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Laser Labeled Fruit

Christy
Friday
5:28 pm

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The FDA is set to approve the use of lasers to label fruits and vegetables.  How cool is that?  No more sticky labels to peel off.  Though I do have to admit it seems kind of creepy futuristic, but I’m all for embracing change if it comes with scifi tendencies.  Laser labels will not affect the taste of food.  The technology was invented by Greg Drouillard, the director of research technology for laser development for Sunkist Growers Inc.  Anything can be “etched” onto the products with the only real restriction being the speed at which the product passes by the laser.  So, does that mean we’re going to start seeing ads on our fruit?  Or apples as party favors with your 2 year old’s face on it?  The possibilities really are endless.

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In one of the most recent examples of “old man crotchetyness,” Andy Rooney did a segment on 60 Minutes about how much he hates stickers on his fruit. (And, yes, I’m assuming the guy still gets paid for this crud). So, I now look forward to Mr. Rooney’s upcoming segment “I hate lasers on my fruit.”
p.s. if it’s possible to say “Rooney” without mimicking Cameron from Ferris Bueller, I haven’t figured it out.

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Written By Bill on September 14th, 2009 @ 9:53 am

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