Many organizations suffer from performance deviation despite their best efforts.

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced $11.7 million in Susan Harwood Training Grants to support training and education for workers and employers. The goal is to help identify and prevent workplace safety and health hazards.  

Scheduled to premiere in May 2023 during AIHce EXP, AIHA’s annual conference, the series aims to introduce the public to the key role the occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) profession plays in creating healthier workplaces and communities.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced the second round of Workforce Safety Innovation Grants awarded to advance worker safety in Ohio.

Invited to do a workshop for a very large international corporation, I went out to a dinner where I sat next to the “grand poohbah” vice president in charge of all things quality and safety. He leaned over to me and said:

Are we doing enough to keep firefighters safe? No, we are not – but setting priorities and executing on requirements is easier said than done. 

The Challenge was a three-phase, $350,000 competition aimed at improving respirator fit evaluation.

Experts note that people’s love for coffee has fueled the array of coffee extracts and concentrates appearing outside of traditional RTD coffee settings. 

Given the popularity of the tea market, suppliers note that ingredients are just as much in demand as the natural, functional benefits that resonate with consumers.

One thing that seems to be disrupting the traditional beverage alcohol market is innovators who are finding new avenues to deliver alcohol to imbibing consumers.

As many consider tequila to be more of a vibe than just a drink, retail company Fashion Nova recently dove into finding out consumers’ tequila habits and preferences, surveying more than 3,000 Americans across all 50 states.

As more Gen Zers reach the legal drinking age, experts highlight how this younger generation is driving variety and innovation in the beverage alcohol market.

Recent IWSR analysis highlights some key reasons millennials are the age cohort boosting the non-alcohol segment in the United States, noting that the generation is consuming non-alcohol products with greater frequency than other age cohorts.

With Sober October kicking off, here are a few non-alcohol options to get in the spirit, sans spirit.

Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg announced the launch of Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop, an ultra-premium gin now available for purchase nationwide. 

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.

When it comes to beverage manufacturing and packaging practices, OEMs are creating the machinery necessary to help beverage-makers conserve and reduce their energy output. For plastic bottle manufacturing, it’s not just the increasing adoption of rPET plastic bottles, but also reducing the amount of carbon dioxide that it takes to power these machines, experts note.

As beverage-maker’s need to do more with today’s filling equipment, original equipment manufacturers are prioritizing changeover speeds, safety and efficacy in their solutions.

AstroNova Inc. introduced a variety of new digital printer solutions under its flagship QuickLabel and TrojanLabel product brands. 

With market trends, SKU proliferation, and more, impacting filler technology, experts highlight how technological advancements work to address issues from sustainability to product safety.

Experts share insights on coding technology for beverage packaging.

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA), Washington, D.C., released the findings of a new survey conducted in partnership with Morning Consult that measured current alcohol shipping practices, consumer sentiment and purchasing behaviors.

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.

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.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) returned to McCormick Place for the IFT FIRST: Annual Event & Expo where exhibitors were presented with an array of ingredient samples, interactive demos and product tastings.

Experts note how more and more consumers — not just athletes — are striving to live healthier lives and making conscious decisions about their health.

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 Arizona Bowl, which brings together teams from the Mountain West Conference and Mid-American Conference each year, announced a multi-year sponsorship deal, titling the event the “Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl Presented by Gin & Juice By Dre and Snoop,” to air at 2:30pm MST on Dec. 28. 

On the heels of Kathy Hilton’s musical debut in SMASH TEA PARTAY: A Smirnoff ICE Musical, the reality TV star and Smirnoff ICE are back to spill the tea on the brand’s latest flavor offerings of Smirnoff ICE SMASH Tea.

Aplós announced the launch of Aplós Cocktails, a lineup of ready-to-drink non-alcohol canned cocktails.

Athletic Brewing Co., Milford, Conn. and San Diego, is teaming up with Arsenal, becoming the club’s first Official Non-Alcoholic Beer Partner. Starting this August, the partnership will see cans of Athletic’s award-winning Run Wild IPA available at Emirates Stadium, London, for all men’s and women’s matches.

The Los Angeles-based THC beverage brand Nowadays offers alternatives to alcohol with similar buzz.

Founded in 1885 in Angers, France, Giffard Liqueurs, a fifth-generation, family-owned company, announced the launch of its non-alcoholic liqueur line.

High-brightness LED lights designer and manufacturer Smart Vision Lights recently revealed the RHI200-DO Lightgistics series light.

As operational complexity increases in today’s beverage warehouses, experts highlight how voice picking and guided work solutions are helping to achieve goals in fast-paced environments.

Teeling Whiskey and Notre Dame Athletics have collaborated on a special, limited-edition bottle featuring Teeling’s Small Batch whiskey.

Cooper & Thief, producers of a portfolio of spirits barrel-aged wines, unveiled its new bourbon barrel-aged wine: Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Lifeway Foods Inc., Morton Grove, Ill., announced that its Board of Directors has rejected the unsolicited proposal made Sept. 23, by Danone North America PBC to acquire all the shares of Lifeway that it does not already own for $25 a share.

Ingredient companies continue to advance operations with new product launches, facility expansions, as well as a diversified workforces. 

The regulatory approval marks a milestone in Sweegen opening new markets in countries where brands seek new generation stevia ingredients, the company says.

Ingredient companies announce coalitions, new hires and new ingredient solutions to support sugar reduction efforts.

Ingredient companies announced new hires as well as case studies detailing consumer trends influencing new product development.

Ingredient suppliers are sharing the latest on safety opinions as well as announcing platform expansions and division sales.

Ingredient suppliers announce acquisitions and pinpoint consumer trends driving color concepts.

Ingredient manufacturers announce facility expansions and openings.

Mountain Dew, a brand of PepsiCo Inc., Purchase, N.Y., announced that it is taking on a brand-new visual identity, reclaiming the mountain with a new logo and visual identity. The official rollout of the new visual identity will debut next summer, with packaging hitting shelves as early as May 2025.  

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

Ahead of National Hard Seltzer Day on Sept. 20, here are a few new products shaking things up in the seltzer category.

Patagonia Provisions and Deschutes Brewery announced the release of two new highly anticipated certified organic beers: Kernza Lager and Non-Alcoholic Kernza Golden Brew.