Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators, the podcast where decades of industry expertise meet the future of the food supply chain. I'm David Maloni, your host, and with over 40 years in the food production, distribution, and operations sectors, I've seen the industry evolve. But now, it's time to push the boundaries of innovation further.
Every other week, join me as I sit down with pioneers from the past, the game-changers of today, and the visionaries shaping the future of our field. Together, we'll explore new ideas, technologies, and strategies that can revolutionize how we farm, produce, move, and serve food to the world.
I invite you, our listeners, to be a part of this journey. If you know someone or have a topic in mind that aligns with our mission, please reach out. Your input matters, and it could be the spark that ignites the next big breakthrough in the food supply chain.
For more insights and to connect with my consultancy, visit www.DatumFS.com. Thank you for tuning in. Together, let's drive innovation and transform the way we nourish our communities
Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Talking Tech-Driven Food Traceability with Katy Jones
Welcome back to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Our guest for this episode is the magnificent Katy Jones, an experienced, growth-focused tech executive who embarked on her journey in the food industry in 2015 as the CMO of FoodLoqiQ. Rising through the ranks, she secured the CEO seat by 2020 and currently serves as the Chief Customer Officer of Trustwell. Trustwell is a platform that pioneers the food industry’s software platform, seamlessly connecting product development and regulatory-compliant labeling with supplier compliance, enhanced traceability, and automated recall management.
In this episode, we delve into Katy's entry into the food industry, exploring her remarkable journey. Our conversation takes a deep dive into everything you need to understand about Food Traceability and the new FSMA 204 ruling. We cover critical concepts on the subject, the benefits food traceability brings to the industry, who bears the financial responsibility for traceability costs, the advantages of its implementation, and the promising future of the Food Service Supply Chain Industry!
Tune in for an insightful discussion.
Connect with the Host:
David Maloni’s LinkedIn
Connect with our Guest:
Katy’s LinkedIn
Trustwell Website
Connect with Datum FS:
https://datumfs.com/
Relevant Links:
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma/fsma-final-rule-requirements-additional-traceability-records-certain-foods
Timestamps:
02:50 - Welcome to the show, Katy!
04:26 - The origins of FoodLogiQ
08:31 - An introduction to Food Traceability and Critical Tracking Events (CTEs)
13:57 - What is a Lot Code?
17:10 - Withdrawal Events
20:20 - How the lack of standardization of processes has hindered Food Traceability
23:02 - Defining GS1 Standards and why they are important
27:15 - The benefits of Food Traceability
35:02 - Everything you need to know about FSMA 204 (Food Safety Modernization Act)
40:50 - How long is the grace period until FSMA 204 is fully enforced?
44:00 - Who’s financially responsible for traceability?
46:17 - Everyone has to jump in on Traceability!
48:35 - The Bright Future of the Food Industry
49:35 - Wrapping Up
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