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Amazon expands Transparency programme as industry accelerates shift to 2D barcodes Amazon’s latest move in the fight against counterfeits sees it team up with Menasha Packaging to scale its Transparency programme, as the packaging industry prepares for a future defined by smarter serialisation and 2D barcodes. 17/11/2025
My Numberbank: built for today, ready for tomorrow Discover how My Numberbank makes product setup faster, simpler and more secure. 14/11/2025
Connected Experiences Report Vol.3: connected packaging comes of age The latest edition of the Connected Experience Report, produced by SharpEnd and Io.tt, marks a turning point in the evolution of connected packaging. From compliance to connection, discover the growing role of QR codes powered by GS1. 13/11/2025