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End-to-End Food Traceability Software Trusted by Leading Food Brands

Pass Audits, Inspections and

Mock Recalls in Style

With Wherefour, there's no need to track stock lots and lot codes manually with paper or spreadsheets anymore. Plus, you’ll have full visibility into every transaction so nothing gets missed during audits or compliance inspections.

Our platform provides you and your team with one-button lot number tracking—from raw materials through finished goods to the customers who receive them. Pack products into different sizes or containers, automatically generate lot codes, and see what lots and quantities were shipped to customers during a specific date range.

Complete Traceability
at Your Fingertips

Wherefour’s start-to-finish™ traceability system tracks everything used in your product business.

Here are a few benefits of using Wherefour’s food traceability software:

 

Generate Full Traceability or Recall Reports

Generate full traceability or recall reports any time by ingredient date range or specific lots of production, including what was shipped to customers. Whether it’s for a surprise audit, mock recall, or real supply chain issue, you’ll have reliable, detailed data at your fingertips. No scrambling, no second-guessing, just instant clarity when you need it most.

 

Automated Production Run Updates

Need to make corrections to a production run? Wherefour automatically adjusts the run using reworked production data and logs every detail. You’ll know exactly which suppliers provided which ingredients, which batches they were used in, and which customers received the final products. No gaps, no guessing, and no manual edits required.

 

Lot Code Record Automation

When you ship products via distributors or direct store delivery, Wherefour automatically records the lot codes used. These codes are added to invoices and order records, creating a precise, searchable history. You’ll always know which lots and quantities were sent, to whom, and when, helping you stay recall-ready and audit-compliant without extra admin.

 

Comprehensive Trace Reports

Generate forward, backward, or bi-directional trace reports instantly with just one click. Whether you're preparing for an audit or managing a recall, Wherefour compiles all your trace data into a downloadable Excel file—complete with lot history, quantities, dates, and users—so you can respond quickly and confidently, every time.

The Traceability Software Advantage:
Why Fast-Growing Food Brands Choose Wherefour

 

Optimized Supply Chain Visibility

Track every ingredient and product in real time, from sourcing to shipping. Wherefour gives you full visibility to reduce waste, improve planning, and meet FSMA 204 traceability requirements without extra effort.

 

Cloud-Based Accessibility

Access your traceability data from anywhere—desktop, tablet, or mobile. Wherefour keeps records secure, updated in real time, and always ready when your team needs them, whether onsite or working remotely.

 

Simplified Incident Investigation

Instantly pull traceability records by lot, ingredient, or date. Whether you're responding to a recall or audit, Wherefour gives you the speed and accuracy to act confidently and prove compliance quickly.

 

Easy Inventory Transfers

Transfer inventory between locations with just a few clicks. Each movement is logged by user, time, and lot, making it ideal for multi-facility teams and businesses with bonded or regulated storage.

 

Smart Barcode Labeling

Print custom barcodes with expiration dates, batch info, and locations. Scan materials at every stage for accurate traceability—from raw ingredients to finished goods—without guesswork or disconnected data.

 

Built for Food Manufacturers

Wherefour is designed specifically for food production. Manage allergens, maintain regulatory compliance, and ensure lot-level traceability in a single system. No spreadsheets, no silos, no workarounds required.

Ensure Complete Compliance
With End-to-End Traceability

Staying ahead of food safety rules doesn’t have to slow you down.

Wherefour makes compliance simple with real-time traceability, automated lot tracking, and paperless records linked to every transaction. Attach COAs, track allergens, and generate audit-ready reports, all without digging through binders or spreadsheets.

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Wherefour continues to upgrade and add options! Their support staff is great and responsive to support tickets. This program runs our entire manufacturing operation and we have had little to no problems. The company listens to the needs of their customers and prioritizes upgrades and features based on immediate customer needs. This is outstanding, and basically unheard of in the industry.

Charles, VP of Operations

Our favorite aspects of Wherefour are the ease of Production planning, tracking, and inventory recording. We are a certified organic organization and having access to all of our records in one place makes our audit periods so easy. Wherefour is truly built out for traceability and it does not fail!

Kaylee, Production and Fulfillment

WhereFour is a great traceability tool with solid capabilities for inventory, recipe management, and cost control. The UI uses modern web tools which makes it easier to use than other older platforms. The technology base also is built on tools that will allow scalability and easier integration with other platforms.

Bradley, Founder

Wherefour is very user friendly, and well suited to our food manufacturing business. We use this across multiple departments daily. The customer support is second-to-none, and from implementation to process integration to product launch we were well taken care of at every step!

Joshua, Director of Operations

Gain Full Visibility With

Farm-to-Table Traceability

Track every ingredient, package, and finished product, from sourcing to delivery, all in one system. Wherefour gives you true farm-to-table traceability with real-time visibility across your entire supply chain.

Need to track which supplier delivered a specific lot of basil? Done. Want to see which customer received a product containing sesame? Just a few clicks.

Attach COAs, monitor allergens automatically, and generate lot-level reports instantly. When an auditor drops by or a recall hits, you won’t be scrambling through spreadsheets—you’ll already have the answers. With Wherefour, complete traceability isn’t just possible, it’s built into everything you do.

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Food Traceability Software FAQs

Food traceability software helps food manufacturers track every ingredient, product, and transaction throughout the supply chain. From raw material intake to final delivery, it records where items came from, where they went, and who handled them. This visibility supports compliance with regulations like FSMA and helps businesses quickly respond to recalls, audits, or supplier issues without relying on paper logs or manual spreadsheets.

The FDA’s Food Traceability Rule (FSMA 204) requires food businesses to keep detailed records of critical tracking events and key data elements for certain high-risk foods. Its aim is to improve the speed and accuracy of traceability during foodborne illness outbreaks or recalls.

Businesses must document every step—receiving, transformation, and shipping—and be able to provide this information within 24 hours of a request.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a food safety system that identifies potential hazards in production and sets up controls to prevent them. The monitoring system tracks these control points, like cooking temperature or packaging cleanliness, and ensures they stay within safe limits.

Digital traceability tools make HACCP compliance easier by recording data automatically, reducing human error, and maintaining audit-ready records.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify and track tags attached to products, packaging, or containers. In food traceability, RFID can improve efficiency and accuracy by capturing data without manual scanning.

It’s especially useful for tracking large shipments or high-volume operations, helping manufacturers maintain real-time visibility and reduce the risk of errors or lost data.