iFoodDS, a provider of connected traceability, quality and food safety solutions for the fresh food supply chain, promoted Andrew Kennedy to chief traceability officer. The company said Kennedy will lead the product strategy for iFoodDS’ traceability product line while continuing to stress the importance of traceability across the food supply chain.
“iFoodDS’ success is rooted in its scalable and interoperable platform,” Kennedy said. “It is the foundation for connecting supply chains and is designed for stronger collaboration between trading partners. I look forward to working with our teams to provide more capabilities that provide deeper product and supply chain insights, resulting in increased supply chain resiliency.”
Kennedy has nearly two decades of experience leading large-scale food supply chain traceability initiatives. 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.
“With Andrew Kennedy’s extensive experience in food supply chain traceability, there is no one more qualified to lead iFoodDS’ product strategy,” said Frank Yiannas, FDA deputy commissioner for food policy and response. “Based on our time working together at FDA, I am confident that Andrew will bring his experience, insight, and innovative mindset to his new role, and will help solidify iFoodDS’ position as a leading provider of traceability software for large enterprises and suppliers of all sizes.”
