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Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trustwell's Julie McGill to Lead Distributor Panel on FSMA 204 at GS1 Connect 2025
Trustwell to moderate expert customer panel at the food industry's premier supply chain conference to discuss distributor-led strategies for traceability, collaboration, and FSMA 204 preparedness. BEAVERTON, Ore., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trustwell, a leader in food safety, traceability, and supply chain transparency, is proud to announce that Julie McGill, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Insights, will speak at GS1 Connect 2025 alongside two of the nation's largest foodservice distributors: US Foods and Performance Food Group (PFG). The panel session, titled "Food Distributors' 'Songbook' and Best Practices for FSMA Rule 204", will take place Wednesday, June 11, from 2:30–3:00 PM. This discussion brings together three powerhouse voices in the food industry to explore how companies are preparing for FSMA 204. The focus will be on traceability in action; how distributors are managing Key Data Elements (KDEs), leveraging technology and GS1 Standards and working collaboratively across the supply chain to support accurate, efficient recordkeeping. "Distributors are in a unique position, balancing supplier data and customer requirements, while navigating the added complexity of growing traceability regulations," said Julie McGill. "I'm excited to highlight the progress being made across the industry and emphasize why robust traceability programs deliver lasting operational and competitive benefits." The conference, hosted by GS1 US, will bring supply chain leaders, trading partners, and standards experts from across retail, foodservice, grocery, and healthcare together for three days of learning, collaboration, and innovation June 10 –12 in Nashville, Tennessee. Attendees are invited to visit Trustwell at Booth #110 throughout the conference to explore our FoodLogiQ suite, designed to enhance traceability, support compliance, and streamline supplier management operations. Trustwell's presence at GS1 Connect 2025 underscores its ongoing leadership in advancing food traceability. While regulatory requirements continue to evolve, the importance of building resilient, data-driven supply chains is evergreen. Trustwell works with customers to implement traceability programs that strengthen operational efficiency, reduce risk, and improve recall response — proving that digital preparedness is both a strategic advantage and a business imperative. With more than 250 million Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) captured and a connected network of over 25,000 suppliers, Trustwell supports traceability at scale, helping organizations turn supply chain data into actionable insight aligned to FSMA 204 compliance. For more can't-miss information about the importance of building an FDA-aligned, FSMA-compliant traceability program, attendees can explore four aligned sessions at the conference. A New Era for Rapid and Precise Product Recall Management – Angela Fields of the FDA will give a presentation on how GS1 Standards can streamline investigations and improve response time under FSMA 204, helping organizations strengthen traceability and enhance recall practices. Countdown to FSMA Rule 204: Actionable Steps From Across Industry - Hear from key members of the Food Industry FSMA 204 Collaboration on best practices and lessons learned from implementing traceability across sectors. How to Do Business With Performance Food Group - Gain insight into how PFG is using GS1 Standards to improve data accuracy and supplier collaboration, with a focus on FSMA 204 compliance. Fine-Tuning the Melodies of Traceability With 2D Barcodes - Explore the infrastructure and technology upgrades enabling 2D barcode adoption in the QSR sector, featuring CKE Restaurants. For more information about Trustwell's traceability leadership and solutions by visiting where attendees schedule a meeting during the event. For more information about GS1 Connect 2025, visit About Trustwell Trustwell is on a mission to change the food industry. Combining FoodLogiQ's supply chain management software with Genesis' nutritional analysis and label development solution, the Trustwell Connect platform creates the food industry's only full-scale solution connecting product development and regulatory-compliant labeling with supplier compliance, enhanced traceability, and automated recall management. From food and supplement manufacturers to retail grocers and restaurant chains, more than 2,500 food companies around the world use Trustwell software as their trusted source for compliance and quality solutions in the food industry. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Trustwell Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Forbes
01-04-2025
- Business
- Forbes
How AI Is Transforming The Food Industry
