News stories

Distinctive wines supported by local expertise and global standards

New Zealand wine is a major export success story.

New standard for strong links to the digital world

The GS1 Digital Link standard is here – a major step forward in linking physical products to the digital world. It promises to bring huge benefits to both businesses and consumers.

New Zealand Business use GS1 standards

GS1 New Zealand and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment renew NZBN contract.

eInvoicing and NZBN for productivity gain and business innovation

Small Business Minister Stuart Nash is leading New Zealand’s push into e-Invoicing based on mass take-up of the NZBN.

No more ‘shopping’

Digital technologies are transforming retailing.  

Eat My Lunch goes to the supermarket

Digest these numbers:  5500 meals, 75 schools, 820 workplaces and six supermarkets.

UK trust saves millions with GS1 barcoding

A Scan4Safety initiative using GS1 barcoding to track patient activity has saved millions at an NHS trust in England.

GS1 to assist in a major Fresh Produce Industry initiative

United Fresh and GS1 have begun a three year project to investigate traceability within the industry.  

No to “plastic insanity”

The appalling sight of plastic waste inspired Shay Lawrence to start her own sustainable products business.

Countdown marches on with convenience for connected customers

General Manager - Digital, Sally Copland oversees the next steps in Countdown’s expanding digital connection.