Food Traceability and Recalls

Food Traceability and Recalls: How GDSN Helps Brands Ensure Consumer Trust Leveraging GS1 Standards

Introduction With about 2 million users worldwide and more than 6 billion daily transactions powered by GS1 barcodes, food traceability systems are transforming how businesses operate. Effective food safety traceability doesn’t just prevent recalls—it creates measurable business value. For example, IPC/Subway saved an estimated $1.3 million annually by aligning its master data with GS1 Standards, while […]

How GS1 GDSN Network Connects Manufacturers, Suppliers, Distributors, and Retailers via Data Pools

How GS1 GDSN Network Connects Manufacturers, Suppliers, Distributors, and Retailers via Data Pools

Introduction The GS1 GDSN network processes over 1 million GTINs through its data pool system every week. Since its establishment in 2004, the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) has become the cornerstone of global supply chain efficiency. This standardized system connects manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers through a network of data pools, where product information is […]

Product Transparency in 2025 Why Consumers Trust Brands Using GDSN

Product Transparency in 2025: Why Consumers Trust Brands Using GDSN

Introduction Product transparency is now a make-or-break factor for consumers, with 63% of customers wanting to shop elsewhere after just one bad experience with a brand. This shift in consumer behavior isn’t surprising when we consider how thoroughly today’s shoppers research their purchases. 84% of consumers consider the product content experience vital to their purchasing […]