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DSM launches Vertis CanolaPRO plant protein, free from major allergens

The launch follows more than 10 years of research and development at DSM to unlock the healthy protein from the canola seed and produce it at scale for the food industry.




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Idaho Milk Products promotes Pratishtha Verma to position of R&D scientist

Idaho Milk Products recently promoted Pratishtha Verma to the position of research & development (R&D) scientist.




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Cheddies introduces crackers made from fresh cheddar cheese

Cheddies uses its own proprietary cheddar cheese recipe, sourced fresh from regenerative farms.




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Multiflux GMS mixers feature hygienic design to promote complete cleaning, prevent cross-contamination

Multiflux GMS mixers from process equipment manufacturer Gericke USA feature a proprietary, hygienic design as standard to promote fast, complete cleaning, ensure product purity, and minimize risk of batch-to-batch cross-contamination.




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Companies seek automation, efficiency, labor savings from dough handling equipment

Snack food and wholesale bakery companies in the market for dough-handling equipment such as dividers, depositors, and rounders have been increasingly focused on machines that provide greater automation, along with the corollary efficiency and labor savings.




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Papa Johns taps Jenna Bromberg as chief marketing officer

Bromberg's return to the pizza industry marks a full-circle moment, building on her previous experience as director of core brand marketing at Pizza Hut.




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New breads from ALDI: L'oven, Simply Nature, lifeGfree brands

ALDI recently introduced a plethora of new breads, including bagels.




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Italian flour companies launch campaign to promote premium organic flours

Three-year export initiative unveiled at Bakery @ SIAL America.




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International Molasses powdered sweetener made from fresh-squeezed cane juice

International Molasses (IM) has introduced CaneRite Panela, an all-natural, free-flowing powder sweetener made from the freshly squeezed juice of the entire sugar cane plant.




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Icon Foods announces staff appointments and promotions

Icon Foods names new CFO and director of R&D.




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PureCircle receives approval of stevia ingredients from bioconversion

PureCircle will offer three ingredients from bioconversion—Reb D, Reb M, and Reb AM—to food and beverage manufacturers across the European Union.




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Foods from Around the World

Traditional Portuguese and Spanish dishes and desserts




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Sustaining the 'free-from' wave through safety

According to the January 2015 “Gluten-Free Foods in the U.S., 5th Edition” report from Packaged Facts, Rockville, MD, from 2009–2014, sales of gluten-free products in grain-based categories posted a 34 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR).




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A look at ‘free-from’ label claims

Gluten-free. Dairy-free. Nut-free. Peanut-free. Allergen-free. The food marketplace increasingly features such claims on product labels, but what do they mean? Do regulatory agencies police use of such terms?




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Takeaways from the GMO labeling fight

One of the strangest, most-convoluted policy fights in the history of modern food just cleared a major hurdle in July with President Obama’s expected signature of the GMO Labeling agreement between Senators Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI).




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Lessons from the 2017 ABA convention

The 2017 American Bakers Association (ABA) Convention featured our most thought-provoking and provocative program yet, centered around the enormous disruptions impacting the baking industry.




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Federal updates from ABA: Nutritional labeling and labor policy issues

All federal food policy is based on the recommendations stemming from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The American Bakers Association (ABA) leads the Grain Chain, an organization of 10 groups from grain growers and millers, as well as bakers and others who have an interest in growing grain consumption.




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Reflections From The Past

People commonly misconstrue the work of a writer/historian.




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Tool Tips: Dislodging wood plugs from hole saw

Tool Tips—January 2019




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11 steps to follow to run a sales promotion

Plumbing contractors are not known for their marketing prowess, yet marketing can drive more calls. The simplest marketing might be the sales promotion. Here are the steps.





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Innovative valve company benefits from innovative asset tracking app

Trinova USA produces high-performance pinch valves and replacement sleeves, ideal for demanding environments with high abrasion. Made in the USA, these valves and sleeves are widely used in industrial settings, wastewater treatment, power generation, and other rugged applications.




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Water-to-air geothermal heat pump from Bosch Thermotechnology




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Ross Goldstein: Waste heat recovery from solar PV

A little-known fact about solar electric panels is that the hotter the panel itself, the less efficient it becomes. Studies have found a 0.05% efficiency loss for every degree of temperature that is increased. The reverse is true in that efficiency increases by 0.05% for every degree temperature decreases.




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From automobiles to water heaters

A. O. Smith, celebrating 150 years in 2024, began in 1874 as a metal components supplier for baby carriages and bicycles. Arthur O. Smith designed a lightweight pressed steel car frame and became a major supplier to car manufacturers like Packard, Cadillac, and Ford.




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Junkyard ruminations from a hydronic heating contractor

Junkyards are one of those forgotten places we in the heating business must visit on occasion.




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4 reasons hydronic radiant heating promotes sustainability and indoor environmental quality

With remote work becoming the standard for many employees across the U.S. and homeowners spending even more time indoors as a result of the pandemic, a new focus is emerging on the need for sustainability and indoor environmental quality in homes. 




