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
Innovating Food Supply Chains with Wiggs Civitillo Founder of Starfish Networks
Our guest today is Wiggs Civitillo, the founder and CEO of Starfish Networks, an innovative company driving traceability and connectivity in food supply chains. In today's episode, Wiggs shares how major tech players like IBM have shaped this space and how Starfish Networks uniquely connects over 200 different traceability solutions. We dive deep into the critical challenges facing food supply chain technology today and why these technological advancements are essential.
During our insightful conversation, Wiggs clarified common misconceptions around blockchain technology and explained precisely how Starfish Networks fosters secure data sharing, compliance, and real-time visibility. We discuss the impacts of the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act Rule 204, highlighting how non-compliance could significantly affect companies across the industry. Wiggs also reveals personal insights on food tech innovation, including valuable lessons learned from his impressive experience at IBM Food Trust and how Starfish Networks is fundamentally changing the landscape of food traceability.
Connect with David:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmaloni/
Connect with Wiggs:
https://www.starfish-network.com/
info@starfish-network.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiggs-civitillo/
Timestamps:
- 00:00:00 - Introduction to Food Supply Chain Liability and Innovation
- 00:01:20 - Welcoming Wiggs Civitillo, Founder and CEO of Starfish Networks
- 00:02:37 - What is Starfish Networks and its mission?
- 00:05:18 - Wiggs' background and journey into food technology
- 00:07:41 - Explanation of Fintech and Blockchain Technology
- 00:11:15 - Overview of IBM Food Trust and blockchain’s role in food traceability
- 00:15:32 - Biggest success stories from IBM Food Trust
- 00:18:51 - Challenges faced implementing traceability solutions
- 00:22:08 - Why Wiggs started Starfish Networks and how it differs from IBM
- 00:26:20 - How Starfish Networks integrates multiple traceability solutions
- 00:30:10 - Benefits of collaboration and efficiency in food supply chains
- 00:36:09 - Helping companies with internal disconnected data systems
- 00:37:02 - Impact of the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204
- 00:40:04 - Legal and reputational risks from non-compliance with FSMA Rule 204
- 00:43:07 - How companies can partner with Starfish Networks
- 00:44:15 - Conclusion and Wrap-up
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