Revolutionizing Fruit Labeling: The Rise of Laser Tattooed Produce

The video discusses the challenges of traditional fruit labels and introduces a new solution: laser tattooing. This method, patented by Durand Weyland, etches information directly onto the fruit's skin, making it readable and scannable. The tattoos help in pricing efficiency and tracking for security. Other methods like miniaturized bar coding are also explored.

What is the main issue with traditional fruit labels?

• They are too expensive.

• They are hard to remove.

• They are not colorful enough.

• They are too large.

What innovative method is being used to label fruit in the United States?

• Painting with edible ink.

• Using stickers with QR codes.

• Embedding RFID chips.

• Laser tattooing.

How does the laser tattooing process make the tattoo readable?

• By using bright colors.

• By etching deep into the fruit.

• By removing the outer pigment to reveal a contrasting layer.

• By using a special ink.

What is one of the aims of using tattooed fruit?

• To reduce the fruit's weight.

• To track the fruit for efficiency and security.

• To increase the fruit's shelf life.

• To make the fruit more attractive.

Which country is testing scannable bar coding etched into the wax of apples?

• United States

• Australia

• Japan

• Germany