Android : Get Data From A Barcode?

I am building an android application which should allow the user to scan the barcode of a food and display as much detail as possible - ie Food name, nutritional information etc.

Solution 1:

There are a few groups who have tried to do something like this, including Open Grocery Database and UPC Food Search. The barcode value is known as a SKU in retail terms, so using that term might help you to find more information and resources on this. Good Luck!