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Preparing for food labelling changes post-Brexit

Those working in the food industry must prepare for changes to food labels if the UK leaves the European Union (EU) in April without a negotiated trade deal As part of our ongoing commitment to support our members, GS1 UK has been exploring what to do in the case of a no-deal Brexit.

The Food Exchange 2019

The Food Exchange is back next month, run by our community partners Enterprise Nation It’s a must for any start-ups looking to grow their food and drink business and is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow foodie entrepre

The war on plastic – the first act of an ethical retail revolution

High-profile campaigns around the damaging effects of plastics on the marine environment have turned the tide of public opinion, and brands and retailers are listening Sustained media coverage has seen pl

Interview with Professor Ted Baker, chief inspector of hospitals, Care Quality Commission

Ahead of this year’s GS1 UK healthcare conference, we were lucky enough to interview keynote speaker, Professor Ted Baker, chief inspector of hospitals, Care Quality Commission (CQC). Here Professor Baker

Lessons that healthcare can learn from the retail world

In a series of blogs from our 2019 healthcare conference sponsors, James Thirkill, vice president and general manager – healthcare at Virtualstock, assesses the ways in which NHS trusts can benefit from retailers’ extensive experience of us

Seller Sessions Corner – March 2019

Read this second blog in our exclusive series with Seller Sessions on the latest industry trends for Amazon sellers.

Members agree that data management is vital for modern business

Lessons that healthcare can learn from the retail world

GS1 standards have already revolutionised the retail sector – now they are shaping the future of healthcare too. It’s no secret that the secretary of state for health and social care, the Rt Hon Matt Hancock, is an avid campaigner for the use of technology in healthcare. 

Spotlight on Torchwood Technologies Ltd

In our second 'spotlight on' Q&A, Torchwood Technologies Ltd talk about why SMEs are so important to them Tell us a bit about your company Torchwood Technologies have been operating since 20

How H&M have transformed customer experience using global retail standards

GS1 standards are helping to improve operational efficiencies for one of the world’s largest fashion retailers.