ReposiTrak Offers Fee-Free EDI for Food Traceability

ReposiTrak has launched a new EDI solution for food traceability that eliminates volume-based fees. The solution aims to simplify the process for food industry companies to meet the requirements of the FSMA 204 final rule. The solution is designed to help large retailers and wholesalers meet the demands for enhanced food traceability.

As the food industry moves rapidly towards enhanced food traceability, driven by the FSMA 204 final rule, large retailers and wholesalers are increasingly demanding that food traceability data be transmitted via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), specifically in the ASN 856 format [1]. However, many smaller suppliers find themselves at a disadvantage due to a lack of EDI capabilities or the complexity of meeting varied and specific customer requirements.

ReposiTrak, a company with over 25 years of experience in electronic data exchange, has stepped in to address these challenges. The company's new EDI solution acts as a "universal data translator," allowing suppliers to submit traceability data in their existing format. ReposiTrak then delivers the data to retailers or wholesalers in the exact format required [1].

Randy Fields, chairman and CEO of ReposiTrak, emphasizes that EDI is merely a delivery mechanism and does not ensure data quality or compliance with each retailer's specific needs. The challenges with EDI extend beyond setup, with traceability data often riddled with errors that typical EDI systems cannot detect or correct. Additionally, the volume-based pricing model of traditional EDI VANs can become unsustainable for high-volume shippers [1].

ReposiTrak's solution removes these complexities and eliminates volume-based pricing. Suppliers submit their traceability data once, in a single format, and ReposiTrak handles the rest, delivering the data to retailers in the specific format each requires. The company's 500+ point error detection process ensures that any issues are fixed before the data is transmitted, providing retailers with complete, accurate, and compliant traceability records [1].

Unlike traditional EDI providers, ReposiTrak's pricing model is straightforward: a low, flat fee that is not based on shipment volume. This makes it easier for suppliers of all sizes to meet traceability requirements without incurring significant costs [1].

Currently, ReposiTrak helps nearly 1,000 trading partners with data sharing through EDI and other flexible protocols. Supported document types include various EDI formats and non-EDI formats such as CSV, XLSX, XML, JSON, and Fixed-Length [1].

To learn more about EDI services through ReposiTrak, interested parties can contact Chief Customer Officer Derek Hannum at dhannum@repositrak.com [1].

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/repositrak-simplifies-edi-food-traceability-110000338.html
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20250729094641/repositrak-simplifies-edi-for-food-traceability-without-the-volume-based-fees