How Fresh Del Monte Is Building a Stronger Traceability Program with FoodLogiQ
Fresh Del Monte manages a complex global supply chain where products move quickly, sourcing changes with the seasons, and ingredients may come from company-owned farms, direct suppliers, brokers, or international partners.
That complexity makes connected food traceability data essential. Fresh Del Monte is working with Trustwell to bring critical information together in FoodLogiQ, strengthen coordination across its operations, and build a traceability program that supports both FSMA 204 readiness and broader business needs.
“Our partnership with Trustwell and working on the FoodLogiQ platform has been nothing short of outstanding. It’s really helped facilitate all of what FSMA 204 is asking for.”
— Takashi Nakamura VP of Global Food Safety, Fresh Del Monte
Mapping A Complex Fresh Produce Supply Chain
Fresh Del Monte began its traceability work by examining how products move through the organization, from raw materials to finished goods. A cross-functional team worked with Trustwell on gap assessments and evaluated how traceability data was collected, stored, shared, and managed.
The process showed how quickly traceability requirements can vary. Depending on the product and supply chain path, Fresh Del Monte may operate as a grower, supplier, processor, customer, or a combination of roles. Each relationship can involve different facilities, systems, suppliers, and data requirements.
That variability makes early planning critical. Although the FSMA 204 timeline now extends to at least July 2028, implementation still requires coordination across internal teams and trading partners.
“I can’t emphasize enough that you need to start, if you haven’t already, like immediately.”
— Takashi Nakamura VP of Global Food Safety, Fresh Del Monte
Bringing Food Traceability Data into One Central Hub
Fresh Del Monte uses FoodLogiQ Traceability to bring key data elements from multiple systems into one connected platform.
“Where FoodLogiQ comes in is to assemble and gather all those key data elements into one central hub.”
— Takashi Nakamura VP of Global Food Safety, Fresh Del Monte
FoodLogiQ Traceability supports batch-lot tracking, critical tracking event capture, product investigations, and sortable spreadsheet exports with product, location, lot, and transactional information. These capabilities help Fresh Del Monte prepare traceability records and improve access to data across its global operations.
Centralizing that information also reduces the challenges created by disconnected systems. Teams can work from a more consistent traceability foundation while responding to reporting needs, customer requests, and product investigations.
Meeting Expectations Beyond FSMA 204
Fresh Del Monte’s traceability program began with FSMA 204 readiness, but customer expectations are already moving beyond the Food Traceability List. Trading partners are requesting lot codes, traceability lot code sources, commodity details, and variety information for a wider range of products. By building its program now, Fresh Del Monte can respond to those requests while creating greater visibility across the business.
This approach turns traceability data into a practical resource for food safety, supply chain coordination, and customer relationships. It also gives Fresh Del Monte more time to refine processes, connect systems, and work through data gaps before regulatory enforcement begins.
Building A Traceability Foundation for the Future
Traceability planning takes time because supply chains are rarely as simple as they first appear. Fresh Del Monte’s experience shows the value of starting early, involving teams across the business, and treating traceability as an ongoing operational priority.
With FoodLogiQ Traceability, Fresh Del Monte is building a more connected and actionable foundation designed to support stronger food safety, faster access to information, and the evolving expectations of customers and trading partners.
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