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Saving money by optimizing your dosing / weighing system

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In the previous article we have seen the advantages of using the ℮-sign. The costs can be reduced compared to a dosing system without the ℮-sign, the minimum quantity. This doesn’t mean that there can’t be a cost reduction, when the minimum quantity system is used. Continue reading “Saving money by optimizing your dosing / weighing system”

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An explanation of the estimated quantity sign (℮) for the weight or the volume

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Example of a product with an e-sign

A system that is widely used in the European food industry is that of the estimated quantity (℮). This sign has nothing to do with the “E” used to indicate additives. The small ℮ appears next to the indication of the weight or volume (in g or kg, ml, or L).

Why ℮? Continue reading “An explanation of the estimated quantity sign (℮) for the weight or the volume”