The seed packaging team of Ball Seed has moved its operations into new, updated spaces in West Chicago, Ill. Over a single weekend, the packing department was completely shifted to a recently built addition that will house the company's Seed Distribution and Seed Processing systems, as stated by the Ball Seed team.
This coincides with the recent redesign of Ball Seed's product packaging, which aims to improve functionality and efficiency for greenhouse growers. The packets have evolved from a 1D barcode to a new and interactive 2D QR code that, when scanned with a smartphone or scanning device, takes customers to real-time information and resources.
Some of the live data shared by scanning the new labels include the Current Ball Vigor Index (BVI)(the industry standard for measuring seed vigor and uniformity of germination), current germination rate and most recent test date for the seed lot, a hyperlink to marketing support and technical information for germination and finishing, and a material number, vendor lot number, and product description.
"Customer access to seed information has never been easier," says Jim Kennedy, Senior Commercial Director of Ball Seed. "High-quality seed is the foundation of a successful season. Growers can use the data found on our seed packets to optimize their sowing and germination space."
Seed offered by Ball Seed is tested to meet the company's standards for professional growers. According to Ball Seed, seed is ready to ship the same day the order is received. "If an order is received by 5 p.m., it will be out the door by 7 p.m. and we can expedite to next-day delivery at your request. The increased access to seed data supports growers in making data-driven decisions in their production planning, allows predictable performance of seed during the growing season, and allows for accurate production decisions."
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