Coca-Cola Co. and Ball Corp., a can manufacturer, are launching a high-tech beverage can to address the latest interactive packaging trend they claim is grabbing the attention of young consumers, according to foodproductiondaily.com. The new cans are printed with a Quick Response (QR) code which, when scanned by a smart phone camera, takes the phone browser straight to an online “Coke Music Portal.”
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Editor’s Insight: Here is yet another emerging technology that creates a new experience at the point of sale.
Once the beverage companies begin marketing cans with QR codes, vending machines that sell cans will be able engage consumers more dynamically. The product manufacturers will be able to provide nutrition information and promotions via these QR codes. 05-26-11 by Elliot Maras
