Trustwell

05/28/2026

Is your food brand accidentally paying the "fragmentation tax"?

We built three calculators into our latest blog post so you can find out just how much your brand could end up paying for fragmented workflows:

⏱️ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗴: The cost of delayed product launches from version control issues
⚠️ 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲: The financial reality of non-compliance or recall vulnerability
📝 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: What all those hours spent hand-keying food specs in really ends up costing you

When product data, supplier info, and compliance workflows are split across different tools and folders, teams slow down. Decisions that should take minutes end up taking days, delaying product launches and increasing operational risk.

Read the blog and calculate your hidden costs today: https://hubs.ly/Q04jck980

Check out the post, and then let us know: What's the biggest headache your team faces with disconnected systems?

05/26/2026

The UK food supply chain is at a turning point.

In her latest Forbes Technology Council article, Trustwell CEO Katy Jones explores why the future of food safety, traceability, and transparency depends on moving from disconnected systems to integrated data and collaboration.

As supply chains grow more complex and consumer expectations continue to rise, companies need connected technology that supports smarter decisions, faster response times, and stronger visibility across the food ecosystem.

Read the article to learn why integration is becoming a competitive advantage for food brands and suppliers alike:

Many organizations have invested meaningfully in digital tools over the past decade, yet still struggle with visibility, consistency and speed.

05/26/2026

Regulatory strategy works best when it starts early.

In the latest episode of Food Tech Talk: Supply Chain Insights from Farm to Fork, Katy Jones, CEO of Trustwell, speaks with Susan Bond, founder of Bond Advisory Group, about the evolving role of regulatory leadership in food innovation.

Susan explains why regulatory teams should be part of product and commercialization discussions from the beginning. Early involvement helps organizations understand the boundaries of innovation, evaluate risk more effectively, and bring products to market with greater confidence.

Strong regulatory strategy supports smarter decisions across R&D, marketing, and operations.
Listen to the full episode: https://hubs.ly/Q04hXRdx0

05/19/2026

On the latest episode of Food Tech Talk, Charlie Chappell, former VP at The Hershey Company, joins Katy Jones to discuss the often invisible role food safety teams play in protecting consumers and brands.

Charlie compares food safety to IT security. When systems work properly, most people never notice them. Attention usually comes only when something goes wrong.

As scientific understanding continues to evolve, organizations must continue strengthening their approach to quality assurance, risk prevention, and consumer protection.

Listen to the full episode for insights on proactive food safety leadership and protecting brand trust at scale. We'll drop the link in the comments below this post.

05/14/2026

The issue facing the UK food industry isn’t a lack of digital tools - it’s that those tools aren’t talking to each other.

In her latest article for the Forbes Technology Council, Trustwell CEO Katy Jones dives into data from our 2026 State of the Food Technology Stack Survey to explore why the industry is at a critical tipping point.

As Katy writes: “the next phase of competitive advantage will not come from adding more tools, but from making them work together.”

Read the full article on Forbes:
https://hubs.ly/Q04gyVVk0

Many organizations have invested meaningfully in digital tools over the past decade, yet still struggle with visibility, consistency and speed.

05/13/2026

How fast should innovation move in the food industry?

In the latest episode of Food Tech Talk, Trustwell CEO and host Katy Jones, sits down with Charlie Chappell, former VP of Innovation and Global R&D at The Hershey Company, to discuss the balance between speed, quality, and risk in global product development.

Charlie explains why established brands operate under a different level of scrutiny than startups and what it takes for legacy companies to protect decades of consumer trust while continuing to innovate to changing tastes.

One principle remains constant across every business size: food safety is non-negotiable.

Listen to the full episode for insights on innovation strategy, consumer expectations, and responsible growth.
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05/06/2026

What defines a “new” food ingredient?

On this episode of the Food Tech Talk podcast, Eric Schulze of Evergreen joins Katy Jones to discuss how cultivated meat fits within existing U.S. regulatory frameworks.

Eric explains that U.S. policy evaluates the safety of the finished ingredient, not simply the method used to produce it. His perspective challenges the idea that cultivated meat should be treated as something fundamentally unfamiliar.

As he notes, cultivated meat is still meat. The focus remains on safety, quality, and consumer trust.

Listen to the full episode to explore the science and policy shaping the future of food innovation.
https://hubs.ly/Q04fCDWV0

05/01/2026

A labeling error is rarely *just* a labeling issue.

It’s often the result of disconnected data across suppliers, systems, and teams.

From missed allergens to outdated ingredient statements, these gaps can lead to recalls, wasted resources, and compliance risks.

Our latest blog explores how food companies can:

✔️ Identify common data gaps in labeling
✔️ Reduce manual errors and rework
✔️ Build more reliable, connected workflows

When your data is aligned, your labels are too, allowing you to build trust with every product.

Read the full blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04f2zp-0

04/29/2026

QA teams, this one's for you!

We asked over 300 food industry professionals to tell us about the technology and tools they use every day, and then drilled down into the data to highlight insights from quality assurance and quality control professionals about the tools and technology they use every day.

Your peers told us:

• What they're using to manage quality management workflows
• Where they experience the most friction due to tech stack gaps
• What they plan on prioritizing next when it comes to making technology investments

𝑾𝙖𝒏𝙩 𝙩𝒐 𝒔𝙚𝒆 𝒉𝙤𝒘 𝒚𝙤𝒖𝙧 𝙖𝒑𝙥𝒓𝙤𝒂𝙘𝒉 𝒄𝙤𝒎𝙥𝒂𝙧𝒆𝙨?

Download the Food Quality Management Tech Data Snapshot and find out: https://hubs.ly/Q04dSb_b0

04/28/2026

What if regulation played a central role in product innovation?

In this episode of Food Tech Talk, Katy Jones speaks with Eric Schulze of Evergreen about the path to the first FDA safety approval for cultivated meat.

Eric explains how his team integrated regulatory requirements into product development and focused on familiar food formats to support consumer acceptance.

Listen to the full conversation, linked in the comments below:

04/23/2026

Nutrient content claims do more than catch a shopper’s eye on a crowded grocery store shelf; they increasingly inform purchasing decisions.

Consumers need to trust that the label is true to what's inside, whether it's that "Sugar-Free" yogurt or a jar of peanut butter that claims to be an "Excellent Source of Protein."

To keep label claims consistent, accurate and meaningful, the FDA regulates how they are defined, calculated, and presented on packaging.

In our latest blog, we:

✪ Define nutrient content claims, including direct and implied content claims
✪ Explore the Big Three claims: “Free,” “Low,” & “High”
✪ Cover the role of RACC in determining eligibility
✪ Lay out some common examples of permitted claims

As label scrutiny increases, compliance and consumer confidence in your brand rely on your ability to make label claims with confidence.

So, CAN you make that label claim? Head to today's blog to find out. We'll drop the link in the comments below: