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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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KYLA Hard Kombucha’s Colada Crush

KYLA Hard Kombucha introduced a new Colada Crush flavor to its Sunbreak Series, a refreshing blend of coconut, pineapple and yuzu.




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Plant-Based Innovations: Califia, Milkadamia, and More Expand Beverage and Creamer Offerings

“Given the success of our Matcha Almond Latte, we’ve expanded our line of tea beverages with Chai Almond Latte based on the growing popularity of chai tea lattes and consumer demand for easy solutions for café favorites at home,” said Suzanne Ginestro, Califia’s chief marketing officer.




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Talent Wars in the Flooring Industry: How to Recruit and Retain Gen Z Talent

Learn about the roadmap required to activate the imaginations of Gen Z recruits, which requires visions of stability, long-term career growth, and the potential to work on meaningful projects.




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Club Crackers Sweet Hawaiian Cracker

In addition, the Club brand is doubling down on sweet flavor ahead of the holidays with new Cinnamon Sugar Club Minis, a limited-edition offering. Each bite-sized cracker is dusted with cinnamon and sugar, reportedly delivering a blend of sweetness that complements the buttery taste of Club.




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1440 Foods Acquires Fitcrunch

FITCRUNCH was founded in 2012 by Bakery Barn, a high-quality active nutrition manufacturer, and Robert Irvine. FITCRUNCH’s growing assortment of high-protein snacks, including bars, wafers and powders caters to fitness enthusiasts and everyday consumers looking to enhance their diets.




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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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Completing an Employee-focused Design-Build Renovation for Crown Bakeries

The company successfully completed a build-out with employee-centered construction for Crown Bakeries.




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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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Southeast Flooring Market Reports Increased Attendance

The 2018 Southeast Flooring Market, which took place January 3-4 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, reported double the number of 2017 exhibiting companies and a 52% buyer attendance increase year over year.




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Sherwin-Williams High-Performance Flooring Decorative Coatings for Spaces with Concrete Moisture Issues

Sherwin-Williams High-Performance Flooring seamless flooring systems offers up durable, chemical resistant systems that cover a range of commercial applications, ranging from moderate to heavy use.




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Laticrete Expands Portfolio with Custom Shower System

Laticrete introduces Hydro Ban Rapid Custom Shower System, a suite of niches, benches, seats, curbs, and other accessories.




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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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The Role Flooring Plays in Creating Brand Experiences in the Retail Space

Architect Scott Faucheux is an expert at bringing magic to retail environments. Having worked on concepts for Urban Outfitters and Anthropology, Faucheux is now creative director at TPG Architects. Learn what he has to say about the role flooring plays in the design of retail spaces. 




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How Charity Adeoti Plans to Recruit the Next Generation of Flooring Installers

After losing family members to gun violence, Charity Adeoti discovered her passion for making a difference. Learn how this graduate of the Floor Covering Education Foundation 10-week installation program aims to inspire youth to get off the streets to pursue careers—and successful futures—in flooring.




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FDA Shares Information on Redundancy Risk Management Plans for Critical Food Manufacturers

This new requirement was established following a months-long infant formula shortage sparked by insanitary conditions at one of the nation’s largest infant formula facilities. 




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Kerry wins our 2022 Sustainable Plant of the Year award for breadcrumbs/coatings facility expansion in Georgia

Global food manufacturer Kerry is the winner of our 2022 Sustainable Plant of the Year award for its $125 million breadcrumbs and coatings plant expansion in Rome, Georgia. 




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Adaptability and flexibility are critical components of project planning

Being able to adapt on the fly is great, but it's a lot easier to do when you've accounted for as many potential contingencies as possible.




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Diversifying Marketing Plans to Stay Ahead in a Crowded Industry

According to a 2014 study by the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing, the home improvement industry is expected to see double-digit growth through the end of the year.




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Technology Helps Create Stunning Realism in LVT

Long gone are the days of cheap, plastic looking vinyl flooring.




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Dealers’ Secrets for Selling Laminate

A Google search for “laminate retailers” will retrieve over a million results in about 30 seconds.




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Crespel & Deiters Commissions Silo Building at German Wheat Processing Facility

Wheat processor Crespel & Deiters commissioned the construction of a €18.5 million ($20.7 million) silo building at its main site in Ibbenbüren, Germany at the beginning of the year – the largest single investment in infrastructure in the company’s history. 




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Crowne Plaza: London Docklands - 98 GBP / 22k Points

Crowne Plaza: London Docklands - As low as 98 GBP or 22,000 IHG points on Nov 17, 21, 22 / Dec 15, 16, 23 Average nightly rate is 210.40 GBP or 51833 IHG points ...




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Mohawk Group Introduces Creative Terrain Homogenous Vinyl Tile

The terrazzo-inspired visuals are constructed in 18” x 36” format with color selections specifically curated for healthcare, education and office environments.




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Shaw Creates ‘Living Lab’ to Test Product Innovations

Nine furnished apartments featuring Shaw products will house young professionals going through training in Dalton, Ga., and to assess product performance, user experience and the latest design trends.




