Does etching the skin of the fruit reduce shelf life?
Not at all. In experiments conducted at numerous packing houses, using dozens of types of produce, the Natural Light Labeling System has been proven not to reduce shelf life at all. It also does not deform the fruit in any way. In fact, if you run your finger across an etched label, you will not be able to feel it at all. • How does it work? The Natural Light Labeling System concentrates a beam of light, much like a magnifying glass concentrates the sun’s rays. However, since our machine uses laser technology, the concentrated light is much more precisely controlled, as it is in eye surgery. A narrow layer of pigment is removed from the outer skin, revealing the layer underneath, usually white in color. Since this white color normally contrasts well with the outer skin color, a legible label is created. • What percentage of the produce receives a label? For most produce, and most applications, it is well over 99 per cent. Factors that cause difficulty in labeling are extremely wet or h
