SmartLinks

Sell More Products with Smarter Packaging

Every product you sell is a missed conversation with your customer. SmartLinks turns passive packaging into an active sales channel — driving repeat purchases, capturing first-party shopper data, and building direct consumer relationships that bypass the retailer.

Key Features

Connected Packaging Features for Food & Drink

Everything You Need, Built In — Discover how SmartLinks™ technology enhances every aspect of your products

Origin, Provenance & Multi-Language

Brand storytelling that drives purchase decisions. Bring your ingredients, recipes, and farming partnerships to life — and serve it all in the consumer's language automatically, unlocking international growth without reprinting.

Ingredients & Allergen Compliance

Meet Natasha's Law and EU FIC requirements digitally. Build consumer trust with accessible, personalised allergen alerts — without cluttering your packaging.

Sales, Reorders & Subscriptions

Turn every scan into revenue. Enable one-tap reorders, subscription sign-ups, cross-sell complementary products, and serve recipe-driven upselling — converting passive packaging into a 24/7 sales channel.

Batch & Expiry Tracking

Encode batch numbers and expiry dates directly in QR URLs. Enable targeted recalls, supply chain visibility, and grey market detection at serial level.

GS1 Digital Link Compatible

Future-proof your packaging with GS1 Digital Link QR codes that replace traditional barcodes. One code for checkout, supply chain, and consumer engagement.

Dynamic Content Updates

Change what consumers see without changing your packaging. Update recipes, promotions, and regulatory information in real-time — your packaging never goes out of date.

Food & Drink Revenue & Consumer Engagement Solutions

Turn Every Pack Into a Sales Channel

Your products don't stop generating revenue at the checkout. Every scan is an opportunity to drive another purchase, capture valuable shopper data, and own the customer relationship — even when you sell through supermarkets.

Drive Repeat Purchases

Enable reorder links, cross-sell complementary products, and serve recipe-driven upselling — turning a one-time buyer into a loyal repeat customer from every scan.

Capture First-Party Data

Build detailed shopper profiles even through supermarket distribution. Know your customers by name, preference, and purchase history — data that's yours, not the retailer's.

Run Competitions & Promotions

Launch time-limited offers, prize draws, and loyalty rewards triggered by product scans. Keep campaigns fresh without reprinting — update promotions in real-time.

Own the Customer Relationship

Build a direct brand-to-consumer channel that bypasses retailer intermediaries. Engage shoppers after they leave the store with personalised content and offers.

How It Works

Get started in minutes — no complex integration required

01

Apply SmartLinks to Packaging

Embed GS1 Digital Link QR codes on packs, labels, or sleeves during production. Each code links to a unique digital product experience.

02

Consumer Scans at Home or In Store

A quick scan with any smartphone camera opens the full product experience — ingredients, allergens, recipes, provenance, and promotions. No app required.

03

Engage, Comply & Convert

Deliver regulatory information, capture first-party data, drive repeat purchases, and build lasting relationships that turn shoppers into brand advocates.

Accessibility & Allergens

Protecting Consumers, Beyond Compliance

2 million people in the UK have a diagnosed food allergy. SmartLinks makes allergen and dietary information truly accessible — not just legally compliant.

SmartLinks allergen alert on a food product

Instant Allergen Alerts

Immediately warn consumers if a product contains their known allergens — before they even read the label.

Accessible by Design

Large fonts, high contrast, screen reader compatible. Allergy information that works for everyone.

Multi-Language Support

Present critical dietary and allergen information in the consumer's language — no packaging reprint needed.

3rd Party Integrations

Partner with accessibility tools and allergy apps to reach consumers where they already manage their dietary needs.

Natasha's Law Compliant

Go beyond the legal minimum. Full ingredient and allergen declarations, digitally accessible from every pack.

Personalised Preferences

Remember each consumer's language and dietary profile so every scan delivers relevant, tailored information.

SmartLinks Hub

Your Post-Purchase Growth Engine
Platform

You sell through supermarkets — but the customer relationship doesn't have to end at the checkout. The Hub turns every product into a direct channel for reorders, recipes, and first-party data.

Recipe-Driven Reorders

Serve recipes from the pack that link directly to repurchase — turning meal inspiration into repeat revenue.

AI Ingredient Assistant

Instant answers on allergens, storage, and substitutions — trained on your product data, available 24/7.

First-Party Data Capture

Build shopper profiles even through retail distribution. Know your customers by name, preference, and purchase history.

One Platform, Not Seven

Replace your recipe site, allergen database, competition tools, and CRM with a single post-purchase platform.

Industry Use Cases

Ready Meals & ConvenienceFull ingredient transparency, heating instructions, and cross-sell meal deals — turning convenience shoppers into loyal customers.
Fresh Produce & MeatFarm-to-fork provenance, batch traceability, and recipe inspiration that drives premium positioning and repeat purchases.
Bakery & ConfectioneryAllergen declarations, ingredient stories, and seasonal promotions that connect artisan bakers directly with their customers.
Sauces, Oils & CondimentsOrigin stories, recipe pairings, and cross-sell suggestions that turn a single purchase into a pantry full of your products.
Health Foods & SupplementsDetailed nutritional data, usage guidance, and subscription reorder links for health-conscious consumers who demand transparency.
Frozen & ChilledStorage instructions, batch tracking, and meal planning ideas that keep your products top of mind in every freezer and fridge.

Transform Your Food & Drink Packaging

Stop losing customers at the checkout. SmartLinks QR codes turn every product into a direct sales channel — driving repeat purchases, capturing data, and building relationships that grow your brand.