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Chips Ahoy! unveils 'biggest' innovation in 60 years

Chips Ahoy! Big Cookies are available in Chocolate Chip, Chocolatey Brownie, and Chocolatey Caramel flavors.




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Chips Ahoy returns Hot Cocoa flavor to shelf after 8 years

Chips Ahoy! is bringing back a flavor for the first time in 8+ years: Chips Ahoy! Hot Cocoa.




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La Brea Bakery named 2016 ‘Bakery of the Year’

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is proud to announce that it has named La Brea Bakery its 2016 “Bakery of the Year.” 




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Enjoy Life Foods named 2017 ‘Bakery of the Year’

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is proud to announce that it has named Enjoy Life Foods its 2017 “Bakery of the Year.” 




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2017 Bakery of the Year - Enjoy Life Foods

Over four centuries ago, the brilliant Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, philosopher and mathematician Galileo Galilei insightfully proposed that “passion is the genesis of genius.” Passion tied to a good idea motivates action. And good ideas like to grow.




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Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle named 2018 ‘Bakery of the Year’

Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery is pleased to announce that it has named Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle as its 2018 Bakery of the Year.




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2018 Bakery of the Year: Sheila G's Brownie Brittle

When Sheila G's Brownie Brittle hit the market in 2011, it redefined the cookie category forever. It's like the brownie’s edges, crispy and full of rich, chocolate flavor, the best part of the brownie. As a bonus, Brownie Brittle is lower in calories than traditional brownies, and is highly snackable.




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Brioche and the 2019 ‘Bakery of the Year’

One of my earliest childhood food memories is of the time when Julia Child visited the family of one of my best friends who lived down the block.




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2019 Bakery of the Year: St Pierre Groupe

Every so often, the primary aspects of a life fall together so perfectly that it appears that the proverbial fates are smiling upon destiny.




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Kodiak Cakes, our 2020 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ is redefining bakery categories across the board

Some people innately embody a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Such is the case with Joel Clark, CEO of Kodiak Cakes, Park City, UT, a pioneer in better-for-you baking, offering whole-grain, protein-enhanced products that currently span multiple categories across breakfast, snacking, and beyond.




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2021 Bakery of the Year CAULIPOWER defines the next generation of better-for-you products

Bakery of the year profile of CAULIPOWER, maker of cauliflower crust pizzas, tortillas, and other products.




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Announcing the 2022 SF&WB ‘Bakery of the Year,’ Hostess Brands

2022 Bakery of the Year, Hostess Brands, is seeing strong company growth amidst several leading initiatives related to sustainability, workforce development, and workplace safety.




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2022 Bakery of the Year: Hostess Brands brings the joy

Hostess Brands, the 2022 ‘Bakery of the Year,’ continues to position itself for growth.




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Bakery of the Year: Highland Baking

If you’ve never visited a large-scale bakery facility, stepping onto the production floor of Highland Baking’s flagship location in Northbrook, IL is likely to overwhelm. 




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2024 Bakery of the Year: Alpha Baking Co.

The brand’s unique products have made it a Chicago staple.




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McCormick reveals Flavor Forecast 24th Edition and 2024 Flavor of the Year

Tamarind & Pasilla Chile Seasoning launches with limited-edition menu items nationwide at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer restaurants.




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T. Hasegawa: Ube will reign as the Flavor of the Year for 2024

The supplier predicts the bright purple Asian yam will impact snack, bakery, and other foods.




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Mettler-Toledo achieves carbon neutral status for 5th year

Additionally, the company is on track to achieve its goal of sending zero waste to landfill by 2025.




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Snack Manufacturer of the Year: New (potato) chips off the old block

Family-owned Ballreich Bros., Tiffin, Ohio, has a large fan base that pines for its various potato chips as well as crispy new shoestring potato sticks, popcorn, pretzels and other snacks. 




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Snack Manufacturer of the Year: Ballreich Bros. potato chip production

Ballreich Bros.’ 75,000-sq.-ft. potato chip and snack plant churns out 2,000-5,000 lb. of product an hour. Manufacturing product on a just-in-time basis, the family owned and operated company in Tiffin, Ohio, also produces new Sweet Potato Chips and shoestring Potato Sticks in three flavors.




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2014 Bakery of the Year: Capistrano's Wholesale Bakery

‘Going from good to great’ is a pervasive theme at Phoenix-based Capistrano’s Bakery. So is the phrase, ‘It Can Be Done.’ This rather quiet, wholesale artisan baker works hard to ensure that its products are tasty, innovative and what its customers want. 




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PM Profile: 171-year-old European valve company entering US market

Established as a foundry of brass fixtures in 1851, Oventrop has since evolved into a global manufacturer of balancing valves and thermostatic radiator valves for the building industries. The family-owned company is now expanding into the American market, and Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to chat with Nicola Schannath, CEO of Oventrop-US, about the company’s plans in the United States and current PHCP-PVF market trends.




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Climate Control Group celebrates 75 years

IEC, a subsidiary of Climate Control Group, celebrated its 75th anniversary in October.




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Clear outcomes for leaders in the new year

By diligently delineating well-structured goals and objectives for the upcoming year, you can guide your enterprise toward a path of unmatched growth and prosperity.




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Truck of the Month: 30 Years Strong

At age 62, Paul Cleary has been in the trades for 44 years. He went to vocational school in Connecticut and then joined the union after high school. 




