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Dawn Foods Names New R&D Leadership

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients leader Dawn Foods announced Adam Pawlick as the company's new vice president of research & development for North America. Pawlick joined the company in March 2022, and reports to John Schmitz, president of Dawn North America.




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Westfalia Fruit Appoints New Top Leadership

Bush, a graduate of Manchester Business School and INSEAD, is an experienced international CEO with nearly 40 years of experience, working across grocery retail. 




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Hershey Names New US Growth Leadership

With a career spanning 23 years at PepsiCo, Del Pozzo brings a wealth of experience in leading growth and transformation for some of the world's most recognizable consumer brands such as Gatorade®, Propel®, Muscle Milk® and Evolve®. 




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Chips Ahoy! Big Chewy Cookie

Designed with Gen-Z Chips Ahoy! lovers in mind – this oversized treat is perfect for on-the-go snacking during their busy lives or to split with a friend.




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California Milk Advisory Board Names New Leadership

Dr. Wagoner brings more than 10 years of experience in dairy products research and innovation to the role. He got his start as a trained chef at the California School of Culinary Arts before obtaining his BS, MS, and PhD in Food Science from North Carolina State University. 




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Sargento Announces New Leadership Changes Amid Long-Term Executive Retirements

Combined, McEvoy and Jankowski bring more than 50 years of exceptional contributions to Sargento. They will continue to provide strategic counsel by staying on as advisors to the senior leadership team through the end of the year.




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Kettle Brand Gochujang Flavored Chips

Kettle Brand is diving into the rich and complex world of the popular Korean pepper paste, with a burst of sweet and spicy flavor in each chip.




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Atlas Bar Names New Leadership

Javid brings more than three decades of experience in the food and beverage industry to his new role at Atlas. 




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KIND Snacks Appoints New Leadership

As chief customer officer, Jarocki will lead KIND’s sales organization and oversee strategic planning and growth opportunities across all sales channels to bring KIND into even more households.




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That’s it. Names New Leadership

Eshuys has been instrumental in significantly increasing distribution across all channels, enhancing the brand's presence both domestically and internationally. 




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Belgian Boys Griddle Pancakes and Bite-sized Belgian Chocolate Chip Pancakes

The addition of these two new items is building on Belgian Boys' core assortment of breakfast offerings: Belgian Waffles, Crepes, and Bite-Sized Pancakes.




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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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Hain Celestial Garden Veggie Flavor Burst™ Tortilla Chips

Hain featured Garden Veggie™ Flavor Burst™ Tortilla Chips, as well as highlighting Earth's Best® Organic Support Smoothies and new sustainable packaging solutions from the Ella's Kitchen® & Celestial Seasonings® brands.




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Supergut Accelerates Retail Expansion with GNC Partnership

The company’s products, which include its new Gut Healthy GLP-1 Booster (an unflavored prebiotic fiber mix that can be added to any food or beverage), award-winning snack bars, and meal-replacement shakes, were available exclusively online until the company launched in bricks-and-mortar stores early 2024.




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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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How to choose X-ray and metal detection equipment

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.




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OLIPOP Ridge Rush

According to the company, the new flavor tastes like liquid electricity, with flavors of citrusy and lemon-lime with a rush from natural green tea caffeine.




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Prairie Farms Recognized in 2024 WDE Championship Dairy Product Contest

"I would like to thank the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association for hosting the World Dairy Expo competition platform. Winning 65 awards is a great honor, and not only did we top last year's number of WDE awards, but we also retained our place as the competition's most-awarded dairy," said Matt McClelland, Prairie Farms CEO/EVP. 




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Tile Installation Instructions: The Answers are at Your Fingertips

Many tile manufacturers place installation tips and techniques on the cardboard box, and many are based on the industry standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and industry recognized best practices.




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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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Do You Know the ANSI Standards for Tile Coverage, Offset and Acceptable Lippage?

Everyone in the tile industry needs to push the quality bar to the next level and beyond.




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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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WIFI Scholarship Program Empowers Women in the Flooring Industry

Women in the Floorcovering Industry (WIFI) is accepting applications for its second round of scholarships until July 10, 2024.




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Don’t Skip These Steps: How to Successfully Install Cementitious Backer Units Under Tile

Scott Carothers, academic director, Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, walks us through the industry standards that are in place to help you achieve a successful cementitious backer unit installation under tile. 




