Generic U.P.C.s and DataBar: Changes Coming in Produce Product Identification

Recorded on: March 4, 2020 In this webinar we will discuss the transition toward more specific product identification for fruits and vegetables. Generic U.P.C. usage is starting to be phased out by some retailers, and it is predicted that more and more retailers will follow this path. Furthermore, retailers are requiring the use of DataBar … Read more

Produce Identification, Barcoding and Traceability

Recorded on: September 30, 2019 Do you know which barcode is the right one for your products? What’s the difference between a U.P.C., ITF 14, GS1-128, or the GS1 DataBar? This webinar provides answers from industry leaders who have been spearheading the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) for more than 10 years. *Recording of this webinar … Read more

Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Produce Brokers

Recorded on: April 5, 2012 This session will focus on best practice recommendations to help develop and maintain efficient shipping, receiving and communication processes for buy and sell arrangements involving produce brokers. Multiple scenarios of shipments of orders to customers will be discussed. Event slides (PDF)

Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Hybrid Pallet Labeling

Recorded on: November 1, 2011 The PTI Hybrid Pallet Label offers an interim solution to traceable pallet labeling if you or your trading partners aren’t yet ready for GS1 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) pallet labels. This session will cover best practices for creating and placing your pallet labels, and preparing your customers to receive … Read more

Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Retailers

Recorded on: October 6, 2011 So you’ve decided to implement the PTI within your retail business but aren’t quite sure where to go from here? We can help! In this session, you will learn best practices for implementing the PTI from sector early adopters. You will take away a plan for implementing the PTI within … Read more

Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Case Labeling

Recorded on: September 20, 2011 Labeling each case of fresh produce in order to track them through the supply chain is at the heart of the PTI. In this session, you will learn more about the global GS1 standards upon which PTI-compliant case labels are based. You will also learn the basics of case labeling … Read more

Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Assigning GTINs

Recorded on: September 14, 2011 Brand owners, do you know how many Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) you need to assign to achieve PTI Milestone 2? The number could be much smaller than you think! In this session, you will learn how to approach GTIN assignment strategically, and best practices to use in assigning your … Read more

Implementing PTI: Best Practices for Packer/Shippers

Recorded on: September 7, 2011 So you’ve decided to implement the PTI within your fresh produce packing and shipping operation – but aren’t quite sure how to proceed from there? This session is designed for you! Learn best practices for implementing PTI from early adopters with hands-on experience in both field and facility packing. You … Read more