Wearable technology offers EHS pros another way to help employees stay safer and healthier. But with its potential comes concerns.

Washington — NIOSH, OSHA and the Center for Construction Research and Training – also known as CPWR – are offering a number of free online resources to help employers prepare for the sixth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, set to take place May 6-10.

Earthquakes don’t last long, but they can have long-lasting effects on both people and property. Is your workplace prepared?

Conducting regular safety walkarounds can bring big benefits. We’ve got five tips for making yours effective.

Washington — OSHA is challenging employers to have managers and workers do a temporary “job swap” to help them better understand worksite hazards.

Do your workers know how to respond to emergency situations?

Menlo Park, CA — More than 40% of employees say they’re more burned out on the job than they were a year ago, and 1 out of 3 plan to take at least three weeks of vacation this year, recent survey results show.

One way to prevent becoming ill with the influenza virus is to avoid crowded settings and exposure to others who may be infected.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists steps employers can take to help minimize the spread of flu.

As reports of the COVID-19 pandemic dominate the headlines, keeping calm can prove difficult. However, one of the best ways to combat anxiety – and be prepared – is to be informed.

Washington — OSHA is encouraging employers to take a break and raise awareness of fall hazards and the importance of fall protection during the National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction.

Washington — The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction kicks off May 6.

Not sure you’ll remember the right rate for giving CPR compressions? Shake it off, calm down and turn on some Taylor Swift.

Chicago — A large majority of workers are either burned out or feel ambivalent about their job, results of a recent survey show.

Prepared Foods profiles new foodservice sauces, dressings and spreads.

The new creamy spread, which comes on the heels of the successful launch of Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Cinnadust™ Seasoning Blend in 2020, will be available nationwide this month.

Just as there are so many ingredients combined in a good sauce, there are many factors that combine to impact new product development in sauces, dressings and spreads. And this is true—seemingly for better and for worse.

The new dips and spreads are an evolution of Litehouse’s popular 15oz Veggie Dips which historically were a leader in the creamy veggie dips category. 

Despite a decades-long association with queso a ready-to-eat VELVEETA had yet to be available. The new resealable jars offer a convenient way for consumers to enjoy a cheese dip in small groups or on their own.

Steviva Ingredients will use Supply Side West, Booth #C130, to showcase its new HiPro® Ice Cream Dry Mix, a very timely new product introduction for the dairy industry. The Supply Side West exhibition will be September 27-28, at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. 

With 40-45 calories per slice (serving size two slices, 80-90 calories), Healthy Habits includes the brand's first keto-friendly variety – Healthy Habits White made with Whole Grain – a soft and fluffy white bread with six net carbs per slice (serving size two slices, 12 net carbs).

EXBERRY® by GNT has created a new portfolio of Non-GMO Project Verified colors that eliminates the need for manufacturers to secure independent non-GMO approval.

To meet the market demand for a plant-based chicken alternative, the products represent plant-based and allergen friendly pizzas and flatbreads featuring chick’n style shreds will be available in frozen aisles in stores across the US.

Responding to the growing demand for allergen-friendly options, Dr. Schär USA introduced Artisan Baker White, Artisan Baker Multigrain, and Artisan Baker 10 Grains & Seeds Breads, now available in a soy-free formulation.

These grain-free Crispbread Crackers™ represent a bold statement in the evolution of clean snacking. Free from the top 14 allergens and corn, with 20g of complete protein and zero added sugar, the artisan flavor profile aims to evolve the snacking experience.

North Americans love battered and breaded foods. No matter what trends come and go, many traditional comfort staples are battered and breaded. However, these foods are saddled with negative health connotations. Technology is changing those perceptions.

To figure out what dietary ingredients promote helpful bacteria, several studies have looked at the effects of individual fibers and probiotics.

Discover new breading and batter ingredients for food formulations.

All 100% plant-based, no-sugar, oil-free, and low in sodium, these shelf-stable products are offer healthy plant-based convenience and taste, and can help consumers have a fast, healthy meal on the table in minutes.

Created with daily empowerment in mind, REBBL's 20g Protein beverages are 100% organic, non-GMO, and crafted with a triple adaptogen blend, including Maca, Ashwagandha, and Reishi.

The Lean Body® Ready-to-Drink Protein Shake comes in 17-ounce resealable environmentally-friendly Tetra Pak cartons that "Protect What's Good.™"

Aware that consumers prioritize clean, accessible and convenient ways to up protein intake and energy, Clean Simple Eats has crafted the a solution. Designed for those who value transparency in their nutrition choices, these beverages offer a refreshing approach to fitness fuel. 

The Keto Pita and Keto Flat Bread both pack 7g of protein and 13g of fiber per serving with 18g of carbohydrates and zero sugars.  

Scotty's Everyday keto baking mixes are an answer to the stay-at-home movement, which has resulted in the return of home baking: those who are ambitious enough are trying their hand at making fresh baked loaves of bread from scratch.

Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks protein with Dr. Baljit Ghotra, co-CEO and co-founder of EQUII Foods, a San Francisco Bay-area start-up whose Equii retail and foodservice breads and bread mixes boast two times more protein, 30% fewer carbs, and 50% less sugar compared to other leading brands.

A successful product formula needs just the right ingredients in the right proportions. The same axiom applies to a great company and/or a disruptive innovation. It requires just the right combination of people, process, product and consumer appeal—which in this case, involves protein, an essential dietary macronutrient.

The first phase consisted of renovating approximately 20,000sq-ft of the plant to double its current capacity to produce Minute® ready-to-serve rice cups.

The new milk chocolate peanut spread is made from six pure ingredients, including premium nuts, high-grade NZMP whey protein and Nutiani’s specialized phospholipid concentrated WPC.

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. 

Ready, Set, Food!, a leader in all-natural, organic early allergen introduction, announced the official launch of Stage 3, the third installment of its guided system, which offers babies continued exposure to peanut, egg, and milk, while introducing the other top six allergens, tree nuts – cashew, walnut and almond – as well as wheat, soy and sesame. 

Each variety of Pretty Tasty Tea’s ready-to-drink offering is formulated with high-quality collagen peptides, features natural ingredients such as carrots and black currants for color and is lightly sweetened using stevia leaf extract.

"Our research shows expanding the range of product choices enables us to engage new consumers who crave a selection of delicious, straightforward options crafted with wholesome ingredients," said Krystle Farlow, director of brand management for Nature's Own.

Made for any snacking occasion or in-home entertaining, the crackers pack a bold flavor and are a versatile base to upgrade snacking moments.

The latest product innovation showcases the just-baked texture, organic ingredients, and whole grain nutrition that consumers know paired with plant-based protein for that extra boost.

BEAM be amazing®, a health and wellness brand, unveiled Greens On The Go™. This patent pending ready-to-drink greens product, crafted over nearly two years, aims to set a new standard in convenience, nutrition, and flavor.

Developed in collaboration with Japan's renowned Yamazaki Baking, these breads seamlessly merge authentic Japanese baking traditions with Tom Cat's American artisan standards.

Created for the on-the-go coffee enthusiast, the new line upholds Explorer’s commitment to quality, sustainability and ethical sourcing practices. 

BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025.

Vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines can mean different things to different people. The criteria used in evaluating, and ultimately determining, which bagging machine to buy is likely different if you are a small startup manufacturer versus operating for a global Fortune 500 brand.

Read up on the growing frozen ready-meal market as well as how inflation has accelerated private label share and penetration in this installment of Nuts & Bolts.