Trustwell TPG Rise Boost Food Supply Chain Transparency

Trustwell received investment from TPG Rise to jointly build a transparent and safe food supply chain. The Trustwell Connect platform assists food companies in their digital transformation, enhancing food safety and efficiency. This investment will enable Trustwell to further expand its platform and reach, helping more food businesses improve traceability and build consumer trust. The focus remains on leveraging technology to create a more resilient and secure food system, from farm to table. Ultimately, Trustwell aims to empower consumers with greater confidence in the safety and origin of their food.

Imagine a world where every ingredient's journey from farm to table is fully transparent, where potential food safety risks can be accurately predicted and effectively mitigated. This vision represents not just consumer expectations but the essential path toward high-quality development in the food industry. Trustwell, a leader in food industry software solutions, is collaborating with global impact investment firm TPG Rise Funds to realize this blueprint for a transparent and safe food supply chain.

Strategic Partnership Advances Food Safety Innovation

Trustwell recently announced a strategic investment from TPG Rise Funds, marking a new phase in the company's growth. Concurrently, The Riverside Company has successfully exited its investment in Trustwell, concluding its support during Trustwell's period of strong growth and innovation. Through its Trustwell Connect platform, the company serves over 2,200 food businesses with comprehensive solutions spanning product development, nutrition labeling, supply chain visibility, and regulatory compliance—all integrated into a unified data hub.

"We're thrilled to partner with TPG and The Rise Funds as we enter this next growth chapter," said Katy Jones, CEO of Trustwell. "We'll continue investing in innovation, expanding Trustwell Connect's capabilities, and advancing our mission to make food systems safer, smarter, and more transparent. We're also deeply grateful to Riverside for their invaluable support during our evolution from industry leader to platform company."

Mounting Pressures Make Transparency Imperative

Facing increasing demands from regulators, consumers, and retail partners, food companies are actively seeking solutions to enhance transparency and traceability. Trustwell's unified platform—which combines decades of data and expertise from its Genesis and FoodLogiQ product lines—simplifies compliance, strengthens traceability, and improves supplier oversight, making it the preferred solution for navigating food safety and regulatory complexities.

Since Riverside's 2022 investment, Trustwell has significantly expanded platform capabilities, introducing AI-powered allergen detection, FSMA 204-compliant traceability workflows, and a supplier network covering over 120,000 locations—further solidifying its leadership in food safety management and compliance solutions.

TPG Rise Funds: Catalyzing Food Industry Transformation

TPG Rise Funds specializes in supporting mission-driven companies that are redefining how food is produced, accessed, and consumed. From Little Leaf Farms' climate-resilient agriculture to Foodsmart's personalized nutrition guidance and LIVEKINDLY Collective's plant-based foods, each investment reflects its commitment to building healthier, more transparent food systems. The partnership with Trustwell aligns with their shared vision for enhancing global food system transparency while achieving sustainable, scalable impact.

"Traceability of food and its ingredients has never been more critical," said Akash Pradhan, Partner at TPG Rise Funds. "Trustwell is the market-leading software and data solution helping food and beverage companies improve supply chain visibility and product transparency. We look forward to collaborating to drive further innovation and sustained organic growth."

Building a Transparent Food Ecosystem

This investment launches Trustwell into its next chapter of leading digital transformation across global food systems. With TPG Rise Funds' support, Trustwell will accelerate its mission to provide the tools, data, and insights needed to strengthen safety, transparency, and operational efficiency—creating an ecosystem where consumers can choose with confidence and businesses can operate sustainably.

The Trustwell Connect Platform: Powering Food Safety Management

At the core of Trustwell's offerings is the Trustwell Connect platform, which integrates product development, nutrition labeling, supply chain visibility, and regulatory compliance into a unified system with several key advantages:

Comprehensive Data Management: The platform aggregates data on over 145,000 ingredients and 250 million traceability events, providing companies with unparalleled visibility into their products and supply chains.

Advanced Traceability: With FSMA 204-compliant workflows, businesses can track products throughout their lifecycle—from sourcing to delivery—ensuring food safety at every stage.

Intelligent Risk Detection: AI-driven allergen identification helps companies proactively identify and mitigate potential safety issues.

Efficient Compliance: Built-in regulatory tools help businesses navigate complex requirements while minimizing compliance-related disruptions.

Expansive Supplier Network: Connections to 120,000+ supplier locations provide diverse sourcing options while strengthening supplier relationship management.

The Future of Food: Transparent, Safe, and Sustainable

As consumer expectations around food safety and transparency continue rising, the industry is moving decisively toward systems that are open, secure, and sustainable. The Trustwell-TPG Rise Funds collaboration promises to accelerate this transition, delivering innovations that benefit consumers and businesses alike—creating a food system that is healthier, safer, and more efficient for all participants.