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The gold standard: Protection from dissolved oxygen and debris in hydronic systems

Water is the life-blood of hydronic systems. Just as we strive to maintain the health of our own circulatory systems, it’s important to maintain the health of the water-based solutions that circulate through the hydronic systems we construct and maintain.




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Shifting leadership styles from field to office

I have a question for all my fellow leaders in the trades: How well do you remember the days when you were solely in the field?




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Water conservation gets an assist from flush technology

A little water conservation can go a long way.

And as the second-most visited space in commercial buildings — just behind the lobby — the restroom and its water-saving fixtures can help lead the way when it comes to cutting back consumption.




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Video: 2024 Kitchen & Bath Trends Live from KBIS

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show marked the most successful show in its 60-year history this past February. Watch a few of the exhibitors talk about their product.





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Kohler’s Arizona manufacturing facility receives award from U.S. Department of Energy for decarbonization project

Selected as one of 33 projects in the U.S., the funding will be matched by Kohler investment to support the Electric Boiler & Microgrid project at its manufacturing site in Casa Grande, Arizona.




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PPC Promotes Emily Leonczyk to Executive Director and Vice President

Leonczyk has served PPC since 2018, first as Director of Marketing and Communications followed by a promotion to Director of Operations. 




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Al Levi: Money from the scrap heap

A client called me awhile back because he wanted to know what my family did with the scrap metal from jobsites, and he wanted to know what the other companies I work with do on this matter too.




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New age net-zero emerges from sustainable lifestyle

For decades, Janet Armstrong and Lloyd Davies have lived and breathed the sustainable lifestyle. Their way of life has ties to the example set by Janet’s father, who built the first solar house in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, way back in 1978.




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Code change prompts parking garage pipe replacement

Time savings, cleanliness and ease of installation — there were many advantages to CRW Mechanical’s use of Viega MegaPressG recently on a large project in Virginia.




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What’s keeping you from closing more?

Don’t make these seven sales mistakes.




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Adams Hudson: Marketing secrets from online giants

Contractors are poised to use marketing method previously reserved for billionaires.




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Saving a culture: Going from worst to first

U.S. Navy Captain Mike Abrashoff was given command of the USS Benfold at age 36, making him the youngest commanding officer in the Pacific fleet. His challenge was daunting: the destroyer with 310 sailors was a notable loser, with low morale and the highest turnover in the Navy. Many safety and health pros early in their careers face the challenge of establishing their credibility.




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ISHN reveals all 30 category winners from its first-ever Readers’ Choice Award Contest

Thousands of Industrial Safety & Hygiene News subscribers jumped online to vote in ISHN’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards between March 1 and May 1, 2013. The results are in, and ISHN Publisher Randy Green has released the list of winning entries.




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DOL announces proposed rule to protect workers from extreme heat

The proposed rule would require employers to develop an injury and illness prevention plan to control heat hazards in workplaces affected by excessive heat.




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How to protect yourself from silicosis on a jobsite

More than two million workers in the construction industry have been exposed to silica in the workplace. Short of a complete double lung transplant, silicosis is both a chronic and incurable condition.




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Sensing danger: Data from smart PPE makes for smarter heat safety programs this summer

Garney Construction trialed a new continuous monitoring smart PPE system, comprised of sensors worn on the arm of its workers and technology that collects data to signal when the worker may be headed for trouble while working in the heat.




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Will the most vulnerable workers benefit from AI?

How many years will it take for AI applications to trickle down to small contractors? The odds are the OSH benefits will not be equitably distributed.




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Safety lessons from California warehouse fires

California has had its fair share of fires over the years, especially the wild variety. This year’s wildfires have already burned more than 1 million acres, and nearly a dozen are still ablaze.  Now, the Golden State is facing an uptick in warehouse fires in some of its biggest and most populated cities, including Oakland, Carson and El Sereno.




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Is your high-density storage compromising worker safety?

This strategy increases the value of each square foot with customizable racks, but do the pros outweigh the cons?




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From past to present: Asbestos remains a hidden hazard

Originally celebrated, asbestos was widely used across various industries from construction to automotive manufacturing for many years. However, the same properties that made it so valuable have also made it a lingering danger.




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How to keep your people connected and protected from heat stress

The dangers of working in the heat and its adverse impacts are “predictable and largely preventable,” according to the WHO.




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Contractor again fails to protect workers from deadly fall hazards at construction sites

Wisconsin construction company has failed to correct multiple fall protection hazards, exposing workers to risk. 




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Do you have a plan? Protect workers from lung cancer

Crystalline silica is one of the most common elements on the planet, just behind oxygen. About 2.3 million workers are exposed to it in their workplace. It’s about 100 times smaller than sand and can be found on construction sites in building materials such as concrete, block, stone, sand, and mortar.