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Focus on the walk

“Whether it’s walking the factory floor, taking a stroll outside during a break or getting from one meeting to another, we’re on our feet at least part of the day,” the National Safety Council says. “With all of that foot traffic, there’s always the potential for a fall.”




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Construction safety: Prevent falls through skylights and other openings

In 2021, 62 U.S. construction workers died after falling through a surface or an existing opening such as a skylight, according to data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries.




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Four A’s of fall prevention

Falls to a lower level are the second leading cause of workplace fatalities. Help prevent them by following the four A’s of fall prevention.




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On the Safe Side podcast: Special episode on National Safety Month

In this special 2023 National Safety Month episode, the S+H team examines the four weekly themes for this year’s NSM – emergency preparedness; slips, trips and falls; heat-related illness; and hazard recognition – with special guest David Consider, a senior safety consultant at the National Safety Council.




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Work safely around wood dust

When wood is cut or sanded, it releases dust that workers can inhale.




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Walk your way to safety

Walking has been a leading cause of workplace injury for many years, the National Safety Council says, adding that “we need to watch out for all of the hazards tied to walking just as we would any other part of our jobs that poses a safety risk.”




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Barilla Creamy Tomato, Sweet and Spicy Pepper and Vegan Pesto Sauces

Each variety offers a burst of authentic Italian taste that complements a diverse array of dishes, from al dente pasta and paninis to crostini, pizza, poultry, seafood and beyond. Barilla Pesto is ready to enjoy.




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Hormel Pepperoni Confetti

HORMEL® Pepperoni Confetti stands out with its unique ribbon shape, designed for even distribution across a pizza and allowing for maximum pepperoni goodness in every bite. 




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Ingredients for Men's Health

For makers of "better for you" foods and beverages, a focus on certain key nutrients beyond protein, healthful fats, and slow-metabolizing carbohydrates is essential. Here are some of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutraceuticals to consider when targeting the needs of today's men.




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Arjuna Natural: Hearth Health

Lipid balance was achieved with no concomitant reduction of plasma CoQ10 levels, a phenomenon typically associated with a number of lipid-lowering drugs. Other related parameters, such as fasting blood glucose, homocysteine levels, and apo-B/apo lipoprotein levels, also tended to lower. This potentially widens Tri-low’s scope for targeting diabetic dyslipidemia.




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Montmorency Tart Cherries: Homegrown Superfruit

Thanks to years of scientific research, Montmorency tart cherries have broken out of the pie shell and onto the "superfruit" stage.




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Naturex: Food Friendly

The 100% natural ingredient overcomes the bioavailabilty challenges traditionally associated with turmeric. A single capsule containing 300mg of Turmipure Gold® delivers the same amount of curcuminoids to the blood as 1922mg of standard turmeric (containing 95% curcuminoids).




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Way2B Functional Drink with Water-Soluble Plant Sterols

Each bottle of Way Better Water Drink contains one of the two recommended doses of sterol, providing a convenient way for consumers to increase their sterol consumption.




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DolCas Biotech: Heart, Liver Health

“Bergacyn is not simply a blend of two powdered herbs,” says Vincenzo Mollace, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Catanzaro and a top researcher in the area of nutraceuticals. “The synergism activated by the patented, in-process combination reduces the clinically substantiated, individual dose requirements of Bergamot and Cynara — at 1,300 mg and 500 mg, respectively — to only 300 mg in Bergacyn. 




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Non-Alcoholic Cardiovascular, Antioxidant Beer

Inspired to create something unique and extraordinary, this start-up’s vision stems from passion to bring a heart healthy beverages to the masses.




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Plant-Based Trends Are Growing Wild

With the plant-based movement currently booming, both new botanicals and those that have long been used in foods or beverages are finding new market avenues and applications.




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Walnuts: Good for the Gut, Heart Health

In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers found that eating walnuts daily as part of a healthy diet was associated with increases in certain bacteria that can help promote health. Additionally, those changes in gut bacteria were associated with improvements in some risk factors for heart disease.  




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Innophos: Heart Health

Clinically studied Oxyjun® Terminalia arjuna aqueous botanical extract—a matrix of bioactives including polyphenols and glycosides—helps enhance cardiovascular function and endurance in sports performance of young, healthy exercising adults.




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Pharmactive's Aged Black Garlic: Take it to Heart

An in-vivo animal study revealed that aged black garlic extract (Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L. ABG10+®) containing S-allyl-cysteine (SAC) and polyphenols could help promote vascular health. 




