Food Traceability: FSMA 204 and the Restaurant Industry - Webinar Bonus Episode with a Board of Datum FS Advisors | Featuring Angela Fields, Richard Buttner, Brady Cunningham, and Rich Wolverton

Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni

Welcome back to another installment of Farm to Fork: The Innovators. This special webinar episode is especially geared toward those sprouting new food service ventures or who consider the industry second nature.

In this episode, David Maloni discusses the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) 204, also known as the food traceability rule. He is joined by experts Angela Fields, Richard Buttner, Brady Cunningham, and Rich Wolverton to explore the implications and benefits of FiSMA 204 for the food supply chain.

Our guests provide insights into the rule's requirements, the importance of collaboration and data standardization, and the potential opportunities and efficiencies that can be unlocked through improved traceability. We also discuss the role of restaurants and retailers in complying with the rule and the marketing potential of traceability for building consumer trust.

Tune into the full podcast for a hearty serving of knowledge that's sure to satisfy your hunger for industry insights.

This is one you do not want to miss.
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Timestamps:

02:35 - Meet The Experts

06:05 - An Overview Of FiSMA 204 (Food Safety Modernization Rule 204) And Its Purpose

08:57 - Compliance Deadline For FiSMA 204 And The Need For Industry Action

10:03 - The Importance Of Standardized Language And Traceability Systems Across The Food Industry

11:14 - Explanation Of Lock Codes, Date Codes, And Traceability In The Food Supply Chain

13:29 - Angela Elucidates What “Traceability” Means

17:45 - Brady Details The Messiness Of Data In The Food Service Supply Chain

19:36 - Rich Details The Seafood Industry's Traceability Efforts And Explains Telling The Story Of Food

23:03 - Standardization Of Data And The Importance Of Collaboration As Best Practices

26:07 - The No One-Size-Fits-All Solution For Compliance.

30:08 - Determining The Right Size Lot Code Is Crucial To Managing Recalls Effectively

33:10 - Rick And Brady Note The Hardware Solutions For Different Products In The Supply Chain

36:52 - Restaurants And Retailers Play A Significant Role In Traceability And Recall Processes

39:16 - “Compliance With The Rule Does Not Require Specific Electronic Software Systems.”

41:31 - The Benefits Of FiSMA Compliance

48:20 - Wrapping Up!

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