Aramark Celebrates World Vegetarian Day

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 16:30

It's World Vegetarian Day, an annual celebration of plant-based lifestyles.

As part of its Healthy for Life® 20 By 20 commitment with the American Heart Association (AHA), Aramark is finding creative ways to include more fruits and vegetables on menus, as well as joining in plant-based culinary trainings with the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to bring even more innovation to recipes. More than 200 Aramark chefs have participated in a series of plant-based culinary trainings.

Beating NCDs: Why It’s Time to Count Nestlé In!

Thu, 09/27/2018 - 14:15

Today, the United Nations (UN) hosts a highly anticipated meeting to discuss progress and next steps on fighting chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart disease – otherwise known as non-communicable diseases, or NCDs.

We’re keen to play our part, and indeed both the UN and World Health Organization (WHO) recently called upon food and beverage companies like Nestlé to engage in the battle against such diseases.

A Decade of Caring: FCA Us Recognized for Improving the Health and Overall Well-being of Employees and Families for 10th Consecutive Year

Wed, 09/26/2018 - 12:15

FCA US LLC was once again recognized by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), earning a gold medal for its comprehensive programs that enable a healthy workplace and encourage healthy lifestyles for both employees and families.

It was the 10th consecutive year the Company achieved this important benchmark and the eighth consecutive year FCA US was the only automaker to earn a medal.

The NBGH’s Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles Award recognizes employers that have embraced a culture of health and wellness and are working collaboratively to improve the health and quality of life of employees and their families.

IWBI Announces First WELL Portfolio Participants

Wed, 09/26/2018 - 11:10

The International WELL Building InstituteTM (IWBITM ) announced today the first participants in WELL PortfolioTM , a new streamlined pathway for WELL CertificationTM for multiple new or existing buildings and tenant spaces in a single portfolio. Being released as part of the WELL v2TM pilot, the latest iteration of the WELL Building StandardTM (WELLTM ), it is part of a suite of enhancements to WELL that addresses growing demand across the building industry for a program that helps owners, developers and tenants streamline and scale health and wellness upgrades to their real estate assets.

Purdue Pharma L.P. Joins the Prescription Drug Safety Network

Wed, 11/01/2017 - 11:00

Prescription Drug Safety Curriculum Increased Student Knowledge by 49 Percent in its Inaugural Academic Year

Wed, 08/15/2018 - 10:00

Wellness 2.0: How Albertsons, CVS And Eileen Fisher Are Ushering In The Next Phase Of Health-Focused Retailing

Thu, 09/27/2018 - 11:00

Albertsons, which operates its namesake groceries and supermarkets under 20 banners such as Safeway and Vons, is steering the business so that its stores are an authentic extension of its pharmacy arm to become a “true health-and-wellness destination for the communities we serve,

INFOGRAPHIC | ScottsMiracle-Gro Continues High Associate Participation in Wellness Program

Tue, 09/25/2018 - 10:05

In 2017 ScottsMiracle-Gro once again saw strong participation in its LiveTotal Health wellness program by associates and their families. Our company established this program in 2005 to support our associates’ physical, financial and personal well-being.

Companies Step up Support in Wake of Hurricane Florence

Mon, 09/24/2018 - 11:50

Here’s a roundup of companies that took a distinctive approach to Hurricane Florence relief:

How Republic Services is Fighting Food Waste – and Hunger

Fri, 09/21/2018 - 16:55

Most people know Republic Services for the big blue trucks that collect trash throughout their neighborhood. But we don’t just deliver garbage to the local landfill, we also work to keep some things out – such as perfectly edible food.