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Former Spirits Industry Execs Launch Non-Alcoholic Beverage Company DioniLife

The company will focus exclusively on non-alcoholic adult beverages and aims to build a portfolio of products across beverage categories, both through internal development and acquisition.




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FDA Reminds Facilities to Register or Renew their Food Facility Registration

The FDA will consider the registration of a food facility to be expired if a facility’s registration is not renewed by December 31, 2024.




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Holiday Inn Express: Stafford - 50GBP / 10k Points

Holiday Inn Express: Stafford - End of December 2024 / Beginning of January 2025 - As low as 50GBP per night or 10,000 IHG Points per night. The average nightly rate is 85.01 GBP or 23778 IHG points. ...




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Holiday Inn: Milton Keynes East M1, Jct.14 - Free 5k Bonus Points

There are a few nights at the Holiday Inn: Milton Keynes East M1, Jct.14 where the 5k IHG Bonus Points rate is either a few pounds less than the discount rate or the same (based on a lower room category being available). November 14, 17, 21, 28,...




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Visit Saudia Arab for Umrah

in 2018 I visited saudia arab for umrah and, our transport company registered our hotels very far from Makah and madina trust me daily visit was horrible. try to register near hotel from your destination if you are going to travel somewhere.




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How to book DXB-AUH-ORD award flight?

I have booked outgoing award to AUH using AA miles on Etihad but can't find a decent return DXB or AUH to ORD return flight on Jan 3 or 4 for three people? I am looking for coach and I have AA, UA miles and some BA and Alaska miles and UR points....




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Which airport has the cheapest duty free alcohol?

For example, which airport has cheapest MARTELL CORDON BL.COG.40% 1L? Btw I will visit soon ZRH, CPH, FRA and SIN. Any suggestion is highly appreciated.




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Continue with Delta for 2MM or move to 1M Star Alliance

Hi everyone. I thought I share my dilemma here and hoping to get some input. If this is the wrong forum, I apologize. So background first: * I have close to 1.2M on Delta so I already have lifetime Sky Priority Elite Plus from Lifetime Gold...




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How to know reason for flight cancellation

Hallo, My flight 4Y11 from Cancun to Frankfurt on 1/Nov was cancelled on short notice, and Lufthansa did not provide any kind of support a part from reissuing the ticket for the next day. Now they reject to even refund the hotel and taxi costs...




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Old miles from Continental Airlines:

Old miles from years ago: My account number was EA906451. I had health problems in the family and no opportunity to travel. Can those miles now be accessed and used?




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Help with finding reason and information related to a flight delay?

Hi, Hopefully this is the right forum. My friend says he was delayed on TS7826 on June 29 for a long time (possibly operated by Porter?), he didn't know about possible compensation until he mentioned it to me. I was hoping to find the information...




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Is Virgin Australia giving refunds?

*To cancel your international Virgin Australia flight and get a refund, follow these steps: ☎+61-285-523-332* *Step 1: Check Eligibility ☎+61-285-523-332* *1. Review Virgin Australia cancellation policy for your fare type.☎+61-285-523-332* ...




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Durkan Introduces The Graafika Collection

The Graafika collection was created to showcase beautiful waterways in an array of designs crafted carefully by senior field designer Yelena Rodina.  




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Hospitality Floors Showcased at BDNY 2021

BDNY returned to the Jacob Javits Center in New York City November 14-15, attracting hospitality thought leaders, savvy professionals, vendors and designers breaking the mold.




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Ava STRM for Heavy-Traffic Flooring Applications

Ava's patented coating makes STRM a great solution for heavy-traffic areas that need durability and ease of maintenance, including hospitality, retail and public spaces.




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Deconstructed Form Modular Carpet Explores Texture, Dimensionality

Patcraft has introduced its newest modular collection, Deconstructed Form, which is the latest adaptation within the patent pending Deconstructed platform.




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Gerflor USA to Open New Midwest Distribution Center

The company said the new space will double the space dedicated to domestic inventory. 




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TISE Announces Winners of Third 2025 Regional Installation Competition in Dalton

The International Surface Event (TISE) named the winners of the third 2025 regional installation competition held in Dalton, Georgia on October 26, 2024 at the Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) headquarters and training facility. 




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Floor & Decor Posts Mixed Q3 Results Amid Challenging Market; Continues Expansion

Despite tough market conditions, Floor & Decor saw slight sales growth of 0.9% to $1.12 billion in third quarter 2024, though net income fell 21.6% and same-store sales dropped 6.4%. The retailer maintained aggressive expansion, adding 11 new stores and planning 10 more openings in fourth quarter.




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Lioncore Vietnam Adopts i4F Single-Panel Drop-Lock Flooring Technology

Vietnamese flooring manufacturer Lioncore Industries has licensed i4F's new HerringB/ONE technology, a simplified herringbone flooring system that eliminates the need for mirrored panels. The deal expands Lioncore's existing partnership with i4F and will streamline production while making installation more DIY-friendly.




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Floor & Decor Appoints Nada Aried to Board of Directors

Floor & Decor appointed Nada Aried, executive vice president and Chief Digital Technology Officer of Safelite Autoglass, to its board of directors effective January 1, 2025.




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Dixie Group Reports Q3 Loss Amid Soft Flooring Market, Sales Down 5.4%

Flooring manufacturer Dixie Group continued investing in digital marketing and in-store merchandising during the third quarter but, like many in the flooring industry, faced headwinds from high interest rates, low home sales, and weak consumer confidence.





