Trends and tools for traceability in the supply chain

Feed Mill of the Future asked Blake Harris, technical director, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Global Food Traceability Center, about traceability tools and trends.

September 4, 2024

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Traceability in the food and feed supply chain is becoming more important, partly because of regulations requiring it, such as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Final Food Traceability Rule.

Feed Mill of the Future asked Blake Harris, technical director, Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Global Food Traceability Center, about traceability tools and trends. Below is a transcript, edited for length and clarity.

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