Morgantown, WV — Turning mundane manufacturing tasks into games may boost worker engagement, motivation and productivity – but it also may stress out some people, results of a recent study show.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is seeking feedback on Part 2 of a final draft risk evaluation that claims legacy use and disposal of asbestos presents an unreasonable health risk to demolition workers, firefighters and other workers in certain situations.

Washington — As the Environmental Protection Agency considers regulating the manufacture, processing and distribution of lead wheel weights, it’s seeking stakeholder feedback on how workers and families may be exposed to lead.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will ban most industrial and commercial uses of the carcinogenic chemical methylene chloride, under a final rule announced April 30.

Washington — The National Fire Protection Association’s voluntary standard on preventing fires and uncontrolled chemical reactions at hazardous waste facilities carries significant influence from the Chemical Safety Board – and CSB officials appreciate it.

Dallas — During inclement weather, facility operators are obligated to maintain safety, minimize any chemical/oil releases and discharges, and report them in a timely manner.

Sacramento, CA — The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health recently launched a campaign to increase awareness of the dangers of silica dust in the engineered stone industry.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency will designate as hazardous two cancer-causing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, with wide industrial and consumer use, under a new final rule.

Washington — OSHA has scheduled a public meeting in advance of the 46th session of the United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency wants to ban certain commercial uses of the chemical substance n-methylpyrrolidone and establish worker protections for various others.

Washington — Establishing and implementing engineering controls as “preventive safeguards” during a process hazard analysis can help prevent liquid overflow and a possible chemical disaster, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Washington — The Chemical Safety Board is urging chemical facilities to prepare for a season of “potentially more frequent and more powerful hurricanes and other extreme weather events.”

Washington — Updates to Environmental Protection Agency reviews of new chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act will strengthen worker protections, an agency official says.

Washington — In light of reports of avian flu in dairy cattle and “a small number of workers exposed to infected animals,” OSHA has issued a hazard alert.

Washington — Chemical facilities should clearly mark pressure-retaining components of plug valves and require new valves to be designed to prevent the inadvertent removal of these components.

Cincinnati — Various psychosocial, organizational and physical factors may increase workers’ risk of low back pain, according to a recent study led by NIOSH researchers.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to ban many commercial uses of the carcinogenic chemical 1-bromopropane and require worker protections for the remaining uses.

Washington — Citing health risks to workers and unborn children, the Environmental Protection Agency has taken action – effective immediately – to discontinue the use of the weed-control pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate.

Washington — Updates to an Environmental Protection Agency standard that outline the criteria cleaning products must meet to earn the “Safer Choice” label will help protect workers, the agency says.

Washington — Many chemical facilities “have not fully recognized that the effective remote isolation of equipment is critical to quickly stopping releases of hazardous materials” and protecting workers, the Chemical Safety Board says.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency is delaying the data submission period for a final rule requiring manufacturers and importers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to report information on PFAS use, exposures and hazards.

Washington — The Environmental Protection Agency has published a final rule that restores pesticide application exclusion zone requirements intended to protect farmworkers, pesticide handlers and workers’ families.

Washington — OSHA has expanded and updated its inspection guidance for animal processing and slaughtering.

Washington — Chemical facility owners and operators should take into account how simultaneous operations can affect work and ensure they have written, easy-to-understand procedures in place, the Chemical Safety Board says in a new video.

Psyllium husk has been employed for centuries as a remedy for digestive issues. Highly versatile, psyllium husk is also a staple in various baking and thickening applications. 

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. a international provider of consumer cannabis products, announced the expansion of its Zero Proof brand portfolio with the launch of Stir, a fast-acting THC beverage mix designed to transform sparkling water into an elevated cannabis experience.

With zero calories, no added sugar, and a commitment to natural ingredients, PATH provides a guilt-free and crisp taste. 

