Custom Jerky Labels

It depends on what your jerky is made of, because that decides who regulates it:

• Beef, pork, and poultry jerky is regulated by the USDA. Those labels need a product name, the USDA inspection legend with your establishment number, a net weight statement, an ingredient list, and your business name and address.
• Plant-based, seafood, and most exotic-meat jerky generally falls under the FDA instead, which doesn’t use the inspection legend or establishment number.

Either way, you’ll typically need a Nutrition Facts panel and clear allergen callouts (soy and wheat are common in jerky marinades). True jerky is shelf-stable by definition, but moister, less-dried styles that still need refrigeration may call for a “Keep Refrigerated” or “Refrigerate After Opening” statement. Rules change and your product is specific to you, so it’s worth confirming the exact requirements with the USDA or FDA before you print. We’re happy to make sure your artwork leaves room for everything you need.

Waterproof BOPP film or vinyl, paired with an adhesive formulated for oily surfaces. Jerky oil migrates to the outside of the package over time, and that’s what lifts standard labels and smears ink. A waterproof film plus a strong, high-tack adhesive is built to hold on that surface and keep the print clean. Tell us your package type and we can point you to the right combination.

Both work, and it comes down to your look and your workflow. Matte and soft-touch cut glare and take a handwritten batch or date code, which a lot of small-batch makers rely on. Gloss and metallic give you brighter color and more shine.

Our post on glossy, satin, and matte labels walks through the differences, and a sample pack lets you feel them side by side.

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 beer 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.