Mes: agosto 2020

Raw Fruits and Vegetables: Handle Them Safely!

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your very own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. Safe handling of produce is especially important during the summer months because foodborne disease-causing bacteria multiply faster in warm weather and fresh fruits and vegetables are often consumed raw.

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whether from a supermarket, farm stand, or your very own garden, fresh fruits and vegetables are highlights of summertime. Safe handling of produce is especially important during the summer months because foodborne disease-causing bacteria multiply faster in warm weather and fresh fruits and vegetables are often consumed raw.

To prevent food poisoning (also called foodborne illness) and keep nutritious produce safe, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends these food safety tips:

Buy Right

  • Purchase produce that is not bruised or damaged. Keep in mind that imperfect produce that looks misshapen (but is not damaged or rotten) is safe to eat and just as nutritious.
  • When choosing pre-cut or fresh-cut produce (such as a half a watermelon or bagged salad greens that have been cut), choose items that are refrigerated or on ice.
  • Keep produce separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood in your cart and shopping bags.

Wash Thoroughly

  • Wash produce under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking, and dry with a clean cloth towel or paper towel to reduce disease-causing bacteria that may be present.
  • Even if you plan to peel a fruit or vegetable, wash it first so dirt and disease-causing bacteria aren’t transferred from the outside to the inside of the produce.
  • Scrub firm produce, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.
  • For pre-packaged produce, read the label – if it says «pre-washed» and «ready-to-eat», you can use it without further washing. If you still choose to wash produce marked as «pre-washed» or «ready-to-eat,» make sure that it does not come in contact with unclean surfaces or utensils.

Prevent Cross Contamination

  • Always wash hands before and after preparing food!
  • Wash cutting boards, dishes, utensils, and countertops with soap and hot water between the preparation of raw meat, poultry, and seafood and the preparation of produce that won’t be cooked.
  • When using plastic or non-porous cutting boards, wash them in the dishwasher after use.

Prepare Safely

  • Cut away damaged or bruised areas on fresh fruits and vegetables before preparing them for cooking or eating.
  • Discard produce if it looks rotten.

Store Properly

  • Keep perishable, fresh-cut produce in a clean refrigerator at 40° F or below.
  • In the refrigerator, store raw meat, poultry, and seafood so that their juices can’t leak onto produce. Always refrigerate produce that is bought pre-cut or peeled.
  • Use the FoodKeeper App for information on how to safely store different foods to maintain freshness and quality.

Learn more:
https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-produce-safely

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Frutas y verduras crudas: ¡Manéjelas con seguridad!

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, 11 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ya sea en un supermercado, en un puesto de venta o en su propio jardín, las frutas y verduras frescas son lo mejor del verano. El manejo seguro de los productos agrícolas frescos es especialmente importante durante los meses de verano, ya que las bacterias que causan enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos se multiplican más rápidamente en el clima cálido y las frutas y verduras frescas suelen consumirse crudas.

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, 11 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ya sea en un supermercado, en un puesto de venta o en su propio jardín, las frutas y verduras frescas son lo mejor del verano. El manejo seguro de los productos agrícolas frescos es especialmente importante durante los meses de verano, ya que las bacterias que causan enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos se multiplican más rápidamente en el clima cálido y las frutas y verduras frescas suelen consumirse crudas.

Para prevenir la intoxicación alimentaria (también conocida como enfermedad transmitida por alimentos) y mantener la seguridad de los cultivos agrícolas nutritivos, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) recomienda seguir estos consejos de inocuidad alimentaria:

Compre correctamente

  • Compre productos agrícolas frescos que no estén dañados o magullados. Tenga en cuenta que los cultivos imperfectos que parecen deformes (pero no están dañados o podridos) son seguros para comer e igual de nutritivos.
  • Cuando escoja frutas y verduras precortadas o recién cortadas (como media sandía o verduras de ensalada en bolsa que hayan sido cortadas), opte por productos refrigerados o conservados sobre hielo. Mantenga los productos agrícolas frescos separados de la carne, las aves y los mariscos crudos en su carrito y sus bolsas de compras.

Lave a fondo

  • Lave la fruta y verdura bajo el agua corriente antes de comer, cortar o cocinar, y séquela con una toalla de tela limpia o una toalla de papel para reducir las bacterias que causan enfermedades que puedan estar presentes.
  • Incluso si planea pelar una fruta o verdura, lávela primero para que la suciedad y las bacterias que causan enfermedades no se transfieran del exterior al interior del cultivo.
  • Frote las frutas y verduras con superficies firmes, como los melones y los pepinos, con un cepillo para frutas y verduras limpio.
  • Para las frutas y verduras preenvasadas, lea la etiqueta: si dice «prelavado» y «listo para comer», puede consumirlo sin necesidad de lavarlo. Si aun así opta por lavar los productos marcados como «prelavados» o «listos para comer», asegúrese de que no entren en contacto con superficies o utensilios sucios.

Evite la contaminación cruzada

  • ¡Lávese siempre las manos antes y después de preparar la comida!
  • Lave las tablas de cortar, los platos, los utensilios y las encimeras con jabón y agua caliente entre la preparación de carne, aves y mariscos crudos y la preparación de productos que no serán cocinados.
  • Cuando utilice tablas de cortar de plástico o de material no poroso, lávelas en el lavaplatos después de su uso.

