Tampa, FL — Just one night of inadequate sleep can negatively affect your mental and physical well-being, a researcher from the University of South Florida says.

MSA’s new G1 SCBA enhanced solutions include a lightweight, low-profile design of the facepiece to reduce stress and fatigue. Other features include ergonomic improvements for better balance, integrated electronic communications, and a central power system for all electronics – designed for low cost of ownership and ease of maintenance.

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Can I use earbud-type devices as hearing protection in industrial settings?

New York — The New York State Supreme Court has indicted a company for operating a “sham safety training school” connected to the death of a “trainee” on a construction site.

Introducing ALTAIR^® 2X Gas Detectors from MSA. The ALTAIR 2X Platform drastically minimizes total cost of ownership, increases durability and delivers enhanced worker safety, compliance and traceability. ALTAIR 2X Detectors introduce the world’s first stand-alone bump test – no calibration accessories or bottled gas required.

Workrite expands its new line of dual-hazard knit shirts featuring Tencate Tecasafe Plus. We’ve added a new raglan-sleeved henley and a heather gray long-sleeved polo that offer the same high level of comfort, appearance and protection – plus they’re certified to the NFPA 1975 Station Uniform Standard. Visit workrite.com/knits for information.

When it comes to the legal use of marijuana, how do we balance safety and worker rights?

Sacramento, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health recently launched a campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of silica dust in the engineered stone industry.

OWYN is a ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shake brand that unites taste and ingredient transparency. 

The new manufacturing facility will produce Asian-style foods, primarily for Schwan's #1 Korean food brand bibigo, using state-of-the-art automated production lines. 

Amylu Foods acquired Klement's Sausage Company, a division of Tall Tree Foods. The strategic move represents Amylu Foods' commitment to offering its customers premium, high-quality meat products.

New distribution of its all-new Mini Probiotic Fruit Bar Variety Pack at Sam’s Clubs nationwide has contributed significantly to these increases, as That’s it. probiotic products are now available to millions of Sam’s Club shoppers across the country for the first time. 

The impact of yogurt, probiotics and the gut microbiome has exceeded expectations and been tied to brain, digestive and immune function. 

In an environment where “anti-aging” has become the norm, Great Lakes Wellness is championing a unique viewpoint on getting older by embracing all the positives that come with it.

A candy lover's dream come true, the C4 x Hershey collaboration will infuse the flavors of some of Hershey's well-known products including Jolly Rancher Candy, Bubble Yum Bubble Gum, Reese's Peanut Butter, and Hershey's Milk Chocolate into a C4 product lineup formulated to fuel fitness performance. 

Power Life™ by Tony Horton launched its latest flavor of protein powders: Strawberry Vanilla High Impact Whey Protein and Strawberry Vanilla High Impact Plant Protein.

Riviana Foods Inc. announced the signing of a definitive agreement to purchase the assets of InHarvest, Inc. which specializes in the production, marketing and sale of premium specialty rice, quinoa and grains.

The Illinois Wheat Initiative will bring together faculty to collaborate on research related to wheat cultivation in Illinois. The hope is that other entities throughout the wheat value chain — including growers, millers, and food companies — will invest in the Illinois Wheat Initiative to advance the industry. 

Using a proprietary heat treatment to ensure consistent safety and quality, Manitoba flax is ready-to-eat with a roasted, nutty, mild flavoring.

Anthony & Sons Bakery,a New Jersey bread company, launched its latest brand, The Avocado Bread Company. The bakery created the unique line of plant-based bread products which use fresh avocados, a trending, clean ingredient packed with nutrients. 

50% MCT Oil Powder and 70% MCT Oil Powder are produced using non-GMO MCT Oil (coconut oil), plant-sourced ingredients and encapsulated exclusively by acacia fiber (Gum Acacia) to maximize their nutraceutical benefits. 

If 2020 was the year of supply chain uncertainty due to COVID-19, 2021 may well be the year that transparency in food labeling takes center stage, particularly for gluten-free products.

Deemed by the company as a morning chaos-solver, Eggo Coffee, made its trade debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.

While the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends an intake of added sugar of less than 10% of daily calories, only 42% of Americans are meeting this guideline.

The US Food and Drug Administration launched an initiative to help consumers use the new Nutrition Facts label that appears on packaged foods to maintain healthy dietary practices.

A leader in the tomato processing industry, The Morning Star Company is looking at new AI agriculture technologies in extensive field settings that can help to achieve this goal.

Metroflor recently released the Dr. Russ video campaign to communicate one of the company's core values, "Take fun seriously," to customers.

Allagash Brewing Company reports that it has experienced a more than 40% reduction in unplanned work orders since implementing Limble, a CMMS and asset management platform, across its maintenance organization.

Missouri-based Backer's Potato Chip Company turned to Vanmark to replace its deteriorating bulk bin system.

The $100 million facility will be largely dedicated to Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm production.

When it comes to production, similarities exist among alternative and animal protein processes, but several differences occur, particularly around operational footprint, equipment, and water and energy usage.

Mattoni 1873, a distributor of soft drinks in Central Europe, has invested more than €40 million ($43.66 million) in technology for its various plants in the last three years.

Miracapo is a contract manufacturer of frozen pizzas for convenience stores and branded customers serving the retail channel.

The company will focus exclusively on non-alcoholic adult beverages and aims to build a portfolio of products across beverage categories, both through internal development and acquisition.

The integration of Foundation Earth into EIT Food will provide the expertise needed for advocacy work to develop internationally-recognized standards surrounding the use of data to assess the environmental impact of food.

The report demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility and progress toward its environmental, social and governance goals in fiscal 2023.

The new retail program will include sales tools to incentivize and educate the salesperson – including a few “wow” surprises from "Fixer to Fabulous” stars Dave and Jenny Marrs.

The Good Plastic Company is turning trash into treasure, giving old plastic a glamorous makeover.

Mars announced that it would be reviewing its Uncle Ben’s brand in response to the protests against systemic racism worldwide.

Despite reporting a 28% decline in its second quarter, it also witnessed considerable improvement in global sales volume as lockdown eased.

Archer Daniels Midland Company reported a strong profit for its Q2, strengthened by its nutrition and agricultural services divisions.

Cargill joins the list of major meatpackers who were under investigation for their handling of meat exports and worker safety during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cargill joins the list of major meatpackers who were under investigation for their handling of meat exports and worker safety during the coronavirus pandemic.

Although the top 5 companies stayed the same, there was extensive movement throughout Food Engineering’s 2020 list of the Top 100 food and beverage companies.

A volatile year for food and beverage companies of every size has seen a reshuffling of Food Engineering’s Top 100 food and beverage companies.

PepsiCo has moved up from #2 to take the top spot. The company reported a 20.5% increase in net revenue in its Q2 results, raising its full-year guidance for organic revenue growth. 

Following closely behind PepsiCo, Nestlé reported organic sales growth of 8.1% for its first half, after its results were boosted by strong demand for its coffee products.

JBS reported its “best quarter in its history” in August, citing a net income that increased almost 30% to $839.2 million.

AB InBev reported a strong performance in Q2 after organic revenue grew by 27.6% to $13.53 billion. 

Tyson Foods recorded sales of $11.30 billion in Q2, an increase from 2020’s results of $10.89 billion.