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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) taking effect in 2026, what industry needs to know in 2025: The first step is to standardize your data. You need structured and standardized data to effectively trace a product from start to finish in the food supply chain.

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How to Leverage Food Specifications to Mitigate FSMA 204 Risks

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MARCH 20, 2025

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) has reshaped the food industry landscape, and complying with Section 204 (the final Food Traceability Rule) can present a particularly significant challenge.

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New Food Traceability Final Rule to Improve Food Safety, Expedite Recalls and Protect Public Health

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2023

Supply chain partners are required to maintain the data in their systems for two years and provide it to the FDA within 24 hours in the event of an outbreak. The FDA set a compliance deadline of January 20, 2026.

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Restaurants must prepare NOW for FDA's supply chain traceability mandate

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JULY 24, 2024

Mike Schwartz, SVP of Member Value for IFMA, breaks down the FSMA 204, which requires that by January 2026, companies involved in the food supply chain must maintain detailed records of food traceability to improve food safety and expedite the response to foodborne illness outbreaks.

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Technology in the Food Chain: Insights from the IFT 2023 Traceability Challenge Report

Food Safety Tech

AUGUST 28, 2023

I n a report released in May of 2023, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) offered an encouraging and attainable outlook for cooperative and effective functionality throughout the global food supply chain. Traceability Challenges in a Global Food Supply Chain Traceability is a common goal in all industries.

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FDA Highlights Steps Taken to Ensure Safety of Cinnamon Products

Food Safety Tech

MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s actions serve as a signal to industry that more needs to be done to prevent elevated levels of contaminants from entering our food supply,” said Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones.

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FDA’s third wave of food traceability tips

Food Safety News

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Food and Drug Administration on Nov. 30 rolled out new tools and FAQs that will continue to inform stakeholders about the Food Traceability Rule and help covered entities come into compliance. The compliance date for all companies and people subject to the Food Traceability Rule isn’t until Jan.

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Why now is the time to prepare for FSMA 204

Food Safety Tech

JANUARY 20, 2025

The growing number of recalls, plus consumer concerns, has intensified calls for stricter compliance and enhanced traceability within the food supply chain. Starting in January 2026, this rule will focus on tracking food inputs from suppliers, enabling companies to pinpoint the source of contamination more efficiently.

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Food Safety Technology Can Protect Businesses from Recalls and Other Risks

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JUNE 4, 2024

Innovative Solutions Support Recalls Several new technologies are being employed to support greater traceability and transparency across the food supply chain. We must invest in technology solutions within our food supply chain to continue advancing human and planet health.

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Are You Ready? Preparing for FSMA 204

Food Safety Tech

APRIL 30, 2024

The list includes specific foods, such as specific cheeses, eggs, cucumbers, herbs, leafy greens and more, for which extra recordkeeping requirements are reasonable and necessary to protect public health. The rule was finalized by the FDA on November 15, 2022. The post Are You Ready? Preparing for FSMA 204 appeared first on FoodSafetyTech.

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Produce Traceability: 4 Steps to Get Started

Food Safety Tech

MAY 28, 2024

On November 21, 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Final Rule: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods (Food Traceability Rule). Most produce companies are no strangers to the importance of traceability.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

"The event planning industry is booming, with demand for event planners expected to grow between now and 2026, and job growth rising to 11 percent," said Jonathan Morse, CEO of Tripleseat. "Professionals “Science will interlace with the food supply chain to boost yields and combat climate change.

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USDA FSIS Issues Report on Boar's Head Listeria Outbreak

Penn State Food Safety Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

food supply. The new members will thoroughly examine FSIS regulatory approach to Lm and provide science-based recommendations by 2026 on how to make it more effective. On December 20, 2024, USDA began soliciting nominations for new members of the committee, including those with specific expertise in Listeria.

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Milestones in Food Safety: 2010-2023

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JUNE 29, 2023

Additionally, whole genome sequencing plays an important role in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety, which is intended to leverage technology and other tools and approaches to create a safer and more digital traceable food system. The compliance date is in January 2026.

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USDA-FSIS Announces Stronger Measures for Listeria Verification in RTE Facilities

Penn State Food Safety Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2024

As a science-based regulatory agency, USDAs Food Safety and Inspection Service is constantly looking at ways we can and should evolve our processes to protect the public, maintain confidence in Americas food supply, and prevent foodborne illness, said Dr. Emilio Esteban, USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

How to Leverage Food Specifications to Mitigate FSMA 204 Risks

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