From Supplier Dependency to Full Control: How Herbs for Africa Brought Label Printing In-House
Herbs for Africa uses the Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000 to design, update, and print labels in-house — giving the business same-day label flexibility without supplier delays, minimum order quantities, or unnecessary back-and-forth.
Same-day label control for a growing natural wellness brand
Herbs for Africa operates in the natural wellness industry, offering high-quality herbal tinctures and plant-based wellness products rooted in traditional knowledge and modern best practice. As the brand grows, professional, accurate, and up-to-date labels are essential to its product presentation and transparency.
About Herbs for Africa
Herbs for Africa operates in the natural wellness industry, offering high-quality herbal tinctures and plant-based wellness products rooted in traditional knowledge and modern best practice.
With a strong focus on education, sustainable living, and community-driven health solutions, the brand is growing — expanding its product range and community network as demand for natural wellness products continues to rise across South Africa.
For a business built on natural, values-driven products, having professional, accurate, and up-to-date labels is not just a practical requirement — it is a reflection of the brand’s commitment to quality and transparency.
External suppliers were slowing down a fast-moving brand
Before switching to on-demand label printing, Herbs for Africa was entirely dependent on external suppliers for product labels. That created high per-label costs, minimum order quantities, long turnaround times, and limited flexibility when designs or product information needed to be updated.
Supplier requirements created delays
Preparing files for external printers was time-consuming. The team had to meet supplier specifications, go back and forth on layouts, wait for corrections, and then wait again for printing and delivery before production could continue.
High costs, minimum quantities and limited flexibility
“Before moving to a Label Print on Demand solution, we were fully dependent on external suppliers for our
product labels. This created several challenges, including high per-label costs, minimum order quantities,
long turnaround times, and limited flexibility when updating designs or product information.”
— Sharice, Manager
The old process delayed production
“Before this solution, we had to work according to the label supplier's requirements. It took time to
prepare files exactly the way they wanted, follow their specifications, and go back and forth to correct
layouts. The process was time-consuming, cost more due to minimum orders and setup fees, and often delayed
production while we waited for printing and delivery.”
— Sharice, Manager
Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000: industrial performance, on-demand flexibility
Herbs for Africa selected the Epson ColorWorks CW-C4000 specifically for its combination of industrial-grade print quality and on-demand flexibility. With print resolution up to 1200 dpi, durable pigment inks, and reliable throughput, it delivers the professional finish their products require.
The CW-C4000 allows Herbs for Africa to print labels without relying on external suppliers or minimum order runs. Its compatibility with a wide range of label stocks and its ease of use made it the best fit for the business’s needs.
Compact, reliable and easy to use
“We chose the Epson ColorWorks C4000 because it delivers industrial-grade performance in a compact,
on-demand printer. Excellent print quality, durable pigment inks, and fast, reliable throughput that fits
our production scale without outsourcing. Its compatibility with a wide range of label stocks and ease of
use made it the best fit for our needs.”
— Sharice, Manager
Design it. Update it. Print it. Today.
The transformation was significant. Herbs for Africa now designs, adjusts, and prints all their labels in-house — on demand, without waiting for supplier approval, without minimum quantities, and without the back-and-forth that used to slow everything down.
The business can now respond immediately to artwork changes, ingredient updates, compliance changes, and product requirements while maintaining a professional retail-ready finish.
What changed after switching to Epson ColorWorks
Moving from dependency to control
“If you are struggling with labelling delays, high costs, or constant back-and-forth with suppliers, I
would strongly recommend considering Epson ColorWorks. For us, the biggest transformation was moving from
dependency to control. It has reduced costs, eliminated unnecessary delays, and given us the flexibility to
update designs instantly.”
— Sharice, Manager, Herbs for Africa
Natural wellness products rooted in traditional knowledge
Herbs for Africa offers natural wellness products including herbal tinctures and plant-based solutions, rooted in traditional knowledge and a commitment to sustainable, community-driven health.
For more information, contact Sharice at sharice@gopeter.co.za.
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