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Produce Labels

RPC Labels Built for the Produce Supply Chain

CFS, Inc.’s RPC labels are made in the USA and are engineered for performance. Tested and approved by major RPC manufacturers (IFCO), our labels are trusted by growers shipping produce into leading retailers – including Kroger, Walmart, H-E-B, Whole Foods, Stater Bros. and Loblaw (Canada) – for consistent scanning, clean removability and reliable adhesion.

Flexible Sizes & High-Volume Packaging 
Our most popular 4″x2″ format is available in both Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal, giving you the flexibility to match your existing printers and workflows.

  • 3″ core / 8″ OD: 3,000 labels per roll / 4 rolls per case (12,000 labels per case)
  • Direct Thermal options are also available on 1″ or 3/4″ cores and in 3″, 4″ or 5″ OD options to fit virtually any equipment setup

Durable Face-stock Options:

  • Synthetic Polypropylene – durable, moisture-resistant, and available in both Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
  • Paper- economical and reliable, offered in multiple core and OD configurations

Washable Adhesive That Performs:
Our washable adhesive is designed to stay put during handling while meeting the strict clean-removal requirements of RPC manufacturers (IFCO).

Nationwide Inventory for Fast Delivery
With inventory stocked in four strategically located U.S. warehouses, CFS ensures rapid delivery – typically within to transit days – to keep your operation running without interruption.

Wood Wire Bound, Wax Corrugated & Plastipak Crate Labels

Our thermal transfer labels are engineered to stick to anything and to stay put through the harshest environments – including hydro-cooling, freeze pack, icing, cold storage and even long-haul transportation. These PTI labels track produce within an actual facility and meet the standards for the produce traceability initiative. When reliability matters, these labels deliver.

Label Size, Roll Size and Packaging:

  • 4” X 2”
  • 3″ core, 8″ OD
  • 3,000 labels per roll; 4 rolls per case (12,000 labels per case)

FDA-approved food safe ribbons availableEar of Corn

Face-stock Material:
Polypropylene Thermal Transfer (ribbon required)
Polypropylene Direct Thermal (no ribbon) are available on special order basis.

Adhesive:
A high-tack, aggressive adhesive formulated to bond to wet wood crates and other challenging surfaces. This label includes a proprietary adhesive barrier to prevent ooze and avoid printer jams.

Availability:
Wood Crate labels are currently stocked in PA for immediate shipment. Please call or submit our contact form for pricing and delivery.

Stock Labels

CFS, Inc. stocks an extensive selection of paper and poly labels in a wide range of sizes and formats – including Thermal Transfer, Direct Thermal, jumbo rolls, 3″ and 1″ cores and ultra-lite liner Direct Thermal options. Whether you need durable poly materials for demanding environments or cost-effective paper labels for everyday applications, we have ready-to-ship solutions to fit your needs.

All stock labels are housed in four strategically located warehouses across the U.S., ensuring quick delivery, short lead times and reduced freight costs for customers nationwide.

*Standard Paper labels are NOT permitted for use on RPCs.

Pallet Tags

CFS offers custom pallet tags using in Paper, Polypropylene, and Double Layer Piggyback construction. Our durable double-layer design is ideal for containers in humid or wet environments, preventing label curl and eliminating the need for staples.

Pallet tags are available in a variety of colors, making it easy to distinguish harvest days or packing shifts.

Custom Labels and Adhesives

At CFS, Inc., we specialize in designing labels and adhesives for the toughest applications. From extreme temperatures to demanding surfaces, we create solutions that perform when others fail. For example, we’ve developed labels and adhesives that withstand cryo-freezer conditions down to -200. We have successfully provided label solutions to many companies including designing a label and adhesive that will withstand a Cryo-Freezer where temperatures drop as low as -200°F, helping companies maintain reliable tracking even in the most extreme environments.

Retail Produce Labels and Tags

Instant Redeemable Coupons (IRC)

Instant Redeemable Coupons have the best redemption rate of all coupons. This product provides a discount directly to the consumer so your product is promoted at the retail level. IRCs can also incorporate cooking recipes to further promote the products.

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