Jan/San & Disposables News
Beyond the Barrier: The State of Hand Protection in 2026
Integrating worker well-being directly into the food safety ecosystem. As we settle into 2026, the days of viewing hand protection as a mere commodity — or a simple box to check for OSHA compliance — are behind us. We know this because we at Nelson-Jameson are having these conversations with food manufacturers every single day.…
Read MoreThe environmental impact of sustainable toilet paper
The rise of eco-friendly alternatives is reshaping the tissue industry, although environmental performance depends on fiber sourcing, manufacturing processes, and energy use Toilet paper is a daily-use product with a very short lifespan; however, its manufacturing process involves significant consumption of energy, water, and chemicals. As a result, its environmental footprint has become a growing…
Read MoreGreen Bay at the Center of the North American Tissue Industry
The U.S. toilet paper capital hosts the first edition of Tissue Summit North America The selection of Green Bay, Wisconsin, to host the first edition of Tissue Summit North America reflects a strategic decision based on the region’s industrial relevance and historical vocation. Known as the toilet paper capital of the United States, the city…
Read MoreAI’s Thirst for Water: A Looming Crisis for the Cleaning Industry
The explosive growth of artificial intelligence data centers is about to hit the professional cleaning industry with a potential water scarcity crisis that few saw coming just two or three years ago. “The industry hasn’t felt the squeeze yet because most of these data centers are still on the drawing board or under construction,” suggests…
Read MoreLeveraging Visual Tools for Enhanced Employee Engagement and Safety
– by Ainsley Lawrence – Ainsley Lawrence is a freelance writer with an interest in the way business, technology, and education intersect with the personal. She loves traveling to beautiful places and is frequently lost in a good book. Keeping a safe workplace is more than just a legal requirement. It’s also a…
Read MoreWelcome Tom Collingbourne
WELCOME: TOM COLLINGBOURNE Tom Collingbourne to our American Recruiters TEAM! Tom is a seasoned professional and a true change agent in the Foodservice industry. He specializes in sales positions in paper and disposables, Jan/san, and packaging solutions. Tom has consistently demonstrated his expertise and dedication in this dynamic field. With a career spanning over two…
Read MoreCOVID’s Impact on Processed Meat, Prepared Foods Safety
CHICAGO – Buffets shuttered. Salad bars got covered. Deli-counter workers were reassigned jobs in the supermarket until protocol was in place to safely slice and scoop fresh foods portioned for customers’ in-person orders. These are some of the changes that occurred at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure food safety. Further, ingredient technology…
Read MoreEnsuring Food Safety when Cleaning Conveyors
Production room sanitation is not as simple as pulling out a water hose. Food safety requires well-thought-out procedures that are understood and followed by the cleaning team. “In the food production environment, we often see dry cleaning with compressed air, sweeping up heavy debris, and then completing a full wet clean with sanitizers and rinse,”…
Read MoreMcDonald’s is Testing a New System of Reusable, Returnable Coffee Cups
If you visit a McDonald’s in the U.K. early next year, you might notice a new option if you get a hot drink like coffee or hot chocolate: Instead of a typical disposable cup, you’ll have the choice to walk away with a reusable plastic cup and lid that you can later put in a…
Read MoreSanitizing: Suppliers and Their Customers Adapt to the New Normal
Food production facilities are already well versed in battling food-borne pathogens and keeping the US food supply safe. But COVID-19 has led to an increased emphasis on employee health and safety that for many companies is unprecedented, said Bob Forner, marketing director of Cockeysville, Md.-based Sterilex. “We’ve seen food manufacturers implementing intensified disinfection protocols in employee common areas and workstations, as…
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