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SpartanNash Launches New Food Traceability Program
SpartanNash, a leading food solutions company, has unveiled the ReposiTrak Traceability Network, a new food traceability program designed to enhance the safety and transparency of its supply chain. This initiative aims to significantly improve food safety standards and increase consumer confidence by providing a clear and reliable trace of products from farm to shelf.
The program requires hundreds of SpartanNash’s suppliers, who harvest or handle products listed on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Traceability List, to share traceability data. These suppliers will now be part of a robust network that exchanges detailed product information with SpartanNash and the many retailers the company serves. This includes a wide range of wholesale customers, such as independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges.
“From a food safety perspective, there is tremendous value in knowing exactly where each product and ingredient has been before it reaches our shelves and consumers,” said Greg Molloy, SpartanNash’s Vice President of Environmental Health and Safety. Molloy, who oversees the company’s food safety and quality compliance efforts, emphasized the importance of this traceability in ensuring the safety of products for consumers.
SpartanNash’s global supply chain network is extensive, serving not only wholesalers but also the company’s own brick-and-mortar stores, pharmacies, and fuel centers. By requiring traceability data from its suppliers, SpartanNash aims to build a more transparent and secure food supply chain. This initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to food safety and is a proactive step in enhancing consumer trust and improving overall product quality.
As food safety concerns continue to grow in the retail and foodservice industries, SpartanNash’s ReposiTrak Traceability Network sets a new standard for supply chain transparency, paving the way for safer, more informed food purchasing decisions.