ui REBBL WELLNESS Juice Line with Aquamin™ Sea Algae By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:15:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ui Announced! Members of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ui Cuisine Solutions to Exhibit at National Restaurant Association Show By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400 At NRA, Cuisine Solutions will feature an ever-changing menu, with options ranging from breakfast offerings like the company’s industry-shifting Sous Vide Egg Bites, as well as Chia Pudding Parfait with Berry Coulis and Fresh Berries, produced by the company’s chefs in Thailand. Full Article
ui Califia Farms Acquires Uproot Inc. By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:30:00 -0400 Founded by Kevin Eve and Jacob Conway who had a passion to provide consumers with healthy plant-based beverages, Uproot provides a convenient solution while increasing sustainability through packaging reduction. Full Article
ui Stratas Foods to Acquire AAK Foodservice, Hillside By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 The addition of AAK Foodservice, Hillside aligns with Stratas Foods’ long-term growth objectives, particularly within the value-added oils, dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise (DSM) categories. Full Article
ui How to choose X-ray and metal detection equipment By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 09:00:00 -0500 Both X-ray and metal detection machines can prevent a lot of headaches. But if this is your first time purchasing a system, determining which is right for your operations can be confusing. Full Article
ui Edlong Acquires Brisan Group By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 “Our aligned vision at Edlong ’to empower the food and beverage industry to unleash the taste of dairy’ makes our acquisition of Brisan Group a key strategic step towards delivering the next generation of dairy taste technologies,” said Michael Natale, Edlong president. Full Article
ui Shower Tile 101: Building a Knockout Niche By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Scott Carothers offers guidance on what it takes to build a proper niche that meshes seamlessly with the wall tile layout. Full Article
ui How to Define Large-Format Tile and Its Subfloor Requirements By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:30:00 -0400 Scott Carothers, academic director for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, solves the mystery of large-format tile terminology and explains how the established definition helped determine its subfloor requirements. Full Article
ui Talent Wars in the Flooring Industry: How to Recruit and Retain Gen Z Talent By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Learn about the roadmap required to activate the imaginations of Gen Z recruits, which requires visions of stability, long-term career growth, and the potential to work on meaningful projects. Full Article
ui Traina Foods Acquires Martin Farms By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Sun, 03 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 As the dust settles on this deal, the company is also ushering in the next generation of Trainas to the helm. This expansion and succession demonstrates Traina Foods' commitment to keeping the fires of traditional Italian sun-drying burning bright. Full Article
ui 1440 Foods Acquires Fitcrunch By www.preparedfoods.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
ui Overcoming ESD-Control Flooring Challenges: A Comprehensive Guide to ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 11 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Discover the essential elements of electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring and gain insights into achieving optimal ESD protection and mitigation. In this article, we debunk common misconceptions, explore the significance of resistance levels, and shed light on the latest material advancements that address industry challenges. Full Article
ui Completing an Employee-focused Design-Build Renovation for Crown Bakeries By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 The company successfully completed a build-out with employee-centered construction for Crown Bakeries. Full Article
ui New Grinding Equipment and Automation Continue Optimization for FPL Food By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 Buying online is growing, and FPL Food LLC in Augusta, Ga., has been leaning into this trend while also selling large volumes of beef to retail stores, foodservice and food manufacturing partners. Full Article
ui Dehydrated Fruit Processor Zarecki turns to Key Technology for Vibratory Conveyor System By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:39:00 -0400 While expanding production with a new line that sweetens and dehydrates different types of berries, Zarecki turned to Key Technology for a vibratory conveyor system with five Impulse shakers. Full Article
ui Tetra Pak Introduces Powder Handling Equipment By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:17:49 -0400 The equipment is designed to augment food safety and production rates and improve operator working conditions. Full Article
ui AdHawk Acquires FloorForce to Build FlooringStores.com By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:46:00 -0500 AdHawk first partnered with FloorForce in 2016 to provide digital advertising technology to flooring retailers. Full Article
