m Cinnamon Toast Crunch Creamy Cinnamon Spread By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The new creamy spread, which comes on the heels of the successful launch of Cinnamon Toast Crunch™ Cinnadust™ Seasoning Blend in 2020, will be available nationwide this month. Full Article
m Bolthouse Farms Reformulated Dressings By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Collection By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Mon, 16 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400 The new foods are the latest additions to Gardein's Ultimate Plant-Based collection, which debuted in 2020 with the arrival of the Ultimate Plant-Based Burger, and continued the following year with the first three Ultimate Plant-Based Chick'n items: tenders, nuggets and fillets. Full Article
m Regional, Nuanced Flavor Trends from Vietnam By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Mon, 23 May 2022 07:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m Litehouse New Dips & Spreads for 2022 By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Changes its Name, Iconic Blue Box By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m Whole Foods Market Reveals Summer Condiment Trends Predictions By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
m Behavior-based safety incentive program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Sun, 24 Aug 2014 01:00:00 -0400 C.A. Short’s mission is to provide organizations with a balanced and results-driven blueprint to implement a strategic, OSHA-compliant employee safety incentive program that will raise awareness, reduce incidents and increase the bottom line. Full Article
m BENEO Opens North American Application Center By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0400 The Application Center features a variety of versatile bench-top scale and pilot scale equipment that can be used alone or in combination, giving BENEO the ability to cover a wide range of applications. Full Article
m Kemin: Reduce Fat, Boost Taste By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 Steve Kelleher, Research Fellow, Kemin Food Technologies, North America, will present the session, “Solubilized Proteins as a Fat Block in Production,” which highlights recent research exploring methods to reduce the amount of fat uptake while retaining moisture in deep-fat-fried protein products. Full Article
m Kemin: Clean Label Solution By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 Applied topically, immediately after breading and prior to frying, this innovative functional protein system creates a micro barrier around the fried item, reducing the amount of frying oil absorbed into the breading, creating a crispier bite and better product quality. Now, food manufacturers can meet label claims and product attributes consumers desire while also achieving greater yields. Full Article
m Ceramic-blade pen cutter By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 04:00:00 -0500 The Slice Pen Cutter SKU#10512 has a compact pen-style design that fits comfortably in the hand. Full Article
m LED headlamp By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 05:00:00 -0500 The Double Clutch USB is a compact, low-profile LED headlamp that is USB rechargeable, with optional battery back-up. Full Article
m FAA moves to give air traffic controllers more rest By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Air traffic controllers must have at least 10 hours of off-duty time between shifts, Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Mike Whitaker announced April 19. Full Article
m GAO calls on FAA to better examine drone flights near airports By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Aviation Administration should make sure its strategy on safely integrating drones into the National Airspace System assesses how counter-drone technologies at airports affect its efforts, the Government Accountability Office says. Full Article
m FMCSA removes two requirements for young trucker pilot program By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has eased restrictions on a pilot program that allows commercial truck drivers younger than 21 to operate interstate. Full Article
m FHWA grants aimed at reducing truck pollution around ports By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Highway Safety Administration has awarded $148 million in grants in an effort to “improve air quality and reduce pollution for truck drivers, port workers and families that live in communities surrounding ports.” Full Article
m FAA rule means more aviation entities required to have a safety management system By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Commercial and charter airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and air tour operators must establish a safety management system, according to a Federal Aviation Administration final rule that went into effect May 28. Full Article
m Trucking industry group opposes federal effort to reclassify marijuana By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Federal action aimed at easing restrictions on marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act “may have considerable negative consequences for highway safety and safety-sensitive industries,” the American Trucking Associations claims. Full Article
m Jennifer Homendy remains NTSB chair By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Senate has confirmed Jennifer Homendy for a second term as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board. Full Article
m FMCSA listening session on safety fitness determinations set for June 29 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — As the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration considers updating the methodology it uses to determine if truck and bus companies are fit to operate safely, the agency has scheduled a public listening session. Full Article
m Survey shows passenger vehicle drivers support speed-limiting devices By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Arlington, VA — Most drivers would approve the use of vehicle technology designed to prevent or limit speeding, results of a recent survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show. Full Article
m Female truckers commonly encounter harassment and fear for their safety: report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — More than 1 out of 6 female truck drivers experience harassment or discrimination daily, while almost a quarter have left the industry over personal safety concerns, a new report finds. Full Article
m Vinn White new acting head of FMCSA By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Vinn White is the acting administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after being appointed deputy administrator by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on June 25. Full Article
m Railroad rule requires real-time reporting of hazmat info By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A new rule requires railroads to “proactively provide” real-time electronic information about hazmat shipments to 911 call centers or emergency responder mobile apps as soon as they become aware of an incident. Full Article
