From farm to vase following the Journey of a flower
Before a bouquet of roses reaches a supermarket shelf, a florist’s shop or a dining-room table thousands of kilometres away, it has already travelled a remarkable journey. What looks like a simple flower in a vase is the final stage of a care ...
The Story of Traceable farming
An early traceability success story shows how a greenhouse grower used GS1 Standards to connect production, inventory and retailers — and turn supply-chain visibility into a business advantage. For a greenhouse grower supplying fresh produce acro ...
Building Consumer Trust through Milk Traceability
Food waste, sustainable production, and traceability have become pressing concerns for consumers both locally and globally. In suburban Dublin, Ireland, Airfield Estate saw an opportunity to respond to these demands for greater transparency by offer ...
Shamba ikoNET: Digitising Agriculture from farm to market
Agriculture is increasingly becoming a data-driven industry, and technology is changing how farmers manage their farms, connect with markets and participate in the wider agribusiness value chain. In Kenya, Shamba ikoNET is emerging as a digit ...
From Farm to Fork: How GS1 Standards and IoT are making Agricultural Traceability smarter
As consumers increasingly want to know where their food comes from, how it was produced and whether it meets expected quality and sustainability standards, traceability is becoming more than a supply-chain requirement—it is becoming a competitive ad ...
GS1 Oman and GS1 Kenya advance Supply Chain Standards in Traceable Coffee
Nairobi, Kenya — June 2026 — GS1 Oman recently completed a remarkable visit to Kenya, immersing themselves in the country’s world-renowned coffee culture. The delegation explored the vibrant landscapes, met with local farmers, and experienced firsth ...
Cocoa Traceability in Ivory Coast: Why It Matters
Chocolate may be sweet, but the story behind cocoa is increasingly complex. In Ivory Coast — the world’s largest cocoa producer — the question of where beans come from is no longer just about farming; it’s about global trade, environmental responsib ...
Inside Shamba ikoNET’s Agribusiness Revolution
Agriculture is the backbone of Kenya’s economy, yet farmers have long struggled to prove the origin and safety of their produce in a world that increasingly demands transparency. Enter Shamba ikoNET, a digital platform by GS1 Kenya that is rewriting ...