ReposiTrak and Upshop Announce Strategic Partnership to Enable Grocery Retail Traceability
ReposiTrak, the world's largest food traceability network, and Upshop, a food retail store operations technology leader, have announced a strategic partnership to integrate their platforms. This collaboration connects traceability data from supply chain to retail stores, creating an end-to-end solution that meets FDA's FSMA 204 requirements.
The partnership combines ReposiTrak's network of thousands of suppliers and their traceability shipment data with Upshop's network of over 450 retailers. The integration enables comprehensive traceability records creation and storage, while optimizing inventory, labor, and customer experience management.
This solution helps retailers track Key Data Elements (KDEs) to store-level for high-risk food items, meeting the FDA's enforcement deadline of January 20, 2026. The partnership offers fast compliance with FSMA 204 and improved supply chain visibility to optimize operations and reduce waste.
ReposiTrak, la rete di tracciabilità alimentare più grande al mondo, e Upshop, leader nella tecnologia per le operazioni nei negozi di alimentari, hanno annunciato una partnership strategica per integrare le loro piattaforme. Questa collaborazione connette i dati di tracciabilità dalla catena di approvvigionamento ai punti vendita, creando una soluzione completa che soddisfa i requisiti FSMA 204 della FDA.
La partnership combina la rete di migliaia di fornitori di ReposiTrak e i loro dati di spedizione tracciati con la rete di oltre 450 dettaglianti di Upshop. L'integrazione consente la creazione e la memorizzazione di registri di tracciabilità completi, ottimizzando al contempo la gestione dell'inventario, del lavoro e dell'esperienza del cliente.
Questa soluzione aiuta i rivenditori a monitorare gli Elementi Chiave di Dati (KDE) fino al livello di negozio per articoli alimentari ad alto rischio, rispettando la scadenza assunta dalla FDA del 20 gennaio 2026. La partnership offre una rapida conformità al FSMA 204 e una maggiore visibilità della catena di approvvigionamento per ottimizzare le operazioni e ridurre gli sprechi.
ReposiTrak, la red de trazabilidad alimentaria más grande del mundo, y Upshop, líder en tecnología de operaciones de tiendas de alimentos, han anunciado una asociación estratégica para integrar sus plataformas. Esta colaboración conecta los datos de trazabilidad desde la cadena de suministro hasta las tiendas minoristas, creando una solución integral que cumple con los requisitos FSMA 204 de la FDA.
La asociación combina la red de miles de proveedores de ReposiTrak y sus datos de envío trazados con la red de más de 450 minoristas de Upshop. La integración permite la creación y el almacenamiento de registros de trazabilidad completos, al tiempo que optimiza la gestión de inventarios, mano de obra y experiencia del cliente.
Esta solución ayuda a los minoristas a rastrear los Elementos Clave de Datos (KDE) hasta el nivel de tienda para artículos alimentarios de alto riesgo, cumpliendo con la fecha límite de aplicación de la FDA del 20 de enero de 2026. La asociación ofrece una rápida conformidad con el FSMA 204 y una mejor visibilidad de la cadena de suministro para optimizar las operaciones y reducir el desperdicio.
ReposiTrak는 세계에서 가장 큰 식품 추적 네트워크이며, Upshop는 식품 소매점 운영 기술의 선두주자로, 각 플랫폼을 통합하는 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 협력은 공급망에서 소매점까지의 추적 데이터를 연결하여 FDA의 FSMA 204 요구 사항을 충족하는 종합 솔루션을 생성합니다.
이 파트너십은 ReposiTrak의 수천 개 공급업체 네트워크와 그들의 추적 배송 데이터를 Upshop의 450개 이상의 소매업체 네트워크와 결합합니다. 이 통합은 포괄적인 추적 기록 생성 및 저장을 가능하게 하며, 재고, 인력 및 고객 경험 관리를 최적화합니다.
