Washington — The Federal Transit Administration is requiring urban transit agencies “to conduct a safety risk assessment; identify safety risk mitigations or strategies; and provide information to FTA on how it is assessing, mitigating and monitoring the safety risk associated with assaults on transit workers.”

Dive into the latest innovations in sauces and dressings, where bold flavors and unique ingredients are transforming mealtime experiences. From creamy pestos to energizing BBQ sauces, discover how brands are catering to diverse tastes and culinary adventures.

Prepared Foods used the recent Food Ingredients Europe (FiE) exhibition in Paris as an opportunity to interview with Fabienne Saadane-Oaks, CEO, for ABF Ingredients (ABFI), one of five divisions belonging to the Associated British Foods Group plc, London. 

Listen to a new Prepared Foods interview with Editor Bob Garrison and Carolina Sasson, Chief Operating Officer at Mission Field, recapping trends, tastes and technologies seen at Natural Products Expo West.

Arlington, VA — Prolonged exposure to diesel particulate matter can increase the risk of cardiovascular, cardiopulmonary and respiratory disease, including lung cancer, the Mine Safety and Health Administration is warning.

Washington — Employers can help prevent opioid use disorder among mine workers through a series of strategies, the Mine Safety and Health Administration and NIOSH emphasize in a new resource guide.

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

Keeping food safe (70%) and the use of pesticides (60%) are top concerns when considering how food is grown. Nutritional content, use of agricultural technology, environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and farm workers welfare were other listed concerns consumers factor into their purchase decisions.  

Implementing this change across its entire beef hot dog portfolio is expected to contribute to the regeneration of six million acres of grasslands, which could increase the current regenerative acreage of Applegate suppliers by more than 2,200%.

Prepared Foods showcases new functional beverages and superfood gummies.

Over the years, bars increasingly focused on health, meal replacement, weight management, and energy. But indulgent branding and product formulations are on the rise again. This turn toward the more extravagant can pave a lucrative path for innovative bar makers.

Falls represent a serious hazard. In 2015, falls at home resulted in 21,100 deaths, according the 2017 edition of “Injury Facts,” a National Safety Council chartbook.

Moonstone Nutrition, a Pittsburgh-based startup that has developed products to prevent kidney stone formation and promote overall kidney health, announced receipt of an investment from the Accelerator Fund II, LLC., an organization sponsored and managed by the Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse that makes early stage investments in life sciences companies located in western Pennsylvania and outside the region.  

Based on these findings, the report further outlines opportunities to spark innovation in flour and grain-based foods across a wide range of industry sectors.

"I'm so excited for Laoban's new Bao Buns to hit freezers nationwide," says Co-Founder Chef Tim Ma. "We've spent the last year working on the recipes to make sure we're bringing the restaurant experience straight to your home kitchen. The final recipe gives me visceral memories of eating Bao buns as a child with my family, and I hope it evokes that same feeling for everyone who eats them."

Phytolon, a biotechnology company that offers natural food colors via fermentation-based technologies, and Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, announced the successful completion of the first development milestone of their multi-product collaboration to produce natural food colors and the resulting distribution of an equity milestone to Ginkgo.

The chips provide all the health benefits found in sustainably harvested kelp, lightly fried with natural seasonings. Rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidant activity, Kelpie Chips have many potential uses in snacks and meals.

Although there may be a pandemic-related slowdown, there’s no stopping new product development. To help readers with new product development strategy, Prepared Foods asked Dave Lundahl, founder of InsightsNow, to create a thought leadership series connecting R&D with consumer insights. 

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) released its final 2023 estimates and its latest 2024 Food Away-From-Home (FAFH) Industry and Segment Projections.

Automation of batch processing isn’t new, but as more companies move beyond the basics of automation, they are finding that new technology brings big rewards—as well as big challenges.

Temperature is that one measurement that’s dictated by governmental regulations to prove that you have a kill step in your process. Beyond that, there are rules for keeping fresh food under a certain temperature to keep it safe both in transit and storage, and—just as important—maintain its quality so you don’t have to throw it out prematurely.

