Member stories
Discover how GS1 members across New Zealand are growing their businesses with global standards.
The Lost Larder: Celebrating New Zealand’s forgotten foods
Millie McFadzien is not your regular business owner, she’s 18 and currently in her final year of high school at St Peter’s College in Gore. Millie developed her business idea as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme, a nationwide entrepreneur competition for year 12 and 13 students.
Aqualine first to use GS1 New Zealand’s new QR Code generator in MyGS1
Steven Irvine, Product Manager at Aqualine, was first to download a QR Code powered by GS1 from the new barcode generator in the MyGS1 member portal.
The Mānuka Collective: Offering traceability and transparency in honey with QR Codes powered by GS1
The Mānuka Collective uses QR Codes powered by GS1 to offer consumers transparent product information and traceability.
From farmers market to Countdown: Sobhna's curry paste journey
Lockdown grew their Facebook from 70 to 6,000 followers. GS1's Engagement team helped Sobhna's navigate Countdown's requirements – and they sold out in two weeks.
Two Dudes skincare more than skin deep
Men's skincare with purpose: 10% of profits to men's health charities, now in 55+ supermarkets – with GS1 barcodes, verification and MediaLibrary.
From baby and business to 8,000 stores: Anihana's sustainable success
A soap factory purchase while 8 months pregnant launched Anihana to 8,000 retailers across NZ, Australia and the US – with GS1 barcode verification ensuring shelf-ready products.
Woolworths NZ cuts food waste with 2D barcodes
NZ's first major 2D barcode rollout: automated markdowns, fresher meat, and expired products blocked at checkout.
Tui Balms celebrates 40 years in business
From cottage kitchen to 500+ stores, this Golden Bay co-op uses GS1's ProductRecallNZ to stay compliant while staying true to sustainable values.
Coastlines: From Ahipara surf shop to global brand supplier
Surf gear for Decathlon, Carrefour and Sports Direct – this Far North company uses GS1 standards across Hong Kong, Bangladesh and NZ.
Blue Coconut: Pacific coconut oil in every NZ kitchen
Cold-pressed Samoan and Vanuatu coconut oil with proven health benefits. GS1 membership supports their Foodstuffs supermarket launch.
Blue River Dairy: Gold medal sheep's milk cheese from Southland
Gold medal feta and award-winning cheeses from East Friesian sheep. GS1 barcoding supports their supermarket ice cream launch.
Cranberries Westland: Pioneering NZ's next big crop
From Hokitika to China and Dubai – the same GS1 barcodes work globally for this West Coast cranberry grower.
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