Food & Beverage
Labeling & Coding
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Compliance-ready marking, coding, and labeling systems engineered for the demands of food and beverage production — from cold storage to high-moisture environments. Built in St. Charles, Illinois since 1964.
Built for Food Production's Toughest Demands
Chicago Coding Systems designs automated and semi-automated marking, coding, and labeling systems for food and beverage manufacturers nationwide. We work with ready-to-eat meals, sauces and spices, fresh vegetables, canned goods, boxes, containers, clamshells, and shipping cases — helping producers meet FDA labeling requirements, USDA traceability standards, and the physical demands of cold storage and high-moisture environments.
Based in St. Charles, Illinois and serving the greater Chicago area plus manufacturers nationwide, we bring over 60 years of experience integrating marking and coding equipment, high-speed label applicators, and vision inspection systems into existing production lines.
Meeting Food Industry Challenges Head-On
Maximizing Performance & Uptime
Food production never stops, and neither do we. Our team is available 24/7 with a 4-hour response guarantee to keep your operation running smoothly. Learn about our support →
Labels Built for Harsh Environments
Cold storage, freezers, and high-moisture conditions can quickly test standard labels. We design label materials, adhesives, and inks proven to withstand even the most challenging food production environments.
Dynamic Contract Packaging
We're industrial print integrators, not distributors, which means we recommend what's best for you — not what pays us the biggest commission. See our contract labeling →
Smart Design for Your Budget
Our team consults with you to recommend the right equipment and workflows that fit your budget while boosting productivity. Every system is built around your unique line requirements.
We help food producers reduce manual effort, ensure compliance, and create smarter connections between their data and labeling systems — keeping supply chains running smoothly from production to final delivery.
Chicago Coding Systems — Food & Beverage ExpertiseFood & Beverage FAQ
What FDA labeling requirements does CCS help with?
We help food and beverage manufacturers meet FDA nutrition labeling requirements, allergen statement placement, lot code and date code printing, and bar code traceability. Our systems integrate with existing packaging lines to automatically apply compliant labels, print variable data like best-by dates and lot numbers, and verify codes with inline scanning.
Can your labeling systems handle cold storage and freezer environments?
Yes. We specifically design label materials, adhesives, and inks that withstand cold storage, freezer conditions down to -40°F, high-moisture environments, and the condensation cycles that happen when products move between temperature zones. We test every adhesive and face stock against your specific conditions before installation.
What types of food packaging can you label?
Our systems handle ready-to-eat meal trays, sauce and spice bottles, fresh vegetable clamshells, canned goods, boxes, bags, pouches, and corrugated shipping cases. We design print-and-apply systems for primary packaging as well as high-speed case labelers for secondary and tertiary packaging on the same line.
How fast can your systems run on a food production line?
Line speed depends on the product and label type, but our high-speed label applicators can handle hundreds of products per minute on primary packaging and typical case-per-minute rates for secondary packaging. We size every system to your actual line speed — not a marketing number — so you get reliable output at your target throughput.
Do you offer 24/7 support for food production lines?
Yes. Food production can't wait for a business-hours callback. CCS offers 24/7 technical support with a 4-hour response guarantee. Our technicians troubleshoot remotely or dispatch on-site. We also offer preventive maintenance programs to minimize unplanned downtime on high-speed lines.
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Ready to automate your food & beverage production line? Let's talk.
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