New traceability requirements are set to go into effect under Section 204 of the U.S. Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in January 2026, with trade experts warning that many companies are not ready.
Two seafood companies working proactively to get their operations ready are Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A.-based Beaver Street Fisheries (BSF), which is upgrading its traceability measures in compliance with the new rules, and Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.-based retailer Kroger, which is establishing new deadlines for its suppliers to achieve compliance.
BSF has partnered with software company iFoodDS, which offers interconnected traceability, quality, and food safety solutions, on a proof-of-concept project to connect the seafood supply chain into one digital hub.
As a leading importer, exporter, manufacturer, and distributor of quality seafood from the U.S. and around the world, BSF is unwavering in our commitment to delivering safe, traceable products to our customers. This collaboration allows us to test flexible and practical options that our supplier network can easily implement, further enhancing the trust and assurance in our products.
