o City Floor Supply Hosts Successful 6th Annual Nailer Day By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 City Floor Supply (CFS) held its annual “Nailer Day” event. Full Article
o NTCA Names Martin Howard 2016 Tile Person of the Year By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 NTCA presented Martin Howard of the David Allen Company with the 2016 Tile Person of the Year award. Full Article
o Artistic Finishes Announces Website Relaunch By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Artistic Finishes recently launched its revamped website. Full Article
o Q.E.P. Announces the Acquisition of Two Companies By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 Q.E.P. recently completed the acquisition of AC Products and Southern Cross Building Products. Full Article
o NWFA Announces 2017 Board of Directors By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The National Wood Flooring Association announced its 2017 board. Full Article
o NWFA Recognizes 41 Companies for Community Service By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400 The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) recognized 41 member companies for community service in 2016. Full Article
o CFI's New Flexible Coating Bridges Cracks, Seals Floors By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The two-part system designed to bridge small cracks in concrete slabs. Full Article
o Laticrete Partners with Microban Stonetech Sealers, Cleaners By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Laticrete has partnered with Microban International to upgrade select Stonetech sealers and cleaners. Full Article
o CFI’s WearCoat 440FS Epoxy Floor Coating Formulated to Resist Amine Blush By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
o CFI Announces 2022 Annual Convention & Expo Dates By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 Professionals from every sector of the flooring industry come to the convention to learn about new products and installation techniques, network, and learn through seminars and hands-on workshops. Full Article
o Mohawk Adds Stair Tread Program to Performance Accessories Products By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:45:00 -0500 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. Full Article
o Bona Launches New R540 Moisture Barrier/Primer By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:20:00 -0500 Bona R540 is a polyurethane reactive primer that is compatible with the entire Bona Adhesive System. Full Article
o QuickDrain USA's SquareDrain Point Drain Combines Fashion and Function By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
o CCA Global Partners Donates $50K to FCEF By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 During the closing event of CCA Global Partners summer convention at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, the company announced a $50,000 donation to Floor Covering Education Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to attracting a new generation of flooring craftsman and installers. Full Article
o Johnson Controls Debuts Modular Electric Control Solution for Commercial Refrigeration and HVAC Systems By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:44:40 -0400 The System 550 includes A2L refrigerant leak sensing and mitigation functionality and optional two-way cloud connectivity. Full Article
o J.M. Smucker Co. to Divest Voortman Brand By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:52:00 -0400 The company is selling Voortman to Second Nature Brands nearly a year after acquiring the cookie brand. Full Article
o GoVerden Opens New U.S. Headquarters in Texas By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:03:00 -0400 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. Full Article
o Stratas Foods to Acquire AAK Foodservice Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:12:00 -0400 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. Full Article
o Chobani to Open Chobani House in NYC By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
o Marion Process Solutions Debuts Chopper for Fast and Efficient Mixing By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:34:52 -0400 Marion’s new chopper is designed to deliver increased throughput, easier maintenance and enhanced safety for processors across multiple industries. Full Article
o Key Technology Introduces Optical Sorter for Nuts By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The system identifies and removes undesirable product defects and foreign material such as shells, shell fragments, rocks and wood sticks. Full Article
o Minerva Foods Acquires Slaughtering and Deboning Plants from Marfig By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:21:00 -0400 Minerva Foods will have the capacity to slaughter 22,336 head a day in 21 plants in the Brazilian market. Full Article
o 7 Mile Brands Invests $3 million in Drumroll Donuts By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:38:00 -0400 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. Full Article
o Lactalis USA to Invest $55 million to Expand Feta Cheese Production By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:50:00 -0400 When completed in 2027, Lactalis USA will have increased its U.S. feta production capacity to address current and future customer and consumer demand. Full Article
o Report: Food and Beverage Companies Streamline Portfolios, Turn to Snacking through M&A By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:46:00 -0500 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. Full Article
o Hershey Acquires Sour Strips Brand By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:13:00 -0500 Founded in 2019 by social media personality Maxx Chewning, Sour Strips combine shockingly sour flavors with innovative branding. Full Article
o Why the IP69K Rating is Essential For Bearings in the Food And Beverage Industry By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The incredibly demanding operating application and washdown conditions, along with food safety concerns and regulations, have driven a shift toward IP69K-rated products. Full Article
o FDA Revokes Regulation Allowing the Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in Food By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The agency concluded that the intended use of BVO in food is no longer considered safe after the results of studies. Full Article
