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Korean Red Ginseng-Infused Sparkling Herbal Drink

Korea Ginseng Corp. US announced the introduction of the six-year-old Korean Red Ginseng-infused sparkling herbal drink HSW to the health-conscious consumers of WaBa Grill, a healthy rice bowl chain.




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REBBL WELLNESS Juice Line with Aquamin™ Sea Algae

Ideal any time of day for hydration, WELLNESS juices are formulated without added sugar and are light and refreshing while supporting immunity-boosting nutrition with 100% organic fruits and greens.




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2024 Health and Wellness Trends

Functional foods and flavors continue to climb in popularity as such foods achieve just that: beyond providing nutritional benefits, they bring flavor, comfort, and excitement to the table. Among these, immunity-targeting products are in the forefront.




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Beneo: Healthy Fiber

If you are looking to differentiate from all other products on the market, then innovating with proven prebiotics should be your next new product development move.




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Immunity, Gut Health Remain Fundamental Concerns for Consumers

Ongoing studies focusing on the human microbiome reveal novel insights into the diverse applications of probiotics beyond gut health. Emerging research explores the intricate connection between microbiota and various health conditions, propelling innovative probiotic solutions targeting specific health concerns.




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SunSip by Health-Ade Sodas with Benefits

SunSip delivers nostalgic soda flavors while staying true to Health-Ade's mission to make gut health more accessible. 




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ROAR Organic Cherry Limeade Plus Powder, Blackberry Lemonade

The vitamin and electrolyte-packed drink mix, made for on-the-go convenience with added immunity-boosting ingredients like additional Vitamin C, Zinc and Elderberry, boasts only 2g of sugar and 20 calories per single-serve stick.




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BEAM Greens On The Go Ready-to-Drink Beverage

BEAM be amazing®, a health and wellness brand, unveiled Greens On The Go™. This patent pending ready-to-drink greens product, crafted over nearly two years, aims to set a new standard in convenience, nutrition, and flavor.




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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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Danone North America Awards Grants to Gut Microbiome Researchers

The impact of yogurt, probiotics and the gut microbiome can be linked to several health benefits including those relating to brain, digestive and immune function.




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How Dietary Fiber Creates a Foundation for Immunity

It has been well established that long-term nutritional imbalance due to low-fiber diets leads to increased incidence of noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, gut dysbiosis, cancer, metabolic syndrome, allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and autoimmune diseases. 




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Hain Celestial Elevates Fall Pantry Selections: Better-For-You Seasonal Snacks, Beverages

As the season shifts, consumer preferences evolve, creating a valuable opportunity for food and beverage product developers to tap into fall-themed flavors. Whether your target market prefers to savor the last hints of summer or eagerly anticipates fall, now is the time to introduce innovative, seasonal products that align with both consumer health trends and seasonal nostalgia.





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Label Literacy & Healthy Food Choices

According to the survey, conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation and the American Heart Association, almost all Americans (95%) report that they always or sometimes look for healthy options when food shopping.




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Clean Label—Plus

The term “clear labeling” (which Innova Market Insights coined for its 2015 Top Ten Trends listing) has now fully entered industry parlance. It’s used in several marketing campaigns and each day, manufacturers continuing voicing their commitment to clean label platforms.




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FDA Proposes Updated Definition of ‘Healthy’ Claim on Food Packages

More than 80% of people in the US aren’t eating enough vegetables, fruit and dairy. And most people consume too much added sugars, saturated fat and sodium. The proposed rule is part of the agency’s ongoing commitment to helping consumers improve nutrition and dietary patterns to help reduce the burden of chronic disease and advance health equity. 




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IFMA Releases Industry and Segment Forecast for Food-Away-From-Home

The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) released its final 2023 estimates and its latest 2024 Food Away-From-Home (FAFH) Industry and Segment Projections.




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Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods Appoints New Development Leadership

Dane Wigand is responsible for driving sales through Foodservice and wholesale customers while implementing new business strategies in these channels. 




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Tom Cat Bakery Artisan Japanese Milk Breads

Developed in collaboration with Japan's renowned Yamazaki Baking, these breads seamlessly merge authentic Japanese baking traditions with Tom Cat's American artisan standards.




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Food Ordering Apps Surge in Popularity: Nearly Two-Thirds of Consumers Embrace Convenience Amid Rising Costs

Earlier this year, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that spending on food-ordering apps for deliveries from full-service restaurants quadrupled between pre-pandemic months and 2022. 





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Reflecting on 2024: How Did Foodservice Trend Predictions Measure Up?

In a few weeks, we will begin publishing predictions for 2025. Prior to sharing our outlook for the year ahead, we wanted to review the predictions we made for 2024 to determine what we got right and what might not have fully taken shape.




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What is the go-to cheap Android these days?

A couple of my family members were shutout of their online banking last week when their bank dropped support Android 11 and earlier, their Moto One Action devices are stranded at Android 11. Neither are particularly demanding users and use little...




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Processors use interleavers to speed up packaging of raw bacon

Meat processors are increasingly turning to newer, higher speed packaging solu­tions that include dedicated interleav­ers and card dispensers that maximize throughput of raw bacon.




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How strong is the weakest link in your cold food chain?

Many foodborne illnesses occur because a link in the cold food chain was weak or broken, with temperature inconsistencies that allowed pathogens to begin growing.




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Employing wireless sensors without a clear goal could prove inefficient

How do you implement a sensor-based IIoT system that can fulfill your needs now and into the future?




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Understanding the Increased Demand for Industrial Switches in Food and Beverage Plants

What qualities to look for in an industrial Ethernet switch that can provide long-term reliability in an F&B plant.