Prepare de manera segura

  • Corte las partes dañadas o magulladas de las frutas y verduras frescas antes de comerlas o prepararlas para cocinar.
  • Deseche las frutas y verduras si se ven podridas.

Conserve adecuadamente

  • Mantenga las frutas y verduras perecederas y recién cortadas en un refrigerador limpio a una temperatura de 40º F o inferior.
  • En el refrigerador, guarde la carne, las aves y los mariscos crudos de manera que sus jugos no puedan filtrarse en las frutas y verduras. Siempre refrigere los productos agrícolas que se compran cortados o pelados.
  • Utilice la aplicación FoodKeeper (aplicación móvil disponible en español) para obtener información sobre cómo almacenar de forma segura los distintos alimentos para mantener su frescura y calidad.

Conozca más:
https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/frutas-y-verduras-frescas-como-seleccionarlas-y-servirlas-de-forma-segura

Contacto:  Prensa: 1-301-796-4540 / Consumidores: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (línea telefónica gratuita)

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Frutas y verduras crudas: ¡Manéjelas con seguridad!

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, 11 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ya sea en un supermercado, en un puesto de venta o en su propio jardín, las frutas y verduras frescas son lo mejor del verano. El manejo seguro de los productos agrícolas frescos es especialmente importante durante los meses de verano, ya que las bacterias que causan enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos se multiplican más rápidamente en el clima cálido y las frutas y verduras frescas suelen consumirse crudas.

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SILVER SPRING, Maryland, 11 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ya sea en un supermercado, en un puesto de venta o en su propio jardín, las frutas y verduras frescas son lo mejor del verano. El manejo seguro de los productos agrícolas frescos es especialmente importante durante los meses de verano, ya que las bacterias que causan enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos se multiplican más rápidamente en el clima cálido y las frutas y verduras frescas suelen consumirse crudas.

Para prevenir la intoxicación alimentaria (también conocida como enfermedad transmitida por alimentos) y mantener la seguridad de los cultivos agrícolas nutritivos, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) recomienda seguir estos consejos de inocuidad alimentaria:

Compre correctamente

  • Compre productos agrícolas frescos que no estén dañados o magullados. Tenga en cuenta que los cultivos imperfectos que parecen deformes (pero no están dañados o podridos) son seguros para comer e igual de nutritivos.
  • Cuando escoja frutas y verduras precortadas o recién cortadas (como media sandía o verduras de ensalada en bolsa que hayan sido cortadas), opte por productos refrigerados o conservados sobre hielo. Mantenga los productos agrícolas frescos separados de la carne, las aves y los mariscos crudos en su carrito y sus bolsas de compras.

Lave a fondo

  • Lave la fruta y verdura bajo el agua corriente antes de comer, cortar o cocinar, y séquela con una toalla de tela limpia o una toalla de papel para reducir las bacterias que causan enfermedades que puedan estar presentes.
  • Incluso si planea pelar una fruta o verdura, lávela primero para que la suciedad y las bacterias que causan enfermedades no se transfieran del exterior al interior del cultivo.
  • Frote las frutas y verduras con superficies firmes, como los melones y los pepinos, con un cepillo para frutas y verduras limpio.
  • Para las frutas y verduras preenvasadas, lea la etiqueta: si dice «prelavado» y «listo para comer», puede consumirlo sin necesidad de lavarlo. Si aun así opta por lavar los productos marcados como «prelavados» o «listos para comer», asegúrese de que no entren en contacto con superficies o utensilios sucios.

Evite la contaminación cruzada

  • ¡Lávese siempre las manos antes y después de preparar la comida!
  • Lave las tablas de cortar, los platos, los utensilios y las encimeras con jabón y agua caliente entre la preparación de carne, aves y mariscos crudos y la preparación de productos que no serán cocinados.
  • Cuando utilice tablas de cortar de plástico o de material no poroso, lávelas en el lavaplatos después de su uso.

Prepare de manera segura

  • Corte las partes dañadas o magulladas de las frutas y verduras frescas antes de comerlas o prepararlas para cocinar.
  • Deseche las frutas y verduras si se ven podridas.

Conserve adecuadamente

  • Mantenga las frutas y verduras perecederas y recién cortadas en un refrigerador limpio a una temperatura de 40º F o inferior.
  • En el refrigerador, guarde la carne, las aves y los mariscos crudos de manera que sus jugos no puedan filtrarse en las frutas y verduras. Siempre refrigere los productos agrícolas que se compran cortados o pelados.
  • Utilice la aplicación FoodKeeper (aplicación móvil disponible en español) para obtener información sobre cómo almacenar de forma segura los distintos alimentos para mantener su frescura y calidad.

