De Bakgasten

How De Bakgasten centralized its labeling process with Loftware Cloud Designer and the Novexx Solutions XLP 504 label printer, for a user-friendly and scalable solution that fits seamlessly into daily production.

The challenge: errors and fragmented management

Before De Bakgasten switched to the solution from Giesbus, the organization ran into clear limitations. Label designs were stored locally on different computers, with no central control and no version control. This regularly caused confusion about which version of a label was the most recent.

Legislation on allergens was also a major challenge. Manual changes to label designs took a lot of time and increased the risk of human error, in a sector where one wrong allergen label can directly affect consumers. De Bakgasten therefore looked for a system that removes these risks and can support the fast growth of the organization.

The solution: cloud software and industrial hardware

In close cooperation with De Bakgasten, Giesbus chose a powerful combination of proven technologies. This hybrid approach combines the flexibility of the cloud with the strength of industrial hardware:

• Loftware Cloud Designer: De Bakgasten designs and manages all labels centrally in the cloud. Management does not depend on location and the software is always up to date, with no more local installations or version differences.
• Novexx Solutions XLP 504: this robust industrial label printer is known for its high resolution and reliability. The printer has a long service life, even under the heavy conditions of a production hall.

Daily practice: what does the process look like now?

Calm has returned to the shop floor at De Bakgasten. In daily practice, the administrator simply logs in to the central cloud platform to change a design. As soon as a change is saved, it is immediately available to the operators at the printer. There is no more confusion about version numbers: there is only one source of truth.

On the production floor, the Novexx XLP 504 performs consistently under high pressure. Operators do not have to worry about breakdowns or faint prints. Thanks to the high resolution, even the smallest fonts for ingredient lists and allergens are perfectly readable, which is crucial for full compliance with the guidelines of the NVWA (the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority).

The result: a streamlined and scalable labeling process

The implementation led to noticeable improvements right away. Concrete benefits:

• One source of truth: all label designs are stored centrally in the cloud, with no more outdated versions on separate computers.
• NVWA-compliant allergen labeling: small fonts and allergens are printed sharply, so products meet the legal requirements.
• Scalable with growth: new product lines, label formats or employees are added within minutes, without extra IT installations.
• Fewer errors: manual changes are a thing of the past, as the software takes allergens and ingredients automatically from the central source.

Frequently asked questions about labeling in the bakery and food industry

What is Loftware Cloud Designer?

Loftware Cloud Designer is a SaaS label design solution with which organizations design, manage and print labels from one central cloud environment. The software runs entirely in the browser, with no local installations needed. For manufacturers with several computers or locations that is ideal: one central management, the same result everywhere. Giesbus is a certified Loftware Cloud Solutions Expert and sets up the templates entirely to fit.

How do you meet NVWA guidelines with label software?

In the Netherlands, the NVWA checks whether food labels comply with EU Regulation 1169/2011 (FIC), which requires, among other things, allergens in bold and readable ingredient lists. Label software such as Loftware Cloud Designer safeguards this by taking allergens automatically from a central recipe database, placing them on the label in the right format (bold, underlined) and printing them sharply on an industrial printer such as the Novexx XLP 504.

Why is the Novexx XLP 504 suited to a bakery or production hall?

The Novexx Solutions XLP 504 is an industrial thermal transfer printer designed for heavy conditions: high production volumes, long running times and environments with dust, moisture or temperature changes. With a 300 dpi resolution, even small fonts and allergen markings are perfectly readable, which matters for compliance and for consumer-friendly packaging.

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Curious how the combination of Loftware Cloud Designer and the Novexx Solutions XLP 504 can strengthen your labeling process too? Giesbus is happy to advise on the best configuration for your situation.

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