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The hidden cost of poor labelling
Bad labelling doesn't appear on your P&L, but it drives it: wasted food, wasted hours, missed use-by dates, prohibition notices and fines scaled to turnover.
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6 tips for general food storage and handling
Six practical food storage and handling tips for commercial kitchens, covering temperatures, stock rotation, labelling, cleaning, deliveries and covering food.
What’s the difference between “Use By” and “Best Before” dates?
The difference between use by and best before dates, written by a Chartered Environmental Health Officer (or EHO) and food safety expert.
Triple shortlisted at the South Coast Tech and Innovation Awards 2026
Labl.it is a triple finalist at the South Coast Tech and Innovation Awards 2026, shortlisted for innovative tech, tech company and tech SME of the year.
EHO stories of bad labelling
Bad labelling causes food waste, allergen risk and lower hygiene ratings. See the labelling failures EHOs find most often in commercial kitchens.
Two fewer things to worry about: Labl.it partners with NCASS
Labl.it has partnered with NCASS, the UK's only membership organisation for independent food and drink businesses. Plus an exclusive member discount.
Top 10 Secret EHO Tips for a ‘5-Star’ Food Hygiene Rating
How do you get a 5-star food hygiene rating? An EHO shares 10 practical tips on temperatures, cleaning, records, training and inspection-day readiness.
We've moved! Well, sort of...
Labl.it has moved to a larger HQ at Southampton Science Park after growing our team by 50% and customer base by 55% in a year. Here's what's driving the growth.
Natasha’s Law and Benedict’s Law explained
Our guide to Natasha's Law and Benedict's Law: PPDS allergen labelling duties for food businesses, plus statutory school allergy rules from September 2026.
Labl.it shortlisted for Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year
Food label printer Labl.it has been shortlisted for Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards.
Allergen risks, and how Labl.it can help mitigate them
Learn about five common allergen risks in food businesses and how Labl.it helps improve allergen labelling, reduce errors, and support food safety.
What a good labelling system really changes in your kitchen: Labl.it vs no Labl.it
A kitchen with vs. without Labl.it - less waste, fewer risks, and better EHO inspections.
Everything Compliance Managers need to know, from an EHO
An EHO's insider guide for Compliance Managers - strategic oversight, daily compliance, and building a strong food safety culture.
Most Innovative Business: Labl.it wins at the 2026 Hospitality Awards
Labl.it has been named Most Innovative Business at the Business Awards UK Hospitality Awards 2026. Find out what the award means to us.
Benedict's Law: What it is and why allergen safety matters
Benedict's Law puts allergen safety in the spotlight. Find out what's changing, what good practice looks like, and how Labl.it can help.
We've won the UK StartUp Awards for B2B Services!
Labl.it has won the B2B Services award at the UK StartUp Awards. Find out what the award means to us and why 3,000+ kitchens have already made the switch.
Recognised by our city: Labl.it wins the Lord Mayor's New Entrepreneur Award
Labl.it has won the New Entrepreneur Award at the Lord Mayor Business Awards. Find out what the award means to a proudly Southampton-based startup.
Built here, recognised here: Labl.it takes Tech Start-up of the Year
Labl.it has been named Tech Start-up of the Year at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2024. Find out what it means to a proudly local business.
Just getting started: Labl.it named Rising Star at the StartUp Awards
Labl.it has won the Rising Star award at the StartUp Awards National Series. Find out what the award means to us and what makes Labl.it tick.
The South's best innovator? We'll take that.
Labl.it won Innovator of the Year at Venturefest South's Festival of Innovation. Find out what the award means to us and what Labl.it does.
Labl.it wins Southampton FC's Positive Impact Pledge
Labl.it has been named a winner of Southampton FC's Positive Impact Pledge. Find out what the award means for us and what Labl.it is all about.
5 Ways Automated Labelling Will Transform Your Kitchen
Discover how automated kitchen labelling with Labl.it can save time, reduce waste, and improve food safety.
Why You Need a Food Prep Label Printer in Your Kitchen
A Labl.it food prep label printer prints expiry, allergen and prep-time labels, cutting handwriting time, reducing waste and supporting compliance.
6 Must Knows from an Environmental Health Officer (EHO)
Key tips from an EHO to stay inspection-ready, improve food hygiene, and protect your kitchen’s food safety rating.
Top 5 Ways to Make your Commercial Kitchen More Efficient
What are the best ways to improve commercial kitchen efficiency? We look at some of the steps you can take in your hospitality business today
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