Archive for September 8th, 2009

Smart RFID sensors promise cheaper food and less waste

Posted in Drinks Packaging, Food Packaging, Innovation on September 8th, 2009 by Jane Bear – 3 Comments

By Mike Stones, 08-Sep-2009  www.foodproductiondaily.com

Lower food prices and less waste thanks to low-cost, smart sensors using Radio Frequency ID RFID technology could result from pioneering work at the University of Manchester, UK.

Scientists and engineers at The Syngenta Sensors University Innovation Centre SSUIC are developing technology that will allow more scientific ‘best before’ dates to be set by food producers and retailers.

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