Food & Beverage Labels

Your Guide for Food Labelling in Australia

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Food and Beverage Labels

Create professional labels for food jars, bottles, cans, pouches and boxes with Avery. 

Choose waterproof and oil‑resistant options for sauces and beverages, freezer‑safe labels for frozen foods, or premium finishes for retail packaging. 

Design online with free templates and order in the quantities you need—perfect for start‑ups, cafés, bakeries, breweries and established brands.

Food Safety Labels

Running a food or beverage related business? Our Food Safety range helps your business run smoothly and work as hard as you do. Our products can help:

  • Compliance with food and health safety standards: Helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
  • Food traceability: Enables easier tracking and management of batch numbers.
  • Enhanced consumer confidence: Builds trust in your brand.
  • Suitable for all stages of the food handling process: Including manufacturing, distribution, catering, and point of sale.
  • Improved staff efficiency: Clear, colour-coded labels support quick visual identification.

Frequently Asked Questions on Food & Beverage Labels

Heavy duty materials will be the best materials for oily products such as sauces or condiments as the labels will be waterproof and oil resistant. 

For freezer and refrigerated items, Avery's waterpoof labels are durable in damp and cold conditions.

Matt or Gloss labels can be a cost-effective option for dry pantry and baked goods. 

Kraft brown, eco-friendly or responsibly sourced labels are perfect for brands wanting a sustainable label with a natural look.

Other specialty options like clear, metallic and glitter materials can give your labels a premium high end look.

Waterproof blank labels are perfect for printing your own designs for drink bottles and jars, ideal for in‑house or at‑home printing.

Prefer us to print them for you? WePrint is our custom printing service. Choose waterproof, marine‑grade materials that are freezer‑safe, oil‑ and moisture‑resistant, and tear‑resistant, so your labels stay crisp and professional in the freezer, fridge, or on the shelf.

Our guide on choosing the right label size will guide you through these steps

  1. Print our flexible ruler template
  2. Choosing your label shape with our shape templates
  3. Cut the paper for the label that fits your jar, bottle or container
  4. Wrap a chosen label around your jar to check for final size
  5. Alternatively wrap a piece of paper around your jar or container, cut and measure your label.

With Avery Design & Print, we have a range of labels that allows you to easily design and print your labels at home or if you prefer, we can print it for you. Upload your design or choose from free templates, you can easily customise your design while we print and deliver it straight to your door.

With Avery you have 2 options for great candle labels to make your product stand out.

  1. Buy blank sheets and print at home – With our easy to use “Design & Print” software, you can choose from hundreds of free templates and print it in your home computer
  2. WePrint for you is our custom printing service that allows you to customise your candle labels and we will print it for you. Upload your designs or choose from custom candle templates and order online hassle free.