Food traceability is the ability to follow the movements of food products and their ingredients through the supply chain, from production and processing to distribution and sale to the end consumer. Traceability is critical in the food industry due to the perishable nature of food. Tracking and tracing these items is vital in minimizing the risk of foodborne illness, avoiding product recalls and building consumer trust.
Laser marking food is crucial in the food traceability process. Packaging and food marking machines allow companies to connect unique identifiers to their food products, such as barcodes, serial numbers and data matrix codes. These markings provide manufacturers with valuable track and trace data, such as production destinations and expiration dates.