Conozca más:
https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/frutas-y-verduras-frescas-como-seleccionarlas-y-servirlas-de-forma-segura

Contacto:  Prensa: 1-301-796-4540 / Consumidores: 1-888-SAFEFOOD (línea telefónica gratuita)

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Hip Hop Public Health Completes Trilogy Of COVID-19 Music Video PSAs With August 2020 Release Of Behind the Mask

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Building upon the momentum and public engagement generated by 20 Seconds or More and

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Building upon the momentum and public engagement generated by 20 Seconds or More and 20 Segundos o Más, the high-impact music video PSAs that have become global anthems and rallying cries around the importance of handwashing in the fight against COVID-19 since launching in April and July, respectively, Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) today released Behind the Mask. Behind the Mask is an original new song and music video designed to increase the use of face masks as an effective means of stopping the spread of the coronavirus around the world.  It is the third installment in a trilogy of COVID-related music video PSAs produced by Hip Hop Public Health, the New York-based, nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to build health equity through the transformative power of music, art and science. With the number of coronavirus cases continuing to rise around the country while disproportionately affecting communities of color, the goal of Behind the Mask is to proactively address the issue by driving the conversation and debate around COVID-19 safety protocols into action with culturally relevant and compassionate messaging.

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Behind the Mask was written by multi-platinum composer Quennel Worthy, and features Grammy®-nominated vocalist Raheem DeVaughn, backed by Grammy®-winning rapper Darryl DMC McDaniels from Run-DMC and the iconic rapper and HHPH Co-Founder, Doug E. Fresh. With medical oversight by Dr. Olajide Williams, Co-Founder of Hip Hop Public Health and Chief of Staff, Department of Neurology, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Behind the Mask utilizes HHPH’s evidence-based behavior change Multisensory Multilevel Health Education Model . The video focuses on proper mask-wearing techniques while incorporating culturally tailored, personalized themes that drive a strong emotional connection to the message, which in turn has been shown to facilitate behavior change.

«There is unequivocal supporting evidence that masks reduce the spread of COVID-19, and this is related to the scientific consensus that the infection can occur from inhaling droplets containing the virus,» says Dr. Olajide Williams. «Masks act as a barrier to these infected droplets of saliva that are expelled when we sneeze, cough, or even breathe heavily. They protect those around us from being infected by us, and this is especially important because of the people in our communities walking among us who do not exhibit symptoms (asymptomatic people).  The more people that wear masks, the more we are able to reduce the spread of COVID-19 – and to demonstrate this point, one study from the University of Washington showed that if 95% of the public wear masks, we would avoid approximately 34,000 more deaths by October 1, 2020.»

Hip Hop Public Health created Behind the Mask as the cornerstone of a major public health education initiative that began in April at the height of the pandemic in New York with 20 Seconds or More, followed by the Latino community-facing 20 Segundos o Más campaign in early July. Together, these campaigns have reached over three million people around the world through the viewing and sharing of the videos, significant social media traction and international media coverage.

A running theme encapsulated in the Behind the Mask song is love: how our actions or inactions can dangerously impact those we love, and how, from behind the mask, we are promoting community and neighborhood health, while protecting and saving the lives of our loved ones and those with whom we come into contact daily. The music video PSA features guest appearances by well-known and everyday New Yorkers – artists, public health experts, religious and civic leaders, athletes, media personalities, entertainers and families, all wearing masks or demonstrating proper donning, doffing, and storing for re-use techniques. Among the participants are: rappers Niko Brim and Rob Base; New York Jets linebacker, James Burgess; Broadway legend Irene Gandy; Chief Jeffrey B. Maddrey, NYPD Chief of Community Affairs; Commissioner Benjamin Tucker, NYPD First Deputy Commissioner; DJ Dee Wiz, touring DJ and Producer; author and poet Jacqueline Woodson; music executive Sal Abbatiello; award-winning broadcaster Cheryl Wills; Rick Patel, Deputy Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, New York; radio personality Sasha the Diva; and, virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen (full list of participants).

«Behind the Mask is a love letter and an ode from the people of New York to everyone around the world,» says Lori Rose Benson, Executive Director and CEO of Hip Hop Public Health. «The song’s lyrics literally bring people together with a message of love, unity and hope. Our work is far from over, and we see Behind the Mask as a natural way for Hip Hop Public Health and our supporters to advance our mission of propelling the dialogue and action around COVID-19 forward with kindness and humanity at the heart of our message and towards our goal of stopping the spread.»

Says Doug E. Fresh, «Behind the Mask is a classic R&B-inspired track infused with the forthrightness of hip hop to deliver a vital, lifesaving message. Continuing on this journey with my friend Darryl DMC McDaniels as we join forces with ‘The Love King’ himself, Raheem DeVaughn, will hopefully move people and inspire them to wear a mask to protect themselves and their loved ones.»

Raheem DeVaughn adds, «It was an honor to collaborate with Hip Hop Public Health, Doug E. Fresh and Darryl DMC McDaniels on this project. Everyone has, in some way, been impacted by COVID-19 and we all need to listen and adhere to the message of Behind the Mask as a symbol of love, a symbol of trust and a way forward to a better future.»

As a long-time supporter and Advisory Board member of Hip Hop Public Health, Darryl DMC McDaniels comments, «I know first-hand how music, and naturally, hip hop can impact people in a positive manner. Behind the Mask is a powerful example of this and I am convinced that it will make a difference.»

The Behind the Mask video was produced by IDEKO, a New York-based experiential production agency. To learn more, please visit www.hhph.org and follow HHPH on social at @hhphorg #BehindTheMask.

