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HealthTech BioActives: Functional Health

HealthTech BioActives (HTBA), a global leader in natural flavonoids and B12 derivatives, invited SupplySide West 2023 attendees to discover a portfolio of consumer-centric functional health ingredients for cardiovascular health, sports performance and more. Visitors to booth SSW #5081 can also learn more about QuerceClean®, HTBA’s latest functional health innovation for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory support.




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Four Sigmatic Organic Instant Teas Infused With Functional Mushrooms

Functional mushroom coffee brand, Four Sigmatic announced that it will debut a new line of organic instant teas. Each tea is infused with functional mushrooms and adaptogens for focus, calm, positive mood, and immune and gut support.




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Kemin: Functional Health Ingredients

From immunity and cognition to sleep, vision, beauty from within, weight management, and gut health, the Kemin Human Nutrition and Health business unit can help brands elevate, differentiate, and deliver a variety of health benefits for functional beverages, food, and supplements.




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Announced! Members of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

The committee’s work will kick off at a public meeting to be announced in the coming weeks. The committee will review scientific evidence on specific nutrition and health related topics and scientific questions (PDF, 477 KB) that, for the first time, reflect both public comments and federal agency input. Throughout their deliberations, the public and other stakeholders will be encouraged to provide comments and feedback.




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FDA Launches Campaign to Help Consumers Use New Nutrition Facts Label

The US Food and Drug Administration launched an initiative to help consumers use the new Nutrition Facts label that appears on packaged foods to maintain healthy dietary practices.




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FDA Launches Education Initiative on Genetically Engineered Foods

GMO is a common term used by consumers to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering. While GMOs have been available to consumers since the early 1990s and are a common part of today's food supply, research shows consumers have limited knowledge and understanding about what GMOs are, why they are used, and how they are made.




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US Soy Launches Pilot Phase of Sustainably Grown US Soy Mark

From January 19 through March 19, the United Soybean Board (USB) is teaming up with partners from Soylent and DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences (DuPont) that will be participating in a pilot program to market their products and ingredients as being made with Sustainably Grown US Soy.




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Smashburger Launches jack & annie's® Plant-Based Burgers in Restaurants Nationwide

Smashburger, the better-burger fast casual restaurant with 235 corporate and franchise locations, partnered with jack and annie's to launch a new plant-based burger made from jackfruit in all locations across the US.




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Announcing the 2024 sofi Gold Award Winners

The sofi Gold Award-winning products represent the best of the best in each of 48 specialty food and beverage categories, from Appetizers & Snacks to Meat & Poultry to Water & Functional Beverages. 




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Unilever Food Solutions Launches Foodservice Industry Trends Report

The Future Menus North America Trends 2024 report identifies top menu trends predicted to influence the restaurant industry in the coming years.




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Flavor and Function: Navigating 2024 Trends in Condiments, Snacks and Beverages

Discover the latest trends reshaping the food and beverage landscape in 2024 and into 2025, where health-conscious choices meet adventurous flavors. We delve into how consumer behaviors are driving innovative snack and beverage options, while sauces and dressings bring excitement to mealtimes. Uncover the key insights and product opportunities that can inspire your next creation in the ever-evolving market.




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1440 Foods Acquires Fitcrunch

FITCRUNCH was founded in 2012 by Bakery Barn, a high-quality active nutrition manufacturer, and Robert Irvine. FITCRUNCH’s growing assortment of high-protein snacks, including bars, wafers and powders caters to fitness enthusiasts and everyday consumers looking to enhance their diets.




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Clark Logic Announces Rehab Project

The $1.9 million investment includes Blendco as a future tenant with help from Cornerstone Alliance.




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Sherwin-Williams Announces 2025 Color Capsule of the Year

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of its Color of the Year, Sherwin-Williams created its first-ever Color Capsule of the Year, a curated assortment of hues that encapsulate a variety of eras and aesthetics. 




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Flooring American Welcomes Four New Advisory Council Members

Flooring America welcomed four members to its Advisory Council. The Advisory Council convenes multiple times throughout the year to guide senior management and influence the strategic direction of our programs. 




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USA Flooring Launches Loyalty Program Aimed at Contractors, Installers, Designers, Realtors and Restoration Pros, Partners with Shaw Industries

USA Flooring announced the launch of a Partner Rewards Loyalty program, designed by The Incentive Group for Pro Customers, with support from Shaw Industries. 




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bioMérieux and FDA Launch Research Collaboration

The collaboration is designed to improve microbial detection tools to combat foodborne pathogens.




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FDA Announces Packaging with PFAS No Longer Sold in U.S.




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National Strategy to Reduce Food Loss and Waste and Recycle Organics Announced

The joint efforts aim to reduce waste, increase recycling of organics, reduce climate pollution, save families and businesses money, and support a circular economy.




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ProMach Launches Wine & Spirits Solutions Group

ProMach’s Wine & Spirits Solutions team is positioned to solve the unique challenges of processing and packaging traditional bottled products, small-format bottles and ready-to-drink (RTD) products in cans and single-serve bottles.




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Plumrose Council Bluffs: Lean, mean and fully automated

The facility was not only constructed with sustainability in mind, but sustainability can be found everywhere you look. 




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FOOD ENGINEERING Magazine Announces Sustainable Plant of the Year Award Winner

Sustainability efforts at Meati Foods’ Thornton, Colorado facility match the sustainable intent of the mycelium-based products it produces.




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Food Engineering Plant of the Year and Sustainable Plant of the Year winners announced

Both awards will be presented at Food Engineering’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Fla. held April 8-11, 2018.




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FOOD ENGINEERING Magazine Announces Plant of the Year and Sustainable Plant of the Year Award Winners

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.




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FOOD ENGINEERING Announces 2024 Plant of the Year Award Winner

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.