ui Mohawk Builder Multifamily Hosts Design Summit, Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Mohawk Builder Multifamily welcomed 11 designers from across the country to its inaugural design summit in Alpharetta, Georgia, to build relationships, garner feedback on flooring products in development, and share insights about the company's investments in innovation and sustainability. Full Article
ui Builder Confidence Rises as Industry Looks to 2025 for Market Improvement By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Builder sentiment for new single-family homes increased in October, despite ongoing affordability challenges. The National Association of Home Builders reports optimism for 2025 market conditions, with builders anticipating easing inflation and moderating mortgage rates. The upcoming election remains a key factor in housing policy outlook. Full Article
ui An Insider's Look at AHF Products' Acquisition of Crossville Tile By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 AHF Products President and CEO Brian Carson, Crossville President Greg Mather, and Lindsey Waldrep, VP of marketing for the Crossville brand, recently spoke with FLOOR Trends & Installation about how the acquisition came about—and what it means for flooring retailers. Full Article
ui Receptionist to COO: Tina Boyle Shares Her Career Path at Louisville Tile By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Louisville Tile Distributors recently promoted Tina Boyle to the position of Chief Operating Officer. She shares perspective on her career path and leadership roles for women in business. Full Article
ui How Charity Adeoti Plans to Recruit the Next Generation of Flooring Installers By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 After losing family members to gun violence, Charity Adeoti discovered her passion for making a difference. Learn how this graduate of the Floor Covering Education Foundation 10-week installation program aims to inspire youth to get off the streets to pursue careers—and successful futures—in flooring. Full Article
ui SCI Floor Covering Expands Through Strategic Acquisitions, Remains Bullish on Industry Growth By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 SCI Floor Covering, backed by Ranier Capital, is expanding through strategic acquisitions in the Midwest. Despite some market softness, SCI President and CEO Dave Elberson remains optimistic about the flooring industry's outlook. Learn about his acquisition strategy, business outlook and SCI's career path for installers. Full Article
ui FDA Publishes Revised Draft Introduction and Appendix to the Preventive Controls for Human Food Guidance By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a revised draft Introduction and Appendix 1 to the multi-chapter draft guidance for industry titled “Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food: Draft Guidance for Industry” (PCHF Draft Guidance). Full Article
ui FDA Releases Guidance on Voluntary Premarket Engagement for Foods Derived from Plants Produced Using Genome Editing By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400 The guidance describes how firms can voluntarily engage with the FDA before marketing food from genome-edited plants. Full Article
ui FDA Proposes to Exempt Certain Cottage Cheese From Traceability Requirements By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:47:00 -0400 In the final rule, the FDA announced its intention to consider exempting cottage cheese regulated under the Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) from the rule’s requirements. Full Article
ui QEP Sells Harris Flooring to Marquis Industries for $10 Million By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0400 The purchased assets include the Naturally Aged Flooring, Harris, Kraus and Heritage Mill brands in North America, as well as related inventory and associated domain names and websites. Full Article
ui Mohawk Builder + Multifamily Expands USA-Made Portolfio By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Mohawk Builder + Multifamily is building a more sustainable world with a diverse portfolio of carpet, laminated wood and resilient flooring all made in the USA to help customers create greener communities. Full Article
ui The Continuing Evolution in Bamboo Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500 Since bamboo’s initial introduction to the U.S. flooring market in the early 1990s, it has continued to evolve into different flooring formats, which has served to increase the product’s use and demand, especially in today’s eco-conscious flooring market. Full Article
ui Building Relationships, Providing Solutions By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 00:00:00 -0400 Connecting with customers is vital to the success of any business. Flooring contractors are no different, but which customers and how? Who do you spend time with—architects, designers, end users or general contractors? What about product manufacturers? Full Article
ui FloorFolio Industries Introduces EnviroQuiet Case Studies By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:14:00 -0400 These introductory case studies illustrate how EnviroQuiet LVT has been able to enhance the living and working conditions for a variety of populations. Full Article