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Lycored: Cardiovascular Calm

The idea of “calm” resonates with consumers of products for cardiovascular wellness, research has shown. Lycored surveyed 505 men and women in the US and the UK All were over the age of 50, the age group most likely to purchase supplements for cardiovascular wellness.




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Pharmactive’s New Generation of Aged Black Garlic Shows Cardioprotective Effects

An in vivo animal study revealed that aged black garlic extract (Pharmactive Biotech Products, S.L. ABG10+®) containing S-allyl-cysteine (SAC) and polyphenols could help promote vascular health. ABG10+, a Nutraingredients Asia Award-winning proprietary black garlic extract formulation, demonstrated that supplementation with this unique compound could help maintain proper cardiovascular function, balance lipids, and decrease the risk of atherosclerosis.




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Phenolaeis Functional Coffee

Phenolaeis, supplier of sustainable Palm Fruit Bioactive Complex (PFBc), is now creating functional coffee with added wellness benefits plus a smoother taste and mouthfeel. 




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Cymbiotika Red Yeast Rice

Cymbiotika, a nutritional supplement brand known for creating pure, clinically backed supplements, launched Red Yeast Rice. In the United states, Red Yeast Rice has been used as a natural alternative to statin therapy in treating people with mild to moderate hypercholesterolemia by significantly lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, as well as total cholesterol.




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Dorot Gardens Frozen Crushed Turmeric

Dorot Gardens recently introduced fresh-to-frozen cubes. Frozen Crushed Turmeric is field-fresh and flash frozen at the source to capture the warm, sweet-spicy taste of turmeric, an ancient food long hailed for its healthy benefits.




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Ocean Spray Partners with Canomiks to Accelerate Cranberry Product Innovation

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., the agricultural cooperative owned by more than 700 farmer families, and Canomiks, a startup technology company transforming the functional food and beverage industry, announced research leveraging Canomiks' A.I. based technology platform to test and certify the biological efficacy of the cranberry. 




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Cymbiotika Heart Health

The formula has been updated to feature an organic orange cream flavor and is now sold in a 30-pouch box, instead of one bottle. Additional ingredients include Citrus Pectin, Konjac Root, and Vitamin E (as D-Alpha Tocopherol).




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Florida Food Products: Functional Focus, Sleep Benefits

Florida Food Products’ expanded health and wellness portfolio includes its natural L-theanine. Derived from the leaves of green tea, L-theanine is an amino acid associated with multiple health benefits, from improved focus and sleep1 to decreased blood pressure and promoted relaxation. FFP’s natural L-theanine is an ideal ingredient solution for a wide range of health and wellness applications including beverages, foods, supplements, nutraceuticals, and more.




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Increased Frequency of Natural Gums, Hydrocolloids in Food & Beverage Applications

Gums and hydrocolloids are a diverse collection of polysaccharides that create gel-like formations when in contact with moisture. They are extremely versatile, improving texture, mouthfeel, and physical appearance in foods and beverages. Gums can be used to increase viscosity levels or benefit flow. They are especially prized for increasing stability in an ingredient matrix.




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CP Kelco: Power of Nature

CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, now offers a multi-media resource spotlighting its capabilities in action. Filled with value-creating ideas and nature-powered innovation, "Innovation… Powered by Nature" aims to help manufacturers in the food, beverage, home and personal care segments understand market trends and navigate a changing industry landscape through problem-solving and collaboration.




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CP Kelco: Sustainable Solutions

CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, is pleased to announce the results of the company’s global sustainability activities for 2020. The company is committed to more sustainable manufacturing to minimize its environmental impact, in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and its own Triple Bottom Line commitment to people, planet and profit.




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New Approaches to Crafting Foods & Beverages with Appealing Texture

According to the International Taste Institute, taste drives 88% of F&B consumer purchase intent, making it the most important attribute for food and beverage products’ success and overshadowing other considerations like price, health and convenience. Yet taste, as the palate perceives it, is not merely a combination of aroma and flavor.




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CP Kelco: Alternative Dairy Drinks

CP Kelco’s new KELCOGEL® DFA Gellan Gum is a single-ingredient, dual-function solution for formulating plant-based, dairy alternative beverages.




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AKFP: Clean Label Starches

American Key Food Products now offers Native Waxy Potato Starch and Pregelatinized Native Waxy Potato Starch to the North American food industry.  Made in Germany, these starches contain very high levels—over 99%—of amylopectin, which contribute to higher quality end products, such as fruit fillings, baked goods, soups and sauces, salad dressings, condiments, snacks, meat alternatives, and others.




