Color-Coded Food Label Lauded By Nutritionists

May 10, 2015 By
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What if every food label had a color-coded grade that told customers whether or not the food is healthy?  Imagine picking up two bags of chips: one with a large red ‘F’ on it and one with a large green ‘B’ on it (red ‘F’ indicating the food is a poor dietary choice and the green ‘B’ indicating the food is a healthier option).  Which would you choose?

France is considering a similar labeling system. The proposal is to use a colored-lettering system to help consumers know which foods are healthy and which ones aren’t.

The goal is to combat food companies’ clever marketing tactics such as labeling foods as “Low Fat” or “Reduced Fat” by providing consumers with an overall grade that takes saturated fats, sodium, calories, sugar and cholesterol into account.

“An effective antidote against nutritional marketing: The coloriel code thwarts marketing techniques consisting of wear flattering cuts salt and fat or to make much of that ingredient nutritionally rewarding for imparting proper image,” a French study states.

If a color-coded, grading system was applied to the FDA’s newest food label recommendations, do you think it would help combat obesity and diabetes?

Using creative, colorful fonts and tag lines are great, but using misleading health claims is not a fair way to gain a loyal customer base.

Consumers are getting smarter and are really beginning to question what goes into their food.

Don’t end up on one of the many sites now devoted to calling out foods and manufacturers who make misleading health claims. 

Labels are important. Use yours to promote your product in an ethical, responsible way and you will gain a loyal customer base!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FDA Proposal Would Mean Big Changes To Food Labels

April 19, 2015 By

A recent proposed rule by the FDA would mean big changes for food labels.

According to a statement from the FDA, the agency is proposing an update to the information that is presented on the Nutrition Facts label.

The new rule would require updating serving sizes; adding more information about “added sugars;” updated daily value for sodium, dietary fiber, potassium, and vitamin D; require manufacturers to declare the amount of potassium and vitamin D on the label; and “Calories from Fat” would be removed from the label.

The most notable change will be to the updated serving size requirements.  The FDA wants food label’s serving sizes to reflect how people are actually eating and drinking today.

FDA Recommended Food Labeling

The FDA states that food that is typically consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings would be required to have a “double column” label to indicate “per serving” and “per package” nutrition information.

“For example, a 20-ounce bottle of soda, typically consumed in a single sitting, would be labeled as one serving rather than as more than one serving” the FDA states.

Additionally, larger food packages, that still may be consumed in one sitting or multiple sittings, would also require “dual column” labels. The FDA used 24-ounce sodas and a pint of ice cream as examples.

“This way, people would be able to easily understand how many calories and nutrients they are getting if they eat or drink the entire package at one time,” the FDA states.

The new labels will also featured a “refreshed design.”

Calorie and serving sizes will be more prominent. The daily percentage value will move to the left side of the label and the footnote will “more clearly explain the meaning of the Percent Daily Value.”

FDA Food Label Recommendations

 

 

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Tips For Speeding Up Production

April 5, 2015 By

As every business owner knows, time is money! There are some simple steps you can take to help your company speed up production, cut time and increase your revenue.

1. Get Organized-

A place for everything and everything in its place.  Make sure that all essential tools for your production are within reach or no more than 2 steps from the production area.

Searching for essential components can eat up valuable time.

Make sure all parts are kept together, in separate bins and properly labeled.

2. Training- 

Make sure all staff are properly educated and trained, not only on how to construct the product, but end product, as well.  It’s best that all employees are trained on every component of the task, from production to packaging.

3. Communication-

Encourage an open-door policy. Ask employees for feedback on the manufacturing process– they may have some valuable insight on how to speed up production and may alert you to kinks in the process.

Periodically, visit with each employee while they’re working. Watch their process.  Ask them questions about their work and encourage them to make suggestions on what they feel would make the production more efficient.

Your employees are your most valuable asset; listen to them!

4. Documentation- 

Documentation is as essential as communication.  Make sure all employees have written guides on how to perform their duties and don’t forget to include them in interoffice memos– this will help reinforce they’re a valuable part of the company.

5. Invest in a Automatic Label Dispenser-

If your company is still labeling by hand, you’re wasting valuable time and dramatically slowing the production process.

The Dispensa-Matic Bottle-Matic can label 1,700 or more bottles per hour!

Any thing that requires packaging needs to be labeled. The labeling machine is required for this process. This consists of a label dispenser and a label applicator.

The label dispenser dispenses or supplies labels that are partially peeled off from the webbing. The label applicator applies the label to the object that has to be labeled.