About Hip Hop Public Health
Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) is an internationally recognized organization that creates and implements multimedia public health and education interventions designed to improve health literacy, inspire behavior change and promote health equity. Based in New York City, HHPH was founded in Harlem in 2006 with the mission to empower youth and families around the country – and the globe— with the knowledge and skills to make healthier choices, reducing preventable health conditions. Through a research-driven developmental process created by Columbia University Neurologist Dr. Olajide Williams (a.k.a. the «Hip Hop Doc»), Hip Hop Public Health works with socially conscious artists and public health experts to create scalable, highly engaging, culturally relevant music and multimedia «edutainment» tools.

The Hip Hop Public Health team, led by physical education veteran and public health leader Lori Rose Benson, is a collective comprised of not only health and education professionals (including nutritionists, public health researchers, teachers, physicians, behavioral scientists, and a student advisory board), but also proven-successful multi-media professionals and A-list iconic rap stars and pop artists including Doug E. Fresh, Chuck D, DMC of Run DMC, Ashanti, Jordin Sparks, as well children’s television writers/producers (formerly of Sesame Street). All HHPH music, videos, comic books, video games and guidance documents are available for free and can be accessed on its online resource repository.  

For further information, contact:

Helen Shelton
Finn Partners
917.327.4395
helen.shelton@finnpartners.com

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Mark «OZ» Geist, un verdadero héroe norteamericano, alaba a los trabajadores de Goya por su valor

#GoyaGivesCourage

BROOKSHIRE, Texas, 11 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Durante un evento de Goya Gives, «Trabajando para nuestro país» en las instalaciones de fabricación y distribución de Goya en Brookshire, Texas, el ex Marine de los Estados Unidos Mark «OZ» Geist, se unió a líderes empresariales locales para presentarle a la empresa una donación en efectivo dirigida a abastecer las despensas de alimentos…

#GoyaGivesCourage

BROOKSHIRE, Texas, 11 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Durante un evento de Goya Gives, «Trabajando para nuestro país» en las instalaciones de fabricación y distribución de Goya en Brookshire, Texas, el ex Marine de los Estados Unidos Mark «OZ» Geist, se unió a líderes empresariales locales para presentarle a la empresa una donación en efectivo dirigida a abastecer las despensas de alimentos en Central Texas.

Desde la izquierda, en la instalación de Goya Foods en Texas: Evelio Fernández, vicepresidente de Goya Foods Texas; Barry Smith, Bulls Eye Ranch; Mike Brannon, Brannon Industrial Group; Bob Unanue, presidente de Goya Foods; Stan Suggs, PW Farm Texas Products; Derrick Smith, Bulls Eye Ranch; Luz D. Rosario, gerente general de Goya Foods Texas; y Robert Unanue. (PRNewsfoto/Goya Foods, Inc.)

«Reconozco y aplaudo el coraje y el sacrificio de la familia Goya al no rendirse al miedo frente al enemigo invisible y continuar trabajando para garantizar, no solo su propia prosperidad, sino también la de nuestra nación», dijo el héroe estadounidense Mark Geist.

Goya Gives, con el apoyo abrumador de consumidores, líderes empresariales y organizaciones comunitarias y religiosas, ha podido extender sus brazos más allá de lo que inicialmente se creía posible. «Me complace mucho apoyar a una empresa que ha continuado trabajando durante esta pandemia en un momento en que la actividad económica y la educación en todo el mundo se han detenido abruptamente. Estamos orgullosos de unirnos a otros para proporcionar alimentos y nutrientes muy necesarios a los más necesitados», dijo Mike Brannon, CEO de Brannon Industrial Group, quien preside el grupo que presentó la donación.

«Agradezco a Goya y a sus empleados por mantener nuestro crítico suministro de alimentos abastecido y en abundancia. Me siento honrado de participar en el apoyo a Goya Gives», dijo Rick Figueroa, líder empresarial y comunitario.

«Estamos agradecidos y conmovidos por el gran apoyo a nuestra familia Goya por parte de nuestros consumidores y amigos por igual. Estamos orgullosos de nuestra valiente fuerza laboral que proclamó heroicamente: ‘Si no damos un paso al frente, ¿quién lo hará? Lo más importante para estos valientes y modestos miembros de la familia Goya es haber sido reconocidos por un verdadero héroe estadounidense», dijo Bob Unanue, presidente y CEO de Goya Foods.

A través de Goya Gives, un programa global comprometido con la promoción del bienestar general de las comunidades a través de la responsabilidad social, iniciativas ambientales y valores de la empresa, Goya apoya cada año cerca de 300 iniciativas benéficas, becas y eventos. En tiempos de necesidad desesperada, Goya siempre ha estado a la vanguardia de los esfuerzos de ayuda humanitaria y en momentos de desastre, proporcionando millones de libras de alimentos en todo el mundo. Al comienzo de la pandemia, la compañía donó 500,000 libras adicionales de alimentos y 20,000 máscaras protectoras a los proveedores de atención médica. Durante el huracán María, Goya donó más de 1 millón de libras de alimentos al pueblo de Puerto Rico, así como a los que padecían hambre durante los disturbios gubernamentales en Venezuela, al pueblo de Haití durante el terremoto y en casa durante la súper tormenta Sandy y los huracanes Isaac, Harvey e Irene. Desde 1936, retribuir es el corazón de Goya y siempre ha formado parte del ADN de la empresa.

Para obtener más información sobre Goya Gives, visite: www.goya.com.