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Nexira: Premium Texturizer

Nexira used this year’s Food Ingredients Europe exhibition to introduce naltive locust bean gum, a natural and highly efficient texturizer. It offers the highest viscosity at lower temperatures and is easy-to-use in traditional and plant-based formulations.




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FDA Grants Citizen Petition on Acacia (Gum Arabic) as a Dietary Fiber

The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it intends to propose that “Acacia (Gum Arabic)” also known as gum acacia, be included as part of the FDA's definition of dietary fiber. The action is being taken in response to a citizen petition from Nexira, Alland & Robert and Importers Service Corporation.




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The Texture, Health Properties of Multifunctional Fibers and Gums

Looking at the position fibers and gums are playing in everyday foods and beverages reveals product developers paying closer attention to these key ingredients for their dual functions as both texturants and nutraceuticals. This has become especially evident where those two functions merge—in plant-based products designed to mimic meat and dairy.




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MGP to Build New $16.7 Million Extrusion Plant Inside Recently Acquired Production Facility

The new plant will be located adjacent to the company's existing Atchison, Kan., plant. Once online in late 2023, the new extrusion plant is expected to produce up to 10 million pounds of ProTerra per year.




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CP Kelco: Better Plant-Based Meats, Labels

CP Kelco, a global leader of nature-based ingredient solutions, is pleased to announce a new portfolio of offerings to support product development in the dynamic, fast-growing market of plant-based meat alternatives. The new range of solutions includes nature-based, cleaner label-friendly ingredient options for formulating plant-based burger and sausage alternatives and helping deliver a meat-like eating experience.  




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Immunity, Gut Health Trends Drive Formulations with Dietary Fibers and Gums

Decades of research have connected increased fiber consumption to a wealth of health benefits. The range is as comprehensive as heart health, reduced cancer risk, better blood sugar management, lower cholesterol, mental well-being, cognitive health, and even better dental health and reduced risk of dementia.




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IFF: Plant-Based Beverages

IFF announced the US  launch of SEAFLOUR™, a nutrient-dense hydrocolloid sourced from non-GMO red seaweed. SEAFLOUR™ is an ideal, natural stabilizer for brands targeting a growing consumer demand for clean label products.




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ADM to Expand Starch Production in Minnesota

ADM announced it will invest to significantly expand starch production at its Marshall, Minn., facility in order to meet fast-growing demand from the food and beverage sectors, and to support the continued expansion of the company’s BioSolutions platform.




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CP Kelco: Natural Appeal

CP Kelco said it has made extensive progress in expanding biogums production capacity at two of its plant facilities: Okmulgee, Okla.; and in Wulian, China.




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Interview | Formulating with Gums

Watch or listen to David Feder, Executive Editor-Technical, interview Erhan Yildiz, PhD, director of the hydrocolloid consulting group SKC, LLC. Dr. Yildiz provides an overview on trends in gums used in making today’s food and beverage products.




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Tate & Lyle: Future of Bakery

Tate & Lyle, a leading global provider of food and beverage ingredients and solutions, invites International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) attendees to experience its broad and innovative expertise in bakery and snacks at a time when the ingredients market for baked goods is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5% between 2022-2026, according to research conducted by Tate & L




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Nexira: Natural Texture

Nexira will use this year’s Food Ingredients Europe exhibition, Dec. 6-8 in Paris, to launch its new range of natural and efficient texturizers under the naltive™ brand.




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Nexira: Acacia Expert

Nexira has joined the American Botanical Council (ABC) and adopted acacia through ABC’s “Adopt-an-Herb” botanical research and education program.




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American Key Food Products: Clean Label, Gluten Free

Sourced from AKFP’s Asian production partner, native waxy tapioca starch is a gluten-free, clean-label, non-GMO ingredient high in amylopectin, that possesses a unique combination of functionalities which make it an effective stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier.




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Farbest Brands: Investing for Innovation

Farbest is already known for its robust portfolio of plant and dairy proteins, gums, natural colors, sweeteners, and more to meet customer needs.




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Nexira: Natural Texturizers

After teamwork between technical experts and developers, Nexira is proud to present naltive™, specially designed to match the market needs of formulators and consumers.




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Farbest Hires Technical Sales Expert

Farbest Brands has hired Joe Rios as Technical Sales Manager, the latest in a slew of strategic organizational changes to support investment in new product lines and ingredients, specifically in hydrocolloids.