m Latest DOT regulatory agenda shows delays on speed limiters By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A hotly contested proposed rule that would require speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks has again been delayed. Full Article
m FMCSA awards funding for large truck and bus safety initiatives By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded almost $480 million in grants for safety initiatives related to large trucks and buses. Full Article
m House lawmakers introduce bipartisan rail safety bill By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Bipartisan legislation recently introduced in the House is aimed at bolstering the safety of the nation’s rail network via modernization and investment in grant and pilot programs. Full Article
m NTSB alarmed about federal efforts to reclassify marijuana By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Federal action aimed at easing restrictions on marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act could jeopardize federally required drug testing for workers in safety-sensitive jobs, the National Transportation Safety Board warns. Full Article
m Are young driver training requirements in your state strong enough? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Philadelphia — Training requirements that vary by state may leave some newly licensed teen drivers “ill prepared for safe driving,” results of a recent study suggest. Full Article
m Watch out for email scam, FMCSA warns truckers By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is cautioning truck drivers about a “very convincing” fraudulent email requesting various personal information not required on agency forms. Full Article
m Vehicle submersion: Act fast By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Vehicles get submerged in water. If it happened to you, would you know what to do? Full Article
m Transit workers need mental health support and wellness resources: new report By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Transit agency leaders must help support employee well-being with a clear commitment to addressing mental health, wellness and resiliency – and should provide resources, according to a new report. Full Article
m Traffic safety conference will ‘explore emerging issues’ and share insights By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Vienna, VA — Registration is open for the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety’s annual conference, set for Oct. 8-11 in Atlanta. Full Article
m Safety board investigation of Ohio train derailment leads to recommendations By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a series of recommendations to several entities in a new report on the Feb. 3, 2023, train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Full Article
m FTA rule builds on safety training requirements By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — A Federal Transit Administration final rule that updates the agency’s safety certification training program for rail transit workers eases recertification while maintaining a uniform curriculum, FTA says. Full Article
m Report calls for focus on transportation worker mental health By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 San Jose, CA — Bolstering mindfulness and emotional intelligence in the transportation industry “will help foster a felt sense of psychological safety among employees, empowering them to perform their roles effectively, efficiently and safely,” a research institute says in a new report. Full Article
m ‘Detention time’ leads truckers to drive faster, report shows By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Truck drivers who spend time waiting for cargo to be loaded or unloaded at customer facilities – known as “detention time” – are more likely to travel at higher speeds than drivers who aren’t detained. Full Article
m California bill banning large driverless trucks back on Newsom’s desk By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Sacramento, CA — For the second time, legislation that would prohibit autonomous trucks weighing 10,000 pounds or more from operating on California roadways awaits the signature of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). Full Article
m FTA pushes transit agencies to protect workers from assault By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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.” Full Article
m MSDs are the top cause of injuries among warehousing and transportation workers: GAO By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Musculoskeletal disorders are overwhelmingly the No. 1 cause of injuries among warehousing and “last-mile delivery” workers, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Oct. 8. Full Article
m Does a full moon raise the risk of vehicle collisions with wildlife? By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 College Station, TX — Workers who drive at night, take note: Vehicle-wildlife collisions may be almost 50% more likely to occur during a full moon, results of a recent study suggest. Full Article
m DOT proposes using e-forms for drug and alcohol testing By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — The Department of Transportation is accepting comment on a proposed rule that would allow the use of electronic forms and signatures for drug and alcohol testing. Full Article
m NTSB publishes illustrated digest of 2023 Ohio train derailment and hazmat release By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Photos, graphics and statistics are included in an illustrated digest recently released by the National Transportation Safety Board detailing the 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, OH. Full Article
m ‘A commonsense rule’: Insurance institute calls for universal helmet laws By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Stronger helmet laws could have prevented more than 22,000 motorcycle deaths over the past 4.5 decades, a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. Full Article
m Railroad safety agency again sounding the alarm on roadway maintenance machines By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Washington — Spurred by two separate fatal incidents this year, the Federal Railroad Administration is re-emphasizing the importance of rules and procedures to protect workers who operate or work near roadway maintenance machines. Full Article
m Final rule aimed at keeping rail transit workers safe near tracks By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Washington — A new Federal Transit Administration final rule establishes mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees who work on or near tracks. Full Article
m OSHA Roundup for March 14, 2016 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0400 OSHA is working on guidelines to help employers. Find out more about them in this week’s OSHA Roundup. Full Article
m ‘Safety Break’: Oregon OSHA’s annual stand-down set for May 8 By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
m Maryland bill calls for state contractors to provide safety plans By www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Annapolis, MD — Maryland Del. Cheryl D. Glenn (D-Baltimore) has reintroduced legislation that would require contractors seeking to work on certain state projects to submit safety plans and would direct the state to ensure the plans are being followed. Full Article