ReposiTrak expands traceability network to help produce suppliers meet food supply chain data requirements

ReposiTrak recently added 18 fresh fruit and vegetable companies to the queue for its ReposiTrak Traceability Network. The company, which operates a food traceability and regulatory compliance network, is expanding participation to support the exchange of FDA-required Key Data Elements for Critical Tracking Events across supply chains.

The new participants include suppliers of leafy greens, citrus, apples, berries, onions, potatoes, melons, mushrooms, avocados, and other fresh produce, serving retail, wholesale, and foodservice markets.

The ReposiTrak Traceability Network does not require additional hardware and uses a 500+ point error detection process to validate traceability data files before they are shared with customers. The company also provides U.S.-based support to assist suppliers during onboarding and data correction.

“For fresh produce suppliers, joining the queue is about responding to customer requirements that are already here—not preparing for a future regulatory deadline,” Randy Fields, ReposiTrak chairman and CEO, said. “Retailers, wholesalers, and foodservice operators are actively requiring traceability data sharing from their produce suppliers today, and each has its own specific requirements and timelines. Getting into the queue now is essential because it can take months, not weeks, to onboard and begin sharing complete, accurate traceability data consistently. The suppliers that join the queue today are the ones that will be ready to meet customer expectations, protect their market access, and stay competitive as traceability becomes a standard cost of doing business.”