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.