Custom labels can help consumers find the best product during the holiday season

With Thanksgiving one day away, local supermarkets and grocery stores will be flooded with families buying a holiday turkey to cook tomorrow. But, with this flood in spending comes a need for consumers to comb their way through the multitude of food labels that can come with high-demand poultry products, such as turkey, reports The Stir, a food and wellness blog.

Understanding these labels can be a crucial asset for health-conscious consumers.

According to the source, “free-range” is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulated label that is often printed on turkeys and it means that the animal had free access to the outside world, rather than being confined to a cage.

“Natural” is another popular label that is not strictly regulated by any government agency, and according to the source, means “minimally processed.”  The way in which this term is defined is similar to “free-range” and “fresh,” the latter of which means that the turkey “must not be cooled to a temperature lower than 26 degrees Fahrenheit.” This is because turkey meat does not freeze at this temperature, but it’s cold enough to preserve it, allowing it to maintain a label as being “fresh.”

Labels such as “USDA Organic” or “made with organic ingredients” are heavily regulated, though. In order for a turkey to be organic under the USDA’s restrictions, it must be fed with organic feed.

For retailers or local grocery stores, it may benefit sales teams to create custom labels that inform customers of whether a turkey is organic, made with organic products or free-range during this Thanksgiving shopping season. Furthermore, these types of food labels can help with other items during this holiday shopping season. By investing in a Primera LX900 color label printer, companies can create informative and high-quality custom labels.