Innovative Partnership Enhances Transparency and Traceability in Food Supply Chains
In a strategic move to address the increasing demands for transparency, quality assurance, and traceability within the food industry, Agritrack and Starfish have announced a new collaboration aimed at streamlining data sharing and compliance across supply networks. This alliance is designed to help food producers and distributors meet stringent regulatory standards while improving operational efficiency through advanced digital solutions.
Adapting to Growing Complexity in Global Food Supply Networks
As international supply chains become more intricate, food companies are under mounting pressure to demonstrate transparency and traceability from farm to fork. The partnership between Agritrack, a leading platform for quality intelligence, and Starfish, a system that facilitates seamless data exchange across supply chain systems, offers a comprehensive approach to these challenges. Together, they are bridging the divide between in-plant quality data collection and cross-system interoperability, ensuring compliance with key regulations such as the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the EU Fisheries Control Law.
Empowering Food Suppliers with Digital Quality Management
Agritrack specializes in capturing and digitizing critical post-harvest quality metrics, including shelf-life and safety data. By adopting the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) standards, Agritrack ensures that its clients can meet the requirements of EU Regulation 2023/2842 and the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Rule 204. The platform facilitates secure, real-time data exchange with third-party stakeholders, fostering transparency and compliance. Meanwhile, Starfish enhances this capability by enabling effortless sharing of quality information across different systems without necessitating modifications to existing infrastructure.
Bridging the Gap Between Data Collection and Supply Chain Communication
Vlasis Tsezos, CEO of Agritrack, emphasizes the significance of this partnership: “This collaboration completes the cycle from on-site product quality assessments to the broader supply chain communication. It empowers our clients to oversee quality and traceability dynamically and with greater confidence.”
Facilitating Actionable Insights and Regulatory Compliance
Wiggs Civitillo, CEO of Starfish, highlights the value of integrating quality data with interoperable sharing: “Partnering with Agritrack allows us to transform quality information into actionable insights across systems. This integration supports compliance, optimizes shelf-life management, and enhances recall preparedness, ultimately delivering increased value to suppliers and their partners.”
Advancing a Connected and Transparent Food Ecosystem
This collaboration signifies a major step toward creating a more interconnected, transparent, and data-driven food supply network. The benefits extend to growers, packers, retailers, and consumers, fostering trust and efficiency throughout the entire chain.
About Agritrack
Agritrack is a premier platform dedicated to quality intelligence and traceability, assisting food companies in digitizing post-harvest quality, shelf-life, and compliance data. Based in Athens, Greece, with a U.S. office in Charlotte, North Carolina, Agritrack leverages predictive microbiology, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to deliver actionable insights. These insights help reduce waste, improve product performance, and ensure adherence to evolving regulatory standards. As a GDST-compliant solution, Agritrack supports compliance with EU regulations, FSMA 204, and other global traceability initiatives, particularly within seafood, dairy, and other perishable sectors. Learn more at www.agritrack.io.
About Starfish Technologies Inc.
Starfish is a leading provider of supply chain traceability solutions, enabling food companies to share data securely with partners using existing systems. By harmonizing information across diverse platforms, Starfish facilitates real-time, secure collaboration throughout the supply chain. Designed with interoperability, security, and automation at its core, Starfish empowers organizations to unlock deeper insights, reduce risks, and build more resilient, compliant, and transparent supply networks. Discover more at www.starfish-community.com.
