Industry news

Three ways that barcoding can accelerate SME growth

GS1 UK Head of SME, Raj Burman, shares his thoughts on the significance of barcode identifiers for small businesses They often go unnoticed, but look closely and you’ll see barcodes everywhere.

Listen to the Good Foodies podcast with GS1 UK

GS1 UK are passionate about spreading the message on getting started with the right barcodes. We work with a wide range of different organisations, who all help and support businesses in some way and shar

Seller Sessions Corner – April 2019

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

Understanding intellectual property

How Nestlé are using productDNA to improve the shopper experience

Launched almost twelve months ago, we look back at how productDNA has already started to posit

eBay explains the importance of listing with GS1 GTINs

During the past few years, the marketplaces team at GS1 UK have been working with the leading online marketplaces, to bring awareness to GS1

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