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Approximately 46 million turkeys are consumed in the US on Thanksgiving day. About 20% of these are fresh turkeys. So what makes a turkey “fresh”? According to the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), “fresh” means whole poultry and cuts that have never been below 26°F (the temperature at which poultry freezes). FSIS is the US government agency responsible for ensuring the truthfulness and accuracy in labeling of meat and poultry products. So a turkey that has ever been below 26°F cannot legally be labeled as fresh. ? Have a great Thanksgiving, and don’t forget to check out our next #LabelFactFriday. And if you’re one of the 80% of us who choose a frozen turkey, don’t forget to take it out early to thaw. Those frozen turkeys can take from 3-6 days to thaw depending on size.

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Did you know that the outdoor temperatures and elements can cause damage or lower the quality of your customers' labels? Read on to learn more about what you can do to help minimize these effects, and what types of companies depend on outdoor labels. https://ow.ly/ajIW50Pl1xs

Your busy customers could probably benefit from outsourcing their warehouse labeling. Here are 7 reasons why. Our DLSwarehouse team can help get you started and provide you more information. https://lnkd.in/dm3Sf5R #warehouselabeling

Cold, dry winters often lead to extra static electricity. And let’s be honest, who hasn’t taken advantage of this static to playfully shock a pet or significant other? But for label printing, static electricity can actually be a year-round problem. Some of the issues caused by excess static electricity include machinery jams, substrates sticking together, dust contamination and incorrect ink placement. And, of course, there is always the problem of shocks to employees. While these shocks are usually more annoying than harmful, there are cases where these types of shocks, or sparks caused by static, can be dangerous. Label printers can utilize a number of tools to help decrease static electricity. These include humidifiers or static eliminator tools that neutralize the ions that cause static electricity. One of the simplest static elimination devices is actually copper tinsel. A piece of copper tinsel, or garland, is grounded and placed close to static-laden machinery. The tiny points of the copper strands interact with the static field to form a static neutralizing cloud enveloping the targeted area and eliminating the static electric charges. If you take part in either an in-person or virtual tour of one of our DLS facilities, keep an eye out for these shiny static neutralizers. And don't forget to check out next week's #LabelFactFriday!

Did you know that we at DLS not only supply warehouse labels but also install them? Our warehouse installation team will help manage the project from beginning to end and work closely with the site contact to ensure a smooth process. A professional warehouse labeling team can help minimize errors and ultimately make the installation more efficient. Learn more about our installation services: https://lnkd.in/g-bH2mcx

Barcodes and RFID are both auto ID labels that offer several similarities to each other. If you have customers wondering what the differences between the two are, take a look at this post from our friends at Genuine Supplies!

Consider targeting these markets for label sales. DLS can help you reach these and other customers, because WHEN YOU SUCCEED, WE SUCCEED.

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#LFF Label Substrates and Color - For brands that truly care about accurate color, it’s vitally important to consider the material that the label will be printed on. Even when labels are printed with the same ink formula, if they are printed on different substrates there can be significant color differences. This is especially evident on specialty substrates such as clear or metallic films, or colored or kraft paper substrates. A red that is vibrant and matches brand standards when printed on bright white coated label stock could appear transparent, darker than expected or even muddy depending on the substrate. Work closely with your label printer, and make sure they know that you don’t just want to use a specific color like Pantone? 485C. Let them know that you need to match that color on your substrate. Depending on the substrate, it may be necessary to first lay down a layer of opaque white or choose an alternate print method. Contact DLS to help you match your customer’s color needs, even with different substrates. And don’t forget to check out next week’s #LabelFactFriday.