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Interface Reports 3Q Sales Up 10.7%

Commercial flooring manufacturer Interface posted robust third-quarter 2024 results. Strong performance in education and corporate segments, improved margins, and significant debt reduction led the company to raise its full-year guidance.




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LL Flooring President and CEO Resigns

Charles Tyson, president, and CEO of LL Flooring, resigned as an officer and director of the company effective November 1, according to documents filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.




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Schönox HPS North America Expands Green Building Portfolio with LEED v4.1 Certifications

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.




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Retailers: Carpet/Area Rug Sales Improving as Profit Margins Erode

Product quality (97%) continues to be the most influential factor in deciding to sell/promote a particular brand/manufacturer of residential carpet, according to the just-completed Carpet and Area Rug Market Study conducted by BNP Media Market Research for National Floor Trends.




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2013 Laminate Market Study: Mixed Signals for Sturdy Segment

Laminate flooring is a segment growing in usage and profitability in some areas, but losing ground in others.




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2014 Flooring Industry Study: Flooring Market Has Room To Grow

The 2014 Floor Trends Flooring Industry Study, conducted recently by BNP Market Research and compiled from answers given by readers of Floor Trends, Floor Covering Installer, Stone World, Contemporary Stone & Tile Design and Tile Magazine, offers a look at a flooring market poised for continued growth.




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Houzz Remodeling Study Shows Flooring Most Popular

While the economy in 2014 is more sluggish than it was a year ago—due to a variety of reasons—there remains hope for those in the industry. 




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CTDA, NAFCD Join Forces to Study Distribution Best Practices

The 2021 CTDA-NAFCD Financial Benchmarking Program will collect 2020 data to get a clear picture of how the channel performed during the last year.




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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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GNT to Develop EXBERRY Colors through Fermentation

GNT has chosen to collaborate with Plume Biotechnology, a UK-based startup focused on innovation in fermentation science and bioprocessing for natural colors.




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EIT Food to Incorporate Foundation Earth with Aim to Develop Standards for Environmental Impact Data

The integration of Foundation Earth into EIT Food will provide the expertise needed for advocacy work to develop internationally-recognized standards surrounding the use of data to assess the environmental impact of food.




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Research Finds New Potential Use for Recycled Food and Beverage Cartons

Researchers produced pulp from recycled food and beverage cartons, which it then transformed into moulded products using two commonly used techniques.




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General Mills and Brau Union Take Aim at Factory Electricity Bills

Food and beverage manufacturers are focusing on reducing energy and materials by leveraging automation, capturing more data, sourcing modern processing equipment, and concentrating on quick “digital wins.”




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Italian Coffee Trader Alkaff Turns to Dimitra’s Blockchain Platform to Ensure Compliance with Deforestation Regulation

This platform utilizes artificial intelligence and blockchain technology to acquire and analyze farmer data and ensure market compliance with the upcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation, set to take effect at the end of 2024.




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PHT Investment Group Launches Fund to Invest in Post-Harvest Infrastructure

PHT Growth Fund LP is a new investment vehicle established to make strategic acquisitions and investments in temperature-controlled food supply chains, with a mission to support the movement of fresh produce from field to table.




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Straus Family Creamery to Install 'First of Its Kind' Electric Heat Pump Refrigeration

The project, which is being funded by the California Energy Commission, kicks off in September 2024 and is expected to span a two and a half year period.




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How Milk Powder Reduces Food Waste and Increases Sustainability

With the global milk powder market set to increase in value over the next 10 years, and with dairy farms targeting optimized productivity, further waste reduction efforts are not just necessary but imperative.




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Smithfield Foods Establishes New Framework for Greenhouse Gas Reporting

Smithfield's new reporting framework will utilize improved data to calculate its GHG inventory in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.




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Mars to Provide Regenerative Agriculture Incentives to Farmers in Pet Food Supply Chain

These partnerships aim to encourage wheat, corn and rice farmers in select regions of North America to implement regenerative agriculture practices, contributing to scope 3 carbon reductions.




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Ohly to Open Spray Drying Tower, Fermentation Facility

Ohly has been delivering yeast extracts and yeast-based specialties from its base in Hamburg, Germany since 1836.




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KIND Snacks Sustainability Initiatives for Almond Supply Chain

Through a partnership with Wolfe's Neck Center, KIND will have line of sight to ensure over 30% of its almond supply chain is leveraging regenerative practices on a mass-balance basis by 2025.




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See the 2024 Best of NeoCon Awards in Flooring

Best of NeoCon honors trailblazing solutions that exhibit unparalleled innovation and exceptional design. See the 2024 winners in flooring.




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Tannic Engineered Wood Flooring by Northern Wide Plank Inspired by French Winemaking

The same oak has been used for wine barrels dating as far back as 350 BC, chosen for its durability and high level of tannins.




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Submissions Open for the 2024 Top Flooring Products Awards

We invite manufacturers and distributors from residential and commercial market segments to submit their latest flooring and installation product launches for our second-annual readers' choice contest. 




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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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Bona Traffic Go One-Component Finish Achieves Durability and Ease of Application

Bona announced the release of Bona Traffic Go, designed to achieve durability and ease of application in a one-component finish.




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NWFA Provides Flooring for Smart Home Dedicated to US Navy Petty Officer First Class John Kremer

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 76th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program. The home dedication for U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class (Ret.) John Kremer took place on March 21, in Lebanon, Ohio.




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NWFA Provides Flooring for Smart Home Dedicated to US Navy Petty Officer First Class Joshua Geddis

The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has provided flooring for its 77th home in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program. The home dedication for U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class (Ret.) Joshua Geddis took place on April 25, in Coburg, Oregon.