Kezzler, a global provider of supply chain traceability and serialization technology, has signed a master service agreement (MSA) with Bayer to provide track and trace capabilities for seed origins. Bayer—a life sciences company with more than 150 years experience in healthcare and agriculture—and Kezzler have had an existing working relationship for the last four years.

The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI) Leadership Council recently met to refuel industry discussions due to recent events having put a new spotlight on traceability, including recent foodborne illness outbreak investigations, release in Canada of the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and projects exploring the benefits of Blockchain for the food supply chain.

The new interactive program currently covers all San Diego-based Chicken of the Sea shelf-stable tuna products and will soon to the company’s entire shelf-stable product line.

The longer you work in the food industry, the more you realize Murphy’s law applies.

The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) announced it will sponsor five additional education programs at IPPE

Oceana commends US representatives for introducing the new legislation.

The global food traceability market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 9.88 percent from 2015-2019, according to technology research and advisory company TechNavio.