FoodTech start-up, BioBetter, Ltd., has assigned a new role for the much-maligned Nicotiana tabacum plant upon discovering it can overcome the greatest hurdle in cultured meat—that of scaled production. 

Oatly Group AB announced that for 2021 its two North American production facilities, located in Millville, N.J., and Ogden, Utah, sourced 100% renewable electricity for the first time.

Without sensor data, you can’t control a process—much less begin a digital transformation at your facility. KPIs (Key performance indicators) are a way to measure how your process, packaging or even your palletizing areas are performing, but to get these KPIs requires sensor data.

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) elected its 2017-2018 president, vice president, and four new board members.

Two new ANSI gauged porcelain/thin tile standards were announced at Coverings 2017.

TCAA and IMI held the first of the six-event Ceramic Tile Seminar series in New Berlin, Wis.

CFI is hosting a Subfloor Substrate Prep Inspection (SSPI) course April 20-21, in Tampa, Fla.

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has hired Kjell Nymark as its technical advisor.

Donato Pompo earned the top prize for Coverings Advocate Leader at Coverings 2017.

Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports should continue to see strong increases through spring and summer.

The Chicago Floorcovering Association (CFA) will be hosting its 2017 Product Showcase Thursday, May 4.

NWFA's Hardwood Floors Magazine will honor young wood flooring professionals with its inaugural “40 Under 40” awards.

Green Seal recently announced that its first products certified are floor-care pads from Americo Manufacturing.

The TCNA Handbook for Ceramic, Glass, and Stone Tile Installation is scheduled to be released in April.

Laticrete Spartacote has completed installation of customized, high-performance concrete floor coatings at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Beazer Homes USA announced Mohawk Industries as its exclusive product supplier across all flooring categories.

InstaFloor North America has relaunched its website, with improved styling, clearer layout, and enhanced content.

City Floor Supply (CFS) held its annual “Nailer Day” event.

NTCA presented Martin Howard of the David Allen Company with the 2016 Tile Person of the Year award.

Artistic Finishes recently launched its revamped website.

Q.E.P. recently completed the acquisition of AC Products and Southern Cross Building Products.

The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2017 board.

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recognized 41 member companies for community service in 2016.

Stauf Adhesives has purchased Advanced Adhesives Technologies, a Georgia-based flooring adhesive manufacturer.

The two-part system designed to bridge small cracks in concrete slabs.

Laticrete has partnered with Microban International to upgrade select Stonetech sealers and cleaners.

A common issue with cool-temperature floor coating jobs, amine blush is an oily surface imperfection caused by moisture or dew settling on uncured epoxy. 

In 2022, Mohawk's Performance Accessories further expands its portfolio by launching a stair tread program to help retailers reach previously untapped markets and emphasizing its waterproof accessories.

Bona R540 is a polyurethane reactive primer that is compatible with the entire Bona Adhesive System.

QuickDrain USA, announced the arrival of the SquareDrain point drain – an extension of the QuickDrain total shower solution that reimagines how a drain should look and perform. 

The System 550 includes A2L refrigerant leak sensing and mitigation functionality and optional two-way cloud connectivity.

The company is selling Voortman to Second Nature Brands nearly a year after acquiring the cookie brand.

The new headquarters has allowed GoVerden to double the size of its staff to support the company’s double-digit growth over the past three years.

Stratas Foods says the addition of AAK Foodservice Hillside aligns with its long-term growth objectives, particularly within the value-added oils, dressings, sauces and mayonnaise categories.

Chobani House will be home to its global business headquarters, a community kitchen, an innovation center supporting Chobani's, and an incubator lab for emerging NGOs and non-profits who are focused on social impact.

Marion’s new chopper is designed to deliver increased throughput, easier maintenance and enhanced safety for processors across multiple industries.

The system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material such as shells, shell fragments, rocks and wood sticks.

Minerva Foods will have the capacity to slaughter 22,336 head a day in 21 plants in the Brazilian market.

These refrigerated, better-for-you donuts are baked, not fried, offering a fluffy, cake-like texture with 1 gram of sugar, 10 grams of protein, 8 grams net carbs and 190 calories.

When completed in 2027, Lactalis USA will have increased its U.S. feta production capacity to address current and future customer and consumer demand.

The pace of M&A activity in the food and beverage sector has trended much slower in 2024 compared to recent years, but several indicators suggest a pickup in activity.

Founded in 2019 by social media personality Maxx Chewning, Sour Strips combine shockingly sour flavors with innovative branding.

The incredibly demanding operating application and washdown conditions, along with food safety concerns and regulations, have driven a shift toward IP69K-rated products.

The agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies.

The requirements include those set by organizations such as the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and even state and local agencies.

Building on the product’s success in the mineral processing and recycling industries, Salient Pole Rare Earth drums are now optimized to meet the stringent requirements of food processing, ensuring the purity and safety of food products.

While laboratory and other manual methods have been used for years, new automated moisture measurement and control systems can play an important role in improving product quality monitoring, increasing plant efficiency, and lowering energy costs.

Evigence offers food companies and cold-chain leaders data-driven freshness insights at the case or unit level needed to boost end-to-end supply chain efficiency, guarantee food quality, reduce food loss and manage compliance.