ABSTRACT
In many ways this chapter should lead off this book as a motivator for the reasons why any participant within the food industry, with its interdependency on one another, should have a strong identity preservation and traceability (IPT) program well established. Often a rm’s success or failure in the market is tied to its own actions, upstream suppliers of inputs, and downstream processors. The net results of failures of the food chain system include loss of brand name, public trust, and large expenses tied to recalls and legal liabilities.
