The food sector is composed of retailers, brands and manufacturers, from small local shops to very large international companies. Although it is a traditional sector, it is still very dynamic, with constantly changing demands from customers.
There are several sales channels, such as the physical “brick & mortar”, food services and online sales. GS1 in Europe supports both its Member Organisations and the industry through several projects and activities.
We focus on two dimensions: on the one hand, GS1 standards for identification and capture. On the other hand, data services, supporting the industry to access accurate and correct product information.
B2B2C
This is a GDSN working group of experts from European GS1 Member Organisations, focused on supporting harmonised implementation of GDSN in Europe.
EU 1169 and Food Labelling
The EU Regulation 1169/2011 on food labelling has had a huge impact on all parties involved in the food supply chain.
Fruit and Vegetables
The fruit and vegetables section is a global business with suppliers from all parts of the world. Within GS1 in Europe, we aim for the harmonised implementation of GS1 Standards.
Alcoholic Beverages
Along with European associations and industry, GS1 in Europe is working on a self-regulation scheme to provide nutrition and allergen information on the label.
Global Data Model
The GS1 GDM helps you leverage your product content for a seamless shopping experience across every channel. It’s already implemented in several sectors and European countries.
Related Publications
Excel-Table for GTIN Allocation, Version 2.0
Efficient order and delivery processes, flexibility and traceability: the demands of the fruits and vegetables business have constantly increased over the last years.
Guideline on GTIN Allocation Part 3 of the Integrated Guideline for F&V, Version 2.0
Supply Chain Management for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
GS1 in Europe Alcoholic Beverages Data Model for the implementation guide
Consumer Interaction with GS1 Digital Link
Supply Chain Management for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Integrated Guideline Part 4a – Labelling of Consumer Units (v 1.2)
It is usual business for the global fruit and vegetable sector to provide fresh products every day. Increasingly there is an expectation within the industry to utilize common, global standards for product identification and marking combined with automated electronic data processing.
Supply Chain Management for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables_Integrated Guideline Part 5_Master Data Attribute Implementation_Section A
Fifth part of the integrated guideline for the supply chain management with fruits and vegetables, focusing on master data attribute implementation, providing a guideline.
Supply Chain Management for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables_Integrated Guideline Part 5_Master Data Attribute Implementation_Section B
Fifth part of the integrated guideline for the supply chain management with fruits and vegetables, focusing on master data attribute implementation, providing examples.
Supply Chain Management for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables – Integrated Guideline Part 4c – Labelling of Logistic Units
Fourth part of the integrated guideline for the supply chain management with fruits and vegetables, focusing on labelling of logistic units.
Supply Chain Management for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables – Integrated Guideline Part 4a – Labelling of Consumer Units
Fourth part of the integrated guideline for the supply chain management with fruits and vegetables, focusing on labelling of consumer units.
Supply Chain Management for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables – Integrated Guideline Part 4b – Labelling of Trade Units
Fourth part of the integrated guideline for the supply chain management with fruits and vegetables, focusing on labelling of trade units.
Creating Value for the Fruit and Vegetable Sector
2-pager on How GS1 standards can benefit businesses in the fruits and vegetables sector.
It all depends on the right GTIN
Guideline for the allocation of article numbers for fresh fruits and vegetables
It all depends on the right GLN
Guideline to Location Identification in the Fruit and Vegetable Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables – Integrated Guideline Part 1- Introduction
First part of the integrated guideline for the supply chain management with fruits and vegetables with introduction to the sector and GS1 basics.
Supply Chain Management for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables – Integrated Guideline Part 2- Location Identification with GLN
Second part of the integrated guideline for the supply chain management with fruits and vegetables, focusing on location identification with a GLN.
GS1 in Europe Information on How to Comply with the EU Regulation on Food Information to Consumers – V1.0
For GS1 Member Organisations interested in understanding how they can help their members get ready for the regulation
EU Regulation on Food Information to Consumers – What you need to know – V1.0
Summary of required product data on the labels of pre-packed foods according to EU regulation 1169/2011