Industry solutions
Fresh Produce & Agriculture Labels
Baja California is one of North America's largest produce corridors — tomatoes, berries, cucumbers, and greens grown minutes from our plant cross into the US every day. GL Labels supplies the stickers that travel with them: PLU labels and branded produce stickers printed on materials approved by the FDA for direct contact with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Produce labeling is unforgiving: labels must apply at high speed onto curved, sometimes damp surfaces, stay put through the cold chain, and peel away cleanly in the kitchen. We converge material, adhesive, and die shape around those demands.
Label applications
- PLU code stickers for loose fruit and vegetables
- Branded produce stickers that carry grower or marketer identity
- Clamshell and pint labels for berries and small fruit
- Bag and pouch labels for salads and greens
- Carton and tray labels for pack houses and exporters
- Traceability labeling with lot and origin data areas
Technical specifications
| Print process | Flexographic, 1–6 colors |
| Facestock | FDA direct food-contact approved stocks for on-produce application |
| Adhesive | Food-contact adhesive tacky enough for curved, cool, or damp produce surfaces |
| Die shapes | Small circles and ovals typical of PLU formats; custom shapes available |
| Application | Converted for high-speed automatic applicators used in pack houses |
| Converting | Tight rewind specs — core, unwind position, and labels per roll to your applicator |
Example applications
Grower and exporter programs
Season-long supply programs for Baja growers exporting to US retail — labels produced locally, minutes from the pack houses that apply them, with same-week replenishment.
PLU conversions at applicator speed
Small-format PLU stickers converted to exact roll specs so high-speed applicators run without jams or misfeeds.
Retail-branded produce
Multi-color branded stickers that turn commodity produce into shelf-recognizable brands, printed with PMS-matched color.
Frequently asked questions
Are your produce labels safe for direct contact with fruit and vegetables?
Yes — we stock materials specifically approved by the FDA for direct contact with fresh produce, covering both the facestock and its adhesive.
Will the labels run on our automatic applicators?
Yes. We convert rolls to your applicator's exact specification — core size, outer diameter, labels per roll, and unwind direction — so they run on high-speed pack-house equipment. Send us your applicator model or spec sheet with your quote.
How fast can you resupply during harvest season?
Because we manufacture in Baja California, growers and pack houses in the corridor can typically restock in days rather than the weeks a cross-country or overseas supplier needs. Ask your specialist about a scheduled-release program for the season.
Can you print traceability information?
We print fixed traceability elements — origin, grower ID, brand — and design labels with clear areas for your inline lot and date coding.