Field notes

Field notes on food traceability

What we're learning about FSMA 204, retailer audits, and what small food producers actually need to survive the 2026 traceability wave.

April 23, 20268 min read
Your retailer just sent you an FSMA 204 questionnaire. Here's what they're really asking for.
A plain-English breakdown of the data retailers want from small food producers under FSMA 204 — what to send, what to skip, and the three fields that decide whether you keep your shelf space.
FSMA 204retailer auditstraceabilitysmall food producers