Protection With Purpose™
For most kids, summer means freedom — lazy mornings, afternoons at the pool, and the simple joy of just being a kid. But for millions of children across the United States, summer brings something far less carefree: hunger. During the school year, more than 20 million children rely on free or reduced-price school breakfasts and lunches. Those meals are a…
Elara Brands – Market Situation Brief Note: Global market conditions are evolving rapidly. Developments in this brief are subject to change. From Risk to Reality: Glove Prices Are Rising Since our last update in March, global disruptions tied to the Iran conflict have moved from early warning signs to real market impact. Price increases, rising volatility, and growing supply…
Geopolitical tensions are no longer distant headlines. They are directly impacting everyday essentials across the foodservice industry. In our latest article published in Total Food Service, we examine how global conflict is disrupting energy markets and creating ripple effects throughout the disposable glove supply chain. While upstream volatility in oil and petrochemicals is already affecting global production and logistics, the…
Elara Brands – Market Situation Brief Note: Global market conditions are evolving rapidly. Developments in this brief are subject to change. What the Iran Conflict Means for Disposable Glove Supply and Pricing Energy markets, petrochemical feedstocks, and shipping disruptions are creating new uncertainty for glove manufacturers, distributors, and end-users. Key Takeaways The current environment is creating cost volatility, potential…
As the foodservice industry looks ahead to 2026, disposable gloves are no longer a background purchase or a simple commodity decision. Operators and distributors are navigating mounting pressures — from tariffs and labor challenges to rising food-safety expectations — all while trying to manage costs and maintain consistent performance. Recently, Dan Grinberg, Founder & President of Elara, shared his perspective…
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…
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™
