Food is woven into cultural identity and daily well-being, and appetites have grown more international with every passing year. As more products are imported and exported each day, accurate food and beverage translation has grown into a core discipline for the sector.
From menus and recipes to wine labels, much of this copy also needs to sound appetizing, which is where our marketing translation expertise earns its place.
In a globalized market, food moves across continents every day, and the paperwork travels with it. EU agri-food exports reached EUR 20.1 billion in March 2024 alone, a reminder of how much international food trade now depends on precise documentation.
Source: European Commission, DG Agriculture and Rural Development, βMonitoring EU agri-food trade: developments in March 2024β, June 2024 (Eurostat COMEXT data, EU27).
Certificates of origin, import and export licenses, and shipping papers often carry legal weight, so we pair them with certified translation services whenever an official body requires it.
Supplier audits, tastings and importer meetings are often held across languages, and our on-site interpreting services cover them in markets from Spain to the US.
Translation of menus, recipes, and cookbooks that reads naturally for local diners. Dish names like ropa vieja or spaghetti alla puttanesca are handled with care, keeping the original name where it belongs and describing the ingredients clearly in the target language.
Exact translation of ingredient lists, allergen statements, and nutritional information, where accuracy is a matter of safety. Confusing pine nuts with peanuts, or missing a religious or dietary requirement, is a mistake we are built to prevent.
Translation of food e-commerce sites, product descriptions, and web apps so shoppers understand exactly what they are buying. Clear, appealing copy helps your catalog convert in every market you sell into.
Translation of HACCP documents, quality standards, food safety training, and manufacturing records. This work supports the systems that identify and control hazards, so nothing is lost as your operation crosses borders.
Wine labels, packaging, and promotional copy translated to inform and to tempt. A good linguist strikes the balance between accuracy and desirability, and reviews packaging imagery so your product stays culturally appropriate in a new market.
Coverage across 50+ languages, from Italian and Spanish to Thai and beyond, matched to the cuisine and market each project needs. Whatever the language combination, we have the right specialist for your food and drink content.
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We translate menus, recipes, cookbooks, food packaging labels, ingredient and allergen lists, product descriptions, HACCP and food safety documents, wine labels, and import and export paperwork. Tell us the material and the language pair and we will confirm the right specialist.
Allergen and ingredient content is assigned to linguists who understand that accuracy protects the reader. We translate the exact terms, respect dietary, religious, and personal requirements, and never guess when a life-safety detail is on the line.
Yes. We translate food e-commerce websites, product catalogs, and descriptions so shoppers know exactly what they are ordering, with copy that reads naturally and converts in each target market.
Often, yes. Certificates of origin, licenses, and shipping documents can carry legal requirements, so we confirm whether a certified or sworn translator is needed and match your project to a qualified specialist.
Literal translation is where badly rendered menus go wrong. Our linguists keep the original dish name where it reads best and add a clear description of the ingredients, so diners can order with confidence and your restaurant looks professional.
Send us your labels, menus, packaging, or documents, along with the language pair and your deadline. We will confirm the right vetted linguist and a clear, no-obligation quote as quickly as possible.
