Whether in mining, construction, fabrication and assembly, equipment installation and repair, or other industries, there is a shortage of skilled tradesmen/ technicians to do essential work.

Women have made amazing strides in many fields and industries throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Unfortunately, there are many others in which it remains a big challenge for a woman to rise to the top — or even, in some cases, to enter the industry at all.

EHS and safety professionals are encouraged to share their experiences with buying PPE and managing PPE use.

The brand launched with women's footwear made especially for female foot measurements and style, and its viral popularity quickly grew the brand to include men's durable safety footwear built for all day comfort.

MSHA will award these grants as part of its fiscal year 2023 State Grants program.

Research reveals there is actually significant confusion and over-simplification in the differences (and similarities) between hardhats and helmets.

Employees were using a forklift to take stone slabs off a storage rack when the slab became unsecured and struck the worker. OSHA investigators find it could have been prevented. 

A recent report from the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) shows that consumers were more intrigued by store brands in the past year.

Colgate Optic White and the McBride Sisters Collection introduced the McBride Sisters Collection x Colgate Optic White Limited-Edition Set, designed to help everyone “Live Life to the Brightest” this red wine season. 

As consumer package companies are increasingly designing more products with sustainability in mind, experts note that within the label industry, more companies are recognizing the need for labeling equipment that also supports a circular economy.

Although safety is a top priority when it comes to labeling, trends in beverage labeling materials — mainly sustainability — also are greatly impacting labeling equipment. 

As sustainability is a driving force for change in labeling materials for beverage packaging, experts highlight how labeling equipment is evolving to support these trends.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, announced the launch of Coca-Cola Leader Lab, a people-centric leadership program that addresses a significant issue facing the future of foodservice: attracting, developing and retaining an engaged frontline workforce.

With growing awareness of the connections between individual health and that of nature or the environment, such interests are prompting more consumers to seek out clean label and non-GMO beverages.

As consumers become increasingly aware of their sugar intake, beverage-makers must deliver drinks that are sweet with natural sweeteners.

Experts share insights on why consumers are drawn to clean label and non-GMO beverages, as well as what beverage-makers can do to appeal to such preferences.

The highly anticipated Season 3 of FX’s “The Bear” is just days away, and Stella Artois is returning for its starring role at the dining table.

India’s NV Group and SMOKE LAB Vodka announced the debut of SMOKE LAB Classic Vodka in two new formats: 1 and 1.75 liter. The new 1-liter size has been developed specifically for on-premise establishments, while the 1.75-liter size will help increase the brand’s shelf presence in retail establishments.

Gnarly Head wines and the Grateful Dead announced three new limited-release wine offerings packaged in eye-catching bottles that rock two of the band’s most beloved icons in shimmering holographic labels, the company says.

The Mozart Distillerie announced the introduction of Mozart Chocolate Cream Liqueur, Mozart Dark Chocolate Liqueur and Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur for the first time in a 375-ml format. 

Johnnie Walker is unveiling a limited-edition bottle design of Black Label with numbers ranging from 001-456, the number of players featured in the series “Squid Game,” which returns to Netflix on Dec. 26

Spoetzl Brewery, the family-owned and independent craft brewer of Shiner Bock, released a new slim 12-ounce can for Shiner Light.

Together, Doodles and AriZona Beverages are launching a limited-edition Doodles-branded Iced Tea with Lemon drink, blending art, nostalgia, and a classic American refreshment.

The waffle experts at Eggo and the coffee connoisseurs at Two Rivers Coffee Co. have united to transform your favorite waffle flavors into brewed blends of Eggo Coffee. 

Onyx Coffee Lab announced the launch of its newly redesigned retail packaging. A standout element of the new packaging is the introduction of interactive cards for single-origin offerings that celebrate the coffee producers.

Onyx Coffee Lab announced the return of seasonal favorites for the holidays, including the limited-edition coffees Framily and Krampus, and the 7th annual Onyx Advent Calendar.

Red Bull revealed the anticipated 2024 Red Bull Winter Edition Iced Vanilla Berry, a new seasonal offering that delivers Red Bull Energy Drink with the taste of blueberry and vanilla. For the first time in the Red Bull Editions lineup, this Winter Edition will be available with and without sugar.

Nutrabolt announced a flavorful partnership with The Hershey Co. with the launch of new C4 products and flavors rolling out this fall with additions planned for 2025 and beyond.

Manufacturer of specialized digital printing equipment Primera Technology Inc. announced its AP380 Label Applicator.

Videojet Technologies launched the new Videojet 9560 PL pallet labeling system.

At PACK EXPO International, which is set to take place Nov. 3-6 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, FOX IV Technologies will officially unveil its new 6312 Label Printer-Applicator.

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. announced the development of a new craft beer truck with Summit Truck Body.

Joyburst announced an exclusive beverage collaboration with Disney and Pixar. As part of this collaboration, Joyburst also will rollout new promotional packaging featuring characters from “Inside Out 2” in three flavors: Peach, Watermelon, and Strawberry-Lemonade. 

In the world of packaging materials, experts note that there is a definite need, and continual demand for shrink and stretch labels from the food and beverage industry.

Smart labels can provide product information, as well as analyze consumer buying patterns.

Within the beverage industry, when it comes to efforts that support sustainability and a circular economy, experts stress the importance of considering how label materials affect the recyclability of packaging.

The eye-catching design of shrink and stretch labels make them desirable to beverage-makers, but experts add that sustainability is playing a greater role in the future of this market.

Experts say factors like environmental concerns, lifestyle preferences, visual marketing strategies, product quality considerations, craft beverage trends and the efficiency of aluminum recycling processes are causing brands to turn to aluminum packaging.

CCL Industries showed its latest In Mold Label (IML) innovations at the NPE2024 plastics show in Orlando. 

Aside from aesthetics, beverage manufacturers are increasingly looking for labeling materials that support sustainability to stand out from the crowd.

"Your Labels Don't Define You: You Define You" became an international best seller on launch day!

Smart lifestyle with smart light and humidifier — now available on Amazon U.S.A. Store plus all their products can be controlled with smartphones through Bluetooth or Wi-Fi easily by one touch or shake.

Discover the future of revenue optimization technology with Kalibri Labs' latest innovation, Summary View, designed to empower hoteliers with instant, comprehensive insights into their performance data.

The IntuitiveLabs Monitoring as a cloud service, enables securing VoIP services using a sophisticated AI-based monitoring and Fraud detection solution and still comply to GDPR.

Altia announces today code generation support for the new Texas Instruments (TI) Arm®-based AM62x family of processors targeting a broad range of industrial and automotive applications.

BRAVE® Fishin' for the Women

The authors of Spirit Pass and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls, a Native American series about MMIWG, have published their latest YA/teen book of poetry and prose.

Introducing Chios™ QR-X-Change: A Technology Breakthrough in Secure, Confidential Precision Healthcare Exchanges

According to a report recently published by The Icons, National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs) participated in CogX Festival, one of the world's largest tech exhibitions held in London.

Incubator gives players access to NBA Reclaimed court pieces and rewards Gamers on Scuti's Coveted Marketplace