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The Tintometer Ltd Survey

The Tintometer Limited is the manufacturer of the Lovibond® brand of colour management systems used in a variety of industrial applications. We are currently conducting research in the food industry and are approaching a number of high profile companies and individuals involved in all aspects of this key application. As part of our on-going commitment to deliver high quality instruments to the food industry, we are asking the industry itself for input on what it sees as the most important requirements for future development. Please take just a few minutes to provide your input to this research.

For every returned survey, The Tintometer Ltd will donate £1 to the British Red Cross Niger Food Appeal.
 
1.

How critical is the final colour of your food products for your business?
Very Important
Important
Not Important
  • Comment:

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2.

To what extent is colour quality control of your food products important for your business?
Very Important
Important
Not Important
  • Comment:

  • 500 characters left.
3.

Do you distinguish between colour and appearance (ie size, structure, texture) in your quality assessment?
Yes, we do and colour is more important
Yes, we do and appearance is more important
No, we do not distinguish
  • Comment:

  • 500 characters left.
4.

Please list the 3 most important food products that require colour management in your business.
 

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5.

When controlling the colour of your food, which products do you use?
Visual Instruments
Electronic Instruments
Both
Other  
  • Comment:

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6.

When conducting visual assessments, is any form of controlled lighting used (ie a light box)?
Yes
No
  • Comment:

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7.

When conducting instrumental measurements, which type of instruments do you use?
 

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8.

Please list any features and improvements you would like to see on future instruments that would benefit your business.
 

  • 1000 characters left.
9.

What are the most important factors when you are looking at colour quality management and the equipment you use? Please rank in order of importance (5-Very Important and 1-Not Important).
 5 4 3 2 1 
Accuracy of Instruments
Ease of Use
Price of Equipment
Reliability of Equipment
Service from Supplier
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10.

Who sets the colour quality standards or tolerances for the food products?
Internal Company Policies
External Standards Bodies (please name below)
Customers (eg supermarkets, food manufacturers etc) - please list below
  • Comment:

  • 500 characters left.
11.

To be entered into the draw for one of five Fortnum and Mason's Tea Time Hampers for you and your team, please fill out the details below.

Please note, this information will only be used for the draw on July 12 or in agreement with questions 12 & 13 below.

First Name:
Last Name:
Job Title:
Company Name:
Work Phone:
Email Address:
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12.

Would you mind if we contacted you for further information?
Yes
No
13.

Would you like to receive the free e-newsletter from The Tintometer Ltd?
(please fill in your email address above, if so)
Yes
No