Clear, durable codes for food and beverage packaging
From expiry dates on cartons to batch codes and QR codes on bottles and pouches, we help food manufacturers print legible codes on every package.
Common challenges
What gets in the way
Our approach
One setup, matched to your line
We combine the right printer, the right ink and the right software into one setup, matched to your packaging material and line. Our inkjet printers print dates, batch numbers, counters, QR codes, barcodes and logos, with interface languages including Chinese, English, Turkish, Arabic and Russian. Where you want no consumables at all, UV and CO2 lasers mark packaging permanently.
Application examples
Material and method
| Material | Method | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Corrugated cartons | Water-based ink | Expiry date and batch code on porous board |
| PET bottles and plastic | Solvent ink or UV laser | Durable codes on non-porous surfaces |
| Cans, glass and foil | Solvent ink or UV laser | Confirm adhesion with a test on your sample |
| Eggs, paper and wooden sticks | CO2 laser | Permanent marking without ink |
Recommended setup by stage
Start small, scale without switching supplier
Handheld printer + TIJ ink
Portable, no installation, easy to move between product lines.
Online TIJ coder + matching cartridges
Fixed on the conveyor for steady, repeatable coding.
How we work
From inquiry to production
Tell us what you mark
Material, content to print, daily volume and line speed.
We recommend a setup
Printer, ink and software matched to your needs.
Test on your sample
Ask us about a sample test on your material.
Order and shipment
We pack for export and ship to your door or port.
Ongoing support
Technical guidance, ink resupply and spare parts.
Product portfolio
What is in your solution
Ink cartridges
Chip-compatible TIJ ink cartridges in 12.7 mm and 25.4 mm sizes, in a full range of colours.
Learn more →Handheld inkjet printers
Portable thermal inkjet printers for dates, batch codes, QR codes and logos on cartons, plastic, metal and glass.
Learn more →Online TIJ coders
Fixed coders for production lines, with speed matching, MES connection and options for dual-nozzle and inspection.
Learn more →Laser marking machines
Fiber, UV and CO2 laser markers in desktop, flying, portable and handheld forms. No ink needed.
Learn more →Questions
Is the ink safe for food packaging?
Codes are printed on the outside of packaging. MSDS documents are available on request. If your product has specific food-contact requirements, tell us in your inquiry so we can advise.
Can I print a unique code on every pack?
Yes. Our printers print text, dates, counters, QR codes and barcodes, so each pack can carry its own batch or serial number.
Can I switch between languages?
Yes. Interfaces support Chinese, English, Turkish, Arabic, Russian and more, and you can edit content on the device.
Which ink should I use on my packaging?
Water-based ink for cartons and paper, solvent ink for plastic, coated paper, metal and glass. See our Material Guide or send us a sample photo.
Not sure which setup fits your line?
Tell us what you are marking and we will recommend a setup.
Talk to Our Engineer