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A University of Missouri research project is exploring the use of blockchain for improved traceability of food served at restaurants, and increased transparency for diners. The findings suggest that clear traceability information would increase consumers’ confidence in food safety.

The Institute of Food Technologists’ (IFT’s) Traceability Driver is a tool that automates the conversion of traceability data into compliant formats and comes with a built-in API for efficient data-sharing, strengthening interoperability across the food supply chain.

Companies that remain committed to their traceability roadmaps will secure strategic, operational, and commercial benefits well before the extended deadline arrives.

A GS1 US consumer survey has revealed that 93 percent of Americans are concerned about how frequently food recalls occur. GS1 US says increased recall frequency means traceability efforts are working.

In March 2025, FDA announced its intent to extend the deadline for its Food Traceability Final Rule, under Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act, by 30 months. FDA says the extension will allow affected companies more time for building the necessary systems and effecting complete coordination across the supply chain in order to implement the final rule's requirements. However, this is no reason to wait on traceability!

Trustwell’s FoodLogiQ traceability platform has successfully passed the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) Capability Test, certifying FoodLogiQ as a verified “GDST-Capable Solution,” which affirms its ability to securely exchange standardized traceability data across the seafood supply chain.

This article looks at what the FSMA 204/traceability requirements mean for temperature-controlled food storage and transportation, as well as processes and technologies that can support traceability throughout the fresh and frozen food supply chains.

Following FDA’s 30-month extension of the compliance date for the Food Traceability Final Rule (also known as FSMA 204), the agency has released new resources such as an updated FAQ, new examples of traceability plans, and an “At-A-Glance” document.

The new CompreHensive European Food Safety (CHEFS) database unifies nearly 400 million chemical contaminant analytical results from two decades of EU food safety monitoring activities, enabling the analysis of this previously disparate data. Using their new database, researchers identified food safety trends across Europe between 2000 and 2024.

Ideagen has launched a new Food and Beverage Solutions division, marking the acquisition of two leading supply chain software—Authenticate and Safefood 360°—which it will combine with its existing solution (formerly known as Qadex) to create a farm-to-fork compliance ecosystem.