An Unwavering Commitment
to Food Safety
Headquartered in Reno, Nevada, FoodHandler® is the established food safety leader — providing simplified compliance and peace of mind to a range of food service operations.
Founded in 1969, FoodHandler has etched an enduring legacy as a pioneering force in the food safety landscape. Renowned for its innovative glove materials, including the iconic Thinsense®, JobSelect®, and oneSafe® brands, the company has redefined food handling practices with its groundbreaking advancements. Bolstering its reputation further, FoodHandler proudly holds an impressive portfolio of seven patents, exemplifying its relentless pursuit of excellence and its steadfast commitment to pushing the boundaries of glove technology.
Beyond its technological strides, FoodHandler remains steadfast in its ethical responsibilities. The company vehemently opposes any form of child labor, maintaining a rigorous oversight of its supply chain to ensure the integrity of its products. Sustainability also occupies a paramount place in FoodHandler’s ethos. The company actively seeks eco-conscious solutions to reduce its environmental impact, underlining its dedication to a greener future.
At the core of FoodHandler’s mission lies an unwavering focus on quality assurance and food safety. The company’s gloves undergo meticulous and rigorous quality checks at every production stage, guaranteeing that each peice aligns with the company’s high standards. This devotion to quality seamlessly extends to upholding food safety measures. Recognizing the pivotal role its gloves play in maintaining safe food handling practices, FoodHandler meticulously designs and tests each product to provide unparalleled protection for both consumers and professionals within the dynamic foodservice industry.
The rebrand of JobSelect®, introduces fresh, modernized artwork and a renewed focus on performance and versatility. From value-focused essentials to innovative solutions like Comfort™ Nitrile gloves, JobSelect® is designed to deliver durability, comfort, and confidence on the job. With this updated look and expanded performance-driven offerings, JobSelect® empowers customers to find the right glove for their needs – making it easier than ever to experience the protection and quality firsthand.
FoodHandler® proudly partnered with Mercy Chefs®, supporting their disaster relief and humanitarian mission through a $1 donation for every case purchased of White ThinSense gloves, JobSelect® Black Vinyl gloves, and JobSelect® Black Comfort™ Nitrile gloves. This partnership helped provide restaurant-quality meals to victims, volunteers, and first responders while supporting underserved communities nationwide. Since 2023, FoodHandler has donated over $57,000 to Mercy Chefs®.
FoodHandler released JobSelect® Black Vinyl Gloves. These gloves are versatile, disposable gloves designed for everyday tasks across foodservice, housekeeping, cleaning, and other light-duty applications. Smooth, formfitting, and durable, they provide reliable performance while remaining a cost-effective solution for businesses that need dependable protection without compromising comfort.
FoodHandler® introduces JobSelect® Comfort™ Nitrile Gloves, designed to deliver enhanced durability, superior barrier integrity, and exceptional comfort. With high elasticity and elongation for a flexible, secure fit, these gloves offer outstanding touch sensitivity and dexterity to help reduce hand fatigue during extended use. Newly available in a popular grape color.
FoodHandler® expanded its innovation leadership with the introduction of ThinSense™ White Nitrile Gloves. As FoodHandler’s market-leading innovation brand, thinsense™ is engineered for food preparation and presentation across kitchens, delis, catering, and foodservice events. The white color enhances visibility and cleanliness, making it easier to identify food debris or contamination during prep. Powder free, PVC free, and latex free, thinsense™ provides a safer, smarter glove solution for modern foodservice operations.
FoodHandler® introduced Vinyl/Nitrile Blend Gloves, an innovative solution designed for versatility across multiple markets and applications. Ideal for food preparation, serving, catering, and general housekeeping, this unique blend combines the easy donning of vinyl with the enhanced comfort, elasticity, and dexterity of nitrile. Vinyl/Nitrile Blend gloves are a critical component in maintaining safety and hygiene standards in foodservice environments—delivering the innovation and quality you need to meet any challenge, safely.
FoodHandler® ThinSense™ Pink Nitrile Gloves combine market-leading innovation with a powerful mission. Designed to make an impact for every life affected by breast cancer, these gloves represent FoodHandler®’s commitment to making a real difference. Featuring the same ultra-thin, high-performance nitrile formulation ThinSense™ is known for, each purchase gives back—FoodHandler® donates $1.00 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) for every case of ThinSense™ Pink Nitrile Gloves sold.
Together, we can help advance the world’s most promising research to eradicate breast cancer—one case at a time.
In 2020, FoodHandler® strengthened its partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) through a $1 donation for every case purchased, helping fund critical research to eradicate breast cancer. Partnering with BCRF since 2018, FoodHandler® proudly surpassed $200,000 in total donations, reinforcing its commitment to making a meaningful impact beyond the workplace.
