Genesis R&D (Classic) retired in June 2026.
To ensure you continue to have access to the latest features, updates, and support, we encourage all remaining Genesis R&D customers to transition to Genesis Foods .
Genesis Foods builds on more than 30 years of innovation with a modern, intuitive experience for nutrient analysis, product development, and compliance.
Take the next step and schedule a migration session with our team today.
There is only one installation package for each version, which contains the server, client, and database installation and update packages. The installation .exe file can be used as either a new install or to update. You will need to either host the database on a server, or install as a stand alone database on a computer.
- ★ Update an existing install of Genesis R&D Foods — 11.4 or newer
- ★ Install Genesis R&D Foods (versions 11.4 and newer) for the first time?
- Generating your TraceGains (DataLink) key
- Installing DataLink (the Trace Gains portal)
- Genesis Release Notes / Patch Notes & System Requirements
- Installing or Updating a Single Computer (Stand Alone Install)
- Installing or Updating on a Server Using the ESHA Instance of SQL Server
- Installing or Updating the Client Only, use if you have the database on a separate server (New Installation or Updates)
- Setting the database up on your own instance of SQL Server
- Updating the Genesis R&D database
- Installing the client from a Command Line and Silent installs