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Horizon Organic Growing Years Expands Product Line

Horizon Organic® expanded its Growing Years™ line with the introduction of lowfat yogurt pouches, cultured dairy smoothies, reduced-fat milk half gallons, and single-serve whole milk boxes, available at grocery retailers nationwide.




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Moon Juice Mini Dew 2 in 1 Daily Electrolytes + Minerals

The product's microplastic-free Himalayan pink salt electrolyte has 270mg of sodium and chelated forms of potassium and magnesium for optimal daily hydration and easy absorption.




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Island Abbey Foods Expands Gummy Facility with State-of-the-Art Production Line

In the Summer of 2023, the company brought its newest manufacturing capabilities online with considerably increased capacity and new technology including a heavy suspension skid, enabling market-leading loads of active ingredients within a gummy, and increased capacity for their unique honey gummies.




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IBSA USA Care Line Dietary Supplements

These offerings showcase IBSA’s commitment to enhancing health through select dietary supplements that use novel technology for absorption, tolerability, and user convenience.




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Brainiac Foods Neuro+ Pouch Line for Babies

Neuro+ was specifically created to support changing lifestyles as families are introducing solids to young children earlier and the rates of exclusive and extended breastfeeding are down (US Breastfeeding Committee). 




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The Innovation of Mama’s Creations On-The-Go Cup Line

Mama’s Creations—company on the grow targets consumers on the go.




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R&D: Between the Lines

To better help its readers with initial new product evaluation and development Prepared Foods asked Nancy Jo Seaton, owner and president of Seaton Food Consultants, to create a thought leadership series.




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Fruit Punch, Pineapple Coconut Tampico Hard Punch varieties

Fruit Punch and Pineapple Coconut are joining the party alongside the classics, Citrus and Island. All four offerings of TAMPICO Hard Punch feature a smoother, more flavorful experience thanks to a new, lower 5% ABV, and for the first time are now available in a six-pack format.




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Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire GHOST Energy Drink Business

GHOST's net sales have more than quadrupled over the past three years, and GHOST Energy is one of the fastest-growing brands in the energy category, characterized by its unique identity, distinctive flavors and packaging, and strong consumer appeal.  




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Suggested Sodium Guidelines Confuse Consumers

The ambiguity continues as half of Americans also do not know how much sodium they consume each day. When asked about their personal daily sodium consumption, 48% of Americans say they simply “don’t know,” while estimates vary widely for the other 52%.




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July 2024 US eGrocery Sales Climb Nine Percent

Walmart promoted a 50% discount on its Walmart+ membership in mid-July that lowered the annual fee from $98 to $49 after offering the same deal in May. Meanwhile, Instacart promoted an 80% discount on its annual membership. Both offers are contributing to growth in Delivery users and order frequency.




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Krusteaz Line of Refrigerated Pour & Bake Batters

Whether only needing a few cupcakes for a friend or a full pan of brownies for a group, Krusteaz Batters meet any occasion and stay fresh for up to seven days in the refrigerator after opening, ready for whenever the baking mood strikes.




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REBBL WELLNESS Juice Line with Aquamin™ Sea Algae

Ideal any time of day for hydration, WELLNESS juices are formulated without added sugar and are light and refreshing while supporting immunity-boosting nutrition with 100% organic fruits and greens.




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Announced! Members of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

The committee’s work will kick off at a public meeting to be announced in the coming weeks. The committee will review scientific evidence on specific nutrition and health related topics and scientific questions (PDF, 477 KB) that, for the first time, reflect both public comments and federal agency input. Throughout their deliberations, the public and other stakeholders will be encouraged to provide comments and feedback.




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FDA Launches Education Initiative on Genetically Engineered Foods

GMO is a common term used by consumers to describe foods that have been created through genetic engineering. While GMOs have been available to consumers since the early 1990s and are a common part of today's food supply, research shows consumers have limited knowledge and understanding about what GMOs are, why they are used, and how they are made.




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GURU Organic Energy Zero Sugar Line

“GURU Zero Wild Berry has already proven to be a huge success from the start, with our unique organic, zero-sugar formula, metabolism-boosting properties and unparalleled taste,” said Luc Martin-Privat, PharmD, GURU's brewmaster and vice president of R&D and innovation.




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Cuisine Solutions to Exhibit at National Restaurant Association Show

At NRA, Cuisine Solutions will feature an ever-changing menu, with options ranging from breakfast offerings like the company’s industry-shifting Sous Vide Egg Bites, as well as Chia Pudding Parfait with Berry Coulis and Fresh Berries, produced by the company’s chefs in Thailand. 




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Culinary Artistry, R&D Combine to Add Foodservice Product Value

Prepared Foods gets the inside scoop on foodservice new product development in an interview with Michael S. Zeller, Senior Corporate Executive Chef, R&D, at Simplot Food Group.




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Can't Imagine this Ethernet v. Wifi Setup Is Better ... But

So currently (excuse the terrible schematic graphics) this is what I have: FIOS Router -----[WIRED via Ethernet] ----> Netgear Orbi Mesh ---------> Apple TV box wifi'ed to Netgear Orbi FIOS's new "cable box" wifi'ed to Netgear Orbi (or maybe...




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Filling machines offer improved speed, sanitation and efficiency

Every step of the production process and the supply chain is under scrutiny. Filling equipment is not exempt.




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Using data to make the most of automation, IIoT and AI on the manufacturing line

Motors and drives run the food and packaging production lines that processors rely on, and they are a major consideration of any automation strategy.




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Employing wireless sensors without a clear goal could prove inefficient

How do you implement a sensor-based IIoT system that can fulfill your needs now and into the future?




