Rollout

Hilton Foods

Brand, New Zealand. 1 public step towards 2D codes since Undated, latest step: Undated.

StageRollout

CodeGS1 DataMatrix

Date in the codeYes

What is codedFresh food

CountriesNew Zealand

TypeBrand

Steps and sources

Undated
Rollout · New Zealand GS1 DataMatrix on all Woolworths-brand fresh meat in North Island stores; expired items blocked at the till, markdowns automated; wider fresh range next In the code: Batch, best-before, use-by, weight, web link Source ↗

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What such a code looks like

GS1 DataMatrix

(01)09506000134352(15)270630(17)271231(3103)000755(10)AB1234

(01) 09506000134352: GTIN: product number
(10) AB1234: Batch or lot
(15) 270630: Best before date: 30 Jun 2027
(17) 271231: Expiry date: 31 Dec 2027
(3103) 000755: Net weight, kg: 0.755 kg

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