What’s the difference and why does it matter? We take the ubiquitous barcode for granted and assume that a simple scan will give us all we need to know about the barcoded product. This assumption can be false, however. Your scanner might be able to read the barcode; some scanners have technology that enables them […]
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Labeling Local
Summer is here and that means enjoying fresh produce as a part of our diet. Often times when we shop for produce, we check for things such as ripeness, bruising, freshness, organic or the increasingly popular term “locally grown.” Have you encountered “locally grown” produce? This term is almost or even more confusing than “organic.” […]
Thermal Transfer Coding on Chub Packaging
Meat packaging plants are tough on equipment. The environment is often chilled, damp and everything has to be washed down regularly. To avoid contamination of meat products, the hygiene in any packaging area is very thorough and can include some aggressive cleaning solutions, used to wash equipment at high pressure. All in all, this is […]
CIJ Printer for Extruded Industrial Products
We usually see continuous inkjet (CIJ) codes on packaging – on bottles, cans, cartons, for date codes, lot numbers and similar applications. The technology also lends itself to printing identification codes onto a wide range of industrial products such as items that are extruded. Our Citronix ci3000 series of CIJ printers is an excellent solution […]
Labeling for Food Allergies
May was Food Allergy Action Month and brought attention to the seriousness and importance of understanding food allergies. Labeling food allergens is very important because allergies can be life threatening and are a serious public health problem. In addition to this, the allergies are impacting not only us, but our children as well. According to […]
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