Tumwater, WA — Washington state has begun the development process for a rule to address work-related musculoskeletal disorders among airline ground crews.

Salem, OR — Oregon OSHA is inviting all employers in the state to take part in its 16th annual “Safety Break for Oregon” to help raise awareness and promote “the value of keeping people safe and healthy” on the job.

Made with real basil and fresh cream, the three distinct sauce varieties are a flavorful addition to dishes. 

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. 

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.

OWYN is a ready-to-drink (RTD) protein shake brand that unites taste and ingredient transparency. 

MadeGood Foods®, allergy-friendly and nutrient-rich snack creators, expanded its line of better-for-you snack bars with the debut of Chocolate Drizzled Granola Bars.

The new Dill Pickle Chip Dip boasts big flavor with inclusivity in mind – its formula removes the Top 9 allergens, redefining dips for a broader consuming public.

As Mars looks to double its Snacking business in the next decade, the new facility will give Mars' 300 R&D Associates in Chicago runway to create and refine new products for the company's multi-billion-dollar snacking portfolio before they are scaled at large around the globe.

Kettle cooked in small batches to feature rich, simmered-all-day taste, each are free of artificial ingredients and preservatives, and crafted with one of Zoup!'s homestyle broths as a base.

Inspired by the popular Korean condiment, this flavor combines spicy, sweet, smoky and umami, making it an addition to many occasions.

Functional food company So Good So You launched its first formulation powered by adaptogenic mushrooms. Immunity Blueberry Clementine includes organic Shiitake, Maitake and Reishi mushrooms and provides 100% of an adult's recommended daily value of Vitamin D3.

GoodBelly Immune Support dials up an efficacious dose of probiotics that have been proven to support the body's immune system and reduce the frequency, duration and symptoms of the common cold. 

The new Good Culture Probiotic Milk combines the taste and nutrition of lactose-free milk with a patented probiotic shown to help support digestion and a healthy immune system.

"We want to provide plant-forward options that appeal to all the various reasons why diners are eating more plants. This includes plant-based alternatives such as Molly’s Kitchen Plant-Based Smashed Patty," said Stacey Kinkaid, vice president of product development & innovation, US Foods. "This also includes chef-inspired, vegan options such as our Chef’s Line Tempura Brussels Sprouts and vegetarian options such as Molly’s Kitchen Mexican-Style Cheese Stuffed Cigars."

Traditionally, proteins such as glutenin and gliadin have been favored in baking for their role in dough texture and structure. However, as consumer awareness of health, nutrition, and sustainability has grown, the focus has shifted to incorporating a broader range of protein sources into baking.

Sweet proteins are plant proteins that taste up to 5,000 times sweeter than sugar and can replace 70-90% of sugar in most food and beverage products. 

The 750AFR (Advanced Fog Resistance) Chemical Splash Goggle is designed for maximum anti-fog protection, featuring one of the most advanced protective coatings in the industry.

GoGo squeeZ® continues the spirit of its 'FUN-damentals' campaign off-screen with a partnership with B-Girl and World Champion athlete, Logan 'Logistx' Edra, to encourage more people to give breaking, the "it" sport of summer, a try. 

Available in three flavors — Lemonade, Blue Raspberry and Venice Punch, a tropical pineapple-guava blend — this full-spectrum supplement addresses four key performance categories with fully dosed, high-quality ingredients.

Slips, trips and falls are no laughing matter. In fact, they can be deadly: According to the 2017 edition of “Injury Facts,” an NSC chartbook, 660 workers died in 2014 after a fall from height, and 138 workers died from a fall on the same level.

In a randomized, controlled trial, researchers found that eating walnuts daily as part of a healthy diet was associated with increases in certain bacteria that can help promote health. Additionally, those changes in gut bacteria were associated with improvements in some risk factors for heart disease.  

The launch of the new ice cream – with the company’s name on the labels -- demonstrates PureCircle’s confidence in the great taste of its next generation non-GMO stevia sweeteners.  They are an important break-through. The capabilities of these sweeteners and the company’s unique expertise in formulating with them are what make possible the delicious ‘PureCircle’ ice cream.