ui Metropolitan Floors Warns of Unrealistic Acoustic Standards in Condo Buildings By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Toronto-based Metropolitan Floors is challenging misleading acoustic rating requirements in condominiums, warning that increasingly demanding Impact Insulation Class (IIC) standards are often unattainable in real-world conditions. The company aims to educate industry stakeholders about the gap between laboratory test results and actual building performance. Full Article
ui Building Durable Enterprises: The Starnet Formula for Flooring Industry Longevity By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Mark Bischoff, president and CEO of Starnet, shares his perspective on how its flooring contractor member companies have built infrastructures for growth and longevity. Full Article
ui Tide Rock Acquires Glenn Wayne Wholesale Bakery By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:37:00 -0400 Glenn Wayne Wholesale Bakery manufacturers donuts, muffins, Danish pastries, cookies, brownies and other baked goods from its full-line manufacturing facility in Bohemia, N.Y. Full Article
ui Crespel & Deiters Commissions Silo Building at German Wheat Processing Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:10:00 -0400 Wheat processor Crespel & Deiters commissioned the construction of a €18.5 million ($20.7 million) silo building at its main site in Ibbenbüren, Germany at the beginning of the year – the largest single investment in infrastructure in the company’s history. Full Article
ui Brynwood Partners Acquires Miracapo Pizza Company By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:26:04 -0400 Miracapo is a contract manufacturer of frozen pizzas for convenience stores and branded customers serving the retail channel. Full Article
ui T. Hasegawa USA, Inc. Acquires Abelei Flavors, Inc. By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:13:28 -0400 The company says that the acquisition fits into its strategy to broaden its flavor portfolio within North America. Full Article
ui Cooper Street Snacks Acquires Harvest Valley Bakery By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:25:21 -0400 The newly acquired Cooper Street Bakery will operate independently from the Cooper Street Snacks brand but will play a crucial role in supporting the company’s expanding product lines. Full Article
ui ProMach Acquires HMC Products By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:55:26 -0400 HMC fabricates and installs new HMC HFFS machines and rebuilt HMC/Bartelt HFFS machines for flexible packaging solutions across numerous industries. Full Article
ui Schönox HPS North America Expands Green Building Portfolio with LEED v4.1 Certifications By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0400 Schönox HPS North America announced its extensive range of LEED-contributing flooring products that meet LEED v4.1 certification requirements for both interior and building construction. Full Article
ui Elevate Your Projects with the New Real American Hardwood Website Aimed at Design and Build Pros By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 The Real American Hardwood Coalition (RAHC) and the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA), in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, have launched a new website at RealAmericanHardwood.pro to educate architects, interior designers and construction professionals on the attributes of Real American Hardwood products. Full Article
ui 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
ui Case Study: Crafting Timeless Beauty in West Texas with Mesquite Wood Flooring By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Craftsman Hardwood Flooring owner Matt Garcia walks us through a custom hardwood flooring project that required a creative collaboration between the builder, skilled craftsmen and women, designers, architects and the homeowner. Full Article
ui F9 Brands Explores Potential Sale of Southwind Building Products By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 After the recent addition of LL Flooring to the F9 Brands retail portfolio, F9 Brands CEO Jason Delves said the company is exploring other potential strategic options that will better align with Southwind’s long-term growth opportunities. Full Article
ui Cali's Vinyl Laid Back is Designed for Trade and Builder Pros By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Designed for large-scale projects, Laid Back offers seamless, efficient glue-down installation and is available in Cali's most popular light and natural colors. Full Article
ui Digital transformations require honest communication, admission of mistakes By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Having honest and direct communication about what is and isn’t working is the difference between success and failure. Full Article
ui How food and beverage processors can build a glass and brittle plastic program By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0500 There are many different foreign materials that could and actually have ended up in foods. The most insidious of these and the one most feared is glass. Full Article
ui A Continuing Story By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Hello! I’m Michael Costa, the new editor-in-chief at FOOD ENGINEERING. Full Article
ui AFS Group Expands Mid-South Presence with Acquisition of Memphis-Based Flooring Solutions By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:00:00 -0500 AFS Group, the nation's fifth-largest independent flooring retailer based in Columbus, Ohio, has acquired Flooring Solutions, a Memphis, Tennessee-based flooring and tile retailer reporting more than $10 million in annual sales. Full Article