Laser labels give fruit a taste of the future 01:14. Laser labels are the new face of fruit in some European countries, and the high-tech labeling could be coming to more U.S. markets too.

Laser labeling of fruit and vegetables is used to "etch" information on produce, thereby eliminating the need for common sticker-type labels. The technology has been licensed for use on a variety ...

Laser etching that can effectively 'tattoo' produce has been found to be effective to help identify fruit at the supermarket. Invented by former University of Florida scientist Greg Drouillard ...

Labels relegated to history as laser branding appears on fruit. Fruit branded with supermarket logos may make sticky labels and other packaging a thing of the past, thanks to an EU ruling ...

“Laser carving is more accurate and better for small patterns. Plus, the designs are more diverse,” the 27-year-old entrepreneur told AFP as a laser beam rapidly etched an elaborate rooster ...

Laser-etched labels safe for fruit: study Consumers may no longer have to deal with those annoying little adhesive stickers tacked on to fruit and vegetables thanks to new laser etching technology.

Laser fruit tattoos can replace sticky labels and the iron-based chemicals were previously banned; By VICTORIA WOOLLASTON . Published: 13:24 EDT, 18 June 2013 | Updated: 13:26 EDT, 18 June 2013 .

There's actually some science behind laser-etching. A recent study in the journal HortTechnology. concluded "the fruit quality remains high as the invasion of the epidermis does not incite decay [or] ...