customer
A family-run manufacturer of delicatessen products from Baden-Württemberg produces homemade salad dressings and sauces for regional markets, farm stores and delicatessens. The dressings are filled in small glass bottles. The following information must be provided for each bottling:
- best before date
- Batch number
- Internal production labeling
As small quantities and seasonal recipes are often produced, the production data changes regularly.
challenge
Until now, labeling was carried out using small additional labels or manual labeling. This created several problems:
- Additional material consumption
- inconsistent appearance
- Additional work step in the filling process
- High effort with frequently changing batches
The company was looking for a simple and flexible solution to apply production data directly to the glass packaging.
Solution
The company opted for the jetStamp® 990 for mobile direct labeling. Best-before dates and batch numbers are now printed directly onto glass bottles, bottle bases or caps. High-contrast and easily legible markings are created on smooth glass surfaces using suitable ink.
Implementation in the process
The jetStamp® 990 is used directly in the filling area:
- Set production data
- Position the bottle
- Apply labeling at the touch of a button
Thanks to battery operation, no fixed installation is required. The device can be used flexibly for different products. The compact print size is ideal for date and batch information.
result
Since switching to direct printing, the family business has benefited from:
✔ Elimination of additional labels
✔ Uniform appearance
✔ Quick adaptation for new recipes
✔ Less organizational effort
✔ Cleaner and more legible labeling
Mobile direct marking offers a simple and economical solution, especially for small production quantities.
Conclusion
Direct marking on glass bottles enables flexible implementation of best-before dates and batch requirements - especially for smaller food businesses. With the jetStamp® 990 production data can be applied quickly and cleanly directly to glass packaging - without additional labels.