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Trucor Launches Refined Flooring

Trucor Refined is a PVC-free flooring collection that combines rigid core and laminate for those who prefer an environmentally friendly, waterproof, durable and luxurious floor that is easy to install and maintain.




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Cali Launches Shorebreak Laminate Flooring

The high-performance laminate flooring offers marble and porcelain visuals in a user-friendly, click-lock tile. 




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Cali Launches Mavericks, Large Waterproof Plank

Named after the legendary Northern California surf spot, known for its massive waves, this new NALFA-certified collection spans 86-5/8” long and 9-7/16” wide.




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Transom Capital Group Launches Artivo Surfaces, Uniting Virginia Tile and Galleher Under New Brand

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. 




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Senco Launches Line of Nailers, Triggers and Fasteners for Floor, Wall and Roof Assembly

The SmartLoad FramePro 751XP clipped head framing nailer, SmartLoad FramePro 752XP full round head framing nailer, and SmartLoad SCN65XP coil nailer mount easily to most popular bridge systems, providing dependable fastening performance for machine- driven, high-volume assembly of walls, floors, roofs and other wood construction.




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Former Spirits Industry Execs Launch Non-Alcoholic Beverage Company DioniLife

The company will focus exclusively on non-alcoholic adult beverages and aims to build a portfolio of products across beverage categories, both through internal development and acquisition.




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Starnet Announces 2022 Dream Team Winners

The winning Dream Teams successfully demonstrated their strategic plans to grow business and commitment to support one another for mutual success. 




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TISE Announces Winners of Third 2025 Regional Installation Competition in Dalton

The International Surface Event (TISE) named the winners of the third 2025 regional installation competition held in Dalton, Georgia on October 26, 2024 at the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) headquarters and training facility. 




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New Partnership Announced to Find PFAS Solutions

Element 6 and Lummus announced an exclusive global partnership that they expect will leverage a unique solution to address the worldwide challenge of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances destruction.




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PHT Investment Group Launches Fund to Invest in Post-Harvest Infrastructure

PHT Growth Fund LP is a new investment vehicle established to make strategic acquisitions and investments in temperature-controlled food supply chains, with a mission to support the movement of fresh produce from field to table.




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NWFA Launches Newly Updated Series of Online Sales-Focused Courses

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has launched an updated series of sales-focused courses on its online learning platform, NWFA University (NWFAU). 




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AHF Products Launches ‘Wood Wow’ Campaign with HGTV Stars to Promote Hardwood Flooring

The new retail program will include sales tools to incentivize and educate the salesperson – including a few “wow” surprises from "Fixer to Fabulous” stars Dave and Jenny Marrs.





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Industry Veteran Paul Dominie Launches Onn Surfaces, Offering Tailored Hard Surface Flooring Solutions

Industry veteran Paul Dominie has launched a new brand, Onn Surfaces, which provides timeless hard surfaces, including engineered hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl plank, and glue-down luxury vinyl flooring.




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Celebrity Designer Nikki Chu Launches Globally Inspired Tile Collection With The Tile Shop

The collection, available now at tileshop.com and Tile Shop showrooms, features globally inspired designs influenced by Chu’s travels to India, Bali, Indonesia and Africa.




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Industry Veterans Launch East Paragon Flooring

Learn how Don Finkell, Emily Finkell, Carr Newton, and Jesse Xia launched East Paragon Flooring to bring the best in design, performance and value to the North American market. 





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Floor Trends & Installation Announces Winners of 11th Annual Installation Awards

The 11th Annual Installation Awards celebrates skilled flooring installers in residential and commercial settings. This year’s winners showcased unique projects and challenges, and we welcomed several new faces to this year’s contest. 




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Bella Flooring Group Announces New Leadership, Reinforces Market Position

Following recent management changes, Bella Flooring Group reaffirms its market presence under new leadership, with plans for significant investment and product expansion in 2025. 




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TISE Announces Winners of Fourth 2025 Regional Installation Competition in Phoenix

Big D Floor Covering Supplies in Phoenix, Arizona hosted the fourth and final 2025 TISE Regional Installation Competition. Cesar Haro-Pena with Mike's Custom Flooring won the luxury vinyl plank category, and Hugo Gutierrez with Golden State Contract Flooring won the carpet category.




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Schluter's New Ditra-PS Uncoupling Membrane and Primer-PS Work Together to Simplify Tile Installation

Schluter-Systems introduces Schluter-Ditra-PS peel and stick uncoupling membrane and Schluter-Primer-PS, a brand-new primer specifically designed for use with Schluter peel and stick membranes.




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Shaw Contract Launches TractionSafety Resilient Sheet Collection

TractionSafety is a collection of slip-resistant flooring products created for spaces that require additional slip resistance.




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J+J Flooring Launches Synergy, Expands Kinetex Line of Textile Composite Flooring

The structured pattern in warm and cool neutrals with unique accent colors provides a sophisticated look for workplace, retail, education, multifamily, and healthcare spaces




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Custom Drains and Accessories Now Available Through Infinity Drain, Launches Next Day Shipping Program

Infinity Drain now offers customization capabilities for its product lines, and it also offers Next Day Custom Linear Drains. 




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NTCA Launches Art Tile Coloring Book Fundraiser

Laticrete is sponsoring the printing costs, so all proceeds of the fundraiser go to the Tile Heritage Foundation (THF) and the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF)




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M-D Pro Launches New Website

The new website was designed with the end-user in mind for individuals looking for product information, where to buy and how-to videos.




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Versatrim Celebrates 25 Years, Announces Shopping Platform

The company announced plans to launch an e-commerce platform in the second quarter of 2023. The new site will highlight Versatrim's high-end product offering and will offer improved functionality to streamline the online order-entry process.