An end to pesky stickers?

• Position: Laser tattoos on fruits - Brief Article

Consumers tired of picking those tiny stickers off pears, peaches, and plums can take heart: Fruit with edible "tattoos" is on the way. A new technology uses lasers to etch fruits and vegetables with their names, identifying numbers, countries of origin, and other information. The stickerless technology is part of the produce industry's effort to identify and track everything Americans eat. Since Sept. 11, 2001, the industry has been encouraged to develop "track and trace" technology to allow protection of the food supply at various stages of distribution. The tattoos will also help consumers and cashiers distinguish among the different...