이 솔루션은 소매업체가 고위험 식품 항목에 대해 매장 수준으로 핵심 데이터 요소(KDE)를 추적하도록 도와주며, FDA의 시행 기한인 2026년 1월 20일을 준수합니다. 파트너십은 FSMA 204에 대한 빠른 준수를 제공하고 운영을 최적화하며 낭비를 줄이기 위한 공급망 가시성을 향상시킵니다.
ReposiTrak, le plus grand réseau de traçabilité alimentaire au monde, et Upshop, un leader dans la technologie des opérations de magasins de détail alimentaires, ont annoncé un partenariat stratégique pour intégrer leurs plateformes. Cette collaboration relie les données de traçabilité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement aux magasins de détail, créant une solution de bout en bout qui répond aux exigences FSMA 204 de la FDA.
Le partenariat combine le réseau de milliers de fournisseurs de ReposiTrak avec leurs données d'expédition traçables et le réseau de plus de 450 détaillants d'Upshop. L'intégration permet de créer et de stocker des dossiers de traçabilité complets tout en optimisant la gestion des stocks, des ressources humaines et de l'expérience client.
Cette solution aide les détaillants à suivre les Éléments de Données Clés (KDE) jusqu'au niveau des magasins pour des articles alimentaires à haut risque, respectant la date limite d'application de la FDA du 20 janvier 2026. Le partenariat offre une conformité rapide au FSMA 204 et améliore la visibilité de la chaîne d'approvisionnement pour optimiser les opérations et réduire les déchets.
ReposiTrak, das größte Lebensmittelsicherheitsnetzwerk der Welt, und Upshop, ein führendes Unternehmen in der Betriebstechnologie für Lebensmitteldetailhandel, haben eine strategische Partnerschaft bekannt gegeben, um ihre Plattformen zu integrieren. Diese Zusammenarbeit verbindet die Nachverfolgbarkeitsdaten von der Lieferkette zu den Einzelhandelsgeschäften und schafft eine durchgängige Lösung, die die Anforderungen der FDA FSMA 204 erfüllt.
Die Partnerschaft kombiniert das Netzwerk von Tausenden von Lieferanten von ReposiTrak mit ihren Nachverfolgbarkeit Versanddaten und dem Netzwerk von über 450 Einzelhändlern von Upshop. Die Integration ermöglicht die Erstellung und Speicherung umfassender Nachverfolgbarkeitsaufzeichnungen, während sie die Verwaltung von Inventar, Arbeitskräften und Kundenerfahrungen optimiert.
Diese Lösung hilft Einzelhändlern, Schlüssel-Daten-Elemente (KDE) bis zur Filialebene für hochriskante Lebensmittelartikel zu verfolgen und erfüllt die Durchsetzungsfrist der FDA vom 20. Januar 2026. Die Partnerschaft bietet eine schnelle Einhaltung von FSMA 204 und verbessert die Sichtbarkeit der Lieferkette zur Optimierung der Abläufe und zur Reduzierung von Abfällen.
- Integration creates comprehensive end-to-end traceability solution
- Access to extensive network combining thousands of suppliers with 450+ retailers
- Solution helps meet FDA FSMA 204 compliance requirements ahead of 2026 deadline
- Platform enables optimization of inventory and reduction of waste
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The strategic partnership between ReposiTrak and Upshop represents a significant technological advancement in grocery retail traceability. By combining ReposiTrak's extensive supplier network with Upshop's retail technology platform serving over 450 retailers, this integration creates a comprehensive solution that addresses both immediate regulatory compliance needs and long-term operational efficiency goals.
The integration solves a critical data gap in the supply chain-to-store tracking process, particularly important as the January 20, 2026 FDA enforcement deadline approaches. The solution's architecture enables automated data flow without requiring expensive system overhauls, making it an efficient path to compliance for retailers of various sizes. Most importantly, the partnership's timing gives retailers approximately one year to implement and optimize their traceability systems before the regulatory deadline.
From a technical perspective, this solution's ability to connect supply chain data with store-level operations creates opportunities for advanced analytics and automation that could significantly impact operational margins. The system's capability to track Key Data Elements (KDEs) while simultaneously optimizing inventory and labor management represents a dual-value proposition that extends beyond mere compliance.
