Laser Branded Potatoes
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A laser label maker.
The North Carolina sweet potato industry has pioneered a unique method of labeling its potatoes. Instead of the unwanted stickers, typically found on produce at the grocery store, these potatoes are branded using a laser.
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Laser Branded Potatoes
Clip: Season 5 Episode 3 | 4m 14sVideo has Closed Captions
The North Carolina sweet potato industry has pioneered a unique method of labeling its potatoes. Instead of the unwanted stickers, typically found on produce at the grocery store, these potatoes are branded using a laser.
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