At interpack 2026, Domino’s Craig Stobie explained why connected packaging and 2D codes are crossing a tipping point – and why the window to act is narrowing fast, especially with Digital Product Passport legislation on the horizon. If you walked the halls of interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, you couldn’t miss the momentum behind 2D barcodes. […]

Our latest Circular Economy Exchange, brought together University of West London lecturers, fashion students, and industry professionals to explore a critical question: How do Gen Z really engage with fashion consumption – and what role can Digital Product Passports (DPPs) play? The Reality Gap: Values vs Behaviour Gen Z is highly aware of sustainability issues.They […]

When news broke that over 400,000 KitKat bars had been stolen during transport across Europe, it sounded almost unbelievable. Even more surprising was what came next – a public-facing “KitKat Tracker”, allowing consumers to check whether their chocolate bar was part of the stolen batch. At first glance, it felt like an April Fool’s campaign. […]

Apple’s latest MacBook Neo design has drawn attention for a simple reason: it’s noticeably easier to repair. A recent teardown of the MacBook Neo reveals a shift toward more modular components, faster disassembly, and the ability to replace individual parts – like the keyboard – without removing entire assemblies. For Apple, this marks a meaningful […]

The latest Circular Economy Exchange session centred on a draft white paper by Dr Erik Jacobi and Dr Jordon Lazell (University of Essex), exploring how the UK should respond to upcoming EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements. Compliance is becoming a trade issue The strongest signal from the session was not sustainability – it was […]

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has published a methodology report on how to decide what information should go into a Digital Product Passport under the ESPR. It is not a finished rulebook for every product. It is a framework for deciding, product by product, what information belongs in a passport, who should be able […]

Digital Product Passports (DPPs) are fast becoming a board-level priority. Regulation is approaching and companies selling directly to consumers are all trying to determine the right approach without locking themselves into the wrong solution. The challenge isn’t whether to act – it’s how to start, where to begin, and how to follow a clear, resilient […]

One of the most common questions we hear from brands preparing for Digital Product Passports (DPP) or exploring 2D barcodes is simple: How quickly can I convert my existing barcodes into QR barcodes? The short answer: in minutes. At Buyerdock, the process is designed to be quick and straightforward so brands can start connecting their […]

Our latest Circular Economy Exchange roundtable led by Positive Luxury, brought together brands, suppliers, technology providers, academics, and standards organisations to discuss one question: How do we make circular supply chains work in practice – not just in theory? The conversation revealed a clear reality: while ambition is high, execution remains complex. But progress is […]

One final observation from the GS1 Global Forum in Amsterdam: the conversation around GS1 Digital Link is no longer theoretical. As industry leaders gathered to discuss the 2027 transition to 2D barcodes, Buyerdock was able to point to connected products already on shelves around the world. Beyond the Pilot: Global Scale Today I was delighted […]

The GS1 Global Forum in Amsterdam highlighted an important shift: the conversation around 2D barcodes is moving from concept to implementation. For retailers, the real challenge is no longer understanding what needs to happen, but how to manage the volume of supply-chain data required for the upcoming EU Digital Product Passports (DPP). This is exactly […]

If you visited the Domino Printing stand at the GS1 Global Forum in Amsterdam, you might have spotted something unexpected: a tin of waffles. But this wasn’t just a snack; it was a masterclass in the future of retail. On top of that tin was a dynamic 2D QR code / iQRcodes™ powered by Buyerdock. […]