Talking Tech-Driven Food Traceability with Katy Jones

Welcome back to Farm to Fork: The Innovators. Our guest for this episode is the magnificent Katy Jones, an experienced, growth-focused tech executive who embarked on her journey in the food industry in 2015 as the CMO of FoodLoqiQ. Rising through the ranks, she secured the CEO seat by 2020 and currently serves as the Chief Customer Officer of Trustwell. Trustwell is a platform that pioneers the food industry’s software platform, seamlessly connecting product development and regulatory-compliant labeling with supplier compliance, enhanced traceability, and automated recall management.In this episode, we delve into Katy's entry into the food industry, exploring her remarkable journey. Our conversation takes a deep dive into everything you need to understand about Food Traceability and the new FSMA 204 ruling. We cover critical concepts on the subject, the benefits food traceability brings to the industry, who bears the financial responsibility for traceability costs, the advantages of its implementation, and the promising future of the Food Service Supply Chain Industry!Tune in for an insightful discussion.Connect with the Host:David Maloni’s LinkedInConnect with our Guest:Katy’s LinkedInTrustwell WebsiteConnect with Datum FS:https://datumfs.com/Relevant Links:https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-modernization-act-fsma/fsma-final-rule-requirements-additional-traceability-records-certain-foodsTimestamps:02:50 - Welcome to the show, Katy!04:26 - The origins of FoodLogiQ08:31 - An introduction to Food Traceability and Critical Tracking Events (CTEs)13:57 - What is a Lot Code?17:10 - Withdrawal Events20:20 - How the lack of standardization of processes has hindered Food Traceability23:02 - Defining GS1 Standards and why they are important27:15 - The benefits of Food Traceability35:02 - Everything you need to know about FSMA 204 (Food Safety Modernization Act)40:50 - How long is the grace period until FSMA 204 is fully enforced?44:00 - Who’s financially responsible for traceability?46:17 - Everyone has to jump in on Traceability!48:35 - The Bright Future of the Food Industry49:35 - Wrapping UpI’d like to introduce you to Datum Advisors, a new offering from Datum FS. Our team is composed of seasoned Food Supply Chain Executives from every sector. We stand ready to offer valuable advisory services for your company.Click here to find out more.