Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights From Farm to Fork
FSMA 204 Is Coming: Is Your Supply Chain Ready?
September 2, 2025
Looking to navigate FSMA 204 compliance with confidence? In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams sits down with Julie McGill, VP of Supply Chain Strategy and Insights at Trustwell, to explore critical strategies for the extended compliance timeline. Julie shares invaluable insights on leveraging the additional 30 months effectively, building smarter supply chain processes, and implementing practical traceability solutions that move beyond basic compliance. Whether you're a food manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, this conversation delivers actionable guidance on data accuracy, supplier engagement, and creating resilient traceability programs that drive long-term operational improvements. 🌱 Introducing AskReg by Trustwell – Your AI-Powered Regulatory Assistant. From food safety to nutritional labeling, get fast, accurate answers backed by verified sources β€” across the U.S., Canada, EU, and more. Just $299/year – and get 25% off with code PODCAST25. To claim your discount, visit: https://bit.ly/43B8gfH
FSMA 204 compliance is shifting, and the FDA’s extended deadline offers food companies more than just extra timeβ€”it’s an opportunity to strengthen traceability and build smarter supply chains. In this episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, host Lydia Adams speaks with Julie McGill, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Insights at Trustwell, about how to turn compliance into a strategic advantage.

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Julie shares practical steps for evaluating current systems, closing data gaps, and engaging both suppliers and internal teams to ensure aligned processes. She highlights why data accuracy, automation, and standardized barcoding are critical to success, and explains how companies can develop flexible solutions that accommodate partners at different levels of technology readiness.

With more than two decades of experience shaping global traceability standards, Julie provides valuable insights to help food businesses not only prepare for FSMA 204 but also improve transparency, resilience, and efficiency across their supply chains.

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