NCCO International The DateCodeGenie® Automated Food Labeling System
Streamline your label operations with automated food labeling. Enhance accuracy, reduce waste, and eliminate handwritten errors. Auto-calculate expiration dates to ensure food safety, FDA compliance, and consistency across all locations.
Integrated Label Printer Systems
Labeling software with single & dual thermal food label printers
DateCodeGenie Labeling App
Get the labeling solution on your 10″ Android or Apple iOS 10″ tablet.
DateCodeGenie Labels
Completely customizable food labels that come in a variety of adhesive types
Save Time, Reduce Waste & Increase Productivity
Designed with restaurant operations in mind, the DateCodeGenie labeling system automates your food prep labels and expiration dates to increase efficiency and productivity in the kitchen by printing labels in bulk. Printing just 50 automated labels a day saves 117 hours each year compared to handwritten labels, enhancing your team’s efficiency, reducing errors and food waste, and supporting employee retention.
Why DateCodeGenie is Trusted by Foodservice Operators
- Cloud-based, centrally managed portal, and customizable solution
- Thermal food label printers that handle 2” & 3” labels
- Easily create, customize, and unify labels across multiple locations
- Centralized drag-and-drop label designer
- Heavy-duty stainless steel housing
- Full-color adjustable touchscreen
- Two-year warranty with ongoing training and support at no extra cost
- FDA-compliant food labels available in various materials and shapes
Ensure Consistent Food Safety Labeling
Enhance food labeling accuracy with auto-calculated expiration dates and unify your food labels across all locations. Automated systems eliminate guesswork for employees and customers by clearly printing prep dates, MRD (Made, Ready, Discard), ingredient, allergen alerts, and dietary warnings. This reduces the risk of serving unsafe food, ensures compliance with FDA requirements and safety standards, and improves freshness and customer satisfaction.
Customize Your Labels to Boost Brand Recognition
With the label designer, nothing is off-limits. Using the intuitive drag-and-drop label builder, you can customize your labels to create consistent templates across single or multiple locations. Easily incorporate your logo, branding elements, QR codes, Limited Time Offers (LTOs), allergen icons, prices, and other essential details for your grab-and-go items. This label builder provides a cost-effective way to craft personalized, informative labels and print them in bulk with the simple press of a button, making it an ideal solution and the best label printer for food packaging.
One Labeling System for Every Label You Need
The DateCodeGenie automated labeling solution by NCCO is ideal for all front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house needs. With this system, you can create and print:
Food Rotation Labels
Food safety labels, including use-by, use-first, color-coded, date code, sell-by dates, MRD (Made, Ready, Discard), and more!
Food Packaging & Front-of-the-House
Grab ‘n Go labels, deli labels, ingredients, nutrition facts, allergen information, bag tags, and more!
AI-Powered Production Planning and Operations Management
Task Manager
Task Manager, the restaurant food safety software from NCCO, connects to the DateCodeGenie system to print food labels—including Use-By, Defrost, and Batch labels—with one simple click. Save time and increase kitchen efficiency by using label and ingredient data already available and ready to print from the DateCodeGenie portal.
RightBytes®
DateCodeGenie integrates seamlessly with RightBytes operations management software to deliver AI food production planning in one platform. Inventory, hourly production plans, waste tracking, and labeling stay in sync automatically. Teams know exactly what to produce, when, and how much, while QR-code labels ensure accurate rotation, traceability, and reduced manual updates.
NCCO manufactures and supplies DateCodeGenie labels, available in multiple adhesives to best fit your needs.
Eco-Friendly Label Options
Recyclable Clear Labels
Compostable Labels
Recyclable Kraft Paper Labels
For Commercial Kitchens of All Types
The DateCodeGenie food labeling system is not limited to restaurants. Efficiency is the name of the game for foodservice operations of all types. Automated labeling is the perfect addition to fast-paced, high-pressure kitchens in different markets:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does DateCodeGenie help with food safety compliance?
DateCodeGenie helps support food safety compliance by automatically calculating and printing prep dates, use-by dates, and other key label details based on your configured menu items and workflows. This helps reduce manual errors, improve label consistency, and keep foodservice teams better prepared for daily operations and health inspections.
What information should be included on food labels for commercial kitchens?
Food labels in commercial kitchens typically include the item name, preparation date, use-by or discard date, storage instructions, and employee identification. A food labeling system like DateCodeGenie helps teams print consistent, readable labels instead of relying on handwritten labels or manual date calculations.
How much time can kitchens save by using a food label printer instead of handwritten labels?
A food label printer can help commercial kitchens save time by printing accurate labels in seconds. DateCodeGenie reduces the time teams spend handwriting labels, manually calculating use-by dates, and correcting illegible or missing labels during prep and inventory workflows.
What should commercial kitchens look for in an automated food labeling solution?
Commercial kitchens should look for an automated food labeling solution that is easy to use, supports accurate date coding, prints clear labels quickly, and helps teams maintain consistent labeling workflows. DateCodeGenie supports automatic date calculations, customizable label templates, and efficient labeling for prep, storage, and service.
What are the best food labeling solutions for food manufacturers?
Food manufacturers often need labeling solutions that support high-volume output, barcode printing, product information, expiration dates, and custom branding. DateCodeGenie and compatible commercial label printing options can help improve labeling accuracy, speed, and consistency for food production environments.
What are the best date coding and labeling solutions for bakeries?
Bakeries need date coding and labeling solutions that support short shelf lives, allergen identification, daily production, and front-of-house retail labeling. DateCodeGenie helps bakeries print clear, consistent labels with automatic use-by date calculations and customizable templates for prep, storage, and packaged items.
Is there a faster alternative to masking tape and handwritten food labels?
Yes. DateCodeGenie replaces masking tape and handwritten labels with a thermal food label printer that automatically calculates use-by dates and prints clear, consistent labels in seconds. This helps reduce illegible handwriting, manual date errors, and inconsistent labeling practices.
Can I see a demo of the DateCodeGenie labeling system in action?
Yes. You can request a DateCodeGenie demo, and a member of the team will connect with you to schedule an in-person or virtual demo based on your needs.
Can DateCodeGenie labels be customized with logos, branding, and images?
Yes. DateCodeGenie can print black-and-white logos and images using direct thermal printing. Businesses can also use custom fonts, and color design elements can be supported through custom pre-printed label rolls.
Does DateCodeGenie provide operational analytics and reporting?
Yes. DateCodeGenie offers reporting through the online portal, including reports for waste tracking, print history, and temperature logs. These reports help teams monitor labeling activity and improve operational visibility.
Can DateCodeGenie print multiple label formats at the same time?
Yes. DateCodeGenie can support multiple label formats through dual-printer models or by connecting additional printers, depending on the setup and labeling workflow.
How much does the DateCodeGenie system cost?
DateCodeGenie pricing depends on the system, printer model, label needs, and setup requirements. You can view available options online or contact the team for a personalized quote.
What food labeling systems are commonly used in grocery stores?
Grocery stores commonly use thermal food labeling systems for fresh, prepared, deli, and grab-and-go departments. Systems like DateCodeGenie can print labels with detailed item information, customizable layouts, weighed pricing through connected digital scales, and branding or logos for a more polished consumer-facing presentation.