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Darren Keefe to Host DesignBites at KBIS

The actor, HGTV personality and celebrity carpenter will emcee the event during which brands each have three minutes to present an innovative product.




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Monarch Plank Launches Authentic Teak Hardwood Flooring

True Teak is grown in the highlands of Thailand on plantations that are specially managed for longer life cycles of 25 to 30 years





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Carpet One Floor & Home Welcomes New Advisory Council Members

The advisory council meets periodically throughout the year to advise senior management and help shape the direction of programs developed by the flooring retailer cooperative.




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Single-Family, Multifamily Production Post Double-Digit Gains in November

Single-family and multifamily housing production accelerated in November, due to strong demand for new construction.




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Gold by Rivafloors Showcases the Beauty of European Oak

The engineered wood collection bridges contemporary and traditional design through eight colors. 




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COREtec Introduces Nine New Colors of WPC

Subtle plank enhancements create a sense of authenticity for these wood-look floors.




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Karastan Refreshes Look, Introduces New Styles

Karastan carpet will get a refreshed look in-store and online including a new assortment of sophisticated and timeless products.




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Hanian Airlines from Budapest to China (SZX/PVG) for less then €190 one way

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Seeking Your Recommendations for Luxury Travel Experiences!

Hello FlyerTalk Community! I’m thrilled to join this forum dedicated to the world of travel, especially when it comes to luxury experiences! As someone who appreciates the finer things in life, I’m curious to learn from all of you.My...




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Do FA care if you swipe a leftover toiletry kit when departing a plane?

Seems like business/first class passengers take what they want and leave the bag behind on their seat. Only way I would say "no" is that maybe a passenger really forgot it.




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Del Sol Food Company Names Sam Sommer as VP of Finance and Accounting

Sommer joins Del Sol Food with more than 16 years of experience in finance and accounting.




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Dr. Praeger's Appoints Anita Gogia as Chief Financial Officer

Gogia has demonstrated leadership in areas such as corporate and brand financial planning and analysis, sales finance, supply chain finance, mergers and acquisitions, and innovation finance.




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Reading Bakery Systems Names Denise Siegle as CFO

Siegle is a senior finance professional with more than 30 years of experience with industrial manufacturing companies.




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Jarrett Foods Names Chantel Carrillo as Quality Assurance Manager

Carrillo will oversee and implement quality control measures throughout the poultry processing operation.




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New Technology Allows Visitors to go Behind Nestlé's Factory Doors

The virtual experience is personalized, giving visitors the chance to become acquainted with products from their country of choice.




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Rebellyous Foods Plans to Revolutionize Plant-Based Meat Production with Deployment of Mock 2 Technology

The fully continuous, automated and chilled dough substrate processing system reduces manufacturing costs and can produce  range of plant-based meat products at volumes of 2,500-5,000 lb./hr. on a single processing line.




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GOODLES Names Chris Hall as Chief Financial Officer Amid Explosive Growth

Hall held financial leadership roles as CFO for Nutrabolt and PepsiCo, where he most recently served as CFO for Quaker Foods and Sabra Hummus.




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PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion

PepsiCo says the acquisition will complement its portfolio with the addition of an authentic, Mexican-American brand, while also growing its better-for-you food offerings.




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Martina Müller Named Managing Director of FrieslandCampina for Iberia, Italy and France

Müller faces the challenge of continuing to expand the business strategy in three strategic territories for the dairy company.




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Chomps Names Tim Bosslet as CFO

In his previous roles at Chomps, Bosslet served as senior director of finance, VP of finance and senior VP of finance.




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Rising Demand for Natural Products Fuels Growth in Fruit Pulp and Puree Markets

The global fruit pulp market is expected to grow from $1.9 billion in 2024 to $2.8 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 5.4%.




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Superior Industrial Refrigeration Names Mike Hastings as CEO

Hastings will lead the company's strategic growth initiatives, leveraging his expertise in finance, accounting and agricultural industry experience.




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Amass Brands Group Completes Majority Acquisition of Calirosa Tequila

The acquisition aligns seamlessly with Amass Brands Group's overarching strategy to expand its presence in key segments of the spirits market.




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Fresh Del Monte Achieves Scope 1 and 2 Emission Reduction Goal Seven Years Early

The 2023 Sustainability Report outlines Fresh Del Monte’s progress toward its long-term environmental and social goals.




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Baldwin Richardson Foods Promotes Cara J. Hughes to Chief Customer and Community Impact Officer

During her tenure as vice president of customer and community, Hughes was instrumental in nearly doubling the organization's revenue.




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Dirk Schafer Joins CRB Board of Directors

With nearly 40 years in construction leadership, Schafer served in numerous roles at JE Dunn Construction before ultimately becoming its COO and Midwest region president.




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JDE Peet’s Names Rafael Oliveira as CEO

Oliveira brings global FMCG leadership experience to JDE Peet’s, joining after 10 years at The Kraft Heinz Company.




