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J.M. Smucker Co. Opens Uncrustables Facility in Alabama

The 900,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing facility will increase the company's current production capacity for its Uncrustables brand to help meet demand for the frozen sandwiches.




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Lamb Weston Opens Frozen Potato Production Facility in The Netherlands

With the completion of Lamb Weston's second facility for frozen potato products in Kruiningen, The Netherlands, this site has expanded its production capabilities while integrating sustainable technologies to advance potato processing and product packaging.




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Food Engineering's 2018 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

The food manufacturing industry faces any number of challenges, both great and small, but according to Food Engineering readers, the future is bright.




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2019 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

Since 2014, respondents to Food Engineering’s annual State of Food Manufacturing survey have ranked automation as the No. 1 trend affecting the industry—until this year.




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2020 State of Food Manufacturing Survey

Constant changes, huge swings in demand or shifts in consumer behavior, employee safety, and a general uncertainty about what comes next are all present in the 2020 State of Food Manufacturing Survey.




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The State of Food Manufacturing

Food Engineering’s annual State of Food Manufacturing shows processors are still responding to the effects of COVID-19.




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Supply chain challenges aren't going away

Annual survey shows what's top of mind for processors.




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Engineering Keynote shows persistent staffing/supply chain problems for design upgrades and planning

For the second time in as many years, FE’s annual Food Automation and Manufacturing Conference was held quite successfully on line—rather than in person—due to the persistent COVID-19 pandemic.




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Women in food manufacturing: lessons learned and strategies to succeed

During the Women in Food Manufacturing segment, the keynote covers how to turn an idea into a brand, which is followed by a women’s panel discussion.




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The State of Food Manufacturing in 2022

In order to understand what factors are shaping the industry today and what obstacles operators face in 2022, Clear Seas Research, a B2B market research firm, recently surveyed processors about a wide range of today’s industry challenges, and here are some of the highlights from that report.




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The State of Food Manufacturing in 2023

Survey results show an increase in demand for products, but supply chain and labor issues are preventing food manufacturers from a corresponding increase in revenue.




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The State of Food Manufacturing in 2024

Manufacturers are consistently investing in their manufacturing processes as costs are finally starting to come down, albeit slowly.




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Crossville Argent 2.0 Porcelain Tile Collection Offers Timeless Aesthetic for Residential and Commercial

AHF Products introduces new Crossville Argent 2.0 porcelain tile, offering a timeless aesthetic that can complement a variety of design styles.




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APE Grupo Architecture Awards Opens Call for Project Submissions

The second edition of the APE Grupo Architecture Awards kicked off on September 18 with the aim of recognizing and highlighting the work of architects and interior decorators who have used APE Grupo ceramics in their projects. November 12 is the deadline to submit projects. 




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Armina Natural Stone Importer and Fabricator Opens Two New Miami Locations

Armina, a natural stone importer and fabrictor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is expanding into the South Florida market by opening two new locations. 





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Brazilian Stone Tour Aimed at Specifiers and Distributors Offers Education Opportunity

The Brazilian Stone Tour aims to connect U.S. specifiers to the natural riches of Brazil through a series of informative lectures, taking place in Texas and California. 




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Tile Industry Gathers in Bologna, Italy, for an Incredible Week of Design, Innovation, and Inspiration.

This year, the exhibition spaces at the show span 15 halls, and th145,000-square-meter exhibition floor hosts 606 exhibitors, including 38% non-Italian companies from 25 different countries. 





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Florim Stone Large-Format Tile Honored with Green Good Design Award for Sustainable Design

Florim has achieved another significant milestone, with its brand Florim stone receiving the prestigious international Green Good Design Awards 2024. 




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Cambria Launches Four New Amercian-made Quartz Designs, Offers 1cm Thick Tile

Cambria unveils four new designs that demonstrate Cambria’s ability to respond to market demands for beautifully designed surfaces while pushing the boundaries of what is possible with quartz and now offers a newly curated design palette in 1cm thickness that is available in 19 designs. 




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Portobello America Debuts at Cersaie 2024, Launching 'Bossa on the Road' Global Tile Collection

Portobello America makes its mark at Cersaie 2024 in Bologna, Italy. The U.S. arm of Portobello Grupo unveils "Bossa on the Road," its first global tile collection, blending American practicality with Brazilian flair.




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NTCA Announces October Educational Workshops

The 28 workshops and eight regional training sessions across 17 states are free to attend, making them accessible to professionals across the country.





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Designs on Demand Tile From Artaic Introduces Three New Patterns and Colorways

Three patterns in three new colorways have been introduced to Artaic's Design on Demand collection. 




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Cersaie 2024 Unveils New Trends, Design Competition Winners + Pritzker Prize Keynote

The annual trade show offered attendees a window into the latest design and color trends in ceramics as well as the newest advancements in sustainable production and cutting-edge technologies.




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How to Ensure Your Walls are Plumb and Flat Before Installing Tile

Installing tile on walls can be more challenging than working on floors. Oscar Barradas, owner, OBF Tile, shares a couple of tips to ensure your walls are prepped properly. 




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Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels: What to Consider Before Going All In

No doubt Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels (GPTP) are the future, but it would seem the future is now. Chris Rachel, owner, Superior Home Solutions, provides a quick list of what you need to know before adding large-format tile to your flooring installation repertoire. 




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Raimondi Bridge Wet Saws Capable of Cutting Large Format Tiles Up to 330 cm

The Raimondi LAB330 and LAB270 bridge wet saws are capable of cutting large format tiles up to 330 cm (10.8’).




