Planning, though time consuming, can be your best friend during the hectic harvest season. Taking the appropriate action steps to think through your winemaking production process is a game changer. As head winemaker or general manager, writing down and documenting your winemaking process for cellar employees can Improve your management practices Enhance communication Get everyone […]
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FDA Compliance Training Course: Now Available!
Did you miss the FDA Compliance Training webinar series? Not to worry! Now you can take the entire course on your own time in the comfort of your home. You can find the entire series available within the “Training Videos” section of the DGW Learning Center. http://www.dgwinemaking.com/winemakers/portfolio-type/video/You simply cannot do FDA compliance documentation alone. DGW […]
Helping Wineries Understand FSMA
*Note: This post was previously published in 2018, but was retracted after inquiries and discussions on some of the information. It is important to note that this post is not intended as legal advice. This article should help clarify some of the confusion related to federal FDA inspections associated with wineries. Wineries are encouraged to […]
Employee Training Record Templates Released on dgwinemaking.com
Many wineries may have been engaged in the current discussion related to the Food Safety and Modernization Act (or FSMA, pronounced “Fis-mah”) and how it relates to regulatory changes affecting wineries. As a brief background, the enactment of FSMA changed the focus of FDA food regulation from reacting to food contamination or problems, and is […]
