Carlsbad, Calif.-based Mellace Family Brands, a manufacturer of branded and private label snack foods, announced a partnership with Growers First, Laguna Beach, Calif., to implement a comprehensive traceability program for its cashew products. The online tracking system, which tracks cashews from seed to store, will provide transparency in the supply chain.

“This system will give us the ability to track the cashews back to the individual farmer and allow us to ensure the growers, especially the smaller ones, are treated fairly,” said Mike Mellace, CEO, Mellace Family Brands. “For Mellace Family Brands, a successful farmer means a more reliable and consistent source of nuts. And all of this ultimately leads to a superior final product delivered to our customers.”