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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
In a win for some food industry groups, the Food and Drug Administration plans to extend the deadline for a major food safety rule by 30 months, punting the compliance date until the final year of the Trump administration.
In this opinion piece, Ed Treacy, who is vice president of supply chain for the International Fresh Produce Association, argues for a proposal developed by the fresh produce industry to modernize traceability and alleviate scanning burdens.
Companies along the food supply chain are working to meet traceability regulations ahead of the compliance deadline on January 20, 2026. But along with general challenges in adopting these changes, experts point to one key gray area: Food delivery.