FSMA Food Tracing Requirements: A Real-World Example

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET
Presenters: Andy Kennedy & Christine Gallagher, New Era Partners and iFoodDS

Join fellow CDA members on May 6 at 2:00 pm ET for an opportunity to explore a real-world example of how a distributor evaluated its state of readiness to comply with Section 204(d) of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

An “X-Ray,” or examination, of an actual distributor’s operations was conducted to determine what procedures and platforms are already in place to trace the regulated food products under Section 204(d) of FSMA and what gaps exist that need attention. This webinar will also assist distributors in understanding how food traceability requirements affect day-to-day warehouse operations from receiving to inventorying to shipping. In addition, food traceability expert Andy Kennedy of New Era Partners will also explore common challenges that distributors face and provide insights on how to plan to comply with the food tracing regulation.

Andrew W. Kennedy, Co-Founder, New Era Partners and Chief Traceability Officer, iFoodDS Andrew Kennedy has nearly two decades of experience leading large-scale food supply chain traceability initiatives and is widely recognized as a subject matter expert in the industry. His experience includes co-leader of Tech-Enabled Traceability, a core element of FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative; contributor to FDA’s Final Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204); interim director of IFT’s Global Food Traceability Center; and co-founder of both New Era Partners and FoodLogiQ. He also spearheaded the development of numerous food traceability standards and best practices. As Chief Traceability Officer at iFoodDS, Andrew’s focus is on leading the product strategy for their traceability product line while continuing to advocate for the importance of traceability across the food supply chain.

Christine Gallagher, Director of Partnerships, iFoodDS Christine Gallagher has spent more than 20 years working across food supply chains, with a focus on traceability, supplier data, and the systems that support them. Her background spans packaging, labeling, and enterprise software, giving her a practical understanding of how products and data move together from source to shelf. At iFoodDS, Christine works closely with distributors, vendors, and technology partners to address the real-world challenges of traceability readiness—from supplier engagement to data standardization and system alignment.

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