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Explore product updates, lessons from the field, and stories that reflect how traceability is transforming the way we source, operate, and build trust across global supply chains.

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Cow in field.
Cow in field.
Cow in field.

The Pathway to Traceability in Beef and Leather

Wholechain and industry leaders unveiled a global traceability standard for beef and leather—aiming to break silos, enable EUDR compliance, and support ethical sourcing.

Mark Kaplan
Mark Kaplan

Mark Kaplan

Apr 18, 2025

Man scanning packages
Man scanning packages
Man scanning packages

Simplify Supply Chain Labeling

We’re excited to introduce our latest labeling feature, designed to simplify communication and streamline operations between customers, suppliers, and packers.

Erin Taylor

Jan 20, 2025

Two hands clasping
Two hands clasping
Two hands clasping

Wholechain and GFSC Group Partner to Streamline FSMA 204

Wholechain, a blockchain-based traceability solution, and GFSC Group, a leading food safety provider, announce a partnership to help businesses comply with the FDA’s FSMA Rule 204.

Mark Kaplan
Mark Kaplan

Mark Kaplan

Dec 26, 2024

Individuals having a conversation.
Individuals having a conversation.
Individuals having a conversation.

Takeaways from Climate Week NYC

At Climate Week NYC, food and fashion leaders explored traceability, deforestation-free sourcing, and innovation—driving cross-industry action for a better food future.

Mark Kaplan
Mark Kaplan

Mark Kaplan

Oct 8, 2024

Boats at sea
Boats at sea
Boats at sea

How to know if your traceability meets regulatory and sustainability goals

Why data standards are key to achieving true event-based traceability that complies with FSMA and other requirements

Claudia Sandell-Candara
Claudia Sandell-Candara

Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Sep 4, 2024

Person catching fish from ocean.
Person catching fish from ocean.
Person catching fish from ocean.

Navigating Seafood Standards and Regulatory Expectations

Seafood businesses can meet FSMA 204 compliance and align with GDST standards by using tools like Wholechain—boosting traceability, safety, and market access.

Mark Kaplan
Mark Kaplan

Mark Kaplan

Aug 30, 2024

Cows in field.
Cows in field.
Cows in field.

A Framework for Traceability of Cattle Based on GS1 Standards

IDH, Wholechain and Rever Consulting have co-developed a new “Framework for the Interoperable Electronic Traceability of Cattle” in Brazilian cattle supply chains to combat deforestation, cattle laundering, information silos and improve visibility back to birth farms.

Claudia Sandell-Candara
Claudia Sandell-Candara

Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Jul 5, 2024

Group of people at event.
Group of people at event.
Group of people at event.

Solutions to the UNGC Ocean Stewardship Coalition’s

Showcasing traceable seafood and aquaculture supply chains, routes to market for small-scale producers and Fishery IDs during a ‘Night at the Barcelona Aquarium’

Mark Kaplan

May 10, 2024

Kids at the aquarium.
Kids at the aquarium.
Kids at the aquarium.

Expo Highlights Traceable Supply Chains and UNGC Ocean Initiatives

At Seafood Expo North America, Wholechain and partners showcased traceable seafood, sustainable aquaculture, and innovation to support ocean health and small-scale fishers.

Claudia Sandell-Candara
Claudia Sandell-Candara

Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Mar 19, 2024

Group of people at dinner.
Group of people at dinner.
Group of people at dinner.

Wholechain Hosts Traceable Supply Chain Events at Climate Week

At UNGA 77 & 78, Wholechain and partners hosted events on traceable food, soy, and leather—driving sustainable supply chains and global ocean goals forward.

Claudia Sandell-Candara
Claudia Sandell-Candara

Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Sep 13, 2023

Person speaking at event.
Person speaking at event.
Person speaking at event.

UN Global Compact Hosts Dinner on Traceable Seafood at Expo 2023

At Seafood Expo Global, Wholechain joined partners to highlight traceable seafood, responsible aquafeed, and small-scale fisher initiatives shaping a better food future.

