Key findings
- 01Major retailers now require lot-level traceability from 78% of their fresh suppliers.
- 02Suppliers who can't share records digitally are being deprioritized in sourcing decisions.
- 03Early adopters report faster onboarding and fewer chargebacks.
Summary
Regulation sets the floor, but retailers are setting the pace. The biggest buyers aren't waiting for deadlines. They're making traceability a condition of doing business.
This report unpacks what those mandates require, how they differ from FSMA 204, and how suppliers can turn a compliance demand into a competitive advantage.
What you’ll learn
What retailer mandates actually require, how they overlap with FSMA 204, and how to get ahead of them.