Tagging Sandwiches, Salads, Wraps & Standard Packaging

Sandwiches, salads, wraps, and other non-metal, non-liquid products can use our regular tags. The regular tag is designed for products that don't have liquid, metal, and won't be microwaved.

Products in this picture are meant to showcase examples of sandwiches, salads, and wraps. The photo is not meant to demonstrate proper merchandising.

Regular tags are created for products without metal or liquid that will not be microwaved. These tags are typically used for sandwiches or wraps. In general, products in hard packaging use regular tags; however, always follow best practices:

  • If the tag has the potential to be microwaved, use a microwave-safe tag
  • If the tag will be placed directly on metal, use a metal-safe tag
  • If the tag will be placed on a drink or any products containing liquid, use a drink tag
  • If the product is small, use a metal-safe tag

Tag Placement

Tags need to be placed on top of the product where they can be read most consistently. They should not be placed under the product or hidden so that they have no chance of being seen by the RFID antennas.

You can place the tag on any side or even on top of the product. The tag reading strengthens when it is as high as possible. The tag does not need to face the customer.

Be mindful of tag placement due to liquids! If your product's packaging contain liquid such as condiments and dressing, this can block the RFID tag from reading. Place it as far as possible from the liquid.

Can it bend?

Yes, tags can bend to form around the product. What is key is that the regular tag is fully flat on the product.

Can I stack?

Yes! You absolutely can stack your products. The key is that products should be stacked in a way that can be read consistently. This means the products absolutely cannot cover other tags.

Keep this checklist in mind as you stack and merchandise your products:

  • Are the tags covered?
  • Would the RFID scanners have trouble "seeing" the RFID tags?
  • Are the tags touching each other?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you need to merchandise your products in a different way.

Knowledge Check

ANSWER
No, these are not following the best tagging practices for two reasons: the tag is very low on the product and the tag is hidden amongst itself. If the tags are placed really low, that makes it really difficult for the antennas to "see" the tags. If the tag is covered by another product, the tag has a limited chance of being read consistently
ANSWER
No, this tag placement is not following best tagging practices as it is not flat. It is bunched up. It needs to be completely flattened.

ANSWER
No! The products are stacked in a way that will cover the tag below it. The bottom tag may not read.

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Product tagging best practices

Tagging snacks or soft packaging

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