Our goal is to give your product the best possible chance of meeting GS1 verification standards—the first time. We guide you through key requirements including:

• Accurate nutritional information and allergen statements

• Barcode assignment and placement

• Inner and outer case quantities

• Net weights

• Retail packaging readiness

With GS1 charging fees for each verification attempt, getting it right the first time is crucial. We help you avoid costly delays and reprints by ensuring your packaging is compliant before it goes to GS1 and before you invest in commercial printing.

Let’s save you time, money, and stress—so your product is shelf ready, faster.

While we can’t predict when an issue might arise in the food industry, being prepared ensures you can act quickly and effectively if it does.

At SHELF READY, we’ll help you set up an account and guide you through the necessary steps to conduct a mock product recall. We’ll also assist with batch traceability to ensure you’re fully equipped to handle any situation.

Being prepared today gives you the peace of mind to navigate any challenges tomorrow.

SHELF READY helps you navigate Foodstuffs, Progressive, and their stores, from promo calendars to sales strategies, deal sheets, and building strong buyer relationships.

We guide you through supermarket expectations, shelf placement, product relays, product ranging, rebates, GP margins, and article codes. We will assist you with a guided store visit and buyers meeting so you can learn how to pitch your product with confidence, giving you the best chance for success!

We also prepare you to manage credit returns, saving time, money, and strengthening retailer relationships.

Success starts with preparation. SHELF READY provides the tools and strategy to get on the shelf and stay there.

We offer a comprehensive service designed to help your company become fully GS1 compliant, ensuring that your products meet industry standards and are ready for supermarket listings. Our full package includes:

GS1 Compliance Setup:

• Guidance through the GS1 registration process

• Issuance of GS1 barcodes for your products

• Ensuring all compliance requirements are met for efficient product identification

Mock Product Recall:

• Conducting a mock product recall to ensure your company is prepared in the event of an actual recall

• Training on recall procedures, including communication strategies and regulatory requirements

• Testing your systems to ensure a swift and compliant recall process, protecting both your brand and customers

Supermarket Listings:

• Help with preparing and submitting your product information to key supermarkets

• A guided store visit and buyers meeting so you can pitch your products with confidence

• Navigating the process to ensure your products are accepted and correctly listed

• Helping your team feel confident and ready for successful retailer interactions.

Article Code Registration:

• Assistance with obtaining and registering article codes for all your products

• Streamlining the process for accurate product data and packaging information

Ongoing Support:

• 30 days of continued support with any changes or updates to your product data

• Advice on maintaining compliance and staying up to date with supermarket requirements

Our goal is to simplify the process, reduce barriers to entry, and ensure your products are fully prepared for the retail environment, while also helping you safeguard your business with proper recall readiness.

Monthly compliance checks, barcode updates, retailer support

Post-Onboarding Support

• Ongoing support after listing to troubleshoot compliance or documentation issues