April 1, 2025

The March 2025 issue of Food Engineering Magazine features an article that features insights from Grantek’s Jim Toman. Jim is a Smart MES Engineer at Grantek and an industry thought leader. The full “Are You Ready for FSMA’s Section 204(d) Food Traceability Rule?” article can be found by clicking here. Please Note: In late March 2025, the US Government’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced their intention to delay enforcement of FSMA Rule 204 by 30 months. This article, including Jim’s comments, was written before this announcement from the FDA.

Click Here to Read the Food Engineering Magazine Article

“First, it is important for the food and beverage manufacturer to consider the potential risks associated with each product or ingredient. High-risk products or ingredients may require smaller lot sizes to accurately trace and contain any issues that may arise. Smaller lot sizes may also allow narrower targeted recalls in the event of a food safety incident. In addition, the complexity of the supply chain should also be considered. If a product goes through multiple stages of processing and distribution before reaching consumers, a smaller lot size may be necessary to ensure accurate traceability at each stage.”
– Food Engineering Magazine, March 2025

Food Engineering Magazine covers manufacturing technologies in the areas of processing, packaging, food safety, plant operations, material handling and automation. Editorial focus is a mix of research-based articles, special reports, technology updates, new products and in-plant case history stories.

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