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“Timestrip® is unique and the latest development in smart labelling that provides consumers vital food freshness information”
The food retailing industry requires a high standard of quality and safety in both food and packaging. There is a growing demand to have more innovation and a greater amount of information on packaging. Front of pack labelling calls for clearer information on nutrition and ‘use by’ and ‘use within’ dates.
Timestrip®is a time and temperature sensitive smart label designed to provide clear, visual information and greater control for consumers. It is an innovative and versatile technology that easily provides intelligent clear labelling to packaging.
The technology is new but the problem it solves is a long standing one: Timestrip® smart labels help consumers recognise when food is at its nutritional best and is safe to eat and when it should be disposed of to avoid ill health. As a result, waste is reduced and consumers have greater confidence in the product. There are many advantages to integrating Timestrip® smart labels into product packaging:
• Acts as anti counterfeiting device
• Acts as a tamper evident device
• Clear, visual labelling – more effective communication
• Encourages waste reduction
• Eliminates confusion over ‘use within’ dates
• Adds brand value
It’s simple. In a highly competitive market Timestrip® smart labels enable you to differentiate your product from your competitors’ and increase brand value.
Some Potential Applications
• Fresh fruit and vegetables – provide accurate shelf life guide rather than a stagnant date reducing the amount of food waste • Pasta sauces – eliminates confusion over ‘use within’ dates • Fresh fish & meat - are highly perishable food items which require extra care to ensure quality is maintained • Condiments - e.g. mayonaisse, salad cream, chutney, mustard, tomato sauce or brown sauce all have use within dates while a dynamic date can ensure these are used at their best and reduce waste
Timestrip® smart labels are temperature sensitive and will accelerate when out of the set temperature parameters e.g. when out of the fridge or freezer acting as an additional safeguard for consumers.
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Timestrip Plc has developed a new smart label called iStrip™ that identifies if an accidental freezing event takes place in the cold chain. This cost effective solution allows the individual dose level e.g. each vaccine vial to be monitored throughout the cold chain.
iStrip™ features:
• Irreversibly changes
colour if exposed to
freezing conditions