Acerca de GOYA: Fundada en 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. es la compañía de alimentos de propiedad de hispanos más grande de los Estados Unidos, y se ha establecido como el líder en alimentos y condimentos latinoamericanos. Goya fabrica, envasa y distribuye más de 2,500 productos de alimentos de alta calidad de España, el Caribe, México, América Central y América del Sur. Los productos Goya tienen sus raíces en las tradiciones culinarias de comunidades hispanas de todo el mundo; la combinación de ingredientes auténticos, sazones robustas y preparación conveniente hacen que los productos Goya sean ideales para cada gusto y mesa. Para más información sobre Goya Foods, visite www.goya.com. 

Para más información contacte a:
Natalie J. Maniscalco
845.659.6506 / natalie@retromedianyc.com

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Mark «OZ» Geist, un verdadero héroe norteamericano, alaba a los trabajadores de Goya por su valor

#GoyaGivesCourage

BROOKSHIRE, Texas, 11 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Durante un evento de Goya Gives, «Trabajando para nuestro país» en las instalaciones de fabricación y distribución de Goya en Brookshire, Texas, el ex Marine de los Estados Unidos Mark «OZ» Geist, se unió a líderes empresariales locales para presentarle a la empresa una donación en efectivo dirigida a abastecer las despensas de alimentos…

#GoyaGivesCourage

BROOKSHIRE, Texas, 11 de agosto de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Durante un evento de Goya Gives, «Trabajando para nuestro país» en las instalaciones de fabricación y distribución de Goya en Brookshire, Texas, el ex Marine de los Estados Unidos Mark «OZ» Geist, se unió a líderes empresariales locales para presentarle a la empresa una donación en efectivo dirigida a abastecer las despensas de alimentos en Central Texas.

Desde la izquierda, en la instalación de Goya Foods en Texas: Evelio Fernández, vicepresidente de Goya Foods Texas; Barry Smith, Bulls Eye Ranch; Mike Brannon, Brannon Industrial Group; Bob Unanue, presidente de Goya Foods; Stan Suggs, PW Farm Texas Products; Derrick Smith, Bulls Eye Ranch; Luz D. Rosario, gerente general de Goya Foods Texas; y Robert Unanue. (PRNewsfoto/Goya Foods, Inc.)

«Reconozco y aplaudo el coraje y el sacrificio de la familia Goya al no rendirse al miedo frente al enemigo invisible y continuar trabajando para garantizar, no solo su propia prosperidad, sino también la de nuestra nación», dijo el héroe estadounidense Mark Geist.

Goya Gives, con el apoyo abrumador de consumidores, líderes empresariales y organizaciones comunitarias y religiosas, ha podido extender sus brazos más allá de lo que inicialmente se creía posible. «Me complace mucho apoyar a una empresa que ha continuado trabajando durante esta pandemia en un momento en que la actividad económica y la educación en todo el mundo se han detenido abruptamente. Estamos orgullosos de unirnos a otros para proporcionar alimentos y nutrientes muy necesarios a los más necesitados», dijo Mike Brannon, CEO de Brannon Industrial Group, quien preside el grupo que presentó la donación.

«Agradezco a Goya y a sus empleados por mantener nuestro crítico suministro de alimentos abastecido y en abundancia. Me siento honrado de participar en el apoyo a Goya Gives», dijo Rick Figueroa, líder empresarial y comunitario.

«Estamos agradecidos y conmovidos por el gran apoyo a nuestra familia Goya por parte de nuestros consumidores y amigos por igual. Estamos orgullosos de nuestra valiente fuerza laboral que proclamó heroicamente: ‘Si no damos un paso al frente, ¿quién lo hará? Lo más importante para estos valientes y modestos miembros de la familia Goya es haber sido reconocidos por un verdadero héroe estadounidense», dijo Bob Unanue, presidente y CEO de Goya Foods.

A través de Goya Gives, un programa global comprometido con la promoción del bienestar general de las comunidades a través de la responsabilidad social, iniciativas ambientales y valores de la empresa, Goya apoya cada año cerca de 300 iniciativas benéficas, becas y eventos. En tiempos de necesidad desesperada, Goya siempre ha estado a la vanguardia de los esfuerzos de ayuda humanitaria y en momentos de desastre, proporcionando millones de libras de alimentos en todo el mundo. Al comienzo de la pandemia, la compañía donó 500,000 libras adicionales de alimentos y 20,000 máscaras protectoras a los proveedores de atención médica. Durante el huracán María, Goya donó más de 1 millón de libras de alimentos al pueblo de Puerto Rico, así como a los que padecían hambre durante los disturbios gubernamentales en Venezuela, al pueblo de Haití durante el terremoto y en casa durante la súper tormenta Sandy y los huracanes Isaac, Harvey e Irene. Desde 1936, retribuir es el corazón de Goya y siempre ha formado parte del ADN de la empresa.

Para obtener más información sobre Goya Gives, visite: www.goya.com.

Acerca de GOYA: Fundada en 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. es la compañía de alimentos de propiedad de hispanos más grande de los Estados Unidos, y se ha establecido como el líder en alimentos y condimentos latinoamericanos. Goya fabrica, envasa y distribuye más de 2,500 productos de alimentos de alta calidad de España, el Caribe, México, América Central y América del Sur. Los productos Goya tienen sus raíces en las tradiciones culinarias de comunidades hispanas de todo el mundo; la combinación de ingredientes auténticos, sazones robustas y preparación conveniente hacen que los productos Goya sean ideales para cada gusto y mesa. Para más información sobre Goya Foods, visite www.goya.com. 

