Batch number printing for CPG traceability on a production line

Batch Number Printing for CPG Traceability: A Complete Guide

Nicole RichieCPG Industry, Traceability & Packaging Coding

Author: Nicole Richie

In consumer packaged goods manufacturing, traceability depends on the ability to connect every finished product with the conditions under which it was produced. Manufacturers need to know when a product was made, where it was made, which production line was used, which raw materials or packaging components were involved, and where the finished product was shipped. Batch numbers create that …

Date coding best practices for CPG manufacturing

Date Coding Best Practices for Food and Beverage CPG Manufacturers

Christine LewisCPG Industry, Food & Beverage Coding

Author: Christine Lewis

In the food and beverage industry, date codes are small markings with major responsibilities. A clearly printed production date, lot number, best-before date, or use-by date helps manufacturers protect consumers, comply with labeling requirements, manage inventory, improve traceability, and respond quickly when product quality issues arise. When date codes are missing, incorrect, unreadable, or poorly placed, the result can be …