Make a statement. Join the Cause. Buy Pink thinsense™ Nitrile Gloves.
FoodHandler® introduces thinsense™, an innovative glove brand designed to deliver exceptional performance, comfort, and value. Representing the latest generation of nitrile gloves, thinsense™ features the thinnest nitrile formulation available on the market – providing remarkable strength to task comparable to heavier nitrile gloves while offering superior differentiation and efficiency. Available in a range of colors including blue, white, clear, black, and eventually pink, thinsense™ set a new standard for modern, high-performance disposable gloves.
FoodHandler® introduces oneSAFE®, a first-of-its-kind single-glove dispensing system designed to elevate food safety standards—one glove at a time, every time. This innovative, cuff-first dispensing solution helps minimize the risk of cross-contamination while improving employee hygiene, increasing compliance, and reducing glove waste. By allowing users to touch only the cuff and not the palm or fingers, oneSAFE® enhances efficiency and supports a cleaner, more sustainable foodservice operation with a reduced environmental footprint.
Bunzl obtained FoodHandler®, further strengthening the brand’s global reach and operational capabilities. This milestone expanded FoodHandler®’s access to international distribution, supply chain expertise, and industry-leading resources -supporting continued innovation in food safety and disposable protection solutions.
JobSelect® introduces Comfort™ Nitrile Black Gloves for the first time, setting a new standard for comfort and performance. Designed with enhanced durability and barrier integrity, these gloves feature high elasticity and elongation for a flexible, comfortable fit. Exceptional touch sensitivity and greater dexterity help reduce hand fatigue, making JobSelect® Comfort™ Nitrile Black gloves a breakthrough solution for demanding work environments.
2004
FoodHandler® Joins
Microflex Corporation
FoodHandler® joined the Microflex® Corporation, strengthening its position as a leader in innovative disposable glove solutions. This strategic alignment expanded FoodHandler®’s access to advanced technology, manufacturing expertise, and global resources—enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality, performance-driven products that support food safety, hygiene, and compliance across diverse industries.
2004
BSSI Created
BarrierSafe Solutions International (BSSI) was founded, creating a strong foundation for FoodHandler® within a company focused on disposable infection control and barrier protection solutions. With expertise spanning foodservice, healthcare, and industrial environments, BSSI’s commitment to safety-driven innovation – such as advanced glove technologies and protective solutions – strengthened FoodHandler®’s ability to deliver reliable products that enhance hygiene, compliance, and worker protection.
2003
NSF-Certified
Products Introduced
FoodHandler® introduces NSF-Certified products, reinforcing its commitment to the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance. This certification provided customers with added confidence that FoodHandler® products met rigorous public health and safety requirements – supporting safer food handling practices across foodservice operations.
2002
SMS Formed
SMS was formed, marking an early step in building the foundation for what would become FoodHandler®’s commitment to safety, quality, and innovation. This milestone set the stage for future advancements in disposable protective solutions designed to support hygiene and compliance across foodservice and beyond.
2000
Stone Creek Purchases
FoodHandler®
Stone Creek acquired FoodHandler®, marking a pivotal moment in the brand’s growth and future direction. This acquisition provided the resources and strategic support needed to expand FoodHandler®’s product offerings, strengthen innovation, and build the foundation for its long-term leadership in food safety and disposable protection solutions.
1998
30 New Products
Introduced
FoodHandler® expanded its portfolio with the introduction of 30 new products, demonstrating a strong commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving needs of foodservice operations. This milestone marked an early focus on growth, versatility, and customer-driven solutions.
FoodHandler® launches its Food Safety & Education Program, beginning nearly 30 years of commitment to training and food safety excellence. This long-standing focus on education and best practices laid the foundation for the development of SafeBites®, helping empower foodservice professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to promote safer food handling every day.
1992
FoodHandler®
Brand Introduced
FoodHandler® brand was introduced, launching a dedicated focus on food safety, hygiene, and disposable protection solutions. This foundational moment marked the beginning of a journey defined by major milestones in innovation, education, and industry leadership that continue to shape FoodHandler® today.
1991
New York Amends
Food Code
New York amended its food code, setting in motion sweeping changes that reshaped food safety practices nationwide. Finalized in 1992, the new regulations prohibited bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods and emphasized the use of utensils or sanitary gloves—marking a major shift toward preventing cross-contamination. The updated rules also introduced a new inspection system focused on critical public health risks and accountability. This regulatory turning point created the opportunity and demand that paved the way for FoodHandler®’s entry into the food safety industry, helping establish gloves as a standard for safe food handling.
