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 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 MoreThe United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The United States, Mexico and Canada concluded negotiations for a new trade agreement to replace NAFTA in September 2018 and on Jan. 29, 2020, US President Donald Trump signed the new trade deal. Mexico passed the agreement in June 2019 and Canada approved the deal on March 13, 2020. Under the USMCA, all food and…
Read MoreFDA Uncovers Mislabeled CBD Products
A preliminary study by the US Food and Drug Administration found many products containing cannabidiol (CBD) are mislabeled, containing either significantly more or less CBD than advertised. Nearly a quarter of food products tested by the agency did not meet their label claims, according to a report sent to the House Appropriations Committee obtained by Hemp Industry…
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