Laser Etched Labels on Fruit
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Found this great article on Physorg.com about Laser Etching Grapefruit and how various studies have shown that grapefruits that had labels etched into the rinds via a laser showed no measurable loss of water or increase in decay while undergoing transport. This means Laser Etching produce is likely to become an alternative to sticker labels which saves the trees it takes to make the labels as well as the fact that labels fall off, get ruined by being wet and the annoying hassle of having to remove them.
IÂ personally think Laser etching makes much more sense as the labels are just temporary until the product is purchased and in the case of fruits and vegetables with outer layers that are removed, you save the paper product by just etching them with a laser.
-Justin Germino
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Interesting! First I’d heard of it. I agree, trying to get the adhesive from some labels off my fruit is annoying. Though having the labels on there sometimes gives me pause and reminds me to wash the fruit, rather than just grabbing an apple out of the fridge and taking a crunchy bite out of it. Maybe they could add “Wash me!” to the laser label. Or sell ad space on your grapefruit – maybe for books on healthy living, or TV shows like “The Biggest Loser” – the possibilities are endless!
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Not to mention that the area under the stickers is a breeding ground for bacteria and other nasties.
Company logo’s I see etched on fruit, how about Tropicana logo etched on oranges and Dole on Banana’s…etc.