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Laura Termini Announces Free Online Training «Camera Confidence Hacks»

MIAMI, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Actress, author and speaker Laura Termini partners with SER (Service, Employment, and Redevelopment)  to create an online training for SER MUJER available to hundreds of Hispanics in the US sponsored by FORD Fund.

MIAMI, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Actress, author and speaker Laura Termini partners with SER (Service, Employment, and Redevelopment)  to create an online training for SER MUJER available to hundreds of Hispanics in the US sponsored by FORD Fund.

WHAT : «CAMERA CONFIDENCE HACKS»
WHEN: AUGUST 13TH, 2020 at 2:00pm CT 
LINK TO SIGN UP : SER National: Home

«Are you ready? Now more than half of video content is viewed on mobile. 90% of Facebook viewers think VIDEO QUALITY is key for Facebook Live videos, in the midst of the chaos and obstacles over the last 5 months I wanted to give back to my community and with SER and Ford we could giveaway this workshop to help everybody succeed on social media with video,» said Termini

The partnership comes on the heels of Laura’s recently-launched training «How to create & start a podcast», giving the awarded media personality an expanded platform to share her message of empowerment and her experience on camera as a digi-preneur and influencer.

About Laura Termini: actress and mediapreneur, founder of Chicanol.com . Laura owns her own content creation studio and production hub. Contributor on Telemundo, CNN en español Despierta América, CNN Radio, The Huffington Post, Vogue en Español, CNN Latino, People en Español, Salud Al Día, El Universal, El Nacional, Associated Press, The Miami Herald, Revista Mujer, Caracol Radio, Univision Radio, among many other media outlets. She has served as a spokesperson for different brands hosting media tours, events, and workshops. A strong believer in using social media for social good, she has collaborated with the World Food Programme, Green America, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Go Red and other causes.

About SER: SER (Service, Employment, and Redevelopment) is a national network of Community Based Organizations(CBO’s) that formulates and advocates initiatives resulting in the increased development and utilization of America’s human resources, with special emphasis on the needs of Hispanics, in the areas of education, training, employment, business and economic opportunity.

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Hip Hop Public Health Completes Trilogy Of COVID-19 Music Video PSAs With August 2020 Release Of Behind the Mask

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Building upon the momentum and public engagement generated by 20 Seconds or More and

NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Building upon the momentum and public engagement generated by 20 Seconds or More and 20 Segundos o Más, the high-impact music video PSAs that have become global anthems and rallying cries around the importance of handwashing in the fight against COVID-19 since launching in April and July, respectively, Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) today released Behind the Mask. Behind the Mask is an original new song and music video designed to increase the use of face masks as an effective means of stopping the spread of the coronavirus around the world.  It is the third installment in a trilogy of COVID-related music video PSAs produced by Hip Hop Public Health, the New York-based, nonprofit organization founded in 2006 to build health equity through the transformative power of music, art and science. With the number of coronavirus cases continuing to rise around the country while disproportionately affecting communities of color, the goal of Behind the Mask is to proactively address the issue by driving the conversation and debate around COVID-19 safety protocols into action with culturally relevant and compassionate messaging.

Behind the Mask was written by multi-platinum composer Quennel Worthy, and features Grammy®-nominated vocalist Raheem DeVaughn, backed by Grammy®-winning rapper Darryl DMC McDaniels from Run-DMC and the iconic rapper and HHPH Co-Founder, Doug E. Fresh. With medical oversight by Dr. Olajide Williams, Co-Founder of Hip Hop Public Health and Chief of Staff, Department of Neurology, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Behind the Mask utilizes HHPH’s evidence-based behavior change Multisensory Multilevel Health Education Model . The video focuses on proper mask-wearing techniques while incorporating culturally tailored, personalized themes that drive a strong emotional connection to the message, which in turn has been shown to facilitate behavior change.

«There is unequivocal supporting evidence that masks reduce the spread of COVID-19, and this is related to the scientific consensus that the infection can occur from inhaling droplets containing the virus,» says Dr. Olajide Williams. «Masks act as a barrier to these infected droplets of saliva that are expelled when we sneeze, cough, or even breathe heavily. They protect those around us from being infected by us, and this is especially important because of the people in our communities walking among us who do not exhibit symptoms (asymptomatic people).  The more people that wear masks, the more we are able to reduce the spread of COVID-19 – and to demonstrate this point, one study from the University of Washington showed that if 95% of the public wear masks, we would avoid approximately 34,000 more deaths by October 1, 2020.»

Hip Hop Public Health created Behind the Mask as the cornerstone of a major public health education initiative that began in April at the height of the pandemic in New York with 20 Seconds or More, followed by the Latino community-facing 20 Segundos o Más campaign in early July. Together, these campaigns have reached over three million people around the world through the viewing and sharing of the videos, significant social media traction and international media coverage.

