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Clif Kid Zbar launches its first-ever Halloween mini bars

Sized for little hands, Zbar Halloween Minis are available in a 20-ct chocolate chip flavor.




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Bobo's debuts LTO Nora Bar for charity

Bobo’s Limited Edition Chocolate Almond Brownie Bar ($32.88) is officially available on EatBobos.com to raise awareness for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.




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Mother-daughter duo creates 100% natural bars

100% natural Ziggy Bars are packed with essential nutrients and fiber and are a way to support digestive health.




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Skout Organic, cookbook author partner on snack bar bundle

Skout is collaborating with cookbook author Caroline Chambers and her snack expert kids to launch Caro’s Beast Cookie Kids Bar, Caro Chambers bundle, and a bundle and book.




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Three Wishes Cereal enters granola bar aisle

Three Wishes Cereal is launching granola bars for the first time, in three nostalgic flavors.




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Verb Energy bars flex onto GNC shelves

The caffeinated bar brand was one of six finalists in the store’s 2024 Next Big Thing competition.




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Bobo’s adds fig bars to its line of oat-based snacks

The snack bars, made with whole-grain oats, are vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, kosher, and free from soy.




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Fitcrunch debuts pumpkin spice muffin-flavored bars

The bars include a pumpkin spice-inspired base with chunks of white chocolate pieces, topped with graham cracker-flavored clusters and a gourmet drizzle.




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Verb Energy innovates with bars that pack a punch

The performance bar brand recently won a GNC competition that landed its products on the store’s shelves across the country.




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Aloha launches two flavors at Target stores

The plant-based bars feature 14 g of protein each and are made with organic ingredients.




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RXBar releases Gingerbread bars for the holidays

The limited-time bars incorporate ginger, allspice, and other simple ingredients, with a total of 12 g of protein in each serving.




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Three Wishes granola bars go against the grain

The company’s most recent introductions give health-minded snackers a range of grain-free options in bar form.




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Siemens announces special offer for machine tools users with SINUMERIK CNC onboard

Siemens recently announced a limited-time offer, effective until May 31, 2017. Under this program, users of any machine tool with SINUMERIK CNC onboard will receive a variety of additional services, plus training and a 10% discount on spare parts orders. 




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The path of continuous improvement at Hearthside Food Solutions

In his 1954 compendium of writings, “Ideas and Opinions,” Albert Einstein said that “all knowledge of reality starts from experience and ends in it.” He put forth this scientific “fundamental truth” in connection to his predecessors Johannes Kepler and Galileo Galilei, tying it to the origins of modern science.




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Hardy Process Solutions modular sensor systems for PROFIBUS-DP control systems

Hardy Process Solutions announced a new version of the HI 6600 Modular Sensor Systems for PROFIBUS-DP control systems.




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Software solutions bring the connected warehouse to life

A warehouse management system (WMS) centers on software that supports day-to-day operations. WMS programs enable centralized management of a wide range of tasks, including tracking inventory levels and stock locations, order fulfillment, and shipping and receiving.




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Thiele SYMACH Palletizers, integrated with Allen-Bradley control software

Thiele Technologies has announced that it soon will integrate Allen-Bradley control software on SYMACH Palletizers.




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Forward Thinking About Baking Equipment Design

This past year has been an exciting one for the baking industry, especially in terms of the progress made on revising the ANSI/ASB Z50.2 Bakery Equipment Sanitation Standard (formerly known as the “BISSC Standard”). Representatives from across the baking industry, including bakers, bakery engineers, bakery equipment manufacturers and academics have come together to give their input on updating this standard.




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The 2015 Dietary Guidelines: Are bakers prepared?

Is it just me or does it seem like the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate came out just last week? 




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Preparing for the Affordable Care Act

The long and tortuous path to enacting and implementing President Obama’s signature achievement, the Affordable Care Act, has taken yet another twist.




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ABA prepares for upcoming regulatory issues, Fall Policy Conference

Many of us are asking ourselves where the summer went, and it is difficult to find a good answer. I hope you had some deserved downtime with family at some point.




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ABA recaps its 2015 achievements, while preparing for 2016

When 2015 began, most Washington, D.C. observers predicted more gridlock in Washington.




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FDA provides guidance on dietary fibers

At long last, FDA has provided guidance on many dietary fibers. To be clear, the FDA announcement covers about 70–75 percent of common dietary fibers in use today, so more work needs to be done.




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Tool Tips: Soldering near drywall

Tool Tips—August 2018




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Tool Tips: Replacing broken shower arms

Tool Tips—February 2019




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Tool Tips: Replacing faucet parts

Tool Tips—March 2019




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Tool Tips: Good ears and a good flashlight

Leaking fixtures can waste a lot of water and money. 




