As 2026 approaches, retailers, not governments, are leading blockchain food traceability. Discover how retailer power is reshaping transparency, trust, and supply chains. A Power Shift in Food Transparency for more than a decade, governments and regulators have been seen as primary drivers of food traceability. From food safety laws to labeling mandates, regulation has traditionally set the minimum bar for transparency. But as we approach 2026, a clear shift is underway: retailers are emerging as the most powerful force shaping blockchain-based food traceability. By 2026, blockchain food traceability will be less about government mandates and more about retailer leadership. Governments will continue to set the baseline. But retailers are building the future, one where transparency is real-time, verifiable, and embedded into everyday food decisions.