YAKIMA, WA — Kwik Lok announced its strategic partnership with Trustwell, a food industry technology and comprehensive traceability solutions provider.
The collaboration will provide customers with a complete suite of tools for product safety, consumer trust, marketing and branding opportunities, and regulatory compliance for FSMA and Sunrise 2027.
By combining Kwik Lok’s closure labels with the advanced data capabilities of Trustwell’s FoodLogiQ Traceability software, the collaboration offers food manufacturers, retailers and distributors robust solutions to industry challenges.
“We are thrilled to partner with Trustwell to deliver enhanced value to our customers,” said Chris Latta, business development director at Kwik Lok. “Together, we can provide a comprehensive solution that addresses the critical needs of the food industry in a cost-effective way that builds consumer trust.”
“We see this partnership as an ideal opportunity to bring Trustwell’s data-forward approach and industry-leading FoodLogiQ Traceability software together with Kwik Lok’s established track record for innovation, moving one step closer to that future.” — Katy Jones | CEO | Trustwell
The partnership will enable businesses to:
Scan to Enhance Product Safety: Placing a two-dimensional code on a Kwik Lok closure label at the time of product packing will help identify and address potential risks at the item level throughout the supply chain, ensuring that products meet the highest safety standards.
Streamline Tracing and Simplify Regulatory Compliance: The combined offerings simplify tracing compliance with complex food safety regulations such as FSMA and Sunrise 2027, reducing the burden on businesses and minimizing the risk of costly recalls. Customers already using Kwik Lok closing machines may already be “label ready,” cutting down on the cost of compliance.
Build Consumer Trust: Providing greater transparency into the supply chain will help businesses build trust with consumers and foster long-term loyalty.
Expand Marketing and Branding: Branding and promotional opportunities help to grow cart size.
“We are excited and proud to partner with Kwik Lok on one of the most impactful traceability efforts to move the industry forward,” said Katy Jones, CEO of Trustwell. “At Trustwell, we envision a future where traceability data can be leveraged at every point along the farm-to-fork journey to build safer, more sustainable food supply chains, meet modern traceability requirements and provide consumers with the information they need to feed their families.”
A few key benefits of the partnership include end-to-end visibility, efficient recall management and trusted support from industry experts. Trustwell’s streamlined data processes and Kwik Lok’s closure label with an updated two-dimensional code will reduce the time and costs associated with recalls.
“We see this partnership as an ideal opportunity to bring Trustwell’s data-forward approach and industry-leading FoodLogiQ Traceability software together with Kwik Lok’s established track record for innovation, moving one step closer to that future,” Jones said.