Goalz Chocolate is low-carb, vegan and made from three simple ingredients: cocoa beans, prebiotic fiber and allulose. Goalz Chocolate doesn’t contain oils, preservatives, fillers, soy lecithin or anything artificial.

GURU’s new Peach Mango Punch is made with a blend of natural ingredients that help increase focus and brain performance.

Kanna, known for its traditional use in South Africa, adds a unique dimension to Mitra9's expanding portfolio of botanical wellness solutions.

Featuring probiotic strain Bacillus Subtilis DE11®, postbiotic Lactobacillus paracasei MCC1849 and the prebiotic XOS (xylooligosaccharides), this dynamic trio works in synergy to provide a multitude of benefits.

Alani Protein Bars are offered in three nostalgic flavors including Peanut Butter & Jelly, Rocky Road and Caramel Crunch. Each protein bar is packed with up to 17g of protein with 220 calories or less.

PROBAR® offers a robust line of plant-based performance foods, including Meal On-the-Go, Protein (formerly Base), Bite, Bolt Energy Chews, Nut Butters and live Probiotic Bars.

Omya has rebuilt and expanded its calcium carbonate production plant in Orgon, France, creating a substantially higher capacity for its functionalized calcium carbonate product platform, a new packaging line and an on-site warehouse. The modern facility produces the company’s mineral grades for food, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and cosmetic applications in accordance with the most stringent sustainability and quality standards.

Each 21fl-oz serving of Electrolit contains 326mg of electrolytes alongside real glucose- a natural source of energy that boosts the body's recovery from dehydration.

Now available to consumers after an extensive research and test pilot phase, the smoothie blend comes in two flavors, Moroccan Chocolate and Vanilla Spice, both of which can be customized with up to four boosters: immune support, metabolism, vascular and recovery.

The interactive platform is not just a digital adventure—but a comprehensive online flavor lexicon. It has unique educational features that help formulators find precise language to articulate their flavor objectives and accelerate the product development cycle.

GOLO Foods meals contain a healthy combination of protein, complex carbohydrates, and fiber. The base includes white quinoa, mung beans, adzuki beans, and roasted russet potatoes. 

Mama’s Creations—company on the grow targets consumers on the go.

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.

Campbell’s extends popular Goldfish platform with “mash-up” of crackers and potato chips.

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. 

Mars Wrigley broke ground on a new, best-in-class, global research and development hub adjacent to the company's existing Global Innovation Center on Goose Island. Leaders from Mars as well as key Chicago stakeholders, including Michael Fassnacht, CEO, World Business Chicago, and Alderman Walter Burnett Jr., gathered together to commemorate the milestone for the company.

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

Trends and innovations that took place in the cereals and bars market for 2023, and what formulators can look for going into 2024.

Kettle Brand is diving into the rich and complex world of the popular Korean pepper paste, with a burst of sweet and spicy flavor in each chip.

Each crêpe is crafted using original French recipes and filled with the timeless American combo of creamy peanut butter and sweet grape filling – providing the best of both worlds in each bite.

Deemed by the company as a morning chaos-solver, Eggo Coffee, made its trade debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.

Just in time to provide real immune support throughout the winter, these gourmet elderberry gummies are made from fresh, sustainable, wild picked California elderberries. 

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.

With this launch, GoodBelly continues to pioneer thoughtfully crafted beverages that are good for bodies and sustainably sourced. 

Gut Goodness, a ready-to-drink prebiotic supplement derived from the fruit and bark pulp of the Baobab Tree and the brainchild of former collegiate athlete and beverage branding expert Mo Harruna. 

Technomic released its Beverage Global Menu Category Report, which explores foodservice category sizing by country, outlook and expectations, consumer patronage and preferences, menu trends, global and local chains, and brands to watch.

The sofi Gold Award-winning products represent the best of the best in each of 48 specialty food and beverage categories, from Appetizers & Snacks to Meat & Poultry to Water & Functional Beverages.