Traceability, productivity and compliance labeling requirements (such as GS-1) are driving the fresh food industry to use barcode technology—at the dock side, in the field, at the production line and in storage.
Challenge
Being in the fresh food business means getting short shelf-life products to market as quickly and cost effectively as possible. Wholesalers and retailers are becoming more demanding and the processors, in order to comply with new requirements, are using barcode technology in increasing numbers.