A running theme encapsulated in the Behind the Mask song is love: how our actions or inactions can dangerously impact those we love, and how, from behind the mask, we are promoting community and neighborhood health, while protecting and saving the lives of our loved ones and those with whom we come into contact daily. The music video PSA features guest appearances by well-known and everyday New Yorkers – artists, public health experts, religious and civic leaders, athletes, media personalities, entertainers and families, all wearing masks or demonstrating proper donning, doffing, and storing for re-use techniques. Among the participants are: rappers Niko Brim and Rob Base; New York Jets linebacker, James Burgess; Broadway legend Irene Gandy; Chief Jeffrey B. Maddrey, NYPD Chief of Community Affairs; Commissioner Benjamin Tucker, NYPD First Deputy Commissioner; DJ Dee Wiz, touring DJ and Producer; author and poet Jacqueline Woodson; music executive Sal Abbatiello; award-winning broadcaster Cheryl Wills; Rick Patel, Deputy Special Agent in Charge, Homeland Security Investigations, New York; radio personality Sasha the Diva; and, virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen (full list of participants).

«Behind the Mask is a love letter and an ode from the people of New York to everyone around the world,» says Lori Rose Benson, Executive Director and CEO of Hip Hop Public Health. «The song’s lyrics literally bring people together with a message of love, unity and hope. Our work is far from over, and we see Behind the Mask as a natural way for Hip Hop Public Health and our supporters to advance our mission of propelling the dialogue and action around COVID-19 forward with kindness and humanity at the heart of our message and towards our goal of stopping the spread.»

Says Doug E. Fresh, «Behind the Mask is a classic R&B-inspired track infused with the forthrightness of hip hop to deliver a vital, lifesaving message. Continuing on this journey with my friend Darryl DMC McDaniels as we join forces with ‘The Love King’ himself, Raheem DeVaughn, will hopefully move people and inspire them to wear a mask to protect themselves and their loved ones.»

Raheem DeVaughn adds, «It was an honor to collaborate with Hip Hop Public Health, Doug E. Fresh and Darryl DMC McDaniels on this project. Everyone has, in some way, been impacted by COVID-19 and we all need to listen and adhere to the message of Behind the Mask as a symbol of love, a symbol of trust and a way forward to a better future.»

As a long-time supporter and Advisory Board member of Hip Hop Public Health, Darryl DMC McDaniels comments, «I know first-hand how music, and naturally, hip hop can impact people in a positive manner. Behind the Mask is a powerful example of this and I am convinced that it will make a difference.»

The Behind the Mask video was produced by IDEKO, a New York-based experiential production agency. To learn more, please visit www.hhph.org and follow HHPH on social at @hhphorg #BehindTheMask.

About Hip Hop Public Health
Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) is an internationally recognized organization that creates and implements multimedia public health and education interventions designed to improve health literacy, inspire behavior change and promote health equity. Based in New York City, HHPH was founded in Harlem in 2006 with the mission to empower youth and families around the country – and the globe— with the knowledge and skills to make healthier choices, reducing preventable health conditions. Through a research-driven developmental process created by Columbia University Neurologist Dr. Olajide Williams (a.k.a. the «Hip Hop Doc»), Hip Hop Public Health works with socially conscious artists and public health experts to create scalable, highly engaging, culturally relevant music and multimedia «edutainment» tools.

The Hip Hop Public Health team, led by physical education veteran and public health leader Lori Rose Benson, is a collective comprised of not only health and education professionals (including nutritionists, public health researchers, teachers, physicians, behavioral scientists, and a student advisory board), but also proven-successful multi-media professionals and A-list iconic rap stars and pop artists including Doug E. Fresh, Chuck D, DMC of Run DMC, Ashanti, Jordin Sparks, as well children’s television writers/producers (formerly of Sesame Street). All HHPH music, videos, comic books, video games and guidance documents are available for free and can be accessed on its online resource repository.  

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Otis Announces ‘Our Commitment to Change’ Social Justice Initiative

FARMINGTON, Conn., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As society faces the urgent problems of social injustice and entrenched racism, Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) today released «Our Commitment to Change,» laying out actions the company will take to ensure that Otis is a place where every voice feels welcome,…

FARMINGTON, Conn., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As society faces the urgent problems of social injustice and entrenched racism, Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) today released «Our Commitment to Change,» laying out actions the company will take to ensure that Otis is a place where every voice feels welcome, safe and heard. Otis is the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service.

Signed by Otis President and CEO Judy Marks and all members of Otis’ Executive Leadership Team, «Our Commitment to Change» was first shared in July with the company’s 69,000 colleagues around the world.

«We are proud of our company’s long commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion,» Marks said. «Yet we also know there is more to be done if we are to become the company we want to be: A best-in-class employer for people of broad perspectives and experiences. A business whose workforce mirrors the diversity of our customers and the communities where we live and work.»

«Our Commitment to Change» advances these goals by identifying actions Otis will take – and by building transparency and accountability into the process. Specifically, Otis commits to:

  • Conduct an independent review of Otis to uncover and eliminate biases affecting any of our colleagues in our hiring, compensation, professional development and other business practices.
  • Accelerate anti-racism, unconscious bias and inclusion learning for employees at all levels of the organization and throughout their Otis careers.
  • Create an advisory group, Perspectives on Inclusion, to ensure transparency and hold us accountable for achieving measurable progress toward a diverse, inclusive culture.
  • Amplify our ongoing commitment to STEM and vocational education, as we join with community and business partners to invest in and build a diverse talent pipeline.
  • Make social justice and racial equity an integral part of our community giving, volunteerism and external reporting programs.
  • Promote and expand mental health and well-being benefits, policies and practices to support our colleagues.

