Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge Pioneers Excellence in Food Traceability by Automating FSMA 204 Compliance
January 02 2024 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Advances in food traceability recordkeeping for
the co-op and its members signify a commitment to transparency,
quality, and safety throughout its supply chain
Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge (AGBR), in support of its 240
independent retailers in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas,
and Texas, has advanced efforts to comply with the FDA’s FSMA 204
food traceability law through automation with the ReposiTrak
Traceability Network®. As the world’s largest operating
traceability network, the ReposiTrak solution enables the exchange
and maintenance of FDA-required data between the co-op’s suppliers,
distribution center and retail locations.
“As an organization, it is our mission to provide our retailers
with technologies that drive results and simplify the overall
responsibilities of running a retail grocery store,” said David
Politz, senior vice president and chief information officer of
Associated Grocers, Inc. “Food traceability adds a new layer of
complexity to day-to-day operations for many – if not all – of our
members, and it was important to us to tackle this problem and find
a solution that works for the retailer.”
The FDA’s FSMA 204 food traceability regulation requires
manufacturers, processors and those who pack or hold foods on the
Food Traceability List (FTL) to establish and maintain Key Data
Element (KDE) records for specific Critical Tracking Events (CTEs)
in a product’s journey through the supply chain. As that product
changes hands or changes form, a compounding string of data must be
transferred between trading partners to provide full, end-to-end
traceability. The AGBR supply chain consists of hundreds of
suppliers, a distribution center and more than 240 independent
retail locations operating under multiple banners.
“The ease of use and extremely low cost are what drew us to the
solution,” Politz continues. “Through the ReposiTrak Traceability
Network, there is a level of comfort in knowing that we’re
capturing the data required by the FDA and that it’s being
assembled and stored for us according to the FSMA 204 law.
Additionally, we, and our suppliers and retailers, have direct
access and visibility to that information. Lastly, the ReposiTrak
solution enables us to shoulder as much of the burden as possible
and, therefore, ease the obligation of our retailers.”
The ReposiTrak Traceability Network is the only solution that’s
scalable for the total food supply chain, without the need for new
hardware, software or even labeling systems. It is built upon the
largest, already-connected network of more than 110,000 individual
supplier facilities, making the onboarding process faster and
easier for retailers. In addition, ReposiTrak’s team of experts is
prepared to have real conversations with food supply chain
operators to understand each company’s unique challenges and
determine the best approach. There is no cost for retailers and
suppliers can connect to an unlimited number of customers and begin
sharing data for a low, flat fee.
Food supply chain operators interested in discussing the impact
of FSMA 204 on their business should contact Derek Hannum
(DHannum@repositrak.com).
About Associated Grocers of Baton Rouge
Associated Grocers, Inc., is a wholesale distributor to 240
independent retailers spanning the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama,
Arkansas, and Texas regions. AG provides retail operations support
and solutions to its members, which allow independent supermarkets
to compete with the national chains while providing their unique
hometown flavors and fast, friendly service. To view a list of
Associated Grocers retail stores, please visit
https://www.agbr.com/store-locator/.
About ReposiTrak
ReposiTrak (NYSE: TRAK), formerly Park City Group, provides
retailers, suppliers and wholesalers with a robust solution suite
to help reduce risk and remain in compliance with regulatory
requirements; enhance operational controls; and increase sales with
unrivaled brand protection. Consisting of three product families –
food traceability, compliance and risk management, and supply chain
solutions – ReposiTrak’s integrated, cloud-based applications are
supported by an unparalleled team of experts. For more information,
please visit https://repositrak.com/.
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David Politz Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Associated Grocers, Inc. dpolitz@agbr.com Derek Hannum For
ReposiTrak Sales Inquiries 435-645-2230 dhannum@repositrak.com Ron
Margulis For ReposiTrak Media Inquiries 908-337-0020
ron@rampr.com
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