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Industry Solutions
Linerless Labels for Retail & Supermarkets
40% more labels per roll. Zero liner waste at checkouts and deli counters.
UK Heritage Since 1984
BPA-Free Certified
Food Contact Safe
Free UK Delivery £75+
40%
More Labels Per Roll
Fewer roll changes at busy checkouts
0kg
Liner Waste/Month
No backing paper to dispose of
25%
Storage Reduction
Compact rolls need less warehouse space
Retail Labelling Challenges
High-volume retail environments face unique labelling demands. Traditional die-cut labels create waste and inefficiency.
Liner waste accumulation
Tonnes of backing paper waste annually across stores
Zero liner waste - nothing but the label reaches your shelves
Roll changes during trading
Customer-facing delays at checkouts and deli counters
40% more labels per roll means fewer interruptions
Multiple label SKUs
Stocking various sizes for weighscales, markdowns, shelf-edge
Variable-length printing reduces SKU complexity
Environmental compliance
Growing pressure to reduce packaging and operational waste
Linerless supports sustainability targets and reporting
PPDS allergen compliance
Prepacked foods require full ingredients and allergen labelling
Variable-length labels fit long ingredient lists without extra SKUs
ROI calculator
Estimate store liner waste
Input roll usage for shelf labels and click-and-collect tickets to see annual backing paper waste.
- Outputs are estimates for backing liner only (excludes cores and cartons).
- Adjust the liner weight input if you have supplier specs.
Estimated annual output
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Applications
Retail Labelling Use Cases
Weighscale Labels
Deli counter, butcher, fishmonger, and produce scales. Variable-length labels accommodate different product descriptions.
Recommended Widths
50mm 58mm 60mm
Compatible Printers
Bizerba, Mettler Toledo, DIGI
Fresh meat, cheese, fish, bakery items
Price Markdown Labels
Quick-print labels for reduced items, short-dated stock, and promotions. Fast dispensing keeps markdown efficient.
Recommended Widths
40mm 50mm
Compatible Printers
Star TSP654II, SATO FX3-LX
Yellow-sticker reductions, clearance items, bundle deals
Shelf-Edge Labels
Price and product information labels for shelf edges. Variable length handles different product name lengths.
Recommended Widths
40mm 50mm
Compatible Printers
Zebra ZD421d, SATO FX3-LX
Price per unit, product details, promotion flags
Click & Collect Labels
Order identification and customer labels for click & collect and home delivery staging.
Recommended Widths
80mm 100mm
Compatible Printers
Zebra ZD621d, Star TSP654II
Customer name, order number, collection point
Fresh Produce Labels
Pre-pack and loose produce labelling with weight, price, and origin information.
Recommended Widths
50mm 58mm
Compatible Printers
Bizerba, DIGI
Fruit punnets, vegetable packs, organic produce
PPDS Grab-and-Go Labels
Full ingredients and allergen labels for prepacked sandwiches, salads, and bakery lines prepared on-site.
Recommended Widths
58mm 80mm
Compatible Printers
Bizerba, Mettler Toledo, DIGI
Chilled cabinet items, deli counter prepack, bakery grab-and-go
Cold-chain ready
Freezer-safe labels that stay put.
Linerless cold-rated adhesives are built for condensation, rapid temperature changes, and freezer storage. Keep scan accuracy high without edge lift in chilled aisles and frozen goods.
Sub-zero hold
Adhesives remain tacky below 0°C for frozen and cold-room applications.
Scan reliability
Variable-length printing keeps barcodes legible even with frost or condensation.
Scroll to scrub the cold-chain sequence.
Equipment
Retail-Grade Hardware
These weighscales and printers are standard in UK retail and fully compatible with our linerless labels.
Bizerba
K-Class
Counter-top weighscale with integrated linerless printing
50mm58mm60mm
XC-Series
High-throughput retail scale
50mm58mm
Mettler Toledo
UC3 Series
Self-service retail scale with linerless capability
50mm58mm
DIGI
SM-6000
Touchscreen weighscale for service counters
50mm58mm60mm
Zebra
ZD421d / ZD621d
Desktop label printers for back-office and markdown stations
40mm50mm80mm100mm
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50mm Direct Thermal Linerless Labels (Zebra Compatible)
Standard width for weighscales and deli counters
£36.50 ex VAT View
58mm (2.28") 58mm Direct Thermal Linerless Labels (Zebra Compatible)
Wider weighscale format with more product info space
£5.90 + VAT View
40mm (1.57") 40mm Direct Thermal Linerless Labels (Zebra Compatible)
Compact labels for shelf-edge and markdowns
£34.50 ex VAT View
80mm (3.15") 80mm Direct Thermal Linerless Labels (Zebra Compatible)
Click & collect and order staging labels
£42.50 ex VAT View
In Practice
UK supermarkets switching to linerless typically report: significant reduction in label-related waste, fewer roll changes at busy service counters, simplified label inventory management, and measurable progress toward sustainability targets.
40%
Waste reduction
30%
Roll changes saved
50%
SKU simplification
Questions Answered
Retail Frequently Asked Questions
Will linerless labels work with our existing weighscales?
Many modern retail weighscales support linerless printing, including popular models from Bizerba, Mettler Toledo, and DIGI. Some scales may need a linerless platen kit. Check with your scale supplier or use our hardware picker to verify compatibility.
Are linerless labels suitable for food contact?
Yes, our linerless labels are BPA-free and comply with EU food contact regulations. They're safe for direct application to food packaging in deli, bakery, and fresh produce departments.
How does Natasha's Law affect supermarket labelling?
Natasha's Law applies to PPDS foods prepared and packaged on-site. These items must show full ingredients lists with allergens emphasised, which often requires longer labels. Linerless printing supports variable-length labels for PPDS compliance without adding new label SKUs.
How do linerless labels help with sustainability targets?
Linerless eliminates 100% of liner waste - the backing paper that traditional labels produce. For a typical supermarket, this can mean tonnes of waste reduction annually. Many retailers highlight this in their environmental reporting.
What about refrigerated and frozen sections?
Our standard linerless labels perform well in refrigerated environments (0-5°C). For frozen applications or cold storage, we offer cold-rated adhesive formulations that maintain adhesion at sub-zero temperatures.
Can we print variable-length labels for different products?
Yes, variable-length printing is a key advantage. From a single roll, you can print short labels for simple items and longer labels for products with extended descriptions, ingredients, or allergen information.
What's the ordering process for large retail chains?
We work directly with retail procurement teams and can supply through your existing distribution channels. Volume pricing, scheduled deliveries, and dedicated account management are available for multi-site retailers.
Retail sample pack
Ready to Reduce Retail Label Waste?
Request a free retail sample pack to test linerless labels with your weighscales and printers. Our team can recommend the right widths for your applications.