Changes to the labeling of coffee beans (best before date)

As part of our cost-saving efforts, we have updated the bulk label on the back of our coffee bean packages. It is now a bit larger, but now includes a QR code for repurchasing the beans, making it easier to use.

Until now, I had to write expiration dates by hand, but I wrote a program to print labels, so from today I can print out as many labels as I need.
This label can be printed on the same printer as the front label, so there was no need to install a commercial label printer. This is surprisingly expensive, and a proper one costs just under 200,000 yen. I think I'll install one eventually, but the equipment we need most right now is not a label printer, but a roaster. I'd be happy to write a program or two to update it.

The label program is written in JavaScript. The database uses a service called AirTable, which already contains a list of the beans for sale and a shortened URL for the sales page. The shortened URL is used to make the QR code smaller. Once you have made some quick settings on the management screen opened in a browser, the label with the necessary information filled in will come out of the label printer.

Especially when we receive an order for small quantities, it can take about an hour just to make the labels, so we expect this will cut that time by at least half.

The roasting date is handwritten on the front of the product, but we hope to be able to do this in the future. We are considering an update such as adding the roasting date to the overall display.
Also, a QR code for the drip guide will be added soon. We are working hard on the drip guide now, so please look forward to it.