Food Chain - Issue 212 - June 2026 | Page 17

______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Traceability

TRACKING

TRUST

How connected packaging is transforming health and safety in the food supply chain

Consumer expectations for food health and safety are rising, while tolerance for error is shrinking. Recalls, allergen incidents, and contamination events now carry immediate public health implications, long-term reputational damage, and even criminal charges. As a result, retailers and manufacturers are under increasing pressure to execute fast, accurate product recalls – removing contaminated products from the supply chain before they reach consumers’ hands.

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