Weigh Price Labelling Systems – Integrated Weighing & Label Printing for Food Processing & Industry
Weigh price labelling systems combine a precision weighing platform with an integrated thermal label printer to weigh a product, calculate its price, and produce a compliant, production-ready label — all in a single operation. By eliminating separate weighing and labelling steps, these systems reduce labour time, minimise pricing errors, and ensure every product is correctly identified, priced, and labelled at the point of packing. Labels can include weight, price per kilogram, total price, barcode, product description, use-by date, allergen information, and nutritional data — supporting full compliance with UK food labelling legislation and average weight regulations.
Our range covers standalone bench-top weigh price labellers for manual packing operations, semi-automatic systems for medium-throughput packing lines, and fully automatic in-line weigh price labelling systems for high-speed food processing and packaging environments. Capacities range from 3 kg bench-top units for individual portion packing through to 30 kg systems for larger food and industrial products. All systems feature touchscreen operator interfaces, PLU product databases, and connectivity options for integration with ERP, MES, and production management systems.
Selecting the correct weigh price labelling system requires consideration of throughput rate, product type and size, label format and data requirements, compliance obligations, and integration with upstream and downstream equipment. Our technical team can advise on system selection, label design, PLU configuration, and integration with your packing or production line.
System Types Available
- Standalone bench-top weigh price labellers — for manual packing and portion control in food processing and production environments
- Semi-automatic weigh price labellers — operator-assisted systems for medium-throughput packing lines requiring consistent label output
- In-line automatic weigh price labellers — fully automatic systems integrated into production and packaging lines for high-speed, hands-free operation
- Top and bottom labelling systems — dual-head systems applying labels to both faces of a product in a single pass
- Combination checkweigher and labellers — systems combining weight verification with label application for compliance and traceability
Key Features
- Integrated weighing and thermal label printing in a single operation — eliminating manual data entry and reducing labelling errors
- Compliant with UK Weights and Measures legislation and PPDS labelling requirements for pre-packed food products
- Variable data printing — weight, price, barcode, batch code, use-by date, allergen information, and product description printed per item
- Touchscreen operator interface with PLU product database for fast product recall and changeover
- EAN-13, GS1-128, QR code, and DataMatrix barcode support for food processing, logistics, and traceability applications
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and serial connectivity for integration with ERP, MES, and production management systems
- Stainless steel construction options with IP65–IP69K protection for food-grade, washdown, and hygienic processing environments
- Capacities from 3 kg to 30 kg for a wide range of food packaging and industrial applications
Common Applications
- Fresh meat, fish, and poultry packing in food processing and production environments
- Cheese, bakery, and prepared food packing for wholesale and distribution
- Fruit, vegetable, and produce packing for pre-pack and distribution operations
- PPDS compliance labelling for food businesses required to label allergen information per Natasha's Law
- Industrial and logistics parcel weighing and labelling for despatch and shipping
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare product labelling requiring weight verification and batch traceability
- In-line production line labelling integrated with filling, sealing, and packaging machinery
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a weigh price labeller and how does it work?
A weigh price labeller is a system that weighs a product, calculates its price based on a pre-set price per kilogram or unit, and prints and applies a label — all in a single operation. The product is placed on the weighing platform; the system captures the weight, retrieves the product data from its PLU database, calculates the price, and prints a label containing the weight, price, barcode, description, and any other required variable data. In fully automatic in-line systems, this process is continuous and hands-free, with products conveyed through the system at production line speed.
What information can be printed on a weigh price label?
Most weigh price labellers can print weight, price per kg, total price, product name, barcode (EAN-13, ITF-14, and others), use-by or best-before date, batch number, allergen information, nutritional data, and country of origin — supporting full compliance with UK food labelling regulations. Label content is configured per PLU and can be customised to your requirements. Contact our team to confirm the label fields and formats available on a specific model.
What is PPDS labelling and do weigh price labellers support it?
PPDS stands for Pre-Packed for Direct Sale — food products packed on the same premises from which they are sold, such as sandwiches, salads, and prepared meals. Under Natasha's Law (in force from October 2021), PPDS products must carry a full ingredients list and allergen information on the label. Our weigh price labelling systems support PPDS compliance by allowing full ingredients and allergen data to be stored in the PLU database and printed on each label at the point of packing.
Are weigh price labelling systems compliant with UK weights and measures legislation?
Yes. All systems in our range are designed to comply with the UK Weights and Measures Act 1985 and the associated Packaged Goods Regulations, which govern the accuracy of weight declarations on pre-packed products sold by weight. Systems intended for use in trade must use approved weighing equipment meeting the relevant OIML or WELMEC accuracy requirements. We can advise on the correct accuracy class and approval requirements for your specific application.
Can weigh price labellers be networked across multiple stations?
Yes. Most systems in our range support Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing PLU product data to be managed centrally and downloaded to labelling terminals across a site. Integration with ERP, MES, and production management systems is possible via standard communication protocols including TCP/IP and Modbus, depending on the system model. Our technical team can advise on the integration options available for your specific system and software environment.