From Farm to Fork: The Logistics Behind Food Safety and Traceability
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Release Date: 02/19/2025
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info_outlineThe Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliance deadline is approaching quickly, giving companies less than a year to meet new food safety and traceability requirements. But beyond compliance, why does traceability matter?
In this episode, Wiggs Civitillo, Founder & CEO of Starfish, joins hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to discuss how product traceability can streamline recalls, reduce food waste, and build consumer trust. Inconsistent data and lack of interoperability are some of the biggest challenges companies face in food traceability. Starfish addresses these challenges by enabling secure, seamless data sharing across the supply chain.
Tune in to hear FSMA 204 explained and discover solutions to help companies stay compliant.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Practical solutions to meet FSMA 204 requirements efficiently
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The impact of real-time data on food safety monitoring
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How companies can use traceability to build consumer trust
Jump into the conversation:
(00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain
(01:41) Challenges and lessons from the IBM Food Trust
(05:25) How Starfish connects supply chains
(13:58) Recalls, food safety, and consumer trust
(19:19) Understanding FSMA 204 and compliance
(25:06) Benefits of product traceability
(30:39) Wiggs’ favorite tech tool
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Connect with the guest:
Wiggs Civitillo on LinkedIn