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Surthrival Wild-Foraged, Plant-Based Protein Powder

Surthrival launched Black Walnut Protein Powder, a sustainable, wild-crafted protein powder sourced from black walnuts collected by foragers in the American Midwest. 




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Wilderness Poets Freeze-Dried Açai Powder

The Açai Powder the newest addition to the company's line of USDA Organic Superfood Powders which includes: Dragon Fruit, Camu Camu Berry, Elderberry, Blue Butterfly Pea Flower, Turmeric, Super Green Juice, Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea, Premium Grade Organic Matcha Green Tea, Hemp Protein, Coconut Milk and Coconut Water.




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ROAR Organic Strawberry Lemonade Complete Hydration Beverage, Plus Powders

Strawberry Lemonade, the latest flavor of their functional hydration and wellness beverages, brings a refreshingly sweet and mildly tart addition to the core Complete Hydration™ beverage line. 





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AMPAK Company: MTC Oil Powders

50% MCT Oil Powder and 70% MCT Oil Powder are produced using non-GMO MCT Oil (coconut oil), plant-sourced ingredients and encapsulated exclusively by acacia fiber (Gum Acacia) to maximize their nutraceutical benefits. 




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Understanding the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act 2023

The US Congress recently passed bipartisan legislation that ensures organic standards evolve and improve, while holding the federal government accountable for remaining familiar with the needs and expectations in the organic marketplace.




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Suja Life Appoints New Top Leadership

With an impressive leadership track record and a deep understanding of the food and beverage market, Maria Stipp is poised to drive Suja Life to transformative new heights as the company continues to build its strong portfolio of consumer brands. 





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Birch Benders Organic Ultimate Fudge Brownie Mix

Crafted with premium organic ingredients, the brownies offer a chocolate experience while upholding a commitment to clean eating.




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Nature’s Path Organic Foods Appoints Marketing Leadership

Joshi will focus on deepening consumer connections, expanding market reach in the US, leading the R&D organization and driving sustained growth for Nature’s Path’s portfolio of USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Certified breakfast, baking, and snack brands. 




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Sun-Maid Names New Top Leadership

Loftus, who joined Sun-Maid as president and COO in December 2022, has been recognized for his strong industry experience and ability to align partners around common objectives. As CEO, he will continue to focus on executing the company’s strategic initiatives and driving efficiencies for growth.




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Boulder Canyon Buffalo Ranch Chips

Buffalo Ranch Canyon Cut Kettle Style Potato Chips are crafted with premium potatoes, cooked in avocado oil, and infused with spicy buffalo and tangy ranch flavor.




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KIND North America Names New Top Leadership

Calderoni brings more than 20 years of global experience leading beloved consumer brands to KIND and will report to Blas Maquivar, Global President of Health and Wellness, Mars Snacking.




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PIM Brands Expands Leadership Team

The new hires reflect PIM Brands' continued commitment to driving overall global growth, supporting its public policy advocacy, and expanding reach across North America and abroad.




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Sovos Brands Names New R&D Leadership

Sovos Brands announced that Wendy Behr has joined the company as chief research & development (R&D) officer. Behr brings 30 years of experience in lead research and development roles at organizations including Keurig Dr Pepper, WhiteWave and Diageo.




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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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Ferrero Opens New Kinder Bueno Production Facility

The 169,000sq-ft facility is an expansion of Ferrero's existing manufacturing campus in Bloomington. CRUNCH, 100 Grand, Raisinets, and other chocolate products are made at the campus, and it is also now home to the company's first-ever chocolate factory outside of Europe. 




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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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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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Elderosa Elderberry Ranch All Natural Elderberry Gourmet Gummies

Just in time to provide real immune support throughout the winter, these gourmet elderberry gummies are made from fresh, sustainable, wild picked California elderberries. 




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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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Soylent Complete Protein Powder

Initially available on soylent.com and amazon.com in both Chocolate and Vanilla, Soylent Complete Protein Powder levels up the protein shake category by offering a nutritious blend.




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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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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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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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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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We Are CFI: How Certification and Camaraderie Make a Difference in the Flooring Industry

In a new column, International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI) Advisory Board Chair Rod Von Busch shares the journey that CFI is on to embrace change and diversity, the challenges it faces, what potential members can expect and how its current members are setting it apart. 




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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 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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Martinelli’s 1868 Hard Cider

1868 Hard Cider is made from 100% US grown, fresh-pressed apples in a classic blend of Newtown Pippin and West Coast varieties that give it its signature, just-picked, apple flavor.




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Host Defense BrainPower Stack Powder

The formula was developed by renowned mycologist Paul Stamets. Known for his advanced research on mushroom mycelium and psilocybin, Stamets's contributions in the world of mycology have led to new ways of harnessing the power of fungi to support the health of both people and planet.




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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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Shaw Sports Turf Named Official Synthetic Turf Provider of the College Football Playoff

Through this partnership, Shaw Sports Turf will showcase its innovative, differentiated products throughout the event spaces leading up to the 2024 national championship game, slated for January 8, 2023, at Houston’s NRG Stadium.




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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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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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Mohawk Builder Multifamily Hosts Design Summit, Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in Flooring

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.




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Builder Confidence Rises as Industry Looks to 2025 for Market Improvement

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.




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An Insider's Look at AHF Products' Acquisition of Crossville Tile

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.  




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Food Traceability Rule to Assist Stakeholders

The Food Traceability Rule is designed to facilitate faster identification and rapid removal of potentially contaminated food from the market, resulting in fewer foodborne illnesses and deaths.




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Two FSMA Programs Offer Tools to Assist Stakeholders

QR codes and a graphic element are being offered to communicate the status of participants in TPP and LAAF and to promote awareness of the programs.




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FDA Releases Guidance on Voluntary Premarket Engagement for Foods Derived from Plants Produced Using Genome Editing

The guidance describes how firms can voluntarily engage with the FDA before marketing food from genome-edited plants.




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All About Air Filtration Part 2: Understanding Filtration Efficiency

Filtration efficiency is an important element in dust collection system design for the food industry.




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Steakholder Foods Opens Demonstration Center

The facility offers live demonstrations of the company's 3D printers, showcasing real-time production of plant-based meat and seafood alternatives and promoting customer engagement.




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Mohawk Builder + Multifamily Expands USA-Made Portolfio

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.




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The Importance of Underlayments with Laminate

From the beginning, laminate products have had a reputation of having a “hollow” sound when walked upon.




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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.