Claudia Sandell-Candara
Claudia Sandell-Candara

Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Apr 27, 2023

Top view of aquarium.
Top view of aquarium.
Top view of aquarium.

A Night at the New England Aquarium: Better Food Future

The event hosted by the UN Global Compact Ocean Stewardship Council, UNGC Ocean Accelerator Network, Envisible LLC, the Global Seafood Alliance and IDH, convened seafood industry leaders advancing more responsible sourcing solutions.

Claudia Sandell-Candara
Claudia Sandell-Candara

Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Mar 14, 2023

United Nations Ocean Conference.
United Nations Ocean Conference.
United Nations Ocean Conference.

UN Dinner at UN Ocean Conference 2022 Highlights Traceable Seafood

The conference’s official high-level dinner, “Blueprint for the Future: Good Food for All,” showcased fully traceable seafood to advance Sustainable Development Goals 14 and 17

Claudia Sandell-Candara
Claudia Sandell-Candara

Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Jul 26, 2022

Collage of images vanilla.
Collage of images vanilla.
Collage of images vanilla.

Aveda Launches Transparency Tool for Blockchain-Traced Vanilla

Following an innovative traceability project, Aveda leads the beauty industry in responsible sourcing.

Claudia Sandell-Candara
Claudia Sandell-Candara

Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Oct 22, 2021

Traceability Software Interface.
Traceability Software Interface.
Traceability Software Interface.

Wholechain Uses GS1 Standards for Blockchain Traceability

Technology participants included GS1 US, IBM Food Trust, SAP, FoodLogiQ, Ripe.io and Wholechain

Jayson Berryhill
Jayson Berryhill

Jayson Berryhill

Jul 6, 2021

Person scanning a card.
Person scanning a card.
Person scanning a card.

Estée Lauder and Aveda Use Wholechain to Trace Vanilla in 125+ Products

Aveda Sets New Standard for Transparency in Hair Care with Blockchain-Enabled Traceable Vanilla

Jayson Berryhill
Jayson Berryhill

Jayson Berryhill

Oct 21, 2020

Person holding up cell phone.
Person holding up cell phone.
Person holding up cell phone.

Estée Lauder, Aveda Partner with Envisible on Vanilla Traceability

Estée Lauder and Aveda Partner with Envisible on Blockchain Vanilla Traceability for Business Resilience

Mark Kaplan
Mark Kaplan

Mark Kaplan

Jun 21, 2020

Jayson Berryhill giving a speech.
Jayson Berryhill giving a speech.
Jayson Berryhill giving a speech.

Wholechain Earns Top Innovator Honor at the Fish 2.0 Global Forum

Food innovators from all over the world gather at Stanford’s Center for Ocean Solutions to showcase aquaculture, technology and supply chain solutions aimed at solving sustainable seafood challenges

Jayson Berryhill
Jayson Berryhill

Jayson Berryhill

Nov 10, 2019

Person holding fish.
Person holding fish.
Person holding fish.

Mastercard and Wholechain bringing traceability to food supply chains

We are excited to be working with Mastercard’s Provenance solution using the Mastercard blockchain. Below is the announcement from the Mastercard website.

Jayson Berryhill
Jayson Berryhill

Jayson Berryhill

Nov 8, 2019

Person using a cell phone.
Person using a cell phone.
Person using a cell phone.

What Traceability is and Why it Matters for Your Plate

Traceability is more than a buzzword. It’s a key to sustainable food, trusted sourcing, and transparency. Here’s why it matters for what ends up on your plate.

Mark Kaplan
Mark Kaplan

Mark Kaplan

Oct 15, 2019

Ready to power traceability at scale?

Trusted by global brands, manufacturers, and exporters who value integrity, compliance, and transparency.

Ready to power traceability at scale?

Trusted by global brands, manufacturers, and exporters who value integrity, compliance, and transparency.

Ready to power traceability at scale?

Trusted by global brands, manufacturers, and exporters who value integrity, compliance, and transparency.