Mar 12, 2025

News provided by Share this article Share toX BREWSTER, N.Y. and SEATTLE, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Ace Endico, the premier specialty foods distributor in the New York Metropolitan Area and New England, and iFoodDS, the leading provider of food traceability software, announced a partnership to enable Ace Endico to capture, store, and share data required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Traceability Rule, FSMA 204(d). Ace Endico logo The Food Traceability Rule establishes traceability recordkeeping requirements for businesses that manufacture, process, pack, or hold certain foods to facilitate faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market. The iFoodDS traceability platform, purpose-built for FSMA 204 compliance, offers flexible options for capturing and storing required FSMA 204 data. By enabling companies like Ace Endico to leverage data from their existing systems, the iFoodDS solution reduces costs and operational complexity. The partnership highlights Ace Endico's family tradition of quality and service, and commitment to food safety. iFoodDS will enable Ace Endico to easily share required data with their foodservice customers. The platform supports multiple methods for sharing data, ensuring that Ace Endico can meet the needs of its customers while efficiently meeting regulatory requirements. "As a family-owned business, we have always prioritized building trust with our customers through exceptional service, quality, and food safety," said John Walsh, Director of Compliance and Human Resources at Ace Endico. "Partnering with iFoodDS allows us to meet FSMA traceability requirements without disrupting our existing operations. This collaboration ensures we can stay ahead of regulatory requirements while continuing to deliver the premium products our customers have come to expect." "We are thrilled to support Ace Endico Corporation in their FSMA 204 compliance efforts," said Andrew Kennedy, Chief Traceability Officer at iFoodDS. "As the leading traceability platform, iFoodDS is committed to providing flexible, cost-effective options and to simplifying the regulatory compliance journey for Ace Endico and its customers. Together, we are paving the way for a more connected and transparent food supply chain." About Ace Endico Founded in 1982, Ace Endico is the largest specialty foods distributor in Westchester and Putnam Counties, delivering throughout the Northeastern United States. Home to over 700 dedicated employees, Ace Endico is headquartered in Brewster, NY, with a second hub located in Woonsocket, RI, both with marketplaces that bring high-quality ingredients to the public. Ace Endico is dedicated to delivering quality products, exceptional service, and innovative solutions to help customers succeed. About iFoodDS iFoodDS offers connected traceability, quality, and food safety solutions, making it easier to deliver wholesome, fresh, high-quality products to consumers. iFoodDS solutions help enterprises gain visibility and insight into their supply chains, transform inspection processes, reduce food waste, and optimize inventory quality. Its consulting subsidiary, New Era Partners, helps enterprises navigate the complexities of FDA's Food Traceability Rule, FSMA 204, to smooth the path to compliance. Learn more about the iFoodDS FSMA 204 compliance solution by visiting www.ifoodds.com. SOURCE iFoodDS