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General Mills to Sell North American Yogurt Business to Lactalis and Sodiaal

Following the completion of the transactions, the US and Canadian businesses will operate independently, with Lactalis acquiring the US business and Sodiaal acquiring the Canadian business. 




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3 Business Lessons from the Trail

This summer, I had the opportunity to visit Glacier National Park for the first time, and I came home with a few takeaways from the trail.




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How to Define Large-Format Tile and Its Subfloor Requirements

Scott Carothers, academic director for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, solves the mystery of large-format tile terminology and explains how the established definition helped determine its subfloor requirements. 




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ÖRLÖ Nutrition's Icelandic Ultra Spirulina Line

Harnessing the power of Iceland's natural environment, ÖRLÖ uses patented Energy to Food (E2F) technology to produce carbon-negative algae-based supplements. These supplements offer nutrition with a minimal environmental footprint.




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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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ECOsurfaces Introduces New Sustainable Desert & River Flooring Line

The new ECOsurfaces Desert & River commercial flooring line from Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed materials into high-performance products that make people’s lives better, offers the architect and design community an innovative solution that fuses aesthetics and sustainability with ergonomics, acoustics and safety.




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Gerflor Introduces Two Lines of USA-Manufactured LVT

Gerflor, a global leader in designing and manufacturing specialized resilient flooring for sport, commercial, transport, and residential environments, is unveiling two new lines of Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) manufactured in the USA for healthcare and the education segments.




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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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Air Treatment Systems by Aeris in the New ‘First One’ Pet Production Line

Dust removal, air treatment, heat recovery, air balancing and conditioning systems by Aeris for the packaging department at the new “First One” industrial site in San Vito al Tagliamento, Pordenone, Italy.




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Vertical Form/Fill/Seal Machine for Large Volume Filling

The eight-lane machine provides auger filling of 40 grams of powder at 75 cycles per minute.




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Bulk Bag Filler Upgrade Targets the Bottom Line

An expert integrator offers best practice strategies to increase productivity and profit by upgrading critical bulk bag filling equipment.




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CFI FCICA 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show Unveils Education Session Lineup

The CFI FCICA 2024 Annual Convention and Trade Show full education session lineup is now available. 




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AHSG, Commercial USA Members Share Business-Boosting Strategies at 2024 Annual Convention

AHSG and Commercial USA reported significant membership increases and purchasing power growth over the past few years. Read on for insights on how members have diversified their businesses.






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Schönox MBL Combines Moisture Mitigation and Subloor Leveling in One-Step Solution

Schönox Moisture Blocking Leveler (MBL) is a two-part leveling compound used on concrete substrates to control moisture before the application of floor coverings. It is a moisture mitigation system and subfloor leveling in one step. 




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Designer Jennifer Farrell Unveils I.C.E. House Project in Historic French Wine Country

Celebrity designer Jennifer Farrell announced her latest project, I.C.E. House (Interconnected Changeable Environments), set in historic stone farmhouses amid French vineyards. The two-year multimedia experience, culminating in 2026, showcases an adaptable "home of tomorrow" concept blending ancient architecture with modern luxury design.




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Belknap White: Tile Trends and Business Outlook for 2024

Belknap White’s Dave Godlewski, vice president ceramic, and Jane Twombly, director of specification, provided a more in-depth look at the company which is one of the largest flooring distributors in the country, discuss what’s coming for 2024, the opportunities they see on the horizon and the trends they are following this year.




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ProMach Launches Wine & Spirits Solutions Group

ProMach’s Wine & Spirits Solutions team is positioned to solve the unique challenges of processing and packaging traditional bottled products, small-format bottles and ready-to-drink (RTD) products in cans and single-serve bottles.




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Czech Beverage Company Mattoni 1873 Invests in New Canning Line

Mattoni 1873, a distributor of soft drinks in Central Europe, has invested more than €40 million ($43.66 million) in technology for its various plants in the last three years.




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Food Engineering's 2018 Sustainable Plant of the Year: How Dairy Farmers of America goes green

Any milk dryer operation uses a lot of energy, and when you have the biggest operation in North America, you use…a lot of energy.




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Food Engineering’s 2020 Sustainable Plant of the Year

MycoTechnology, a Colorado-based manufacturer of mushroom-based protein powder, wins the 2020 Food Engineering Sustainable Plant of the Year award for its commitment to sustainability in design, construction and operations.




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FOOD ENGINEERING Magazine Announces Sustainable Plant of the Year Award Winner

Sustainability efforts at Meati Foods’ Thornton, Colorado facility match the sustainable intent of the mycelium-based products it produces.




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Food Engineering Plant of the Year and Sustainable Plant of the Year winners announced

Both awards will be presented at Food Engineering’s Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Fla. held April 8-11, 2018.




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Valley Milk LLC wins the 2019 Food Engineering Plant of the Year

Valley Milk LLC has been named the winner of the 2019 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award for its new milk powder manufacturing facility in Turlock, Calif.




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One week left to submit for the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award

Submissions are now open for the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year.




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J.M. Smucker wins 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year

J.M. Smucker’s Longmont, Colo. production facility has been named the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year.




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​J.M. Smucker wins 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year​

J.M. Smucker's Longmont, Colo. facility is the 2020 Food Engineering Plant of the Year.




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Submissions open for Food Engineering's 2021 Plant of the Year award

Submissions for the 2021 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award are now open.




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Keurig Dr Pepper Earns the 2021 Food Engineering Plant of the Year Award

Keurig Dr Pepper wins the 2021 Food Engineering Plant of the Year award for its production facility and regional distribution center in Allentown, Pennsylania.