Sweet Chili is a familiar, in-demand flavor profile that delivers a hint of heat and that unmistakable sweet and sour tang — and staves off hunger with 12g of high-grade protein per bag.

Biting into the new KIT KAT® Chocolate Frosted Donut Flavored Bar delivers the experience of biting into a fresh donut, with smooth milk chocolate layered on top of donut flavored creme.

Ferrero debuted seasonal offerings and brought back a few customer favorites to help make holiday moments sweeter.

The first new gum format from the brand since 1988, this latest innovation stays true to the brand's bubble-blowing core while giving consumers a fun, new, candy-like taste to enjoy.

Classic, crisp wafers wrapped in a pink lemonade flavored creme, the new flavor delivers a refreshing taste experience with hints of strawberry.

Mars Wrigley unveiled several new insight-backed offerings that deliver on shoppers' evolving requests for a wider variety of products. 

The limited-time offering is arriving in stores nationwide in three flavors inspired by the Snapple® brand's popular juice drinks: Mango Madness, Kiwi Strawberry, and Fruit Punch

Few flavors evoke a rich and savory flavor more than garlic herb butter. Consumers crave its extraordinary flavor and smooth, creamy texture from steakhouses and fine dining. 

Motif will have exclusive access to these food technologies, which hold the promise to address two of the most significant challenges in plant-based foods: achieving melt and stretch in plant-based cheese, and healthier fat that marbleizes in plant-based meat.

The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for the cheese category. While the COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced demand for cheese in foodservice, the category’s growth at retail was extensive, notes Kelly Slentz, associate brand manager, cheese for La Farge, Wis.-based Organic Valley.

Prepared Foods profiles new foodservice sauces, dressings and spreads.

Irish dairy cooperative, Ornua, completed the acquisition of US cheese ingredients business, Whitehall Specialties Inc. (WSI) for an undisclosed sum from Mason Wells, a private equity firm based in Milwaukee.

The Association for Dressings & Sauces (ADS) hosted the ADS Technical Meeting on October 10-12 in Scottsdale, Ariz. During this meeting, ADS awarded a handful of members and member companies its prestigious Tech Awards and awards for Dressing, Sauce, and Packaging of the Year.

An evolution from the traditional boxed macaroni and cheese, Follow Your Heart SuperMac is an alternative to this mainstream US household staple and is made with organic ingredients including whole vegetables, beans, and cashews to provide a creamy yet dairy-free macaroni and cheese experience.

Whether it's adding a kick to comfort foods, taking advantage of the hottest (pun intended) global dishes, or spicing up beverages, it's clear that trendy heat can help consumers combat the cold.

Cheez-It Puff'd is available in three varieties: Cheez-It Puff'd Double Cheese, Cheez-It Puff'd White Cheddar and Cheez-It Puff'd Scorchin' Hot Cheddar.

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.

With each “better for you” flavor containing just 50 calories or less per serving, these dressings empower consumers to explore their culinary creativity through the versatility of the line, “dressing up” their plates as the ultimate dips, spreads, salad toppings and more.

The popularity of Vietnamese food and beverages has continued to grow in the US, alongside other Asian cuisine. Enhancing the proverbial “sweet spot” in a trending Vietnamese food by incorporating trusted ingredients can transform a traditional Vietnamese dish into a new variation.

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. 

The change from “macaroni and cheese” to “mac & cheese”, is meant to reflect the way fans organically talk about the brand. The iconic blue box now features just a single-color hue of blue and amplifies the brand's most recognizable asset — the noodle smile.

Whole Foods Market’s summer condiment trends predictions come at a time when customers are turning to condiments to elevate their meals more than ever before. According to Mintel, sales for the condiment, marinade and dressing category are expected to hit $2.9 billion by 2024, showing growth of more than 5% since 2020.

Kraft Singles is taking a step forward with the launch of three new flavors for the first time in nearly a decade: Jalapeño, Garlic & Herb, and Caramelized Onion.