This partnership offers a robust solution for FSMA 204 compliance, which has been a major concern for grocery retailers. The integration addresses the complex challenge of tracking high-risk Food Traceability List (FTL) items at the store level - a requirement that many retailers have struggled to implement effectively. The ability to capture and verify lot code data at receipt is particularly important for maintaining an unbroken chain of traceability.
The market timing is strategic, as major retailers' early adoption of comprehensive traceability programs is creating a ripple effect across the industry. This solution provides smaller and mid-sized retailers with a viable path to compliance without requiring massive infrastructure investments. The emphasis on data flow automation and integration with existing systems makes this a particularly practical approach to meeting regulatory requirements while minimizing operational disruption.
The partnership creates a critical connection between suppliers and the retail store that:
- Leverages ReposiTrak’s network of thousands of suppliers and their traceability shipment data, and Upshop’s network of more than 450 retailers and their retail stores
- Enables a comprehensive program for creating and storing complete traceability records that meets the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204d (FSMA 204) requirements,
- Unlocks margin and growth opportunities in stores by connecting supply chain data with store data to optimize inventory, labor and customer experience management automation
"Traceability requires data from the supply chain and – importantly – confirmation at the retail store that the proper and accurate lot code data from each shipment has been captured when the product is received. The missing piece for us has been the supply chain data. ReposiTrak is the leader in capturing and managing supply chain data, starting at the suppliers. Together, we can deliver a single, comprehensive traceability solution," explained Mark Hawthorne, chief innovation and strategy officer at Upshop.
"Once the data is flowing the benefits are compounding,” continued Hawthorne. “Traceability data can be used to improve food safety, reduce invoice discrepancies, and identify ways to reduce waste and improve efficiencies throughout the store.”
Under FSMA 204, retailers are required by law to track Key Data Elements (KDEs) to the store-level for every shipment containing high-risk food items from the Food Traceability List (FTL). Major industry retailers have made public commitments to traceability, announcing programs that require more traceability data for all food product on a faster timeline. The efforts of those retailers have activated the industry, motivating others to institute traceability programs now, ahead of the FDA’s enforcement deadline of January 20, 2026.
“Our partnership combines ReposiTrak’s strength in traceability data management and connectivity with Upshop’s broad base of retail technology,” stated Randy Fields, chairman and CEO of ReposiTrak. “Together, our existing platforms make traceability even easier for retailers, and their suppliers. It allows the traceability requirements to be achieved without adding steps to the check-in process and without retooling legacy systems.”
The partnership between ReposiTrak and Upshop enables true end-to-end traceability, through one comprehensive approach. Through this partnership, grocers now have access to:
- Fast, easy and inexpensive compliance with FSMA 204 from source-to-store
- Better visibility to supply chain data that can be used to optimize operations, reduce shrink and waste, and increase sales
For more information or to request a meeting with the ReposiTrak and Upshop teams, visit our site.
About Upshop
Upshop is the foremost provider of a SaaS platform designed to streamline forecasting, ordering, production, and inventory optimization processes for food retailers. Its unified platform simplifies and enhances associate tasks, promoting smarter and more interconnected operations across Fresh, Center, DSD, and eCommerce departments. With over 450+ retailers and 50,000+ stores relying on its mission-critical operations platform globally, customers have witnessed substantial enhancements in sales, shrinkage reduction, food safety, and sustainability throughout their stores.
To learn more about the Total Store Operations Experience, visit https://upshop.com/, and watch customer testimonials at Upshop Total Store Operations Experience - YouTube
About ReposiTrak
ReposiTrak (NYSE: TRAK) provides retailers, suppliers and wholesalers with a robust solution suite consisting of three product families: food traceability, compliance and risk management and supply chain solutions. ReposiTrak’s integrated, cloud-based applications are supported by an unparalleled team of experts. For more information, please visit repositrak.com.
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Mike Weber
CMO
Upshop
Mike.weber@Upshop.com
Derek Hannum
Chief Customer Officer
ReposiTrak
dhannum@repositrak.com
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