Who is Ivan Dedek? Ivan Dedek is the Brewmaster and Food Scientist at Meier’s Creek Brewing Company in Cazenovia, New York. Ivan trained in food science and fermentation back in 2013 and hasn’t looked back since he landed his first internship at Brewery Ommegang. These days he’s dead set on “proudly brewing what's next for craft beer in the heart of New York State." And with two locations and a stunning portfolio of beers, Meier’s Creek Brewing is always looking to the future, while keeping a solid and steady eye on quality, safety, and compliance.  ..read more

In the bustling world of supply chain management, where efficiency and safety are paramount, Emma Killough stands out as a beacon of innovation and dedication. As the Director of Professional Services at Trustwell, Emma has recently been celebrated as a "Rising Star" in the Rock Stars of the Supply Chain awards by Food Logistics, a recognition that underscores her significant contributions to the global food supply chain.  ..read more

Who is Michelle Brydalski? Michelle Brydalski is the VP of Food Safety and Quality Assurance at Charcuterie Artisans and has over 25 years of experience directing food safety, quality, regulatory, and sanitation programs in well-branded food manufacturing organizations. With that experience comes perspective, and Michelle has a sharp and practical understanding of both the technical skills you need to succeed in the industry and the mental attributes you need to deal with unpredictability and the inevitability of challenges presenting themselves to you. It’s that broad level of understanding ..read more

In the evolving landscape of the global food industry, the importance of regulatory compliance has never been more critical. Beyond being a legal requirement, it serves as the foundation of consumer confidence and the integrity of food brands worldwide.   ..read more

We are thrilled to introduce the Winter 2024 Release of Genesis Foods – a significant leap forward in refining and elevating your experience with recipe formulation and nutritional analysis. Read the blog post to learn details about the key updates included in this release ..read more

The road to FSMA 204 compliance in 2026 may be shorter than it looks, but an accurate and comprehensive roadmap can make navigating it much less intimidating. Our webinar — Navigating the Future of Food Safety: FSMA 204 Insights and the FDA’s Roadmap for 2024 — can help you get your bearings on the first leg of the journey ..read more

Capturing and storing the right supply chain event data can by leveraging tech-enabled traceability solutions not only helps companies visualize their entire supply chain but assists them achieve FSMA 204 compliance. Stitching together product and ingredient events at the batch-lot level can increase transparency, reduce time to locate tainted products, and minimize waste from withdrawals and product extractions.  Participants in the global food system need to speak the same language in order to reap these benefits. And, in recognition of this need, efforts are being made across the indu ..read more

Our Winter 2024 FoodLogiQ release is here, bringing with it a suite of enhancements designed to streamline operations and reinforce our commitment to helping our customers meet exceptional food safety and compliance standards. In this post you'll learn more about the highlights of this release and explore how these updates can benefit your business.  Trustwell’s Winter 2024 FoodLogiQ release is designed with our users in mind, aiming to simplify processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety are met. As always,we’re excited to see how these changes ..read more

With 2023 officially over and all eyes on 2024, we are taking one last look at Trustwell's top achievements, notable announcements, and thought leaders’ insights from this past year. With everything we did last year across our products, services, and within the industry, we’re proud to present our year-in-review ..read more

  In June 2022, Health Canada published amendments to the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR), creating a new requirement for packaged foods. The new regulation, Front-of-Package (FOP) nutrition labelling, requires that foods high in saturated fat, sugars, and/or sodium must include a symbol on the front of the package. Consumers will be able to use the symbol, which will include a magnifying glass, as a quick reference to better inform their dietary choices. In our blog, we’ll go over the updated regulations, and include a list of the impacted foods and associated label requirements. Wha ..read more