Dairy coding and marking that keeps up with your line
Reliable dairy coding and marking for freshness, safety, and full traceability
Reliable, food‑safe printing and marking for cups, cartons, bottles, and pouches — even in cold‑chain and washdown environments — powered by dairy coding and marking systems built for clarity, hygiene, and uptime.
From yogurt filling to high‑speed bottling, Videojet helps dairy producers stay confident, compliant, and consistent. Our dairy coding and marking technologies perform under moisture, chill, and fast‑moving conditions, protecting your brand and keeping production running smoothly from the first batch to the fridge.
Trusted Worldwide
135+
Countries for global reach with local support
High-speed
Fast coding, designed for smudge-resistant performance
20+ billion
Products coded every day – technology built for scale
50+ years
Decades of coding leadership, built on precision, reliability, and global compliance
Built for dairy production
When uptime matters and moisture is constant, your codes can’t afford to fail.
Videojet’s dairy coding and marking technologies are engineered specifically for chilled, wet, and fast‑moving production — from yogurt cups to foil lids, from plastic bottles to paperboard cartons — ensuring dairy coding stays clear, compliant, and durable in every environment.
| Your challenge | Our solution | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Condensation after cooling | Food-safe, fast-dry inks | Smudge-resistant codes that stay legible through cold-chain distribution |
| Fast-moving dairy lines | High-speed, high-precision CIJ printing | Maintain line speed and code quality without slowdowns |
| Frequent product or format changes | SmartFocus™ automatic laser adjustment | Smooth, accurate transitions across cups, bottles, cartons, and pouches |
| Washdown sanitation routines | IP65-rated, washdown-ready systems | Built to withstand moisture and cleaning cycles while supporting uptime |
| Coding accuracy concerns | CLARiSUITE™ Code Assurance | Helps ensure correct codes — reducing human error and supporting compliance |
| Potential downtime | VideojetConnect™ Remote Service | Real-time insights that help detect issues early and keep your line running |
What our customers say
Don’t just take our word for it—hear from some of the dairy industry leaders who rely on Videojet:
Find the right coding technology
When uptime matters and humidity is high, your codes can’t afford to fail. Videojet’s dairy coding and marking technologies are built to stay sharp and reliable in cold, wet, and fast‑moving production environments. Dairy coding is the process of printing variable information such as expiration dates, lot numbers, batch codes, production dates, barcodes, and traceability information on dairy products and their packaging.
Choose the right solution for your packaging, production speed, and environment with systems designed to deliver consistent, compliant dairy coding across cups, bottles, cartons, and pouches.
| Technology | Best for | Key advantages |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous inkjet (CIJ) | Yogurt cups, foil lids, plastic bottles, cartons | Crisp, reliable codes on curved, moist, and chilled surfaces |
| Laser systems (UV, CO₂, fiber) | Hard plastics, paperboard | Permanent, high-contrast codes without consumables |
| Thermal inkjet (TIJ) | Cartons, paperboard, labels | High-resolution, retail-ready codes for premium branding |
| Large character marking (LCM) | Cases, trays | Bold, durable case codes that support logistics and scanning |
| Thermal transfer overprinting (TTO) | Pouches, films, flexible packaging | Consistent, food-safe variable data printing |
Solutions for every dairy package
Printing on dairy products requires matching the coding technology to the product, packaging material, production speed, and environment. Videojet solutions support dairy coding on yogurt cups, milk bottles, foil lids, cartons, pouches, cases, and other dairy packaging.
- Cups
- Foil lids
- Plastic bottles
- Paperboard
- Pouches
- Cases & trays
Cups (yogurt & dairy desserts)
Solutions designed for curved, chilled surfaces with condensation.
Recommended technologies:
Foil lids
Smudge-resistant coding on cold, moist foil substrates.
Recommended technologies:
Plastic bottles
High-quality expiry and batch coding without slowing high-speed lines.
Recommended technologies:
Paperboard cartons
Sharp, high-contrast codes for retail-ready packaging.
Recommended technologies:
Pouches & films
Consistent, food-safe variable data printing on flexible packaging.
Recommended technologies:
Cases & trays
Clear, scannable case codes for secondary packaging.
Recommended technologies:
Future-ready solutions for a changing world
As sustainability initiatives and regulatory standards evolve, Videojet helps you stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re exploring eco-friendly materials or adapting to new compliance requirements, we provide coding solutions designed for:
Keep your line running smoothly
Your line never stops — and neither should your support. Videojet delivers proactive maintenance, remote diagnostics, and operator training to help minimize disruptions and keep production efficient.
Preventive maintenance
Extend printer lifespan with service plans designed for demanding dairy environments.
Remote monitoring & diagnostics
Systems with Ethernet or wireless connectivity offer real-time alerts and insights through VideojetConnect™.
Expert support & training
From installation to operator training, our experts help your line run smoothly and confidently.
Why dairy brands choose Videojet
- Engineered for dairy extremes: cold, wet, high-speed environments
- Designed for compliance: clear, accurate, traceable codes
- Efficient at high speeds: keep lines flowing
- Sustainability aligned: reduced waste and consumable usage
- Smart technology: SmartFocus™, CLARiSUITE™, VideojetConnect™
Take the next step
In the fast-paced world of dairy production, coding clarity and reliability matter. Partner with Videojet to help ensure every cup, bottle, carton, and pouch is marked clearly and confidently.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Our food-safe, fast-dry inks and engineered printheads help maintain code readability through condensation and cold-chain handling.
Expiration dates, batch/lot codes, traceability identifiers, production timestamps, and 2D barcodes.
Yes. They help produce clear codes that support GS1 and regional compliance requirements.
The best printing technology depends on the packaging material, production speed, code requirements, and operating environment. CIJ, laser, TIJ, and TTO technologies can each be appropriate for different dairy applications.
Yes. Industrial dairy printers can print 2D barcodes, QR codes, and other traceability markings on dairy packaging, helping manufacturers support product tracking, compliance, and supply chain visibility.
Industrial dairy printers can code a wide range of packaging, including milk bottles, cartons, cups, tubs, pouches, film, and corrugated cases. The right coding technology depends on the packaging material, production environment, and code requirements.
Dairy manufacturers can reduce coding errors by using automated code management, reliable printing systems, and integrated quality checks to ensure accurate, consistent codes are applied throughout production.
