The PTI vision:
Supply chain-wide adoption of electronic traceability
for every case of produce by the year 2012.
PTI Action Plan Implementation Toolkit
To help you achieve the PTI’s vision within your company, we have assembled all the tools you need right here. In addition to the Milestone-related resources found on this page, also visit the Resources & Tools page for additional resources.
About PTI Introduction Action Plan
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Complete by: 1st Quarter 2009
Assign GTIN numbers
Brand owners will assign 14-digit GTINs to every case configuration.
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Complete by: 3rd Quarter 2009
Provide GTIN Information to Buyers
Brand owners will provide their GTINs (and corresponding data) to their buyers.
Best Practices Data Synchronization
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Complete in: 2011
Show Human-Readable Information on Cases
Packers are responsible for providing human-readable information on each case.
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Complete in: 2011
Encode Information in a Barcode
Packers are responsible for encoding the GTIN, lot number.
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Complete in: 2011
Read and Store Information on Inbound Cases
Each subsequent handler of the case will have the systems and capability to read and store the GTIN and lot number from each case of produce received.
Recent Updates
Site last updated August 24, 2010
New Press Release: 8-25-10
PTI calls for working group volunteers, GS1 US joins initiative
Press Room/Contacts
Document Update: 8-24-10
PTI Organizational Chart
Resources & Tools
Document Update: 8-24-10
PTI Working Group Charters
Resources & Tools
About Us
The Produce Traceability Initiative, sponsored by Canadian Produce Marketing Association, GS1 US, Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association, is designed to help the industry maximize the effectiveness of current traceback procedures, while developing a standardized industry approach to enhance the speed and efficiency of traceability systems for the future.
The PTI has a bold vision which outlines a course of action to achieve supply chain-wide adoption of electronic traceability of every case of produce by the year 2012.
This Web site is dedicated to the PTI and serves as a central resource to provide industry members with extensive education, outreach and guidance on implementing these recommendations by the goal year.