Technology | Services | Expertise
Helping food & beverage companies solve complex business problems
Mitigate supply chain risk
Strengthen audit-ready compliance
Accelerate product innovation
From local testing service to global food supply chain leader
The FoodChain ID story starts in a small town in Iowa, the center of agriculture in the United States. We were the first company in North America to provide DNA-based GMO testing, empowering food producers to serve a market need for non-GMO products.
From that small-town beginning, FoodChain ID now serves more than 40,000 clients in over 100 countries. In our 30-year history, our services have expanded to include certification, product development, regulatory compliance and consulting. In fact, we now serve 3 out of 4 of the top 100 global food companies.
Helping you solve complex food industry problems
Our clients represent food producers, manufacturers and retailers who must navigate increasingly complex supply chains to feed the world. FoodChain ID solutions manage supply chain risk, accelerate innovation, anticipate market compliance and protect brand reputation.
A History of Growth
Since 1996, we have steadily and purposefully strengthened our offerings to meet the growing and changing needs of our clients.
1996
Genetic ID North America
Founded in Iowa, the agriculture center of the United States, as the first company in North America to provide DNA-based GMO testing services.
2000-2016
Global Expansion
Office locations open in United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil and India. Company grows to become FoodChain ID.
2017-2023
14 Strategic
Acquisitions
Client services are expanded to add to the company’s position as a global service provider for certification, testing, regulatory compliance and food and supplement innovation.
Today
Serving 40,000+ Customers
Our Mission and Vision
“Consumers trust retailers, manufacturers, ingredient providers and farmers to have their best interests at heart. How can these organizations prove that food is healthy and safe? Testing, third-party certification, integrated regulatory advice in the R&D process, and expert consulting all help to add transparency and confidence in our food supply.”
Conor Kearney
Chief Executive Officer
Mission
We make it easier to keep the food supply chain safe and transparent.
Vision
We will be the most trusted provider of tailored technology, insights and expertise within the food industry.
FoodChain ID Leadership
Conor Kearney
Chief Executive Officer
Conor Kearney served as FoodChain ID’s Interim CEO and SVP of Strategy and Operations prior to his appointment as CEO in 2023. He earned his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Dr. Heather Secrist
SVP, Technical Services Americas
Dr. Secrist has over 25 years of experience in the food safety and biotechnology industries in technical and operational leadership roles. She earned her PhD at Washington University School of Medicine.
Dan Pickles
SVP, Chief Growth Officer
Dan Pickles leads growth strategy across markets and product offerings. His experience spans innovation, product management, marketing and commercial strategy within the food and technology sectors.
Dr. Chetan Parmar
SVP, Technical Services Europe, Asia & Mexico
Dr. Parmar oversees certification and testing services for the agriculture and food industry designed to address key customer needs such as food safety, sustainability and product certifications. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from Imperial College London.
Jason Grimm
SVP, Digital Solutions
Jason Grimm served as CEO at Verdant Services, Inc., prior to FoodChain ID’s acquisition of the company in 2021. He now brings leadership to the Digital Solutions division of FoodChain ID.
Dr. Rudolf A. Overbeek
SVP, Corporate
Development & Strategic Relationships
Dr. Overbeek is responsible for strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions. He holds a Doctorate, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Utrecht University.
Lee Wall
SVP, Chief Finance Officer
Lee Wall provides global finance expertise and leadership for business planning across FoodChain ID. He holds the Chartered Accountant designation.
Peter Dumoulin
SVP, Chief People Officer
Peter Dumoulin joined FoodChain ID in 2022 and applies nearly 30 years of international human resource experience to the Chief People Officer role.