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Teabird Hard Sweet Tea

With only 110 calories and 5g of sugar in each serving, TEABIRD offers a guilt-free indulgence that aligns with today’s health-conscious values, offering a distinctly earthy and sweet taste.




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Explorer’s Ready-To-Drink Cold Brew Beverages

Created for the on-the-go coffee enthusiast, the new line upholds Explorer’s commitment to quality, sustainability and ethical sourcing practices. 




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Plant-Based Innovations: Califia, Milkadamia, and More Expand Beverage and Creamer Offerings

“Given the success of our Matcha Almond Latte, we’ve expanded our line of tea beverages with Chai Almond Latte based on the growing popularity of chai tea lattes and consumer demand for easy solutions for café favorites at home,” said Suzanne Ginestro, Califia’s chief marketing officer.




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f'real Limited Edition Oat Shake

The Choco Choco Chip Oat Shake, provides a new way for consumers to choose their chill based on their lifestyle and taste preferences, while still enjoying the indulgent chocolate flavors they crave. 




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GT's Living Foods Earns TRUE Gold Certification for Zero Waste Excellence

The prestigious recognition stands as a testament to GTLF's commitment to zero waste practices and sustainable operations, a commitment that resulted in the company securing a TRUE award-winning waste diversion rate. 




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Bacardí & Coca-Cola Ready-To-Drink Cocktail

BACARDÍ Mixed with Coca-Cola RTD will be available in several markets around the world, with the initial launch planned for select European markets and Mexico in 2025.




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Stash Tea Double Spice Chai, Earl’s Delight & Apple Blossom Tea Latte Concentrates

Stash Tea’s new Tea Latte Concentrates offer teaheads a bold and unique way to enjoy café-quality lattes at home, catering to the growing consumer trend of at-home tea consumption which amounted to $2.92 billion in sales in 2024. 




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Reflecting on 2024: How Did Beverage Consumer Trend Predictions Measure Up?

Prior to sharing our outlook for 2025, we wanted to review the predictions we made for 2024 to determine what we got right and what might not have fully taken shape. Here, we've collected capsule information for each section of our 2024 Predictions, in areas such as sustainability, foodservice and global flavors. Within each capsule, you will find our 2024 predictions and assessments of their accuracy.




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Chobani Opens Headquarters in New York City

As business leaders and local governments struggle to navigate changes in the commercial real estate market to address a forever changed landscape of urban needs, Chobani is embracing a new vision for how businesses can invest in and deliver sustained impact for their home community.




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Meet the Real Metroflor: Video Campaign Shares Metroflor’s Brand Spirit

Metroflor recently released the Dr. Russ video campaign to communicate one of the company's core values, "Take fun seriously," to customers.




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How to Differentiate Between Caulking and Sealant for Tile Installations

Scott Carothers, academic director for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, explains when to use grout, caulking or sealants for your tile installations. 




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2023 Flooring Industry Year in Review

The year 2023 was full of ups and downs for the flooring industry, but what was consistent was an endless amount of news, style and innovation. 




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Women’s Leadership Events in March 2024

If you haven’t already participated in an event with Women in the Floorcovering Industry, make this the year you do.





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My Takeaways from WFCA’s New Leadership Development Certification

Floor Trends & installation Associate Publisher and Editor Tanja Kern shares her experience with The World Floor Covering Seeking Excellence As Leaders (SEAL) Leadership Development and Certification Program.




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Flooring Industry Resilience: From Fed Rates to Legacy Leadership

As the Federal Reserve's rate cut impacts the flooring sector, industry veterans demonstrate adaptability. Dan Frierson's 60-year journey at The Dixie Group showcases innovative leadership, while Starnet's long-standing members highlight stability. Our October issue also explores retail innovations, installation techniques, and pricing strategies, reflecting the industry's multifaceted nature and ability to navigate economic shifts.




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How Chunk Foods Is Redefining Plant-Based Meats

Chunk Foods leverages fermentation for a new wave of cleaner, whole-muscle plant-based meats.




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GNT: Clean Label Orange

EXBERRY® Shade Vivid Orange is a water-dispersible color made from non-GMO paprika. It has a high color intensity that allows for cost-effective low usage levels and can deliver bright shades in food products including confectionery, dairy, bakery, and plant-based meat.




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Less (Packaging) is More (Appealing)

Prepared Foods talks sustainability with packaging designer Tom Newmaster, owner and partner at FORCEpkg, Lancaster, Pa.




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Nuts For Cheese Creamy Cashew Dips

The smooth, chef-crafted dips are free from dairy, soy, gluten, and oil, and are vegan. Plus, each serving is packed with live probiotics, promoting a healthy microbiome.




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KIND North America Names New Top Leadership

As CFO, Craig will use his depth of experience and will bring a fresh perspective to drive strategic and operational decisions to lead the next chapter of the KIND business.




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Wood-Look Sports Flooring Embodies Performance and Ease of Maintenance

In addition to typical rubber sports flooring, wood-look rubber flooring fulfills a variety of fitness facility needs such as basketball courts, group fitness spaces and functional training areas.




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The Case for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Flooring in Healthcare Facilities

When the static electricity in a medical office, examination room or lab is under control, it helps reduce the risks of shocks to personnel, disruption of data, malfunction of sensitive equipment, igniting flammables, and reducing contamination due to electrostatic attraction.




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Ready to Select Your Next Vertical Form Fill Seal Machine? Consider This...

Vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines can mean different things to different people. The criteria used in evaluating, and ultimately determining, which bagging machine to buy is likely different if you are a small startup manufacturer versus operating for a global Fortune 500 brand.




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Smart Flow and Weighing Technology Mean Sweet Process Success

Solutions for accurate control, easy maintenance and remote diagnostics.