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Tool Tips: Stay Sharp

Carry lengths of pipe in a standard cargo van and eliminate roof racks.




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Tool Tips: Tightening shower arms

When installing a shower arm or hand held hose wall elbow, thread a ½" coupling onto the male ends and select the appropriate size pipe nipple to use as a lever.




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Matt Michel: 11 ways to deal with price complaints in an inflationary economy




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Gen Z wants technology, and skilled trades are rising to the challenge

The current U.S. workforce is comprised of four generations: Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. But there’s one generation in particular that the skilled trades have their eyes on right now: Gen Z.




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Unlocking the power of AI in digital marketing

AI is the cornerstone of innovation in home services, but its true essence is diverse and multifaceted. Bloomberg predicts AI will affect 40% of global job roles. AI's ripple effects will be consequential for paid and organic search.




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Deepfakes are here: Here’s how plumbing and HVACR companies can prepare

Did you know that it only takes 30 seconds to create a deepfake? Deepfakes are AI-generated media that can be made using any device. They can be used to spread misinformation and harm a plumbing and mechanical company's reputation.




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Best practices for home services marketing through election season

Every four years, the election season brings a natural decline in customer demand for services. Marketing costs rise as all channels become saturated with campaign spending, and consumer sentiment declines. 




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Aaron Salow: Data drives plumbing software trends in 2022

Not too long ago, the plumbing industry relied strictly on analog processes. Every job was manual, from installation and repair to dispatch, invoicing and accounting. In 2022, the plumbing profession now runs on advanced technologies that range from thermal-imaging leak detection to smart water heaters and trenchless pipe repair.




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Smart plumbers embrace smart home plumbing technology

The National Kitchen & Bath Association and John Burns Real Estate Consulting’s Kitchen and Bath Market Index Report released last fall shows continued demand for residential remodel services, despite the challenges facing the supply chain and ongoing price increases. In fact, the report shows that 89% of customers are shifting toward pricier items and high-end finishes. Among these increasingly popular higher-end products lies the growing customer desire for smart plumbing — Wi-Fi-connected, voice-activated and/or touchless — products.




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Climate change, water scarcity concerns increase demand for leak detection and prevention products

There’s nothing worse than coming home to find a burst pipe or malfunctioning water heater has flooded your basement. It’s perhaps why leak detection and prevention products continue to become more popular each year.




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PM Profile: Talking software trends with Sera Systems' Billy Stevens

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Billy Stevens, founder and CEO of Sera Systems, a subscription software provider for the home service industry, to discuss current trends with contractor software.




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Uponor opens new state-of-the-art Experience Center

Uponor North America celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center located at its regional headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota in September.




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The AI and fintech lessons I learned while acquiring 14 PHVAC companies

As controller, my job essentially boils down to two things: support our branches and ensure that Leap Partners has the cash flow to fund further acquisitions.  I want to share with you the three fundamental lessons I’ve learned to achieve these goals.




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Peterman Brothers partners with Interplay Learning to standardize and scale technical training across service branches

The partnership between Interplay and Peterman comes at a pivotal time as Peterman continues to expand its operations and scale its technical training efforts.




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ServiceTitan announces partnership With Authority Brands

The new integration will empower franchise owners to maximize business performance, grow profitably, and deliver a superior customer experience.




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XOi Partners With Trades-Focused Consulting Group

The partnership connects XOi’s technology with Powerhouse’s training and insights, ensuring field service professionals are equipped with the resources they need for the jobsite.




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Trimble opens Technology Lab at Florida A&M University, marking new HBCU collaboration

The lab includes a broad range of Trimble’s industry-leading geospatial and construction solutions.




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Delta Commercial expands Architectural Design Series with new faucet and soap dispenser combos and concealed flush valves

 Like the rest of the series, the new products are constructed with high-quality materials and designed for easy installation and maintenance, making them an ideal choice for busy commercial settings.




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General Pipe Cleaners' Gen-Ear LE leak detection system

Gen-Ear LE can pinpoint water leaks in residential and commercial water lines – including problems in walls and under concrete slabs, swimming pools and hot tubs.




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Carrier building automation system valves and actuators

Carrier’s lineup of communicating peripherals for the i-Vu building automation system has been expanded to include smart valves with Characterized Control Valve (CCVT) technology and smart damper actuators. 




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KOHLER partners with Remedy Place, announces new ice bath

The Ice Bath provides optional plumbing integration for easy filling and draining and is intended for both indoor and outdoor use.