The Cookie Label blog

Insights & industry notes

Trends, how-tos, and behind-the-scenes looks at private label snack manufacturing.

Formulation

Gluten-Free Flour Alternatives for Cookies

A practical comparison of gluten free flour cookies made with rice, oat, almond, and blended flours, covering texture, binding, and labelling.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Guides

Gluten-Free Cookie Co-Packing: What Brands Need to Know

What gluten free cookie private label brands need to know about segregation, ingredient sourcing, testing, and EU labelling before choosing a co-packer.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Trends

Functional Snacking: Consumer Trends

Functional snacking trends for 2026, covering protein, fibre, and better for you cookies and bars, and what they mean for private label brands.

Cookie Label

Editorial Team

Packaging

Flow Wrap vs Doypack: Choosing a Snack Format

Flow wrap vs Doypack compared for private label cookies, bars, and snacks: cost, shelf life, branding space, and which format suits which product.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Insights

Filled Cookies: How Filling and Injection Works

How filled cookie production works, from co-extrusion and injection methods to filling stability and shelf life, for brands planning a filled launch.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Formulation

Fibre-Enriched Cookies: Formulation Basics

How to formulate high fibre cookies using inulin, oat fibre, and other sources, covering texture effects, digestive tolerance, and label claims.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Insights

EU Co-Packer vs Asian Manufacturer

An honest look at eu vs asian food manufacturer tradeoffs for cookie and snack brands, covering cost, lead time, compliance, and shipping.

Maros Zelenak, Founder & Managing Director at Cookie Label

Maros Zelenak

Founder & Managing Director

Guides

Nutrition Declaration Requirements in the EU

How the EU nutrition declaration works under Regulation 1169/2011: mandatory nutrients, per-100g rules, rounding, and common cookie label mistakes.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Guides

EU Food Labelling Requirements for Private Label Cookies (2025)

A practical guide to EU food labelling for private label cookies and snacks: Regulation 1169/2011, allergens, nutrition declarations, and QUID.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development