The Cookie Label blog

Insights & industry notes

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

Packaging

How to Choose the Right Snack Packaging

Flow-wrap, stand-up pouch, or carton? A practical guide to picking packaging that protects your product and sells it on the shelf.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Formulation

Chia and Hemp Seeds in Functional Snacks

How chia and hemp seeds function in bars, energy balls, and cookies, including texture effects, omega-3 claims, and formulation considerations.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Guides

Barcodes and GTINs for Private Label Snacks

How GTIN private label food barcodes work, including who assigns them, consumer-unit vs case-level codes, and mistakes that cause listing delays.

Maros Zelenak, Founder & Managing Director at Cookie Label

Maros Zelenak

Founder & Managing Director

Insights

Baking vs No-Bake Snack Production

How baked and no-bake snack production differ in process, equipment, shelf life, and cost, and how to decide which route fits your cookie or energy bar concept.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Formulation

Almond Flour Cookies: Manufacturing Notes

Manufacturing considerations for almond flour cookies, from moisture control and allergen handling to texture differences versus wheat flour.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Guides

Allergen Management in a Shared Bakery Facility

How allergen management in a shared bakery works in practice, from segregation and cleaning validation to labelling under EU Regulation 1169/2011.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Guides

Allergen Labelling for Cookies and Snacks

How allergen labelling works for private label cookies and snacks under EU rules, including the 14 legal allergens and how to flag them on pack.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development