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CEC and GS1 UK announce an official partnership for scalable impact

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Connected packaging 2030: the future of connected packaging 

Connected packaging is transitioning from novelty to necessity, becoming a core infrastructure for consumer-packaged goods (CPGs) and retailers.
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Connected packaging: a key enabler in the next data-driven revolution 

Connected packaging is unlocking a powerful new stream of consumer data.
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The accessible QR code: Innovating at the edges for mainstream impact 

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Powering the AI-enabled future of brands

From pack to platform — make every product intelligent
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DPP & Sunrise 2027: the compliance catalysts for growth

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From connected consumers to autonomous ones

What CES 2026 tells us about the future of experience — and why connected packs, products and places now matter more than ever.

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