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With NRA in our rear-view mirror, operators are excited about what’s on the horizon. According to Jill Carte with DayMark Safety Systems, a leading manufacturer of food labeling technologies, one key takeaway she and others noticed was the growing interest in technology in the fields of nutrition analysis and HACCP compliance. There is also growing interest among operator … read more

DayMark Safety Systems recently announced that our DissolveMark™ food labels have been reviewed and accredited by two leading, independent third-party testing laboratories. The DissolveMark labels are designed to dissolve in any temperature of water in less than 30 seconds, leaving no adhesive residue behind that could harbor harmful bacteria. Also, we were certified … read more

China has depended very heavily on coal to make itself the second-largest economy in the world, but it appears that this has cost the country likely more than it realizes in a variety of unfortunate ways. Not only is air pollution in China a health problem and a problem for the economy, but now it’s having a big impact on the cost of disposable vinyl gloves. China is a major pr … read more

It appears that grab-and-go food has become very popular with the on-the-go millennial generation. Grab-and-go food (GNG) refers to pre-packaged, ready-to-eat food items often sold at a self-service refrigerator or something similar. At one time, a good thirty years ago, these items were often viewed as a “second class” food offering found at a gas station or quick stop store, but t … read more

Food waste can be defined as the disposing of wholesome food. And food waste in America is a very complicated issue, due in part to the sheer scale of the problem.For instance, as a nation, food waste statistics indicate we discard an estimated 130 billion pounds of food each year. This amounts to approximately $160 billion annually, the equivalent of $500 per person.This total also include … read more

Many people associate norovirus with cruise ships. However, people can and do become sick with norovirus on land as well. Locations where it tends to spread quickly and dangerously are in schools, day care centers, retirement communities and nursing homes, as well as military installations. In the United States, norovirus is the leading cause of disease outbreaks from contaminate … read more

Norovirus is one of a group of intestinal viruses that cause inflammation of the stomach and intestines. According to the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this typically results in cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Each year, the disease causes as many as 20 million illnesses; more than 60,000 hospitalizations; and as many as 800 deaths. The CDC reports t … read more

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration implemented a ban on powdered medical, surgical and examination gloves, as they pose an “unreasonable and substantial risk for illness or injury” in a medical setting. This ban went in to effect on January 19, 2017. DayMark offers several different types of vinyl gloves; however, none are affected by this ruling. The vinyl glove … read more

We’ve all been there. We take the milk out of the refrigerator, ready to pour it onto our bowl of cereal, when we notice that yesterday’s date appears on the milk jug. We pour the milk down the drain, and with that, our breakfast—and our entire morning—is ruined. But does it have to be? According to a 2013 study co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harva … read more

At DayMark® Safety Systems, we remain aware and vigilant about reducing potential negative impacts on the world from our manufacturing and warehousing operations. For this reason, we have developed and are consistently striving to expand  DayMark’s TEAM ECO-DRIVE program–with the mission of building a culture of sustainability among our leadership, employees and vendor p … read more