Hy-Vee, Inc., the super-regional retail grocery operator, is widely known as a leading innovator in the industry, deploying the latest technology and processes to engage shoppers and improve performance. The c-suite at the company pays particularly close attention to food safety. Chris Gindorff, Hy-Vee’s vice president, Compliance and Food Protection, recently responded to questions on the chain’s Food Safety Modernization Act compliance activities, paying close attention to Section 204, which goes into effect in January of 2026.