QR codes are now common on restaurant menus and invoices, and are appearing on food packs too. The back of Tottibone sweets bags carries a small QR code that takes you straight to the product page on the company website.
What is a QR code?
A square of dots and small squares that holds a link or text. Point your phone camera at it and the phone offers to open the link.
How to scan the code on a Tottibone bag
- Open your phone camera; most modern phones read codes directly, while some need a scanner app.
- Point it at the code on the back of the bag in good light.
- Tap the link on the screen.
- You will reach the product page, greeted with: "Hi! Thanks for scanning".
What you find on the product page
Each bag leads to its own page:
There you find a product description, product information such as the mix bag's net weight (50 g), the packer (Tottibone Food Industries and Packaging Company, Homs, Syria), a reminder that ingredients and dates are printed on the back of the pack, and other Tottibone products.
The code does not replace the label
Ingredients, expiry date and the packer's name are printed on the bag itself. The code is an extra way to learn about the product and the company.
Why Tottibone put the code on the bag
Space on a small bag is limited. The code opens a page that can be updated over time without reprinting bags, and makes it easier for shop owners to contact the company.
Useful for shop owners
Each product page has a section titled "Selling it in your shop?". A shop owner can scan the code and contact the company with the quantity and city for a price.
Tips for scanning any QR code
- Check that the link leads to the expected site; Tottibone's site is tottibone.store.
- Do not enter personal or banking details on a page reached from a code you do not trust.
- If the code does not work, type the website address directly.
FAQ
Do I need a special app? On most modern phones, the camera is enough.
Is there a QR code on the sugar sticks? No. Tottibone sugar sticks are plain white with no logo and no printing; the code is on the back of the sweets bags.
Discover Tottibone products
Scan the code next time you buy a Tottibone bag, or visit the Tottibone website.
