gin Valley Milk LLC wins the 2019 Food Engineering Plant of the Year By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 17:09:00 -0500 Valley Milk LLC has been named the winner of the 2019 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award for its new milk powder manufacturing facility in Turlock, Calif. Full Article
gin One week left to submit for the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 09:44:00 -0400 Submissions are now open for the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year. Full Article
gin J.M. Smucker wins 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jan 2020 13:30:00 -0500 J.M. Smucker’s Longmont, Colo. production facility has been named the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year. Full Article
gin J.M. Smucker wins 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400 J.M. Smucker's Longmont, Colo. facility is the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year. Full Article
gin Submissions open for Food Engineering's 2021 Plant of the Year award By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:58:00 -0400 Submissions for the 2021 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award are now open. Full Article
gin Keurig Dr Pepper Earns the 2021 Food Engineering Plant of the Year Award By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Keurig Dr Pepper wins the 2021 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award for its production facility and regional distribution center in Allentown, Pennsylania. Full Article
gin Submit your entries for Food Engineering's 2022 Plant of the Year award By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:44:54 -0500 We are now accepting entries for the 2022 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award. Submissions are due Friday, March 4, and eligible facilities need to have been completed in 2021 and opened by January 31, 2022. Full Article
gin Submit your entries for Food Engineering's 2022 Plant of the Year award By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:38:20 -0500 We are now accepting entries for the 2022 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award. Submissions are due Friday, March 4, and eligible facilities need to have been completed in 2021 and opened by January 31, 2022. Full Article
gin Submit your entries for Food Engineering's 2023 Plant of the Year award By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:20 -0500 We are now accepting entries for the 2023 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award. Submissions are due Tuesday, January 31, and eligible facilities need to have been completed in 2022 and opened by January 31, 2023. Full Article
gin FOOD ENGINEERING Magazine Announces Plant of the Year and Sustainable Plant of the Year Award Winners By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:37:54 -0500 Two expansion projects have earned this year’s honors, with the awards to be presented at the Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo in October. Full Article
gin FOOD ENGINEERING Announces 2024 Plant of the Year Award Winner By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 The plant will be featured in the April cover story, and the award will be presented at the annual Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo. Full Article
gin Food Engineering's 2019 Plant Construction Survey shows tax cuts spur investment By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Food Engineering's annual construction survey shows that tax cuts have encouraged construction and renovations, but the labor shortage is affecting those projects as well. Full Article
gin Food Engineering’s 43rd Annual Plant Construction Survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:30:00 -0400 Construction remains steady in the food and beverage industry, but the full effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet known. Full Article
gin Food Engineering’s 44th annual plant construction survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Construction of new food and beverage plants continues to see a strong upward trend despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
gin FOOD ENGINEERING’s 45th annual plant construction survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 This year’s plant construction survey hit the highest number of projects ever recorded. Full Article
gin FOOD ENGINEERING’s 46th Annual Plant Construction Survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 If you’ve ever played “Whac-A-Mole” on the boardwalk or at an arcade, you can get a sense of the frustration that both food and beverage processors and architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) firms are feeling in today’s economy—fix one problem, another pops up. Full Article
gin FOOD ENGINEERING’s 47th Annual Plant Construction Survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Construction in the food and beverage industry is continuing, but there’s a bit of “wait and see” happening due to the presidential election occurring later this year. Full Article
gin NALFA Begins Review of LF-01 Laminate Flooring Test Standard By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 This initiative marks the first major revision of the standard since its last update in 2019, emphasizing NALFA's commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards within the industry. Full Article
gin Virginia Retailer Uses Flooring as the Foundation for Growth By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Rob Menefee wants to continue to grow his business. Considering he already has three locations and $12-plus million in annual sales, that is no small task. Full Article
gin Transom Capital Group Launches Artivo Surfaces, Uniting Virginia Tile and Galleher Under New Brand By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Sun, 13 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 In a move to reshape flooring distribution, Transom Capital Group has announced the formation of Artivo Surfaces, a new parent company that brings together distributors Virginia Tile and Galleher. This strategic consolidation creates a multi-regional powerhouse with 48 locations across 18 states, offering an extensive range of flooring solutions from coast to coast. Full Article
gin Is Virgin Australia giving refunds? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:03:53 GMT *To cancel your international Virgin Australia flight and get a refund, follow these steps: ☎+61-285-523-332* *Step 1: Check Eligibility ☎+61-285-523-332* *1. Review Virgin Australia cancellation policy for your fare type.☎+61-285-523-332* ... Full Article Information Desk
gin Floor & Decor Posts Mixed Q3 Results Amid Challenging Market; Continues Expansion By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 23:00:00 -0400 Despite tough market conditions, Floor & Decor saw slight sales growth of 0.9% to $1.12 billion in third quarter 2024, though net income fell 21.6% and same-store sales dropped 6.4%. The retailer maintained aggressive expansion, adding 11 new stores and planning 10 more openings in fourth quarter. Full Article
gin Retailers: Carpet/Area Rug Sales Improving as Profit Margins Erode By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:01:00 -0500 Product quality (97%) continues to be the most influential factor in deciding to sell/promote a particular brand/manufacturer of residential carpet, according to the just-completed Carpet and Area Rug Market Study conducted by BNP Media Market Research for National Floor Trends. Full Article
gin Tannic Engineered Wood Flooring by Northern Wide Plank Inspired by French Winemaking By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The same oak has been used for wine barrels dating as far back as 350 BC, chosen for its durability and high level of tannins. Full Article
