Enhance USDA-ARS gbfpd to support the FNS food distribution program

The Agricultural Research Service awarded GS1 US, Inc. a $156,864 cooperative agreement from July 2021 to June 2023 under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program. The award will enhance the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Global Food Traceability Network Database to support the Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Program. GS1 US will implement new data validations, onboard manufacturers participating in the Food Distribution Program, and collect/submit monthly data reports to the FNS program team as requested. This includes increasing transparency and data collection for institutional foods to support domestic nutrition assistance programs. The enhanced traceability network and data reporting will provide improved program administration and oversight for the USDA and FNS.

This includes transparency and data collection for institutional foods in support of domestic nutrition programs. Implementing new data validations, on-boarding manufacturers who participate in the FNS food distribution program, and collect/submit monthly data reports to the FNS program team as requested.