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Cecilia Barcenas

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Common Allergen Control Failures and Labeling Mistakes

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Mar 1, 2021 9:02:00 AM

As a business owner in the food industry, one has to be prepared for potential recalls due to manufacturing errors, specifically when it comes to failures in allergen control and labeling mistakes. Identifying these issues allows for companies to create and implement preventative measures in their supply chain. Read the information provided below to get a better idea of the common allergen control failures and labeling mistakes, as well as ideas on how to prevent these issues from occurring.

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Topics: Consumer Protection, Quality Assurance, Product Identification, Label coding

Benefits of Automated Coding in the Meat Packing Industry

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Feb 23, 2021 11:33:00 AM

As the meat packing industry continues to grow and expand, so does the use for automated equipment systems in their production lines. Not only are companies trying to automate as much as possible, but they’re trying to keep up with all the changing product coding requirements as well. One way some companies are changing up their coding systems is with automated coding. For a deeper look at automated industrial inkjet printers and the benefits of automated coding in the meat packing industry, read here.

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Topics: Inkjet Coding, Date coding, Thermal inkjet, Box Coding, lot coding

Traceability Guidelines for Dairy, Deli, and Bakery

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Feb 19, 2021 11:24:32 AM

Dairy, deli, and bakery goods should always be good quality. Expired materials in these categories can cause individuals to be sick. To ensure that quality, traceability guidelines, and requirements are set in place for your business, it’s important to educate yourself. More information regarding these guidelines have been outlined in this piece. In this industry, understanding the importance of everyone following the same standards and providing premium dairy, deli, and bakery goods is very important. For a deeper look and explanation of these traceability guidelines for dairy, deli, and bakery items, continue reading the material below. It never hurts to be educated and informed, especially when it comes to your business!

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Should I Replace My Labels With Direct Box Printing?

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Feb 15, 2021 8:45:00 AM

 

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Traceability Guidelines for Fresh Produce

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Feb 9, 2021 11:28:26 AM

Nobody, and we mean nobody, wants poor quality produce. To ensure premium produce, the food industry follows numerous guidelines regulations. These traceability guidelines for fresh produce allow the products to be safe and delicious! For an in-depth look at the traceability guidelines set in place for your safety, continue reading the material below.

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A Brief History of the Bar Code

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Jan 15, 2021 10:44:00 AM

Imagine a world without bar codes: there would be no way to track products or easily do inventory. That chaos you’re imagining is exactly what caused two inventors to design the bar code. For a quick glimpse into the brief history of the bar code, continue reading below.

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Topics: Consumer Protection, Traceability, Product Identification, Box Coder, Case Coding, Box Coding, Bar code

How To Choose the Right Date Code Printer for Food Production

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Jan 13, 2021 10:43:32 AM

As a food production business, there are mandatory elements that must be present in your production line for you to properly produce and package your food products. A date code printer is one of them. However, how do you know which date code printer is the one for the job? Well, you have come to the right place. Below is detailed information regarding exactly how to choose the right date code printer for food production to hopefully help you make the right decision for your production line!

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Topics: Coding & Marking, Consumer Protection, Inkjet Coding, Quality Assurance, Traceability, Product Identification, Date coding, Bottle Coding, TIJ, continuous inkjet, CIJ, Case Coder, Box Coder, Case Coding, Box Coding

Food Packaging and Date Coding Practices

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Nov 30, 2020 10:15:00 AM

The food manufacturing industry is huge! And within the food manufacturing industry comes many elements that allow for the industry to work as smoothly and efficiently as possible. One of the elements that is greatly utilized and extremely important is packaging and date coding. As you can imagine, quality packaging and date coding is essential to the overall quality of the product. In addition, it is also greatly important for the relationship that the company has with the client. Because this is the case, there are certain restrictions, practices, and requirements that businesses in the food industry must follow throughout their production and packaging of the products being sold. For more on food packaging and date coding practices, continue reading the material provided below.

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How To Pick The Best Product Identification Solution

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Nov 25, 2020 8:45:00 AM

When running production and manufacturing for your business, you need to have a game plan. Step one of that game plan is understanding the requirements and necessities of the code and print application. You want to make sure to choose the correct production identification solution for your manufacturing and production needs. To properly do this, follow the details below regarding how to pick the best product identification solution. You will not be disappointed! Just make sure to carefully identify your needs and consider all elements before moving forward with finding the best product for your production line.

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Portable Handheld vs. Conveyor Mount Inkjet Coders

Posted by Cecilia Barcenas on Nov 24, 2020 12:18:55 PM

The manufacturing and production of products include a multitude of elements. One of the main elements of this process involves coding or marking your products or packaging with barcodes, numbers, graphics, and logos. Because this is such a large element of the manufacturing and production process, using the correct equipment and inkjet printer is a necessity.

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Topics: Date coding, Handheld printer, Handheld inkjet, Handheld coder, Portable coder, Portable printer, Case Coding

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