Increases RF tags sold to protect fresh foods

Checkpoint Systems, a leading provider of anti-theft systems, has seen a major increase in sales of its 2010 RF label called Label Food, fresh food. The growth of sales, the company says is a direct consequence of the recent increase in thefts of these products. The current economic downturn is encouraging other forms of theft and taking action on the part of retailers. Is increasing theft of basic goods and majority profile of the thief is not professional. The retail sector commitment to security systems under increasing thefts in the establishments and to mitigate the adverse economic environment and the current decline in consumption.
The profile of the thief is now an adult member of a family with financial problems whose main objective is to steal fresh foods and basic goods. Thus, some establishments have chosen to protect those items with labels or enclose Food Label Food safety boxes prior to other products.
It is 10 million fresh food products (meat, Iberian) protected labeled RF 2010.
This label has ISEGA Certification for direct contact with fresh food. It is certified by TÜV for use in microwave, under certain conditions. It is resistant to moisture and is designed to be applicable in food products are kept cold with a maximum temperature of -18 º C.
The Spanish Confederation of Commerce has warned that keeping the "spiral" of sluggish consumer market over the next six months in 2009 could disappear up to 10% of the sector, which would mean the closure of an estimated 60,000 and the loss of between 25,000 and 30,000 jobs. The last months of 2008 have left consequences in the commercial sector, with significant declines in sales.
The latest Global Theft Barometer, produced by the Center for Retail Research in Nottingham, reveals that in 2008, shrinkage amounted to 2,510 M € in Spain. This represents 1.31% of sales in this sector and an increase of 2.3% over 2007 (1.28% of sales). Spanish Each family pays € 195 a year more for these losses, equivalent to 70 € per person. The shrinkage in Spain has gone from 1.28% in 2007 to 1.31% in 2008.
The Barometer of 2009, to be presented later this year, will show without doubt one of its most negative, with a marked increase in theft.

The response of retail
Without protection systems shrinkage, establishments are increasingly theft.
There are multiple security systems that prevent theft: anti theft solutions of fourth-generation radio tags ranges of high performance, small size but with greater detection and a wide range of polycarbonate protectors (safety boxes), to expose the items without risking their safety. The aim is not only lose less, but also earn more, protect the distribution margins.
The application of security labels can be performed manually at the point of sale or, automatically, during the process of food packaging. They are technically ready for multiple applications at the packaging and products can be introduced into dry or fresh, at room temperature or frozen.