Dairy

Coding, Labelling and Inspection for New Zealand Dairy Industry

 

At Reynolds, we understand the unique challenges of coding, labelling and inspecting dairy products. With advanced technology and decades of industry experience, we help streamline your production environment so products move efficiently from factory to consumer – even in demanding dairy conditions.

Meeting New Zealand’s Dairy Challenges

New Zealand’s dairy sector continues to evolve. Shifting consumer preferences, increasing global competition and tighter regulations from retailers and export partners are shaping how dairy is processed and packaged.

Inside the production facility, the pressure is just as real. Traceability, compliance and speed are more critical than ever - and your coding and labelling equipment must be able to deliver, even in challenging conditions:

  • Tough environments: Moisture, condensation, cold rooms, wet packaging and fast wash-down procedures
  • Packaging variety: From HDPE bottles and liquid cartons to flexible plastic pouches and foil seals
  • Short shelf life: Requires accurate, fast, and reliable labelling with minimal room for error
 

To maintain efficiency and protect product quality, it’s essential to have high-performance technology that keeps up with your production line - from milk bottling to yoghurt, creams and desserts.

 

Date Coding and Product Labelling

Smudged or missing date codes can lead to costly rework or rejected stock. Moisture and cold surfaces add another layer of difficulty. That’s why you need printing and labelling systems designed to perform in the dairy environment.

Reynolds offers a reliable range of small character continuous inkjet printers and label applicators that deliver clear, permanent codes - even at high speeds and on varied surfaces like HDPE, cartons and film.

Serialisation for Traceability and Export

Serialisation is becoming increasingly important for tracking and authenticating dairy products, especially as New Zealand expands its reach into export markets.

Our laser coding solutions provide long-lasting, tamper-resistant codes that support full traceability, even in fast-moving production lines. This improves visibility across the supply chain and supports regulatory compliance for global trade.

Carton Coding & Pallet Labelling

From outer cartons to stretch-wrapped pallets, Reynolds provides technology to apply crisp, scannable codes across all packaging levels.

Our thermal inkjet and print-and-apply labelling systems work reliably in humid, chilled and high-speed production areas - ensuring accuracy across both primary and secondary packaging.

Automated Quality Control

Remove the guesswork from quality control with vision inspection and checkweighing systems. These tools help detect errors early, ensure packaging consistency, and reduce manual labour - all while building trust with retailers and end customers.

Reynolds can help you implement quality assurance solutions that increase efficiency, lower costs and protect your brand.

Proudly Supporting Dairy Businesses Across New Zealand

From Auckland and Waikato to Canterbury and Southland, Reynolds supports dairy producers nationwide. Our systems for dairy date coding, labelling and inspection are trusted across the industry - whether you're producing for local supermarkets or global distribution.

Talk to our team today to see how our solutions can support your dairy operation.

Enquire About Dairy Coding Solutions

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