May 21, 2025, by GS1 UK - Category: Industry News
This is the first trial of its kind and scale by a UK supermarket. This trial centres on core operational data and lays the foundation for future use cases—such as linking to allergen information, sourcing and sustainability credentials, recycling gu...
23 April 2025, London – As part of an expanded pilot, Tesco is now trialling the next generation of barcodes — QR codes powered by GS1 — in a small number of selected stores, as the retail industry starts to shift towards a smarter, more connected su...
May 16, 2025, by Cathy Browne - Category: Blog
GS1 Ireland members featured in SuperValu’s 2025 Food Academy, showcasing innovative local food and drink producers across Ireland.
As part of the Food Academy Programme, 25 new food and drink producers have launched in SuperValu stores across Ireland.This partnership between SuperValu and the Local Enterprise Office is in its 12th year of supporting new and growing producers. It...
May 15, 2025, by Cathy Browne - Category: Blog
Irish food & drink sector shows 2025 resilience with growth, sustainability & GS1 Ireland’s smart solutions.
Love Irish Food and Bank of Ireland recently conducted The 2025 Food and Beverage Industry Barometer and the results show resilience and innovation across the sector with an 8% annual rise in companies developing a domestic growth strategy.The survey...
May 2, 2025, by Maria Svejdar & Rosa Knox Bradley - Category: Partner News
Small Square. Big World: GS1 Ireland and QR Squared partner to bring 2D barcodes to retail
NEWS RELEASEDublin, Ireland & Deeside, Wales - 6 May 2025 – QR Squared by Polytag has today been announced as a GS1 Ireland Partner, making a major step forward in supporting retailers and brands as they transition from traditional barcodes to the ne...
Apr 15, 2025, by Paul Connolly - Category: Blog
Our annual list of Irish Easter Eggs is back for 2025 and better than ever! We’ve rounded up a mix of delicious, handcrafted Irish Easter Eggs.
Our annual list of Irish Easter Eggs is back and better than ever! We’ve rounded up a mouth-watering mix of delicious, handcrafted Irish Easter Eggs, perfect for a gift or to enjoy all by yourself. We’ve chosen from a mix of chocolate producers all a...
Apr 15, 2025, by Amanda Creane - Category: Press Release
Twenty years ago, GS1 expanded its work in healthcare revolutionising how medical products, patients, locations, assets, and more are tracked and identified.
Twenty years ago, GS1 expanded its work in healthcare globally revolutionising how medical products are tracked and identified and extending its use to standardise the identification of patients, locations, assets, and more.Safer, smarter care starts...
Mar 4, 2025, by Dan O'Gorman - Category: Construction
The construction industry faces a pressing need to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower carbon emissions—especially in concrete use.
The construction industry faces a pressing need to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and lower carbon emissions—especially in concrete use, which is a major contributor to the built environment’s carbon footprint. GS1 standards, already widely adopte...
Mar 3, 2025, by Maria Svejdar - Category: eCommerce
When you begin your Amazon journey, a correctly set up GS1 barcode is an important part of establishing yourself as a credible and legitimate seller. Amazon recommends you obtain a GTIN from GS1. Read on to learn more.
Amazon’s platform can help your business reach millions of customers. Before you start your ecommerce journey, Amazon recommends you obtain a GTIN from GS1. Find out why.If you are a brand looking to sell online, to break into larger markets or to ex...
Feb 12, 2025, by Paul Connolly - Category: Gift Ideas
Valentine’s day is coming up this Friday 14th February 2025. Struggling for some gift ideas? We’re here to help! Here are 10 great Irish gift ideas for your loved one
Find the perfect gift for your ValentineValentine’s day is coming up this Friday 14th February. Struggling for some Irish gift ideas? We’re here to help! Here are 10 great Irish gift ideas for your loved one:1. A Quirky Valentines Card from Weird Wat...
Jan 29, 2025, by Maria Svejdar - Category: Events
How to collaborate with your suppliers to meet sustainability & CSRD requirements
ENSO is hosting a free 30-minute webinar for sustainability champions & managers, green teams and business owners who would like to learn more about how to support and engage SMEs in their supply chain, and gather necessary ESG data and information.S...