Katy Jones, CEO Trustwell. AI is reshaping the food industry in ways that were once thought impossible. From improving food safety and compliance to revolutionizing supply chain management and consumer experiences, it's driving efficiency and innovation across the sector. As the food industry faces increasing pressure to meet safety standards, reduce waste and improve traceability, AI is emerging as a game changer. Companies are using it to enhance quality control, automate inspections, improve traceability and optimize food production processes. With growing ingredient regulatory requirements and consumer expectations for transparency, AI's role in food safety and compliance is more crucial than ever. Food safety is a top priority for consumers, regulators and businesses alike. AI is helping the industry move from reactive to proactive safety measures through: Algorithms analyze vast amounts of data to detect potential risks before they become food safety issues. By monitoring supply chains, production environments and past recall patterns, AI can predict contamination risks and recommend preventive actions. Computer vision and machine learning are improving food safety inspections by automating quality control processes. AI-powered cameras can detect contamination, improper labeling and foreign objects in food products faster and more accurately than the human eye. AI-driven sensors and diagnostic tools can detect harmful bacteria like E. coli and salmonella in food production environments in real time, reducing the risk of outbreaks. For example, a microbiology startup, uses AI-powered pathogen detection technology to reduce testing time from days to minutes. With $23 million in recent funding, the company aims to accelerate real-time microbial testing, helping food businesses identify contamination faster, prevent recalls and ensure consumer safety. AI is playing a significant role in food product innovation and nutritional labeling. Food companies are leveraging it to: • Develop New Products Faster: It can analyze consumer preferences, ingredient interactions and market trends to suggest new product formulations. • Enhance Nutritional Labeling: Our food nutrition database and AI-driven tools ensure labels are accurate, compliant and tailored to meet consumer expectations. • Personalized Nutrition: AI-powered apps provide personalized nutrition recommendations based on individual dietary needs, health conditions and food preferences. AI can drive efficiency at retail or restaurant locations so employees have more time to focus on food safety and quality. For instance, McDonald's is deploying it across its 43,000 global locations to expedite service and alleviate employee stress. This initiative includes AI-enabled drive-throughs and predictive maintenance for equipment like ice cream machines, aiming to boost customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Similarly, Taco Bell has introduced "Byte by Yum," an AI tool designed to assist restaurant managers with tasks such as scheduling and inventory management, thereby streamlining operations and improving service delivery. Regulatory compliance in the food industry is becoming increasingly complex, with companies facing evolving global and national food laws. AI is now helping businesses stay ahead by automating compliance processes and simplifying regulatory requirements. Traditionally, food businesses have relied on manual processes to ensure compliance with food safety laws, labeling regulations and traceability requirements. However, AI-powered regulatory assistants can help companies: • Quickly interpret complex regulations and provide instant answers to compliance-related questions. • Automate regulatory workflows to reduce the burden of manual compliance checks. • Minimize the risk of noncompliance to avoid costly fines and recalls. Our AI-powered regulatory assistant, AskReg, helps food businesses navigate complex regulatory environments by providing real-time regulatory guidance, automating compliance workflows and ensuring businesses remain up to date with the latest food safety laws. By integrating similar compliance solutions, companies can streamline their operations, reduce compliance risks and focus on delivering safer, higher-quality food products to the market. For food businesses looking to integrate AI, the journey begins with building internal readiness across personnel, processes and company culture. Here are a few tips to get started: • Leadership Alignment: Leadership should establish clear objectives for adoption, whether improving food safety, optimizing supply chains or enhancing quality control. • Training: AI development and adoption should not be siloed within IT teams but also involve food scientists, quality assurance specialists and other key stakeholders. • Data Hygiene: Auditing existing data infrastructure ensures companies have clean, structured data that AI systems can effectively analyze. • Set Policy And Change Management: From a policy standpoint, businesses should develop ethical guidelines and compliance frameworks to align AI implementation with food industry regulations. Overcome resistance to change by piloting projects on a smaller scale, measuring impact and demonstrating quick wins before scaling up. • Human Perspective: Begin with scenarios where AI is augmenting decision making rather than completely replacing human expertise. By strategically preparing in these areas, food businesses can navigate implementation more smoothly and maximize its potential benefits. AI's impact on the food industry is only beginning. As technology advances, we can expect even more breakthroughs such as AI-powered robotic chefs and food preparation systems, as well as enhanced food waste reduction through predictive analytics. It's not just a tool for efficiency—it's shaping the future of food safety, compliance and innovation. Companies that embrace AI-driven solutions will not only stay ahead of regulations but also gain a competitive edge in an industry where transparency, trust and efficiency are more critical than ever. The food industry is entering a new era, and AI is leading the way. Forbes Technology Council is an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives. Do I qualify?
