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Invite Suppliers to Wholechain, Free
Premium and Enterprise customers can now invite any supplier into Wholechain by email, and those suppliers can join for free.
Warren Manuel

Implementing FSMA 204 In Your Wholechain Integration
Per FDA, the goal of the Food Traceability rule is to ensure Key Data Elements (KDEs) can be maintained across the supply chain for more efficient and effective tracing while providing firms flexibility within their existing tracing systems.
Caitlin Fike

Simplifying FSMA 204 Compliance in the Mid-Supply Chain: Clarification from the FDA
Under FSMA 204, tracking high-risk food items has introduced a significant practical challenge for mid-supply chain logistics.
Caitlin Fike
African Leaders are Moving Blue Food Systems from Talk to Action
African leaders at OOC 2026 launched the Blue Food Champions Network to scale aquatic food systems. Discover why this matters for food security.
Warren Manuel

The Wholechain Experience Just Got Even Better
Life has its headaches. Supply chain traceability shouldn't be one of them
Claudia Sandell-Gándara

From Fragmentation to Visibility: Better Food Future and Blue Foods Summit Traceability Recap
At the inaugural Blue Food Summit at Seafood Expo North America, industry leaders came together to discuss the future of seafood traceability and data standards—sharing perspectives from global frameworks to on-the-ground realities.
Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Wholechain First to Pass Global Beef & Leather Traceability Framework Test
Wholechain becomes the first platform to pass the Global Beef and Leather Traceability Framework capability test, advancing digital traceability and supply chain transparency.
Erin Taylor

OECD 2024 Insights on Responsible Textile Supply Chains
Garment and footwear supply chains face growing scrutiny as sustainability and transparency expectations rise. Textiles remain among the top targets for counterfeiting.
Mark Kaplan

Why Transparency Is Essential for Brand Credibility
Transparency builds trust. Brands that clearly show where products come from and how they’re made earn credibility, and protect their reputation.
Claudia Sandell-Gándara

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

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

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

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

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-Gándara

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

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-Gándara

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

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-Gándara

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-Gándara

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-Gándara

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-Gándara

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-Gándara

Aveda Launches Transparency Tool for Blockchain-Traced Vanilla
Following an innovative traceability project, Aveda leads the beauty industry in responsible sourcing.
Claudia Sandell-Gándara

Wholechain Uses GS1 Standards for Blockchain Traceability
Technology participants included GS1 US, IBM Food Trust, SAP, FoodLogiQ, Ripe.io and Wholechain
Jayson Berryhill

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

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

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

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

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