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Flooring Sector Invests in Future: Training, Partnerships, and Installation Innovation Take Center Stage

The industry is preparing for 2025 with a focus on improving installation processes and attracting new talent. Initiatives include Mohawk's CFI certification for product development teams, IFC's partnership with FCEF for workforce development, and various educational programs. 




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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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Rich’s On Top Oat Milk Soft Whip Sets New Standard for Non-Dairy Toppings

Pour it On! New products help Rich Products build on 79-year legacy of non-dairy, plant-based innovation.




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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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Flexco Offers Xpress Ship on Select Products

Choose from two tile, two tread and two wall base selections—each available in eight coordinated colorways.




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Shaw Floors to Sponsor 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship

With this sponsorship, Shaw Floors’ Pet Perfect innovations and branding will be featured throughout the “Pet Perfect Puppies at the Playoff” activation within Playoff Fan Central. 




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New Grinding Equipment and Automation Continue Optimization for FPL Food

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.




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Enterprises' Quest to Find Data Visibility Across Multiple Sites

After years of mergers and acquisitions, large food and beverage companies seek operational data visibility across multiple plants to drive efficiencies.




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Backer’s Potato Chip Company Turns to Vanmark for Bulk Storage Bin System Upgrade

Missouri-based Backer's Potato Chip Company turned to Vanmark to replace its deteriorating bulk bin system.




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Tetra Pak Introduces Powder Handling Equipment

The equipment is designed to augment food safety and production rates and improve operator working conditions.




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PPG Highlights Performance of Precipitated Silica as Carrying Agent

Recent research compared the carrying capacity of PPG’s precipitated silica to maltodextrin. Results showed that PPG Flo-Gard silicas provided more than 40 times the carrying capacity of maltodextrin.




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Performance Accessories Elevates Sponsorship of the 2024 CFI FCICA Convention

Performance Accessories is elevating its sponsorship of the 2024 CFI and FCICA Convention and Trade Show.




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Houzz Barometer: Construction Activity Dips in Q3, but Professionals Optimistic for Q4

Despite a slowdown in Q3 2024 construction sector activity, home renovation professionals express optimism for Q4, according to Houzz's latest Renovation Barometer. 




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IUPAT’s David Winkler on Training, Partnerships and the Future of Flooring Installation

David Winkler, regional director of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5, discusses the importance of training, provides insight into the inner workings and benefits of IUPAT and dispells some common misconceptions about trade unions. 




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Stampede Culinary Partners Triples its Sous Vide Cook Capacity in New Mexico

The new ovens at the Sunland Park location are state-of-the-art six-truck, dual-purpose ovens, meaning that they have the capability of both smoking and sous vide cooking.




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Sustainable processor of the year: Smithfield foods embraces environmental stewardship

In the past, Food Engineering’s Sustainable Plant of the Year story has focused on a single plant at one geographic location that has made significant strides in sustainability.




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Building Relationships, Providing Solutions

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?




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Designer Vern Yip Shares Thoughts on Redesigning His N.Y. Home

What happens when a designer redesigns his own home? Floor Trends was invited to the New York City apartment of nationally known interior design Vern Yip to find out.




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Tips for Great Store Design

Today more than ever it is vital for retailers to create a pleasant and unique shopping experience for consumers.




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Ruggieri Brothers: A Hometown Business Grows into Market Leadership

From the earliest days, Ruggieri Brothers of Cranston, R.I., was a hometown, family business.




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CFI FCICA Leadership on Training, Growth and Business

WFCA’s Steve Abernathy and FCICA’s Pat Kelly discuss the growth each association has experienced in terms of education and membership as well as what business looks like for the commercial and residential segments over the course of the next year.




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Ship or store luggage

Hello all, My family of 5 has a safari trip coming up in June departing from the US. We are looking to do a 4-5 day stopover in London on the way to Africa. Because of luggage restrictions on Safari we will need to do something with at least one...




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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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Partnerships, Innovations, On-Trend Finishes Drive Commercial Flooring Sales for Bjelin

From NeoCon 2024, Bjelin U.S. General Manager Zach Adams shares insights into what's driving wood flooring sales in the commercial market and the manufacturer's new partnership with Spartan Surfaces. 




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NWFA Inaugural Leadership Development Summit Provides Growth Opportunity for Members

The National Wood Flooring Association’s (NWFA) inaugural Leadership Development Summit will take place from October 10 to 12 at Live! by Loews – Ballpark Village in St. Louis, Missouri, and is designed to provide NWFA members with opportunities for professional growth, networking and business development.