Located in Southern Idaho's "Magic Valley," the 100,000-sq.-ft. plant produces and packages frozen, fully baked Idaho potatoes known as OH!Tatoes.

The expansion will enable the company to increase its capacity to process and store excess food, handle repackaged goods and increase the number of trucks loading inventory.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

The advisory council meets periodically throughout the year to advise senior management and help shape the direction of programs developed by the flooring retailer cooperative.

Royal Thai has taken the four unique palettes curated by Pantone for the Very Peri launch—Balancing Act, Wellspring, Star of the Show, and Amusements—and applied them to some of the company's favorite patterns. 

The engineered wood collection bridges contemporary and traditional design through eight colors. 

The company says the flooring blends optimal ratios of EVA pad and stone plastic composite (SPC) core thickness to help deliver stable flooring without sacrificing comfort.

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PepsiCo says the acquisition will complement its portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings.

The collaboration between Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures is available today and expected to reach consumers in early 2025.

Hastings will lead the company's strategic growth initiatives, leveraging his expertise in finance, accounting and agricultural industry experience.

The 2023 Sustainability Report outlines Fresh Del Monte’s progress toward its long-term environmental and social goals.

Oliveira brings global FMCG leadership experience to JDE Peet’s, joining after 10 years at The Kraft Heinz Company.

KDP will initially purchase a 60% stake in GHOST, which will be followed by the acquisition of the remaining 40% stake in 2028.

Currently operating under the Peerless brand in the U.S., the company will unify its presence under the Beaulieu name.

LSI Flooring, after acquiring Daltonian Flooring's padding division in 2022, introduces "Unsquashable Padding."

Houzz's 2024 study reveals nearly half of pet owners prioritize their animals when renovating, and flooring was the most popular upgrade.

The new flooring solutions pair on-trend designs with functionality at a smart price point.

The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. 

 The California carpet recycling rate was 35% for the year 2023 and reached 41% in Q1 2024, pulling even with the statewide recycling rate for all materials. This annual rate is an 83% increase over 2019’s rate despite economic and operational challenges that have created significant headwinds.

Veteran flooring installer and trainer Robert Varden offers tips on selecting and installing the right underlayment for your soft-surface flooring.   

By eliminating the need for high-impact knee kickers, the tool allows professionals to achieve a precise and even stretch while significantly reducing wear and tear on their bodies. 

AB 863 will replace the current carpet recycling program, which has consistently met state goals, with a complicated new program that is both untested, unproven, and more costly, said The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), which opposes the measure. See previous coverage here. 

The new collection is inspired by the countryside and includes eight distinct patterns. 

Nayyer Carpets has a production capacity of 50 million square meters annually and is poised to serve markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Africa, India, and Pakistan. The company’s expansion strategy includes plans to double both its production output and workforce every year as it scales its operations.

Bob Peoples, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), attended The Flooring Sustainability Summit where he spoke on carpet recycling. Here, he talks more in-depth about the Summit, the history of CARE, and the AB-863 California carpet recycling bill.  

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced the retirement of Richard Turner, director of technical services, and the appointment of Darrell Hagan as the new director of technical and programs. 

California lawmakers recently updated the state's carpet recycling program, which will take effect in January. The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is working to understand how the new requirements will impact its existing approved plan.  

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has requested CalRecycle's approval for an increase in carpet recycling fees, proposed to take effect February 1, 2025. The adjustment aims to meet new reserve requirements mandated by CalRecycle for year-end 2025.

The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) will host its 23rd Annual Conference under the theme "Carpet Recycling: Riding the Sustainability Wave" at the Sea Bird Resort in Oceanside, California, May 20-21, 2025.  

Shaw Floors announces its new partnership with the American Kennel Club (AKC), broadening Shaw Floors’ exposure to pet owners nationwide. 

At the Starnet 2024 fall meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, flooring industry veteran Robert Varden introduced Advanced Flooring Technology's (AFT) new commercial carpet installation certification program, designed for non-union contractors. The three-day program combines training and evaluation and focuses on pattern correction, adhesive application, and technical skills. 

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