
Custom Salsa Labels
Custom Salsa Labels
We print custom salsa labels for salsa makers and specialty food brands, whether you’re bottling a family recipe or bringing a new flavor to market. Labels fit glass jars, plastic tubs and containers, metal cans, and flexible packaging. On glass jars, we often use water-resistant paper or clear BOPP film, which grip glass and handle moisture and refrigeration. Plastic containers do better with flexible polyethylene or vinyl that conforms to curves without wrinkling. Leave part of a clear label unprinted and it works like a window, so shoppers can see the salsa inside.
We’ll set up rolls to run on your applicator or your co-packer’s line. Quotes come back within 24 hours, with no minimum order. Most standard labels print within 5 business days of artwork approval, and we ship anywhere in the country.
Why Blue Label
Fast Production
We pride ourselves on speedy production and shipping times, producing your printed 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 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.
Salsa Label Specifications
- Minimum order: No minimums. Order the exact number of labels you need.
- Containers: Glass jars, plastic containers, metal cans, flexible packaging
- Materials: BOPP, clear BOPP (see-through windows), polyester (PET), vinyl, polyethylene (conforms to curved containers), water-resistant paper
- Finishes: Lamination, protective coatings
- 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.
- Clear windows: Unprinted clear areas on the label that let shoppers see the salsa inside.
- Durability: Holds up to refrigeration and condensation, with water and oil-resistant materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our custom salsa jar labels often use water-resistant papers or clear BOPP films. These materials adhere well to glass and can withstand moisture and refrigeration.
Plastic containers can use durable, flexible labels such as PE (polyethylene) or vinyl, which can conform to various shapes without wrinkling or peeling, making them great choices for curved surfaces.
Metal cans generally use direct printing or more robust adhesive labels made from materials like polyester, which can adhere to metal surfaces and endure the conditions of canning processes.
Flexible packaging will require specially designed labels that can bend and stretch without losing their form or adhesion; materials like flexible films can be used to accommodate flexible packaging.
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Blue Label offers clear label materials such as BOPP or polyethylene films that are durable and moisture-resistant while allowing a clear view of the product inside.
The design process typically involves selective printing techniques where certain areas of the label are left unprinted, creating transparent windows. For an added effect, a combination of opaque and transparent inks can be used to add design elements around the window, focusing your audience’s
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We offer shipping through several vendors like UPS, Fedex, and USPS. Ground, Next-Day, 2-Day, 3-Day, and custom freight options.
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Our preferred file formats are Adobe Illustrator or High-Resolution PDF. You can view our complete artwork file standards checklist here.
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Before printing your custom salsa 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.
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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.
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Our printers are capable of matching up to 97% of the full color spectrum, allowing us to achieve precise color reproduction for your salsa 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