o J. J. Keller Introduces Food Safety Compliance Services for Manufacturers and Importers By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:52:52 -0400 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. Full Article
o Eriez Expands Salient Pole Rare Earth Drum Line to Food Processing Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 10:33:00 -0400 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. Full Article
o How Moisture Measurement Improves Manufacturing Quality By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
o Evigence Introduces Freshness Management Platform with FreshSense Sensors By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:57:00 -0400 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. Full Article
o CDC: Listeria Outbreak Connected to Meat Sliced at Delis By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:34:00 -0400 The agency says people sickened by listeria have recently recounted eating meat that was sliced at deli counters, including ham, turkey and liverwurst. Full Article
o Industrial Physics Acquires Torus Group By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2024 10:24:00 -0400 This move supports Industrial Physics’ growth strategy as laid out by Chief Executive Officer Barry Lyon, upon his appointment in July 2023. Full Article
o USDA Proposes New Policy to Reduce Salmonella in Raw Poultry Products By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:45:00 -0400 The proposal would also require poultry establishments to develop a microbial monitoring program to prevent pathogen contamination throughout the slaughter system. Full Article
o Key Technology Debuts COMPASS Optical Sorter for IQF Products By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:36:58 -0400 COMPASS is designed to identify and remove foreign material and product defects to protect food safety and final product quality. Full Article
o 3 Reasons to Optimize Food Production with Real-Time Video Monitoring By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 When you think about video monitoring, the first thing that comes to mind is security. While that is a big perk indeed, there are much bigger benefits to implementing the right video monitoring system. Full Article
o Understanding E-Beam Effectiveness in Food Safety Applications By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 E-Beam (electron beam) technology, a form of ionizing radiation, has emerged as a tool for enhancing food safety. Full Article
o FDA Investigating Salmonella Outbreak Involving Cucumbers By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:58:16 -0400 Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Thomas Produce Company, of Boca Raton, Fla., are the likely sources of this outbreak, however these growers do not account for all the illnesses in the outbreak. Full Article
o Improving Food Safety and Packaging Machine Reliability By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 As packaging has become significantly more complex and consumers more demanding, the need has only grown for strict hygienic procedures to ensure food safety, from the factory to the retail shelf to the table. Full Article
o Maximizing Productivity in the Food & Beverage Industry: The Power of Area Scan Cameras By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Machine vision technology is emerging as a transformative force in driving productivity, enhancing quality control and revolutionizing packaging inspection processes. Full Article
o Climate Change Increases Foodborne Illness Risk From Raw Produce By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:01:00 -0400 High humidity exposure and the water-soaking symptom caused by X. vitians also enhance the ability of salmonella to rapidly grow in lettuce, and climate change is predicted to increase humid periods. Full Article
o How Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Can Combat Honey Fraud By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:28:00 -0400 The high value of honey and perceived cachet surrounding its provenance makes it a vulnerable target, whether through fraudsters claiming false geographical origin, declaring false botanical variety or diluting it with cheaper sugar syrups. Full Article
o Eight Organizations Join Forces to Help Food Industry Prepare for FSMA Rule 204 By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 The collaboration will share clear, concise messaging and resources that enable the industry to take action in preparing for FSMA Rule 204, which mandates a comprehensive tracking and tracing system for certain high-risk foods listed on the U.S. FDA's Food Traceability List. Full Article
o How Inspection Technologies Can Support Manufacturing of ‘Human-Grade’ Pet Food By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 With more canine and feline mouths to feed than ever before, robust pet food safety and detail-oriented inspection has never been more paramount. Full Article
o Boar’s Head Names Frank Yiannas as Interim Chief Food Safety Advisor By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:41:00 -0400 Yiannas’ appointment comes after the company announced it would permanently discontinue its liverwurst product and indefinitely close its Jarratt, Va., plant due to a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak. Full Article
o The Intersection of IoT, Sustainability, and Food Safety: A New Era in Supply Chain Management By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Investing in the right IoT hardware and software package can provide actionable data that will help improve business operations. Full Article
o BrucePac Recalls 11.8 million Pounds of RTE Meat and Poultry Over Listeria Contamination By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:22:00 -0400 These meat and poultry products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide, then distributed to restaurants, schools and institutions. Full Article
o Drainage Solutions for Food Processing Facilities Emphasize Food Safety By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:46 -0400 The Slot Dog, Slot Hog, Cleaning Brushes, and the Tamper-Proof Magnetic Strainer—each purpose-built to enhance food safety through effective drainage and sanitation systems Full Article
o Drop-in Replacement Stainless Steel Hydraulic Cylinders By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:57:57 -0500 The cylinders are a direct drop-in replacement for both PFI equipment and that from other OEMs. Full Article