Methods and systems for identifying product

A system for product identification, comprising:

• a dispensing system having:
• a storage housing comprising a deformable bag for holding a consumable product;
• and
• a dispensing housing positioned above the storage housing for dispensing the consumable product, the dispensing housing having an identification system section configured to adjust the amount, concentration, or type of consumable product dispensed by the dispensing system;
• and
• a product identifier including product identifying information comprising text or graphics associated with the consumable product, said product identifier being integrally formed with or placed on a rigid portion of the deformable bag, said rigid portion having one or more attachment members extending therefrom for securing the deformable bag and product identifier in place.

A method for identifying product comprising:

• storing a plurality of consumable products in a plurality of product packages, the plurality of product packages each having a deformable portion allowing for the plurality of product packages to deform due to the depletion of the consumable products;
• providing a plurality of product identifiers each integrally formed with or placed on a rigid portion of the plurality of product packages and each having product identifying information comprising text or graphics for at least one of the plurality of consumable products;
• selecting a product package based upon the product identifier;
• displaying the product package at or near a location on the dispensing system where access to the consumable product is provided;
• and
• securing the selected product package to an interior surface of the dispensing system by way of attachment members extending from the rigid portion.