Dairy faces the same emerging item-level traceability push as other perishable categories, layered on top of the cold-chain handling conditions that have always made labeling difficult in this space — condensation, refrigeration, and high-speed bottling and carton lines.
Cold, wet surfaces are historically one of the hardest environments for both label adhesion and RFID performance — moisture detunes standard RFID tags, and condensation causes ordinary labels to lift or peel.
Newer RFID inlay technology addresses this directly at the antenna and substrate level, specifically engineered to maintain reliable read performance in cold, high-moisture conditions rather than failing the way older tag designs did.
As retailers push GS1 2D barcode and RFID adoption for freshness tracking — tying lot codes, pack dates, and expiration dates directly to item-level data — dairy packagers are increasingly expected to participate in these systems. We help evaluate what your line needs to get there without a full equipment overhaul.
Pro Label is a valuable partner in food safety, helping us to identify our product.
Chris Del Greco, President
Under Sun Acres / Rising Sun Acres (Bell Pepper Packer)
RFID Tags
Item-level traceability for the compliance requirements arriving in 2027 and 2028.
Item-Level Traceability (Service)
Get your packing line ready for the traceability requirements arriving in 2027 and 2028.
RFID & Label Compliance (Service)
Navigate FSMA 204, Sunrise 2027, and GS1 2D barcodes without the guesswork.
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