pti

Offering workers hearing protection options

OSHA regulations dictate we offer a “variety” of hearing protectors to noise-exposed workers. What is best practice for providing a variety while keeping inventory to a minimum?




pti

PPE and supply chain disruptions

What have supply chain disruptions meant for employers who need personal protective equipment for their workers?




pti

Eye protection options for prescription lenses

What do I need to know about eye protection programs if I’m required to provide my workers with safety eyewear?




pti

Adopting new PPE

What are the biggest hand and arm protection issues safety professionals should be concerned about?




pti

Medical receptionists face increased aggression from patients, researchers say

Queensland, Australia — Patient aggression toward receptionists in general medical practices has become a “serious workplace safety concern,” a recent research review concludes.




pti

Curbing consumption of ultraprocessed foods may improve brain health

Cutting back on consuming ultraprocessed foods can reduce your risk of a stroke or cognitive issues later in life, according to a recent study out of Massachusetts General Hospital.




pti

GLG Life Tech: New Sweetener Options

Made from GLG’s proprietary high Reb M Dream SweetenerTM Stevia Leaf, this next generation stevia product line facilitates sugar replacement with better-tasting, low-calorie natural sweetening systems and solutions that provide a sugar-like sensory experience.




pti

SweeGen: More Sweetening Options

Ready for use in creative food and beverage innovations, SweeGen’s Bestevia Rebaudioside B has received the GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) Letter of No Objection from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).




pti

MSHA optimistic about ‘downward trend’ of fatalities, silica rule development

Arlington, VA — The Mine Safety and Health Administration has recorded 70% fewer miner deaths through the first 10 weeks of 2024 than during the same period in 2022 and 2023.




pti

FDA Draft Guidance Could Result in Safer Food Options for People with Allergies

Chapter 11—Food Allergen Program—explains how to establish and implement a food allergen program that ensures protection of food from major food allergen cross-contact and that the finished food is properly labeled with respect to the major food allergens.




pti

Mouthfeel on Health Perceptions

The paper suggests how a food feels inside the mouth influences how one estimates caloric intake.




pti

Hydrolyzed Proteins, Amino Acids, Enzymes, Peptides, and Nucleotides Each Play a Role in Improving Health

The protein trend has promised to continue at a steady pace, with interest in, and consumption of, plant proteins increasing at record levels. This is due in large part to the rapid expansion in consumer demand for meat, dairy, and seafood analogs. But alongside the growth in protein as a whole ingredient, the various parts that make up a protein molecule are not being ignored. 




pti

Weighing Options: Too Many Americans Still Overweight or Obese

Where the focus in developing foods and beverages for better weight management once was on sweeteners and calorie cutting, today's weight-management products reflect the protein trend, especially the emphasis on plant proteins.




pti

Clean Label Shelf Life Preservation Strategies and Ingredient Options

Prepared Foods discusses clean label shelf life preservation strategies and ingredient options with Zal Taleyarkhan, Director of Innovation and Corporate Research Chef at Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations, Chicago.




pti

PEP Bar, Peptide Longevity Bar

PeptiStrong™ by Nuritas, the leader in AI-based peptide discovery, is a clinically proven, fava bean ingredient that serves as an advanced plant-based solution for boosting muscle protein synthesis, reducing muscle protein breakdown, and decreasing exercise-induced inflammation. 




pti

Nano-Emulsion System Delivers On-Trend Nutrients, Functional Ingredients with Optimum Bioavailability

In conjunction with its February profile of new sports foods and drinks, Prepared Foods interviewed Scott Peters, director of product development at 3i Solutions, Wooster, Ohio. 




pti

Collagen Peptides Star in New Sport and Active Nutrition Products




pti

The Morning Star Company Explores AI Options to Improve Yields, Profitability

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.




pti

New Grinding Equipment and Automation Continue Optimization for FPL Food

Buying online is growing, and FPL Food LLC in Augusta, Ga., has been leaning into this trend while also selling large volumes of beef to retail stores, foodservice and food manufacturing partners.




pti

Amid Growing Supply Chain Disruptions, Food and Beverage Retailers Must Adapt

Changing consumer preferences and regulations have introduced additional complexity to supply chains, necessitating that food and beverage retailers invest in robust traceability solutions.




pti

Houzz Barometer: Construction Activity Dips in Q3, but Professionals Optimistic for Q4

Despite a slowdown in Q3 2024 construction sector activity, home renovation professionals express optimism for Q4, according to Houzz's latest Renovation Barometer. 




