The Midwest's largest supercenter chain requires GFSI certification and has set its own timeline for produce traceability.
Meijer operates 240+ supercenters across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Wisconsin — making it the dominant grocery retailer in the Midwest. With $20 billion in revenue, Meijer is a critical buyer for regional produce growers. Their food safety requirements include GFSI certification for all food suppliers and traceability deadlines that move ahead of the FDA's July 2028 enforcement date.
Food facilities must submit a GFSI audit report under an acceptable scheme prior to doing business with Meijer.
Meijer has established its own traceability deadlines beyond federal requirements, signaling they expect suppliers to be ready before the FDA enforces.
All suppliers must provide products meeting Meijer's safety and quality standards, with facility, product, packaging, and labeling requirements communicated at the onset of each RFQ.
Suppliers cannot begin business with Meijer without a current GFSI audit report.
Losing Meijer means losing access to the dominant supercenter in the Midwest — 240+ locations across 6 states.
Non-compliant suppliers will be passed over as Meijer's traceability program tightens.
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