Otis has made substantial progress in diversifying its executive and professional ranks under the leadership of Marks, the first woman to lead Otis. Today, more than one-third of the company’s executives are women, and 24% of Otis professionals in the United States identify as people of color. In July, Otis became the first company in its industry to join the Paradigm for Parity® coalition, pledging to achieve gender parity in its global executive ranks by 2030. Otis’ nearly 50 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), have played an important role in the company’s ability to attract, retain and develop diverse talent – by providing mentoring, mutual support and career guidance to their membership.

«This is our moment to take clear, definitive and actionable steps to change our company and send a strong message about what really matters to us as an organization,» said Laurie Havanec, Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer. «We will build on what we do well and identify gaps so we can develop and implement solutions for improvement. There will be difficult conversations and decisions ahead. Only when we are courageous enough to confront these challenges, can we create the kind of workplace, communities and world that we’re looking to build.»

For more information on «Our Commitment to Change,» visit www.otis.com.

About Otis
Built on a legacy of innovation, Otis was founded in 1853 after Elisha Otis invented the elevator safety brake, giving rise to the modern city, transforming how people live and work, and revolutionizing architecture itself. Today, we are the world’s leading company for elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service. We move 2 billion people a day and maintain more than 2 million customer units worldwide, the industry’s largest maintenance portfolio. We can be found in many of the world’s most recognizable buildings, as well as the busiest transportation hubs and retail centers – we are everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 69,000 people strong, including 40,000 field professionals, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. To learn more, visit www.otis.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @OtisElevatorCo.

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COVID-19 Cuts Smart Home Growth by US$14 Billion in 2020, But Drives Future Change

OYSTER BAY, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Despite the pandemic’s impact around the world, consumer smart home spending will still grow in 2020. However, spending will be well below of pre-COVID-19 expectations. A new study from global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research, finds that smart home revenues will reach US$85 billion in 2020, just a 4% increase over 2019. Pre-pandemic 2020 smart home revenue growth was forecasted to hit 21% over 2019 – a <span…

OYSTER BAY, N.Y., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Despite the pandemic’s impact around the world, consumer smart home spending will still grow in 2020. However, spending will be well below of pre-COVID-19 expectations. A new study from global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research, finds that smart home revenues will reach US$85 billion in 2020, just a 4% increase over 2019. Pre-pandemic 2020 smart home revenue growth was forecasted to hit 21% over 2019 – a US$14.1 billion loss.

Economic uncertainty, consumer spend constraint, restricted physical retail opportunities, installation restrictions, disrupted manufacturing, and distribution all have curbed smart home spending, but the study finds that the spending shortfall is temporary.

«The pandemic is a double-edged sword for the smart home industry,» says Jonathan Collins, Smart Home Research Director at ABI Research. «While the immediate impact may be negative, many of the long-term and structural changes to consumer lives initiated in 2020 will have a lasting positive impact that will help to drive adoption in many areas of the smart home space.»

As restrictions and drags on smart home shipments recede, a greater momentum behind smart home support across a range of devices and systems will push annual smart home revenue higher. By 2026, the smart home market will reach US$317 billion, up 5% over pre-COVID-19 forecasts.

Much of the revenue lost in 2020 will be deferred to the next and following years, especially as smart home has cemented its value to vendors and consumers alike. «Smart home has an increasingly valuable role to play in consumers lives and spending habits. Amazon’s Alexa platform, for example, eases consumer spending through Amazon’s own stores by supporting the entire process from shopping list creation to delivery management. This highlights the trajectory for smart home to increasingly shape and drive consumer spending.

However, as new players come into the smart home space, spending will differ from pre-COVID investments in terms of the technologies supported. Lost 2020 shipments will impact the longevity and appeal of some approaches, such as traditional motion and contact sensors. Instead, these capabilities will be adopted as features within video camera monitoring, or technologies such as Wi-Fi Motion sensing  from companies like Cognitive Systems and made available through support in broadband routers. New and existing smart home vendors that are set to use new ways to bring smart home functionality at lower price points or with less hardware.

«COVID-19 may have impacted smart home revenues this year, but in the long term, it will also help draw investment, drive greater adoption, and disrupt smart home technology integration,» concludes Collins.

These findings are from ABI Research’s Smart Home Systems Market Data report. This report is part of the company’s Smart Home research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights. Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present in-depth analysis on key market trends and factors for a specific technology.

About ABI Research
ABI Research provides strategic guidance to visionaries, delivering actionable intelligence on the transformative technologies that are dramatically reshaping industries, economies, and workforces across the world. ABI Research’s global team of analysts publish groundbreaking studies often years ahead of other technology advisory firms, empowering our clients to stay ahead of their markets and their competitors. 

ABI Research提供开创性的研究和战略指导，帮助客户了解日新月异的技术。 自1990年以来，我们已与全球数百个领先的技术品牌，尖端公司，具有远见的政府机构以及创新的贸易团体建立了合作关系。 我们帮助客户创造真实的业务成果。 

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific or visit www.abiresearch.com.

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