pti

Receptionist to COO: Tina Boyle Shares Her Career Path at Louisville Tile

Louisville Tile Distributors recently promoted Tina Boyle to the position of Chief Operating Officer. She shares perspective on her career path and leadership roles for women in business.




pti

Koehler Introduces Flexible Paper Packaging Options for Tea

The different types of flexible packaging paper cover a range of requirements — from good knurling and heat‐sealing properties with or without a barrier function, to teabag wrapping and flow packs.




pti

SPX Flow Introduces APV Aseptic Pulsation Dampener

Pulsation dampeners are critical in ensuring smooth homogenizer operation in dairy and plant-based ultra-high temperature processing.




pti

Key Technology Introduces Optical Sorter for Nuts

The system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material such as shells, shell fragments, rocks and wood sticks.




pti

Key Technology Debuts COMPASS Optical Sorter for IQF Products

COMPASS is designed to identify and remove foreign material and product defects to protect food safety and final product quality.




pti

3 Reasons to Optimize Food Production with Real-Time Video Monitoring

When you think about video monitoring, the first thing that comes to mind is security. While that is a big perk indeed, there are much bigger benefits to implementing the right video monitoring system.




pti

Bakeries to Record Significant Consumption of Dietary Fibers Amid Rising Preference for Fruit and Vegetable-Sourced Ingredients

The rapidly expanding worldwide population along with reduced nutrition awareness will increase the preference for natural food ingredients.




pti

USDA Grant Targets Midwestern Seafood Production and Consumption

The grant for Purdue University is for a zero-waste food production system designed to convert nutrient-rich waste into energy for system operation and high-value bioproducts.




pti

How Low-Temperature Absorption Chillers Can Optimize Food and Beverage Processing

As food and beverage manufacturers seek solutions to reduce operational costs and decarbonize, they may be surprised to find the answer in a solution that’s nearly a century old: absorption cooling.




pti

Strong Demand Boosts Builder Confidence Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

Builders are getting increasingly concerned about affordability hurdles ahead for most buyers.




pti

Best option in Sao Paulo, Brazil?

whats the best option in Sao Paulo? Looking at spring break next year with a 10 year old child Appears to be a Rosewoood now in Sao paulo, also the Fasano and Emiliano are in the consideration set anything else I should be looking at? of the...



  • Luxury Hotels and Travel

pti

Perception of professionals on factors influencing skilled labor shortages in the Nigerian construction industry

The construction industry in Nigeria plays a pivotal role in economic growth, yet it faces a critical challenge: a shortage of skilled labor. This study aims to identify the key factors influencing skilled labor availability in Nigerias construction sector and propose actionable solutions. Through an extensive literature review and distribution of questionnaires to construction professionals...






pti

Children's perceptions of their neighbourhoods during COVID-19 lockdown in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Children's Geographies; 04/01/2023
(AN 163915527); ISSN: 14733285
Academic Search Premier




pti

Exploring recent immigrant children's perceptions of interactions with parents before and after immigration to Canada.

Children's Geographies; 10/01/2023
(AN 173035627); ISSN: 14733285
Academic Search Premier





pti

Diffracting young people’s perceptions and agency on adaptation to climate change in Bangladesh: through socioecological, posthuman, and postcolonial positioning.

Children's Geographies; 11/28/2023
(AN 173876125); ISSN: 14733285
Academic Search Premier




pti

To teach or not to teach climate change education - the perceptions of sixth-graders in northern Israel.

Children's Geographies; 12/01/2023
(AN 174964054); ISSN: 14733285
Academic Search Premier







pti

Facilitators of and obstacles to practitioners’ adoption of harm reduction in cannabis use: a scoping review

Cannabis use can generate potential avoidable harms, hence the need for effective preventive measures and treatment. Studies show the efficacy of harm reduction (HR) in minimizing undesirable consequences asso… Read the full article ›

The post Facilitators of and obstacles to practitioners’ adoption of harm reduction in cannabis use: a scoping review was curated by information for practice.



  • Meta-analyses - Systematic Reviews




pti

Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Advancing Health Equity through Interventions to Prevent and Address Housing Instability (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) [First Estimated Application Due Date: Dec 2024]

The post Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Advancing Health Equity through Interventions to Prevent and Address Housing Instability (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) [First Estimated Application Due Date: Dec 2024] was curated by information for practice.




pti

Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Tobacco, Alcohol, and Cannabis Policy Research for Health Equity (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) [First Estimated Application Due Date: Feb 5]

The post Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Tobacco, Alcohol, and Cannabis Policy Research for Health Equity (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) [First Estimated Application Due Date: Feb 5] was curated by information for practice.