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Creating a more prosperous food sector: the National Food Strategy
On 13 June the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published its long-awaited Food Strategy, setting out a plan to “transform our food system and ensure it is fit for the future.”
14/06/2022
Going global with online marketplaces
The impressive growth of Fruugo, an online marketplace that connects brands and consumers from all over the world, highlights the huge overseas opportunities that marketplaces can offer to online sellers.
Industry news
09/06/2022
Saving time, money, and lives
GS1 UK partner, Genesis Automation, explores how implementing complete traceability in healthcare enhances patient safety and adds measurable value.
Guest opinion piece
27/05/2022
Constructing the digital future
Digitisation and traceability of building material from design to deconstruction can be available to all stakeholders, but the success of both requires a focus on identification and data.
Industry news
06/05/2022
How will HFSS impact online promotion?
With new High in Fat, Sugar, and Salt (HFSS) legislation set to have a dramatic impact on the way brands and retailers promote food and drink, many businesses across the UK are having to re-evaluate the way they do business.
Industry news
28/04/2022
Healthcare conference roundup
A roundup of the best bits and key messages from the two day GS1 UK Healthcare Conference.
22/04/2022
Consumer trust and transparency, enabled by identity
The GS1 Global Forum 2022 recently welcomed Mike Capsambelis, product management lead at Google, onto the plenary stage.
Industry news
20/04/2022
DAPB0108 for AIDC update
GS1 UK have been working with NHS Digital to update the NHS Information Standard DAPB0108 for AIDC. Here is an overview of what you need to know.
Industry news
14/04/2022
How the industry is solving the HFSS dilemma
In the latest instalment of our HFSS webinar series, Dan Sands, head of sales, GS1 UK and Lauren Marshall, sales manager, GS1 UK shared insights on how the industry has come together to create a standardised solution for adapting to new legislation.
Industry news
24/03/2022
How digitalisation can reduce the burden on healthcare staff
How much of a benefit could a digitalised supply chain be for the clinical front line? GHX's James Minard, reviews how digital can be used to the burden on healthcare staff.
Guest opinion piece
23/03/2022