Tracing Food in the Supply Chain

High-profile instances of food contamination highlight the need for better food traceability — knowing when and where fruits and vegetables were picked with the ability to trace them from field to packing center to store shelves. The issue is becoming increasingly important following significant recalls involving nuts, milk, romaine lettuce, spinach and other produce.

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High-profile instances of food contamination highlight the need for better food traceability — knowing when and where fruits and vegetables were picked with the ability to trace them from field to packing center to store shelves. The issue is becoming increasingly important following significant recalls involving nuts, milk, romaine lettuce, spinach and other produce. In addition, as consumers seek more locally-grown and organic foods, retailers will be pressed to provide some way to track the origination of these in-demand perishables.

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