First Wine Repacking Facility in the U.S. to Earn Certification, Underscoring Commitment to the Highest Standards of Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Fairfield, Calif., February 19, 2025 – TricorBraun WinePak, an industry leader in stock and custom wine bottle packaging, today announced their Fairfield location is the first wine glass repacking facility in the U.S. to earn the esteemed Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of food safety and quality assurance for the benefit of its customers.
The SQF Certification, awarded by the SQF Institute, is a globally recognized program that validates a facility’s compliance with rigorous industry regulations and best practices. This specific certification awarded to TricorBraun WinePak is under the SQF Food Safety Code for “FSC 27: Manufacture of Food Packaging.”
“Achieving the SQF Certification reinforces TricorBraun WinePak’s mission to protect our customers while consistently delivering products and services that exceed their expectations,” said Matt Fumagalli, Senior Vice President of North America Operations, TricorBraun. “This accomplishment required months of dedicated preparation, comprehensive employee training, mock recalls, and deepening partnerships with our diverse vendor base. It reflects our commitment to investing in quality and safety at every level to the benefit of our amazing customers.”
With the SQF Certification, TricorBraun WinePak has implemented enhanced traceability systems that allow the company to track every product through the supply chain—from the original vendor and manufacturing date to delivery to the end customer. This capability ensures immediate action in the event of a product recall, protecting both customers and consumers.
Additionally, TricorBraun WinePak has established a comprehensive documentation program that is reviewed monthly by the company’s Food Safety Committee. This initiative includes preventative actions and detailed checklists to ensure ongoing compliance with stringent food safety standards, as well as verifying that the quality programs are aligned to leading practices.
“TricorBraun WinePak is committed to investing the time and resources to improve upon our already outstanding quality and service,” added Fumagalli. “This certification continues to set us apart as a leader in food safety and quality assurance while further strengthening the trust our customers place in us.”
About TricorBraun WinePak
TricorBraun WinePak is an industry leader in wine bottle packaging, supplying customers with a broad variety of stock and custom packaging components. The company provides access to the highest quality glass from multiple domestic and global sources, as well as capsules and closures, full decorating services, a state-of-the-art repacking system, and an enhanced design and engineering department. WinePak simplifies the packaging procurement process by offering logistics and supply chain support, including approximately 550,000 square feet of wine inventory space across seven warehouses to ensure just-in-time delivery at bottling time. Their experienced staff and robust quality program provide a thorough and meticulous inspection process, helping to ensure orders arrive safely and on time. For more information, visit https://www.tricorbraunwinepak.com/.