Both these processes can be done by manual, semi-automatic and automatic labeling machines.

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Automatic Label Dispenser: A Must-Have Tool For Business

March 13, 2015 By

In the business world, time really is money. If you’re wasting time hand labeling your product, you’re throwing money out the window.

1. Automatic label dispensers or label dispensing machines can save you time, which will save you money.

The Dispensa-Matic Bottle-Matic can label 1,700 or more bottles per hour! How long would it take you label 1,200 bottles by hand?

Our friends at TIdistillery ordered the Bottle-Matic II and they said:

“We just took delivery of our new Bottle-Matic II from Dispensa-Matic one work day ago. In the first day, we processed something like 6000 bottles in a half day. That’s much better than the 1600 we did in the same period with a manual label machine.”

They love their Bottle-Matic II so much, they’ve named it Rocky.

2. No more sloppy labels- Applying labels by hand can make for messy, off-centered labels. Automatic label dispensers guarantee you’ll get a uniform, straight label every time.

No one likes sloppy, messy labels.

Automatic label dispensers ensure accuracy. Our patented label dispensing machines assure you’ll get level, straight labels.

Straight, uniform labels give your product a more professional appearance that customers trust.

3. No more tennis elbow…er….labeling elbow.  Automatic label dispensers do the hard work for you.

Automatic label dispensers are easy to use! All Dispensa-Matic label dispensers come with instructional videos on how to load and use our products.

Automatic label dispensers are easy to set up and use. In minutes, you’ll be labeling your product.

Give us a call and we’ll help you find the right label dispenser to meet your needs 1-800-325-7303.

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Label Dispenser: How To Choose The Right Machine

March 8, 2015 By

Label dispensers come in many shapes, sizes and varieties; how do you know what kind best suits your needs?

Do you need a label dispensing machine, an automatic label dispenser, a label roll dispenser, a sticker dispenser, or a semi-automatic label dispenser?

At Dispensa-Matic, we’re here to help you find the best label dispensing machine to fit all your business needs.

We offer automatic label dispensers, semi-automatic label dispensers and label roll dispensers.

Any thing that requires packaging needs to be labeled. The labeling machine is required for this process. This consists of a label dispenser and a label applicator.

The label dispenser dispenses or supplies labels that are partially peeled off from the webbing. The label applicator applies the label to the object that has to be labeled.

Both these processes can be done by manual, semi-automatic and automatic labeling machines.

Don’t know what type of label dispenser you need, give us a call, and we’ll help you decide.  USA: 1-800-325-7303 | International: 1-573-392-7684.

 

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Labels: Choosing the Right Font Infographic

February 15, 2015 By

There are so many decisions to make when choosing a font your your label.  It’s important to decide what colors you want to use, what information you want on your label, but choosing the right font is equally important and shouldn’t be an afterthought.

There are so many fonts to choose from, that the process of choosing the right font can be overwhelming.

When branding your product, you should choose a few fonts and stick with them on all of your products, collateral and website. With that in mind, before choosing a font, make sure that it’s also a web font.

Design tip: Never, ever use Comic Sans.

Check out this great infographic from Designmatic on The 10 Commandments of Choosing a Font.
Courtesy of: Designmantic.com

[INFOGRAPHIC]: The 10 Commandments of Typography
Courtesy of: Designmantic.com

 

 

 

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Labels: What Information Must Be Included

February 8, 2015 By

If you’re just getting started on creating a label for your product, there are many things you must take into consideration.

What do you want your label to say about your product?
What color palate will you choose?
What contact information will you choose?
How much copy do you want to put on your label?
How large/small do you want your label to be?

While there are some things you may choose to not include on your label, there are some things that, by law, must be included on your label.

If your product is made for consumption, you must include an ingredient list, and some states require nutrition information. Your label must include whether or not your product contains common allergens, such as peanuts, milk and soy.

If your product is hazardous, your label must contain a warning; i.e, Not suitable for consumption; Keep out of reach of children, etc.

Your label may not make unfounded claims. “Guaranteed to help you lose 10 pounds.”

According to the FDA, “The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act—which provides authority for FDA’s consumer-protection work—requires that labels on packaged food products in interstate commerce not be false or misleading in any way.”

It’s important to check with federal and state laws when creating your product label to ensure your product label is in compliance.

Once you’ve decided what should go onto your label, it’s important that your labels be properly placed and aligned.  Properly aligned, uniform labels give your product a professional, finished look.

