Arla Foods begins consumer testing of packaging to help reduce food waste
The indicator, known as Mimica Touch, works by reacting to changes in the packaged food and to temperature changes.
Arla Foods, UK, began consumer testing of a new indicator, that when added to product packaging, could tell the consumer when the product is beginning to expire.
The packaging innovation, developed by UK start-up company Mimica, provides a tactile indication of food spoilage. When the label is smooth, the food is fresh; when bumps can be felt on the label, it is no longer safe to eat.