Three Areas Where You’ll See the Greatest Return on Your FSMA 204 Investment
Organizations covered by FDA’s Food Traceability Rule often ask two questions: How much will it cost us to comply with the rule? And: Is it worth the risk to not comply?
Organizations covered by FDA’s Food Traceability Rule often ask two questions: How much will it cost us to comply with the rule? And: Is it worth the risk to not comply?
With just over two years until the FDA Food Traceability Rule enforcement date, it’s crucial to start preparing now. Andy Kennedy, Principal Traceability Advisor at New Era Partners and co-writer of FSMA 204, designed a timeline outlining the path to compliance. Andy recommends learning about the rule before you act and implement any new processes or systems.
Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of August 15 –31, IFPA announced the slate of board members for 2024, and new research by McKenzie and Deloitte identified priorities for consumers and trends that will shape the grocery retail industry.
Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of August 1 – 15, seafood and organic produce sales in grocery stores continued to grow, new research identified that consumers shop around different grocery stores to find the best prices.
There are misconceptions about how to comply with FSMA 204—FDA’s Final Food Traceability Rule—that make the rule appear more complicated than it actually is. We want to ease your concerns about four of the most common myths that have surfaced in recent months and provide facts and resources to consider as you look towards the January 20, 2026 compliance deadline.
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Knowing what solution capabilities to look for when evaluating potential solution partners can be daunting. iFoodDS has been working to confidently understand what compliance with FSMA 204 looks like and help the entire supply chain capture, maintain, and share required KDEs across all CTEs. Use our checklist to help ensure your solution partner meets all your requirements
Here is our bi-weekly roundup of the latest food industry news. In the weeks of June 15-30, research identified meat and dairy as the favorite categories for private labels, strategies to reduce food waste were discussed during the Sustainable Produce Summit, and reasons why food waste increases in the summer were revealed.
The produce industry has always struggled with adverse weather events and their impact on the quality of food production. Lately, we’ve been experiencing changes in overall weather patterns that are making produce quality even harder to predict.
There is no “one size fits all” approach to FSMA Rule 204 compliance. Enterprise food companies need personalized consulting to navigate the rule. That’s why iFoodDS is partnering with Andy Kennedy and Matt Regusci to launch New Era Partners, a technology-neutral advisory service.