Don’t apply your labels by hand.- This can sometimes lead to human error and sloppy labels and it can be very time consuming. Invest in a label dispenser or label dispensing machine.

Label dispensers apply labels perfectly every time and they ensure that your labels are centered, consistent, crisp and professional-looking.

Let us help you get started!

 

 

 

 

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Labeling, Branding and Color

January 18, 2015 By

Labels tell the customer a lot about a product and your brand.

Whether you’re a new company just starting out, or you’re looking to expand your product line, we have some tips that can help your product stand out on the shelves.

Labels

Are your labels perfectly aligned? Are they crooked and off-center?  Consistently placed, centered and crisp labels make your product look more professional and sophisticated.  Don’t apply your labels by hand.- This can sometimes lead to human error and sloppy labels and it can be very time consuming. Invest in a label dispenser or label dispensing machine.  Label dispensers apply labels perfectly every time and they ensure that your labels are centered, consistent, crisp and professional-looking.

Colors

Studies have shown that colors subconsciously evoke emotion and they play an important role in your product standing out on the shelf, as well as communicating information about the product you’re selling.

When you design your logo or your labels, be conscious of what your brand stands for and what you want to communicate to your customers.

According to the University of Twene in the Netherlands the following colors evoke the following thoughts, emotions and feelings:

Red- Intensity

Red signifies active, emotion, passion, trust, loyalty, intensity, and aggression.

Blue- Depth and Stability

Blue symbolizes comfort, faith, conservativeness, understanding, clarity, confidence, calm and trust.

Yellow- Energy and Sunshine

Yellow means joy, alive, energy, fresh.

Green- Harmony

Green symbolizes calm, relaxation, trust, peacefulness, and hope.

Purple- Luxury, Regal and Royal

Glamour, power, nostalgia, romance, introspective.

Orange- Happiness

Enthusiastic, creative, determination.

Black- Formal and Mysterious

Bold, serious, and luxurious.

Pink- Feminine

Love, sweetness, warmth, sexuality, nurture.

Brown- Nurturing and Earthy.

Reliability, support and dependability.

Check out this beautiful infographic created by Ruby Media for Finances Online.

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Custom Label Dispensers

January 3, 2015 By

Bottles are not one-size-fits all and automatic label dispensers should’t be either. Automatic Label Dispensers from Dispensa-Matic label machines can be customized to fit your product. At Dispensa-Matic, we pride ourselves on going above and beyond to meet our customer’s needs. Over the years, we’ve customized numerous label dispensing machines.

Dispensa-Matic label dispensers work on all bottle/cylinder shapes and sizes. No job is too small, or too big, for a Dispensa-Matic labeling machine.

If your product is uniquely shaped, you know how difficult it can be to perfectly align your labels. A quality, custom-built label dispenser can take the pain and hassle out of labeling your product and can save you a significant amount of time, and properly aligned labels give your product a more professional, sophisticated image that customers trust.

Why you should care about proper labeling-

Your product’s label is likely the first thing customers will notice about your product.  In fact, consumer studies show that a product’s label is the most important, attention-grabbing feature of a product. A professional, well-designed, well-made, properly aligned label could make the difference in whether or not someone picks up your product or skips it. Your label is the customer’s first impression of your product. – Make it a good one!

Label dispensing machines help you align your labels, the right way, every time.


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Resolve to Save Time and Money This New Year

January 2, 2015 By

Dispensa-Matic Label Dispensers save companies valuable time and money.

A valued customer recently shared with us a video of their Bottlematic Bottle Label Dispenser in action. After working with a manual label machine, they switched to the automatic label dispenser, and they were able to label 1,750 bottles in one hour’s time.

“We just took delivery of our new Bottle-Matic II from Dispensa-Matic one work day ago. In the first day, we processed something like 6,000 bottles in a half-day. That’s much better than the 1,600 we did in the same period with a manual label machine,” TIdistillery states.- That’s nearly a 600% increase!

Bottle labelers allow you to quickly and accurately label your bottles. No more crooked or messy labels!

Most importantly, the automatic bottle labeler saves you time in salary and productivity.  The time you save manually labeling your bottles can be used elsewhere to help you grow your business.

Bottle-Matic bottle labelers enable you to label all kinds of cylindrical objects, by simply inserting the container and pressing a foot switch. Once the foot switch is activated the label is applied at over 4.5″ per second. Most water bottles are labeled in less than 2 seconds! This allows you to quickly remove the bottle and insert another to start the procedure again. Once a rhythm is established, bottles are labeled VERY quickly.

Buy yours today!

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