Since we launched the Citronix ci3000 Series of continuous inkjet products, they have been very successful in the market. Providing enhanced print quality, even simpler operation and the best warranty in the business, the ci3000 Series is the perfect CIJ printer for many applications. The ciSeries covers printers able to print between 2 and 5 […]
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Packaging Changes and Coding Challenges
Industry trends in using sustainable packaging and consumer-driven demand for smaller portion-controlled package sizes are contributing to changes in food packaging form and design. Such changes can present some issues for your existing coding process. An example of sustainable packaging is the high density polyethylene materials found in dairy and beverage packaging. Labeled as #2 […]
Laser Coding Directly Onto Food
FDA approval of laser coding directly onto food has been around for a number of years. It offers secure food traceability, is relatively tamper-free, and does not contribute to decay of the product. Using a laser, manufacturers can add clean, indelible codes directly onto food products such as produce and bread. Since lasers are compact […]
Why Food Brands Are Moving to Clean Labels
What are clean labels? A Clean Label is difficult to define since consumers have many different interpretations of this term and there is no actual standard. A Clean Label could refer to many things: An easy-to-understand label. A simple ingredient list. A product with ingredients one can pronounce. A product without additives, artificial preservative, dyes, […]
Variable Color Coding For Your Labels
Do you need a way to achieve variable color coding with your standard direct thermal material? Here’s an interesting application that shows how to do just that. In this application, the customer needed a 4×4 label that included a color bar across the top of the label. The printed label had to display one of […]
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