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How can the food & drink industry get our planet into shape?
Henry Dimbleby MBE explores why our current food system is damaging the planet and what needs to be done to fix it.
17/07/2023
Ntsama: bringing a brand to life with GS1 powered QR codes
How GS1 UK and Orca Scan helped an emerging food brand with a story to tell provide innovative customer experiences and build brand loyalty.
Industry news
13/07/2023
More than 95% of medical devices use GS1 GTINs
An analysis of 2,400+ medical devices show that more than 95% of medical devices use GS1 GTINs as the primary unique device identifier.
Industry news
12/07/2023
Unlock cross-border trading and legislation challenges with GS1 powered QR codes
In our latest webinar, we explored how GS1 powered QR codes can help brands meet increasingly complex legislative wherever they trade.
06/07/2023
Government's 2023 mandate to NHS England calls for all trusts to adopt barcode scanning by 2024
To digitally transform the NHS and ensure its long-term sustainability, the government has mandated that all trusts across England should adopt barcode scanning of high-risk medical devices by March 2024.
Industry news
27/06/2023
Our ultimate guide on how to get listed at Whole Foods Market
Top tips from a recent event with our community partner, Bread & Jam on how to get noticed by a Whole Foods Market buyer.
26/06/2023
GS1 UK shortlisted for five Memcom excellence awards
GS1 UK has been shortlisted in five categories of the Memcom Excellence Awards, which celebrate innovation and creativity in UK Trade Associations and Professional Membership Organisations.
Industry news
23/06/2023
Why has Scotland’s DRS been delayed until 2025 and what happens next?
After much confusion and controversy, circular economy minister Lorna Slater recently confirmed that Scotland's DRS won’t be implemented until October 2025.
Industry news
20/06/2023
How can the NHS leverage data to improve patient care?
In a webinar in association with HSJ, a panel of experts debated how access to better data might help to overcome patient safety challenges.
Opinion piece
01/06/2023
Spain, Portugal, Poland and Germany set to introduce new recycling labelling requirements
New labelling requirements are gradually being introduced across the EU and UK businesses selling in the affected countries must ensure their packaging is compliant.
Industry news
18/05/2023