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FreshTag for perishables
Result Group, specialist suppliers of sustainable packaging technology, will be distributing the FreshTag time-temperature indicator (TTI) labels that signpost
Pthe freshness of food with easy-to-read colour codes.
OOR chill chain management shelf life, based on the actual time within the supply chain and and temperature conditions expe- uncertainty about how long rienced during distribution and ago food packs were opened handling on the way to the store. after purchase are a couple of Result Group says there are sev-
the issues that Result Group says eral benefits of deploying sensory FreshTag TTI labels can success- labels that have earned the trust of fully address. supply and distribution chains –
Michael Dossor, Result Group GM, says the FreshTag sensory label motivates changes in the behaviour of consumers and per- sonnel who maintain chill chains, which leads to better temperature control.
According to the company, FreshTag “assures the consumer” that the product was properly han- dled, and will indicate remaining
the produce retains its quality, and shelf life can be extended; losses to temperature abuse are significantly reduced; a fresher product is deliv- ered to customers; there is reduced food wastage; and anyone can see the remaining product life easily.
In terms of stock management, Result Group says the process is simplified and standardised across the entire supply chain, and there
FreshTag TTI labels show shelf life based on actual chill chain conditions.
is a better indication of real product life compared to date codes.
FreshTag labels are customisable and allow for calibrating the required time or temperature profiles to fit with a variety of fresh and perishable food produce, as well as time or temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products. The tags can be used at various levels in the packaging chain, such as on the pallet, case or individual item. ■