When 2025 began, packaging experts agreed that the number one trend in their industry this year would be sustainable materials, ranging from biodegradable and compostable packaging to eco-friendly ...

Major policy changes, like bans on single use plastics in Canada and the UK, were compelling companies ... A 2024 survey by GS1, the nonprofit that administers Universal Product Code barcodes ...

"GS1 Connect 2025 serves as a platform for industry leaders to come together, exchange ideas and accelerate progress on the most pressing challenges facing today's supply chains," said Bob ...

In the UK for instance, a report commissioned by the Scan4safety initiative found that the use of GS1 barcodes led to a 76% reduction in medical errors, eliminating mistakes related to the wrong ...

Anne Godfrey, CEO of GS1 UK, stated: "In today's hyper-connected world, barcodes need to start working harder. QR codes powered by GS1 can deliver new, more powerful ways of working that promise ...