The Institute of Food Technologists' Global Food Traceability Center has introduced an open-source tool designed to strengthen interoperability across food supply chains.
The Traceability Driver enables existing software systems to transform their data into standardized formats, supporting automated conversion into compliant formats with a pre-built API for efficient sharing.
"By designing traceability regulations around common global standards, governments can unlock the use of scalable, open-source tools like the Traceability Driver," said Blake Harris, Managing Director of IFT's Global Food Traceability Center.
Organizations maintain full control of their data as the system is deployed locally while still benefiting from improved interoperability.
Agritech company Koltiva beta-tested the tool, successfully passing the GDST's First Mile Aquaculture Capability Test and reporting a 60% reduction in development time compared to building their own APIs.
The technology can be adapted for multiple commodities and supply chains beyond seafood.
