Starfish, a pioneering data-sharing network for the food industry, and OpsSmart, a global leader in end-to-end traceability solutions, have announced a strategic partnership to transform how supply chain data is connected, shared, and used—far beyond compliance.
This collaboration addresses one of the food industry’s most pressing challenges: the lack of connected, interoperable systems that can support real-time collaboration, transparency, and trust. By combining OpsSmart’s robust traceability and data digitization platform with Starfish’s open, standards-based data-sharing network, the partnership empowers food companies to unlock greater visibility and coordination across their supply chains.
“Interoperability has long been a barrier in traceability,” said Wiggs Civitillo, CEO of Starfish. “By partnering with OpsSmart, we’re making it easier for systems across the supply chain to connect and share meaningful data, supporting not just compliance, but a more transparent, efficient, and collaborative food system.”
OpsSmart enables food businesses to digitize and integrate critical data from harvest to retail, including production events, shipping records, IoT inputs, and compliance documents. Already aligned with global frameworks like GS1 EPCIS and the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST), OpsSmart provides a flexible, modular solution that meets companies where they are on their digital transformation journey.
Through this partnership, OpsSmart users can now seamlessly exchange traceability data across supply chain partners via Starfish’s plug-and-play network, removing the cost and complexity of custom integrations while improving accuracy, speed, and operational insight.
“At OpsSmart, we view data as the foundation for transformation, not just a compliance tool,” said Sharmeen Khan, Chief Marketing Officer of OpsSmart. “Our partnership with Starfish enables the industry to turn fragmented information into connected intelligence—fueling smarter decisions, stronger collaboration, and more sustainable outcomes across the food system.”
As regulatory requirements like FSMA 204 take shape, the industry is under increasing pressure to digitize. But this partnership goes further, offering a path to meaningful transparency that supports brand integrity, responsible sourcing, and consumer confidence.
About OpsSmart
OpsSmart is a modular, cloud-based platform that enables food and agriculture businesses to achieve end-to-end traceability, digitize operations, and integrate data across the supply chain. Trusted across seafood, produce, and global ag sectors, OpsSmart helps businesses deliver on their commitments to transparency, safety, and sustainability. Learn more at www.opssmartglobal.com.
About Starfish Technology Inc
Starfish is the leading network for supply chain traceability, helping food companies share data with partners using the systems they already trust. By harmonizing data across systems, Starfish enables secure, real-time collaboration across the supply chain. Designed for interoperability, security, and automation, it empowers businesses to unlock better insights, reduce risk, and build more connected, compliant, and resilient supply chains. Learn more at www.starfish-network.com.