gin The Dixie Group Reports Improved Profitability and Operational Efficiency in Q2 Despite Challenging Market Conditions By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 The Dixie Group said it continues to focus on new product launches and cost-saving initiatives to navigate the challenging housing and home remodeling market. Full Article
gin Barnwood Builders' Mark Bowe Unveils Rustic-Luxe Retreat in West Virginia By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 TV host Mark Bowe brings his "Barnwood Builders" expertise to life with Barnwood Village, a trio of guest cottages in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. These 400-square-foot cabins blend rustic charm with modern amenities, featuring Bowe's signature Bruce BarnwoodLiving flooring. Full Article
gin Floor Covering Installation Through the Eyes of a Beginner By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Floor Trends & Installation Managing Editor Beth Miller shares her experience attending the International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) Association LVP, Laminate, and Hardwood Technical Certification alongside the Mohawk and Performance Accessories product teams at the Mohawk Training Facility in Dalton, Georgia. Full Article
gin Gapping in Glue-Down Luxury Vinyl Flooring: Bringing Semi-Wet Setting Back By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Preferred Flooring President Daniel Gonzalez urges the flooring installation community to follow the right guidelines for semi-wet-setting luxury vinyl. Full Article
gin Digital transformation begins now for Food Engineering By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Beginning with our July issue, Food Engineering will be a 100% digital publication. Full Article
gin An ending and a beginning By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400 Editor-in-chief Casey Laughman says goodbye to the food and beverage industry. Full Article
gin Riva Max Offers Two Unique Engineered Hardwood Grades By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Riva Max, a new engineered hardwood collection from Riva Spain, comes in two grades, Select and Character. Full Article
gin FOOD ENGINEERING’s 2024 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Inflation and changing consumer habits forced companies to get creative in terms of maintaining margins, and pet food is going strong. Full Article
gin Meal Kit Providers Adopt Aptar-Food Protection SeaWell Active Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Already utilized by major retailers across the U.S., the active packaging solution has now been adopted for direct-to-consumer shipping of various seafood items. Full Article
gin SÜDPACK, LEIBINGER Join Forces on Continuous Inkjet Inks for Recyclable Film Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 SÜDPACK and industrial printing specialist LEIBINGER have joined forces test the suitability of continuous inkjet (CIJ) inks for printing on recyclable films for packaging food that is sterilized following the packaging process. Full Article
gin Koehler Introduces Flexible Paper Packaging Options for Tea By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:03:00 -0400 The different types of flexible packaging paper cover a range of requirements — from good knurling and heat‐sealing properties with or without a barrier function, to teabag wrapping and flow packs. Full Article
gin SÜDPACK Touts Multipeel Reclose System for Meat and Cheese Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:47:00 -0400 In a Multipeel pack, sliced cheese loses less moisture and weight after being opened for the first time, compared to a packaging concept without a reclose system. Full Article
gin Once Upon a Farm Continues Rise with Automated Packaging System By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The company employs more than 100 full-time people and relies on several co-packers throughout the U.S. to service its national retail partners and consumer base. Full Article
gin Do Your Packaging Machines Speak the Same Language? By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 While the vocabulary doesn’t have to be large, each machine should know about stops and starts upstream and downstream. Full Article
gin Packaging Generates Sales for Emerging Brands By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:36:00 -0400 Well-designed packaging can provide shelf impact to attract attention and set the product apart from its competition, enhance usability, prevent damage, maximize shelf life and offer sustainable attributes. Full Article
gin UPM Specialty Papers Joins Forces with Michelman on Recyclable Paper Packaging By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:54:00 -0400 UPM Specialty Papers has used coatings from Michelman to develop recyclable paper packaging designed for food applications. Full Article
gin UPM Specialty Papers Partners with Eastman on Paper Food Packaging with Compostable Coating By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:34:00 -0500 The solution integrates Eastman’s biobased and compostable Solus performance additives with BioPBS polymer to form a thin coating on UPM’s compostable and recyclable barrier base papers. Full Article
gin FOOD ENGINEERING Announces Opening of 2024 Plant of the Year/Sustainable Plant of the Year Submissions By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 Plant of the Year entrants are automatically entered into the Sustainable Plant of the Year competition. All entries are due by December 29, 2023. Full Article
gin Tyson Foods Opens Virginia Production Plant By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500 The company has opened a $300 million fully-cooked food production facility in Danville, Va. Full Article
gin 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
gin Sustainable, “Plug-and-Play” Shrimp Farming Sets up Anywhere Food Engineering By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0500 This shrimp farming technique saves the ocean and other fish species. Full Article
gin With 2025 Packaging Goals in Danger, Industry Targets Food Waste By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Food waste is a big part of the conversation with consumers in 2023. Consumer research conducted by Do Good Foods in September 2022 reveals that “Americans want to be more climate-friendly, and nearly half are more concerned about food waste than they were a year ago.” Full Article
gin Engineers will Explore Green Future For Food Processing at WSU-Hosted Conference By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 21 May 2024 10:49:42 -0400 Launched in 1991, the biannual conference brings together food engineers and technologists from across industries, academic institutions and government to discuss emerging challenges and potential solutions for delivery of safe, nutritious and sustainable foods. Full Article
gin Feeding Progress: Celebrating Women Engineers in the Food Industry By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400 In celebration of International Women in Engineering Day, Jayme Laser, Savannah Stellhorn and Jaclyn Navara share their experiences in the food industry and offer insight on how to support current and future women engineers. Full Article
gin Packaging Strategies for Meat Processors to Scale Up for Holiday Demand By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Meat processors can turn to automation and vary film gauge, among other strategies, to meet demand for holiday products. Full Article
gin Leveraging AI for Smarter Food and Beverage Manufacturing By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Phrases such as “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” are dominating headlines – and boardroom discussions – but what do they really mean? And more importantly, what can they do for food and beverage manufacturers? Full Article