygiene legislation that applies to all food business operations. A preventative approach to food safety, HACCP identifies the critical control points at the monitoring and control stages such as sell by or freeze by dates. Checkpoint Meto’s range of labels featuring one, two or three printing lines, offers both numbering and alpha numeric data systems for clear coding and content identification. 
 
Graham Noble, Checkpoint Meto, commented: ‘Monitoring and labeling food is vital if the industry is to successfully tackle the quantity of food wasted annually. The precise marking of food not only helps reduce waste but also results in increased profits for retailers as they are able to sell more. Our range of hand labeling solutions is ideal for manufacturers, distributors and other parties within the food industry wanting to comply with EU legislation, and for identification and stock control purposes.’
 
The hand labeling solutions also allow for a multitude of combinations between different label sizes, formats and printing lines, whilst bespoke solutions are available to suit individual company needs. Dispensers with variable label formats ensure both a rapid and flexible application. This quick product identification also facilitates the smooth flow of goods throughout the supply chain, ensuring comprehensive marking from production and distribution through to the products arriving in store.