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Edible QR codes shed light on California sushi

05/30/201305/31/2013 Stephen Vagus

QR codes used to show off fresh sushi For culinary connoisseurs, knowing what goes into making a meal is extremely important. This is as true for sushi as it is for other kinds of food. That is why restaurants are beginning to show more interest in making information concerning the food they offer more available to consumers. This is the case with Harney Sushi in San Diego, California, which has taken a somewhat innovative approach to information distribution. Patrons visiting the restaurant have begun seeing small, edible QR codes attached…

QR codes used in edible form for sustainable sushi fish

05/25/201305/23/2013 Jennifer Goula

Another restaurant is now using smartphone barcodes to promote sustainability in seafood. Diners eating at an upscale San Diego restaurant called Harney Sushi will now be able to use their smartphones to scan QR codes on their dishes to learn more about the sustainability of the seafood products that have been used. When the barcodes have been scanned, they direct users to websites where they can discover more about what they’re eating. The QR codes lead users to the website for FishWatch at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, where…