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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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Kährs Solid Wood Estate Collection Combines Craftsmanship with Sophistication

Made in the USA, the solid wood collection borrows inspiration from historic estates known for their meticulous attention to detail and grandeur.




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Case Study: Crafting Timeless Beauty in West Texas with Mesquite Wood Flooring

Craftsman Hardwood Flooring owner Matt Garcia walks us through a custom hardwood flooring project that required a creative collaboration between the builder, skilled craftsmen and women, designers, architects and the homeowner. 




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AHF Crossville Trajectory Concrete-look Porcelain Tile

AHF's introduces new concrete-look porcelain tile collection, Crossville Trajectory.




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India based Credit card (churning) blog?

Visiting India and someone got really intrigued when I told him I have put all personal travel on points over last 13 years. He asked how to do so based in India as an Indian. Are there any blogs like we have in the USA for newbies? My little...



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Changes big and small create challenges for food and beverage manufacturers

After the mad dash to end one year, January seems like a chance to get your feet back under you as you start the next.




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NAR Reports 87% of Metro Areas' Home Prices Increased for Q3 2024

Approximately 90% of metro markets (196 out of 226, or 87%) registered home price gains in the third quarter of 2024, as the 30-year fixed mortgage rate ranged from 6.08% to 6.95%, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest quarterly report.




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SpreadStone Pre-Mixed Coating Ideal for Wide Range of Concrete Flooring Designs

SpreadStone pre-mixed stone coating from Daich Coatings presents the appealing look of natural stone or ceramic tile and is a 100-percent real stone.




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NAC ECB Classic and ECB 75 Crack Isolation Membranes Protect Against Structural Movement

ECB Classic and ECB 75 are self-adhering, sheet-applied elastomeric membranes designed for use under floor surfaces that require protection from structural movement.




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I have Orbitz flight credit expiring on November 29, 2024

I have Orbitz flight credit expiring on November 29, 2024, which I can only use with Air France. Due to medical issues, I haven't been able to use the credits, and I've already submitted a medical certificate. When I requested an extension or a...



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Laticrete Introduces Profiles and Trims Category

Laticrete, a leading manufacturer of globally proven construction solutions for the building industry, is adding profiles and trim to its growing roster of tile, stone and flooring installation products, making it the industry’s first manufacturer to provide a complete tile installation system including trim options.




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Laticrete Profiles and Trims Hit Shelves Nationwide

Laticrete coordinates their profiles and trims pieces to their most popular grout colors and caulks, designers, installers and homeowners giving the ability to create seamless looks across an entire installation.




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Crystal Farms Puts its Wisconsin Community and Employees First

Situated between Madison and Milwaukee, Wis., on Interstate 94 in a 7,000-resident town called Lake Mills lies Crystal Farms Dairy Co.’s plant. 




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Linde to Showcase Cryogenic Freezing Capabilities at PACK EXPO

Linde works with food processors to optimize their use of liquid nitrogen and/or liquid carbon dioxide in cryogenic freezing and chilling applications.




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Fristam Introduces FDS Nano Twin Screw Pump

Its axial movement facilitates precise dosing and metering, ensuring that delicate products are processed at optimal quality levels with minimal waste.




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Cruise Focus Travel Insurance

We are cruising several times a year plus at least a couple of trips to Florida each year. So far we've been buying insurance through the cruise lines but I know an annual plan would offer a better value. Would want trip cancellation coverage,...




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How early can one disembark from an RC cruise in SJU?

This is a question for the experienced cruisers. My wife and I have taken many cruises out of San Juan and are planning another on RC this January. Flight options on arrival to the port after the cruise are limited to either early morning (8 am...




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Increasing use in intelligent packing of fruits and vegetables to drive PBAT market

The global PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate) market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period 2021 to 2031 with an end value of $2 billion, according to a report by Transparent Market Research. Fruit and vegetable intelligent packaging using PBAT-based biodegradable mulch films is used to reduce food waste. The films provide increased oxygen and water vapor transfer rates in fruit and vegetable bags.




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Processors face higher commodity prices, but climate-smart technologies may help tame cost increases

The USDA says 2022 will be a great year for agriculture, and climate-smart farming practices can help.




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Khaled Awad Elected President of American Concrete Institute

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) elected its 2017-2018 president, vice president, and four new board members.




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Laticrete Completes Texas Motor Speedway Garage Floor Coatings

Laticrete Spartacote has completed installation of customized, high-performance concrete floor coatings at the Texas Motor Speedway.




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CFI's New Flexible Coating Bridges Cracks, Seals Floors

The two-part system designed to bridge small cracks in concrete slabs.




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Laticrete Partners with Microban Stonetech Sealers, Cleaners

Laticrete has partnered with Microban International to upgrade select Stonetech sealers and cleaners.




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Climate Change Increases Foodborne Illness Risk From Raw Produce

High humidity exposure and the water-soaking symptom caused by X. vitians also enhance the ability of salmonella to rapidly grow in lettuce, and climate change is predicted to increase humid periods.