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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Creamy Cinnamon Spread

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.




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Bolthouse Farms Reformulated Dressings

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.




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Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Collection

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.




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Regional, Nuanced Flavor Trends from Vietnam

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.





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Litehouse New Dips & Spreads for 2022

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. 




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Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Changes its Name, Iconic Blue Box

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.




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Whole Foods Market Reveals Summer Condiment Trends Predictions

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.




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Behavior-based safety incentive program

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.




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BENEO Opens North American Application Center

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.




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Kemin: Reduce Fat, Boost Taste

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.




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Kemin: Clean Label Solution

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.




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Ceramic-blade pen cutter

The Slice Pen Cutter SKU#10512 has a compact pen-style design that fits comfortably in the hand.




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LED headlamp

The Double Clutch USB is a compact, low-profile LED headlamp that is USB rechargeable, with optional battery back-up.




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FAA moves to give air traffic controllers more rest

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.




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GAO calls on FAA to better examine drone flights near airports

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.




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FMCSA removes two requirements for young trucker pilot program

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.




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FHWA grants aimed at reducing truck pollution around ports

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.”




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FAA rule means more aviation entities required to have a safety management system

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.




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Trucking industry group opposes federal effort to reclassify marijuana

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.




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Jennifer Homendy remains NTSB chair

Washington — The Senate has confirmed Jennifer Homendy for a second term as chair of the National Transportation Safety Board.




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FMCSA listening session on safety fitness determinations set for June 29

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.




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Survey shows passenger vehicle drivers support speed-limiting devices

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.




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Female truckers commonly encounter harassment and fear for their safety: report

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.




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Vinn White new acting head of FMCSA

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.




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Railroad rule requires real-time reporting of hazmat info

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.




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Latest DOT regulatory agenda shows delays on speed limiters

Washington — A hotly contested proposed rule that would require speed-limiting devices on heavy trucks has again been delayed.




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FMCSA awards funding for large truck and bus safety initiatives

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has awarded almost $480 million in grants for safety initiatives related to large trucks and buses.




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House lawmakers introduce bipartisan rail safety bill

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.




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NTSB alarmed about federal efforts to reclassify marijuana

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.




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Are young driver training requirements in your state strong enough?

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.




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Watch out for email scam, FMCSA warns truckers

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.




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Vehicle submersion: Act fast

Vehicles get submerged in water. If it happened to you, would you know what to do?




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Transit workers need mental health support and wellness resources: new report

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.




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Traffic safety conference will ‘explore emerging issues’ and share insights

Vienna, VA — Registration is open for the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety’s annual conference, set for Oct. 8-11 in Atlanta.




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Safety board investigation of Ohio train derailment leads to recommendations

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.




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FTA rule builds on safety training requirements

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.




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Report calls for focus on transportation worker mental health

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.




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‘Detention time’ leads truckers to drive faster, report shows

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.




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California bill banning large driverless trucks back on Newsom’s desk

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).




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FTA pushes transit agencies to protect workers from assault

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.”




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MSDs are the top cause of injuries among warehousing and transportation workers: GAO

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.




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Does a full moon raise the risk of vehicle collisions with wildlife?

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.




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DOT proposes using e-forms for drug and alcohol testing

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.




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NTSB publishes illustrated digest of 2023 Ohio train derailment and hazmat release

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.




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‘A commonsense rule’: Insurance institute calls for universal helmet laws

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.




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Railroad safety agency again sounding the alarm on roadway maintenance machines

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.




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Final rule aimed at keeping rail transit workers safe near tracks

Washington — A new Federal Transit Administration final rule establishes mandatory minimum safety standards for rail transit employees who work on or near tracks.




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OSHA Roundup for March 14, 2016

OSHA is working on guidelines to help employers. Find out more about them in this week’s OSHA Roundup.




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‘Safety Break’: Oregon OSHA’s annual stand-down set for May 8

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.




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Maryland bill calls for state contractors to provide safety plans

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.