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Anheuser-Busch Invests Additional $8M in Flagship St. Louis Brewery

Anheuser-Busch says it is dedicated to investing in its facilities to help create and sustain jobs and fuel economic growth in St. Louis and beyond.




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FDA Partners with Purdue University and Indiana Agricultural Stakeholders on Salmonella Study

This study is intended to help the FDA and the local growing community better understand the source of pathogens, their persistence, and how they transfer through the growing environment to help inform food safety practices.




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Traina Foods Acquires Martin Farms

Known for its range of sun-dried fruits including tomatoes, apricots, cherries and berries, Traina Foods is poised to expand its sun-dried tomato offerings.




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Chobani Names Jai Kibe as Chief Marketing Officer

Kibe will lead the marketing and creative teams for the Chobani and La Colombe brands.




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Jones Soda Interim CFO Joe Culp Resigns

Culp’s resignation follows the Oct. 25 departure of President and CEO David Knight.




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Jarrett Foods' President Retires

Jarrett Foods offers a range of high-quality products, such as whole bird cut-up, custom breast and thigh deboning, breast and tender hand portioning, marination, and re-packing services.




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Amy's Kitchen Launches Five New Global-Inspired Organic Soups

The new soup collection includes several gluten-free and dairy-free options.




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Mars Announces New Leadership for its Food & Nutrition Regional Businesses

Dusangh and Bakker will report to global president of Mars Food & Nutrition, Shaid Shah, and will begin these roles immediately.




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Am I not using these flights search tools correctly?

An international student that goes to my local church has asked for my help to find her an affordable flight home for Christmas. Closest airport is BUF and destination is LUN. Depart: 12/16 - 12/22 Return: 1/16 - 1/18 Price is the sole...




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LSI Flooring Debuts Carpet Padding with 'Unsquashable' Technology

LSI Flooring, after acquiring Daltonian Flooring's padding division in 2022, introduces "Unsquashable Padding."




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Mohawk Cushions the Way for Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series in 2024

Mohawk supports the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series by providing SmartCushion to walkers in four cities. The company's 23-year partnership includes donations, recycling initiatives, and retail collaborations, and the efforts contribute to Komen's mission of breast cancer research and patient support.




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Pets Continue to Influence Home Renovation Decisions, Houzz Study Finds

Houzz's 2024 study reveals nearly half of pet owners prioritize their animals when renovating, and flooring was the most popular upgrade.




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Interface Textured Carpet Tile Offerings Add Style and Performance to Commercial Spaces

The new flooring solutions pair on-trend designs with functionality at a smart price point.




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New Quiet Edit Carpet Tile for Commercial Spaces from Tarkett

The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. 




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Floor Trends & Installation Seeks Game-Changers for Top Product Awards

Don't let your groundbreaking flooring creation go unnoticed. Submit your new product entry by September 11, 2024, and let the flooring community experience the future you're building.




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Leggett & Platt Flooring Partners with Make-A-Wish

Leggett & Platt will donate $0.01 to Make-A-Wish for every square foot ($0.09 sq. yd.) of Make-A-Wish branded carpet and cushion underlayment products now through December 31, 2025, with a minimum donation of $100,000.




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Case Study: A Cozy, Hospitality-Inspired Office Transformation

BNP Media, the parent company of Floor Trends & Installation, moved to a 5,000-square-foot office in downtown Birmingham, Michigan, embracing a hybrid work model. The remodeled space features wood-look LVT by Shaw Contract and textural carpet by Interface for a hospitality-inspired feel. 




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California Achieves Record Carpet Recycling Rate

 The California carpet recycling rate was 35% for the year 2023 and reached 41% in Q1 2024, pulling even with the statewide recycling rate for all materials. This annual rate is an 83% increase over 2019’s rate despite economic and operational challenges that have created significant headwinds.





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New California Law Overhauls Carpet Recycling Program, Sparking Industry Concerns

AB 863 will replace the current carpet recycling program, which has consistently met state goals, with a complicated new program that is both untested, unproven, and more costly, said The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), which opposes the measure. See previous coverage here




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Brintons Fall 2024 Self Expression Woven Carpet Collection Hiraeth

The new collection is inspired by the countryside and includes eight distinct patterns. 




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5 Lessons in Leadership: Dixie Group Chairman and CEO Dan Frierson

Navigating nearly six decades of industry upheaval with a steady hand and an eye for innovation, Dan Frierson's journey from yarn to luxury carpets embodies the transformative power of adaptable leadership in the ever-evolving world of floor coverings.





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Nayyer Carpets Opens Manufacturing Facility in Pakistan

Nayyer Carpets has a production capacity of 50 million square meters annually and is poised to serve markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Africa, India, and Pakistan. The company’s expansion strategy includes plans to double both its production output and workforce every year as it scales its operations.




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CARE Executive Director Bob Peoples Discusses Recycling Challenges and California's AB 863 Bill

Bob Peoples, executive director of Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), attended The Flooring Sustainability Summit where he spoke on carpet recycling. Here, he talks more in-depth about the Summit, the history of CARE, and the AB-863 California carpet recycling bill.