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M-D Pro and HGTV Host Bryan Baeumler Launch Social Media Campaign to Empower Tile Installers

Baeumler and M-D PRO, which is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will engage with contractors and installers through a series of educational initiatives on social media. The collaboration aims to educate pros on using installer-friendly solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality. 




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Piante Porcelain Tile from Enhance by Emser Tile

The Piante Collection of large porcelain slabs from features wallpaper-inspired designs. 





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How to Angle Your Tile Trowel: It’s All in the Wrist

Are you holding your trowel at the right angle? Scott Carothers, academic director, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, challenges tile installers to take another look at the angle at which they are troweling thinset.  




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Portobello America Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

Portobello America, the U.S. arm of Portobello Grupo, celebrates a year of achievements since launching its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Baxter, Tennessee. 




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Hiring News: NTCA, Havwoods and Wonder Porcelain Appoint New Team Members

Two tile companies and one wood manufacturer announce the addition of new team members. Read on for Floor Trends & Installation's round-up of recent arrivals and changes in flooring business and sales. 




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Three New Large-Format Porcelain Tile Collections from Nemo Tile + Stone

Bryce, Blake, and Madison are Nemo Tile + Stone's new large-format porcelain tile collections. 




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NTCA Assistant Executive Director Jim Olson Receives Prestigious Ring of Honor Award

Jim Olson, NTCA's assistant executive director since 2008, has been awarded the association's Ring of Honor for his exceptional leadership and 40-year dedication to the tile industry. Olson will receive the prestigious recognition at the Total Solutions Plus Awards Luncheon in Boston on October 28.




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Transom Capital-backed Artivo Surfaces Acquires Tom Duffy Company, Deal Expands Artivo’s Brand Portfolio and National Reach

Artivo Surfaces, the Transom Capital-backed parent company of Virginia Tile, Galleher, and Trinity Hardwood, is acquiring Tom Duffy Company, a strategic move that significantly strengthens Artivo’s position as a market leader in the tile and flooring industry.




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NTCA Announces Winners of the Tile Setter Craftspersons of the Year Awards

This year’s awards, announced at the Total Solutions Plus conference in Boston, celebrate Juan “Junior” Mercado from Christian Brothers Flooring & Interiors as the Commercial Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year and Jeff Occhipinti from Columbia River Tile & Stone as the Residential Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year.





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Are Your Boxes of Ceramic Tile Compatible? What to Look for on the Label

CTEF’s Academic Director Scott Carothers urges tile setters to check the label and points out two of the most critical pieces of information to confirm prior to an installation.




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Coverings 2025 Registration Opens

Coverings, the largest showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America, has announced Coverings 2025 registration with early-bird registration perks, competitive hotel rates and award opportunities.




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Lunada Bay Tile Expands Tommy Bahama Collection with Three Nature-Inspired Colorways

Lunada Bay Tile has introduced three new colorways to its Tommy Bahama glass mosaic collection: Fujisan, Lucky Bay, and Motuo. 




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Geometric Rhythms: Panaria Ceramica's New 'Playlist' Tile Collection Sets Design Tempo

Panariagroup USA has unveiled its new Playlist ceramic tile collection, featuring geometric patterns in 3x12 and 8x8 formats across 12 color options.




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Brazil's Rock Stars: How the World's Most Diverse Stone Industry Is Carving Its Future

Brazil, the world's fourth-largest natural stone producer and leading U.S. supplier, is intensifying efforts to expand its market presence through export incentives and education. 




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Daltile Partners with Gary Sinise Foundation to Support Wounded Veterans

This Veterans Day, Daltile continues its ongoing partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting the construction of specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans through the foundation's R.I.S.E. Program.




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Women in Tile, NTCA, CTEF to Partner with Carpet & Tile Warehouse to Host First-Ever All-Female CTI Test

Carpet & Tile Warehouse, in collaboration with Women in Tile, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), is hosting an all-female Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test on March 5-8, 2025.




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Notifications for “Likes” and “Quotes” not working again?

I recall there was a problem with this earlier in the year. And then the “like” notifications were fixed but the “quote” notifications were not. Then later later there was a new type of “quote” notification added. But I’ve just noticed that I...



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Ads showing up over forum navigation on mobile

Image: Had (the same) and(s) pop up at the bottom of multiple pages blocking the thread/page/forum navigation buttons -- and there doesn't seem to be a way to dismiss/minimize/close it either



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Photo Upload Stuck at 90%

Tried on multiple networks and multiple photos to post a single photo, but Upload Progress gets stuck at 90.



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quotes link not working

I keep getting notifications of people quoting me but when I click on it, nothing happens, It used to take me to a list of the quotes so I could see what people were saying. Is there some way to find quotes of me



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Can't edit any of my posts

Recently I have noticed that I cannot edit my posts. I can insert the text but clicking on Save to save the changes does nothing. Same is true if I go Advanced. Test edit. Test edit 2.



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Likes Broken on Desktop / Laptop Browser but Work on Mobile

I can like all posts on mobile (Safari on iOS), but Likes don't seem to work on desktop / laptop browsers. I get far fewer likes than I used to and several folks respond saying they are unable to like my posts. When I test on Chrome on my laptop, I...



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iPhone pictures to PC

I have taken a bunch of travel pictures with an iPhone 14 in the HEIC format. Before downloading to PC, do I have to go pic by pic and chose the perfect frame FIRST on the iPhone before downloading? If I download directly I get a movie file of low...




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Mohawk Back on the Road in 2022

Kicking off Jan. 5 in Philadelphia, the appointment-only traveling show will provide personalized product and program experiences to retailers across the U.S.