Protection With Purpose™
It’s September, and schools are back in session across the country. September is also Hunger Action Month. So, it’s only fitting that I bring to your attention some startling facts about childhood hunger in the U.S. and how Elara’s One Case One Meal giving partner, Feeding America, is addressing this harsh reality. 13 million children face hunger in the U.S….
September is here, signaling the start of Hunger Action Month. It’s a powerful reminder of the struggles faced by millions of people grappling with food insecurity, but it’s also a testament to the resilience and strength of communities, like ours at Elara Brands, that stand up to make a difference. Our journey at Elara began over a decade ago with…
Nitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR), a synthetic latex known for its resilience and resistance to a wide range of elements and hazards, has gained wide acceptance as the material of choice for disposable gloves. Industries such as foodservice, building maintenance, food processing, automotive, and healthcare largely prefer nitrile gloves for its protective properties and relative comfort. The popularity of nitrile gloves…
By Francine L. Shaw The COVID-19 pandemic has raised global awareness about the importance of hygiene and safety in all aspects of life, including how we handle and consume food. As we gradually transition into a post-pandemic era, it is crucial to reevaluate and reinforce our commitment to food safety. One aspect that has gained prominence during the pandemic is…
Burgers and hotdogs, ice cream cones with all the toppings, s’mores around an evening campfire- school’s out, summer is here, and it is delicious! What could be bad?! Unfortunately, for way too many kids, summer is not so carefree when it comes to food and nutrition. In the United States, nearly 23 million students rely on free or reduced breakfast…
Elara’s Meal Giving Partner Feeding America claims #1 spot on Forbes’ 2022 list of ‘America’s Top Charities’ Through Elara’s One Case • One Meal program, for each case of an Elara product you purchase, we donate a meal to a person struggling with hunger through our meal giving partner – Feeding America – and its network of 200 member food…
We did it- Elara’s Drive for 5 campaign was a success! We exceeded our goal of donating our five millionth meal for people struggling with hunger in America. And we could not have done it without our valued customers. Through Elara’s One Case · One Meal program, for every case a customer buys, Elara donates a meal to a local…
Total Food Service magazine interviewed Elara Brands’ CEO, Dan Grinberg, for his outlook on the 2022 disposable glove market in its May edition. With 30-plus years of industry experience, Dan is a trusted resource for those looking for guidance about this essential product category. After two years of extreme price and supply chain volatility and with restaurant traffic picking up,…
The vinyl glove rollercoaster ride continues. After retreating from record high prices during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, vinyl glove prices could jump back up in the first quarter of 2022. Prices could increase $5 to $10 per case of 1,000 gloves, perhaps even more. While this is nowhere near the increases seen in 2020, they are still…
Elara’s Founder and President Dan Grinberg has been elected Chairman of the Board of Island Harvest Food Bank, a leading hunger-relief organization and Feeding America member, located on Long Island, New York. Dan, who previously served as the board’s Treasurer, has a long history of service and is dedicated to helping Island Harvest Food Bank in its mission to end…
Protection With Purpose™