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Holland Michigan's 35-year-old snow-melt system makes it a year-round destination

In 1988, Holland, Michigan’s downtown needed revitalization. Merchants were leaving for a nearby indoor mall. Local industrialist Ed Prince proposed installing a snow-melt system for the streets and sidewalks after seeing a similar system in Europe.




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PHCC names Plumbing, HVAC Apprentices of the Year

Andrew Wilson and Alex Phrommany were honored as the 2024 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year and HVAC Apprentice of the Year, respectively. 




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PHCC’s Plumbing Contractor of the Year Awarded to Vincent “Trey” Giglio III of Louisiana

Giglio is a dedicated member of PHCC of Louisiana’s leadership, currently serving as president-elect after more than a decade of work on the chapter’s Board of Directors




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Michael Carter of Virginia named PHCC’s Plumbing Instructor of the Year

For the past five years, Carter has been fulfilling his dream as an instructor at Gar-Field and currently has 80 students enrolled as first- and second-year students. 




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NKBA celebrates 60 years; KBIS returns to Vegas

The National Kitchen and Bath Association had a monumental year in 2022. It kicked off with the first in-person Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) event since 2020. Last year also marked the 60th anniversary of the association and the 10th year since KBIS and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) joined forces to create what is now known as Design and Construction Week (DCW)’s NAHB Builders Show.




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Podcast | Sustainability and digitalization trending at this year’s A+A

Lars Wismer, director of A+A, International Trade Fair for Safety, Security and Health at Work, talks to us about the world’s leading trade show for the occupational health and safety industry and what makes it stand apart from other events.





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ASSE names its Safety Professional of the Year

Tim Page-Bottorff, a highly respected safety trainer, mentor and motivational speaker who is often called a “public utilities safety guru,” is the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) 2018 Edgar Monsanto Queeny Safety Professional of the Year. He has taken a variety of innovative steps to advance the safety and health profession while being influential with safety training for school-age children, encouraging them to consider safety as a fun and meaningful career.




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J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. marks 70 years in business

The Wisconsin company's safety & regulatory compliance solutions have expanded through three generations of leadership.




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Top 10 OSHA Violations for Fiscal Year 2022

The following is a guide to the top 10 most violated standards of 2022 with quick tips and educational information on each standard. 




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Keep safety top of mind to protect oil and gas workers year-round




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Matthew Rehlander of National OnDemand, Inc. named 2024 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year

Free webcast scheduled on October 3 to hear firsthand accounts of the three top outstanding safety professionals. 




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50 years of OSHA

On December 29, 1970, President Nixon signed the Occupational Safety and Health Act, which was enacted on April 28, 1971. Here’s a brief overview of OSHA through the years as well as what the agency is currently facing.




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California man sentenced to 7 Years for COVID-19 glove fraud

Man defrauded companies out of $3 million for medical-grade gloves that were never delivered.




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Specialty coffee consumption reaches 13-year high, study shows

A survey conducted by Dig Insights and released in partnership with the National Coffee Association (NCA) and Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) reveals that adult coffee consumption hit a two-decade high.




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Restaurants step into milestone year with embracement of digital

The restaurant industry is poised to hit a milestone this year as sales are project to exceed $1.1 trillion, according to the National Restaurant Association’s “2024 State of the Restaurant Industry Report.”




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Circana releases mid-year 2024 food, beverage market outlook

Circana, an advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, released new Circana Compass insights, providing a comprehensive update on the 2024 performance of the global retail food and beverage (F&B) industry and an outlook for 2025.




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SupplySide West celebrates 25 years

SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America (FiNA), produced by Informa Markets, celebrated its 25th anniversary. More than 1,100 exhibitors and 15,850 registered attendees gathered Oct. 31-Nov. 4 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas to focus on what’s next in the industry.




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2024 Bottler of the Year: Buffalo Rock Company

In the bottling world, companies recognize the importance of being proactive members of the communities they operate in and serve. For Buffalo Rock Company, Birmingham, Ala., the company’s culture is centered on investing in its people and communities.




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2024 Wholesaler of the Year: Silver Eagle Distributors Houston

With more than 1,100 employees who serve Greater Houston, including the counties of Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery, Silver Eagle Houston has built a portfolio of alcohol and non-alcohol products, led by Anheuser-Busch, Constellation Brands and Mark Anthony Brands, that hits all the key needs of its consumers.




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Diesel, gasoline prices remain relatively unchanged, year-over-year

Compared with last year, summer fuel prices for gasoline and diesel has remained stable. Alternative markets competition still coming from emissions versus price with traditional fuels.




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Anthony H. Jackson, CPP, CPD, CCPS, Celebrated for 50 Years in the Field of Law Enforcement

Anthony H. Jackson, CPP, CPD, CCPS, career has seen him rise from Cleveland area police officer to president of Solutions on Safety Inc.




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New Brand Bud+Boro Brings 40+ Years of Organic Farming to New York with Rollout of Sungrown Organic Cannabis

One of New York's only organic cannabis brands puts soil-to-store ethos at heart of the business




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Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: Dugan's Travels Hosts Grand European Amawaterways Fam Trip

Dugan's Travels Marks a Quarter Century of Excellence with a Signature European River Cruise Experience for Independent Travel Agents




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E-Mobility Company Modmo Technologies Rings in the New Year with €8.7m in 2021 Seed-Round Investment

Modmo Technologies, producers of high-tech electric bikes, have announced the closing of their seed investment round which amounted to €8.7M.




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Signmakers Celebrates 30 Years of Illuminating Los Angeles with Exceptional Custom Signage

Signmakers, a leading custom sign company in Los Angeles, proudly announces its 30th anniversary in the industry.