U.S – The Acheson Group (TAG), a global consulting company comprised of food safety experts with in-depth expertise and real-world experience, has announced that Dr. Brent Kobielush has joined its team of experts as Director, food safety.

Kobielush comes to TAG from Cargill, Inc., the largest food and feed manufacturing company in the world, where he served as director, U.S. regulatory affairs, providing leadership and technical regulatory direction to ensure that the company’s products and processes were compliant with all applicable Food and Drug Administration food laws/regulations, and leading the rollout of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) across 500-plus facilities across the globe.

Kobielush brings to TAG an extensive expertise in regulatory toxicology in human and animal foods and foreign supplier verification.

Bringing a wealth of national and international food safety experience to TAG, he joins a growing team of recognized food safety and public health experts. As a virtual company, TAG’s experts are located across North America and serve companies around the world; Kobielush will be located in Minneapolis, Minn.

“We are excited to have Dr. Kobielush join TAG’s team of experts. His strong industry background, commitment and regulatory and toxicology expertise will help to further expand TAG’s offerings and services in these areas. We look forward to Brent’s engagement with TAG clients and the 20-plus members of TAG’s food safety and public health team,” said TAG President and CEO David Acheson.

Kobielush was recently recognized by Bethel University’s as one of the first 4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award recipients.  Bethel University’s National Alumni Board annually seeks and accepts nominations for the 4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award.

The selection is made from nominees who are Bethel University graduates 40 years of age or younger who have had outstanding achievement in career, public service, and/or volunteer activities.

Led by former FDA Associate Commissioner for Foods Dr. David Acheson, The Acheson Group (TAG) is a leading global food safety and public health consulting team of subject matter experts. Founded in 2013, TAG’s reputation, team, and client base has grown year after year, continuing to add TAG experts – and expertise.

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