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Custom BBQ Sauce Labels

Custom BBQ Sauce Labels

We print custom BBQ sauce labels for barbecue sauce makers, from small-batch pitmasters to gourmet and specialty sauce brands. Labels fit sauce bottles and squeeze bottles. They’re built for the whole trip, from shipping and storage to cold refrigerators and hot grills. Polypropylene films like BOPP resist water, oil, and the sauce itself. For squeeze bottles, we usually recommend a flexible vinyl that bends with the bottle every time someone squeezes out a serving. Gourmet sauces can add metallic foils or embossing.

Applying by machine? We’ll set up the rolls to run on your applicator or your co-packer’s line. There’s no minimum, so you can start small and scale up with the same printer. You’ll have a quote within 24 hours, and most standard labels print within 5 business days of artwork approval. We ship nationwide.

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Product Options

Wide Variety of Label Shapes and Sizes

Wide Variety of Label Shapes and Sizes

Our selection of label shapes and sizes caters to every type of barbecue sauce bottle, ensuring your product fits perfectly on any shelf. Whether you need bottle labels or neck labels, standard shapes or even die cut shapes, we can help.
Label Durability

Label Durability

The durability of our labels means they stand up to heat, moisture, and frequent handling, keeping your brand looking sharp from the store to the smoker. From materials like BOPP, vinyl, and polyester that offer resistance to water and heat, to protective lamination and UV varnishing, Blue Label's experts can help you choose the right materials and finishes.
Wide Range of Materials and Finishes

Wide Range of Materials and Finishes

With a wide range of premium quality materials and finishes available, we customize each label to showcase the unique smokiness or sweetness of your sauce. In addition to materials that stand up to the elements, we offer finishing options like lamination, hot foil stamping for a more luxurious look, and embossing for a raised effect just to name a few.
High Print Quality

High Print Quality

Our premium printing capabilities can bring out the richness and depth of your label's design, appealing directly to BBQ enthusiasts' and grill artists' hearts (and taste buds).
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Why Blue Label

Fast Production

We pride ourselves on speedy production and shipping times, producing your printed barbecue sauce labels in 5 business days or less*.

Quotes in 24 Hours

Blue Label Packaging sets the bar for responsive service, providing customized quotes for custom label printing jobs in less than 24 hours.

Label Expertise

Our label experts are involved in every step of the process, from helping you choose the perfect barbecue sauce label materials to monitoring your custom label projects through all steps of the production process. 

No Minimum Order Quantities

Because we work with businesses of every size, we require no minimum order quantity. Get the exact number of labels you need.

Ordering Process

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1. Get a Quote

1. Get a Quote

Get a Quote

You’ll get a quote in less than 24 hours. No unnecessary costs, just competitive prices.

2. Proofing

2. Proofing

Proofing

Review online proofs of your custom designed labels for quick and easy approval.

3. Print & Ship

3. Print & Ship

Turnaround Time

No expensive plates or time-consuming setup. Get standard labels in just 5 business days*.


BBQ Sauce Label Specifications

  • Minimum order: No minimums. Order the exact number of labels you need.
  • Containers: Barbecue sauce bottles (body and neck labels), squeeze bottles
  • Materials: Polypropylene and BOPP (resist water, oil, and sauce), vinyl (flexible, for squeeze bottles), polyester, metallic foils
  • Finishes: Lamination, UV varnish, hot foil stamping, embossing
  • Print: Digital, on HP Indigo presses. Full color plus white ink, matching up to 97% of the color spectrum.
  • Roll setup: Unwind direction, core size, and label gap set to match your applicator or co-packer’s line.
  • Turnaround: Quotes in under 24 hours. Most labels print in 5 business days or less after artwork approval.
  • Durability: Stands up to heat, moisture, oil, and frequent handling, from the refrigerator to the grill.

Frequently Asked Questions

For barbecue sauce labels, selecting the right material is important for durability under various conditions—consider the process of shipping to storage as well as cold refrigerators and hot grills.

Polypropylene is a good choice due to its resistance to water, oil, and the sauce itself, especially if the container will be exposed to kitchen environments or outdoor grilling areas.

Biaxially-Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP), a variety of Polypropylene, is also resilient and offers a nice glossy appearance that can enhance the visual appeal of the label.

For a more premium look, metallic foils can be used to garnish gourmet or specialty barbecue sauces.

Vinyl is another common material option for barbecue sauces, known for its durability and flexibility, which makes it more ideal for squeeze bottles or containers that might be handled frequently.

For brands looking for a more environmentally sustainable option, biodegradable or recycled materials are becoming increasingly popular.

Blue Label offers several advanced printing techniques that can be used to achieve a high-end look. Our digital printing techniques support high-resolution images and a full spectrum of colors including metallic hues without the need for expensive printing plates.

For intricate designs and metallic effects, hot foil stamping allows us to press a foil onto the label, creating shiny, reflective areas that catch the eye.

For added texture and visual depth, embossing can be applied, raising certain areas of the label and enhancing both the feel and visuals of the package itself.

We offer shipping through several vendors like UPS, Fedex, and USPS. Ground, Next-Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, and custom freight options. 

Our preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator or High-Resolution PDF.  You can view our complete artwork file standards checklist here.

Before printing your custom bbq sauce labels, we will provide a digital proof via email for your approval. This allows you to review your label, confirming details like positioning, color accuracy, text legibility, and more, prior to full production. We are committed to ensuring your complete satisfaction through this streamlined proofing process.

While Blue Label Packaging does not directly offer label design services, we do have resources to help with your custom label design needs. We maintain a directory of Blue Label Approved designers who specialize in label design and understand the unique requirements and technical details involved. We also showcase a gallery of label designs for inspiration.

Our printers are capable of matching up to 97% of the full color spectrum, allowing us to achieve precise color reproduction for your BBQ sauce labels. We use advanced CMYK printing to produce an extensive gamut of colors. For designs requiring an expanded range, we also print using WOVG ink sets which add white, orange, violet and green.

Our top-of-the-line color management program and processes ensure we hit the correct hues, tints and shades. We color calibrate and profile all of our presses so your unique color palettes and gradations print true to your vision.

*standard labels are printed within 5 days after artwork approval