This summer, I had the opportunity to visit Glacier National Park for the first time, and I came home with a few takeaways from the trail.

Floor Trends & installation Associate Publisher and Editor Tanja Kern shares her experience with The World Floor Covering Seeking Excellence As Leaders (SEAL) Leadership Development and Certification Program.

As the Federal Reserve's rate cut impacts the flooring sector, industry veterans demonstrate adaptability. Dan Frierson's 60-year journey at The Dixie Group showcases innovative leadership, while Starnet's long-standing members highlight stability. Our October issue also explores retail innovations, installation techniques, and pricing strategies, reflecting the industry's multifaceted nature and ability to navigate economic shifts.

After the pandemic years, it became clear that the foodservice supply chain and ecosystem are interconnected, with manufacturers, operators, and distribution partners needing each other to address critical challenges. 

The guidance describes how firms can voluntarily engage with the FDA before marketing food from genome-edited plants.

 In the final rule, the FDA announced its intention to consider exempting cottage cheese regulated under the Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) from the rule’s requirements.

The Floor Covering Education Foundation (FCEF), in partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, Drake State Community College, and the Industry Task Force, announced the completion of its first pilot cohort for the Flooring Installation Technicians course.

Old miles from years ago: My account number was EA906451. I had health problems in the family and no opportunity to travel. Can those miles now be accessed and used?

The new WoodHaven LVT flooring from LX Hausys offers light hues and high-resolution design. 

Reservorio, Urban Essence, and Color Story Pinstripes are three new porcelain tile collections from American Olean. 

This new SVT collection offers durability with a terrazzo style look to commercial spaces.

This is a question for the experienced cruisers. My wife and I have taken many cruises out of San Juan and are planning another on RC this January. Flight options on arrival to the port after the cruise are limited to either early morning (8 am...

Spent brewers’ grains not only provide a source of energy for a brewery, but can also provide a salable, high-value protein.

Canada-based Dairy Distillery, a spirits producer that combines artisanal distilling techniques with a scientific process to transform milk into vodka, is using Pleora Technologies’ visual inspection system to help maintain brand quality standards and reduce errors that increase operating costs and slow production. 

FoodTech start-up, BioBetter, Ltd., has assigned a new role for the much-maligned Nicotiana tabacum plant upon discovering it can overcome the greatest hurdle in cultured meat—that of scaled production. 

Minerva Foods will have the capacity to slaughter 22,336 head a day in 21 plants in the Brazilian market.

High humidity exposure and the water-soaking symptom caused by X. vitians also enhance the ability of salmonella to rapidly grow in lettuce, and climate change is predicted to increase humid periods.

Sorry for the false start. This is my first proper TR, so I needed some time to get my head around how to post the images properly as it's not as straight-forward as I thought. Image: *Background* This trip report is a tiny snapshot of an...

What’s not to like about improving sustainability and protecting the environment while saving energy and money—and best of all, no equipment or software expenditures are necessary.

Green initiatives have shown that raising cold-chain temperatures by 3°C from -18°C to -15°C can save the industry money, but how well can equipment in service support the move?

Production from the Nashville facility will support Smithfield's existing portfolio of dry sausage brands including Margherita, Carando and Armour.

Three patterns in three new colorways have been introduced to Artaic's Design on Demand collection. 

The Piante Collection of large porcelain slabs from features wallpaper-inspired designs. 

Bryce, Blake, and Madison are Nemo Tile + Stone's new large-format porcelain tile collections. 

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The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. 

May your year be marked with a reduction in these darn gray hairs and an abundance of pizza and macarons!

This study is based on the use of palm kernel shells as aggregate in the manufacture of concrete. Several (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%) substitutions were used in the volume fraction of the aggregates. In order to evaluate the effect of this substitution, the mechanical properties at 7 and 28 days for compression was determine, 28 days for bending and then the physical properties of fresh and har...

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