t GOODLES Names Chris Hall as Chief Financial Officer Amid Explosive Growth By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 Hall held financial leadership roles as CFO for Nutrabolt and PepsiCo, where he most recently served as CFO for Quaker Foods and Sabra Hummus. Full Article
t PepsiCo to Acquire Siete Foods for $1.2 billion By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:30:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t Martina Müller Named Managing Director of FrieslandCampina for Iberia, Italy and France By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:58:03 -0400 Müller faces the challenge of continuing to expand the business strategy in three strategic territories for the dairy company. Full Article
t Chomps Names Tim Bosslet as CFO By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:12:00 -0400 In his previous roles at Chomps, Bosslet served as senior director of finance, VP of finance and senior VP of finance. Full Article
t Rising Demand for Natural Products Fuels Growth in Fruit Pulp and Puree Markets By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:32:43 -0400 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%. Full Article
t Paboco Unveils Market-Ready Paper Bottle and Cap By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:53:30 -0400 The collaboration between Paboco and Blue Ocean Closures is available today and expected to reach consumers in early 2025. Full Article
t Superior Industrial Refrigeration Names Mike Hastings as CEO By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:39:00 -0400 Hastings will lead the company's strategic growth initiatives, leveraging his expertise in finance, accounting and agricultural industry experience. Full Article
t Amass Brands Group Completes Majority Acquisition of Calirosa Tequila By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:03:35 -0400 The acquisition aligns seamlessly with Amass Brands Group's overarching strategy to expand its presence in key segments of the spirits market. Full Article
t Fresh Del Monte Achieves Scope 1 and 2 Emission Reduction Goal Seven Years Early By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:38:57 -0400 The 2023 Sustainability Report outlines Fresh Del Monte’s progress toward its long-term environmental and social goals. Full Article
t Baldwin Richardson Foods Promotes Cara J. Hughes to Chief Customer and Community Impact Officer By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:17:00 -0400 During her tenure as vice president of customer and community, Hughes was instrumental in nearly doubling the organization's revenue. Full Article
t Dirk Schafer Joins CRB Board of Directors By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t JDE Peet’s Names Rafael Oliveira as CEO By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:54:00 -0400 Oliveira brings global FMCG leadership experience to JDE Peet’s, joining after 10 years at The Kraft Heinz Company. Full Article
t Anheuser-Busch Invests Additional $8M in Flagship St. Louis Brewery By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:57:55 -0400 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. Full Article
t FDA Partners with Purdue University and Indiana Agricultural Stakeholders on Salmonella Study By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:13:09 -0400 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. Full Article
t Keurig Dr Pepper to Acquire Energy Drink Business GHOST By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 08:55:01 -0400 KDP will initially purchase a 60% stake in GHOST, which will be followed by the acquisition of the remaining 40% stake in 2028. Full Article
t Traina Foods Acquires Martin Farms By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:42:46 -0400 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. Full Article
t Chobani Names Jai Kibe as Chief Marketing Officer By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:14:00 -0500 Kibe will lead the marketing and creative teams for the Chobani and La Colombe brands. Full Article
t Jones Soda Interim CFO Joe Culp Resigns By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:33:00 -0500 Culp’s resignation follows the Oct. 25 departure of President and CEO David Knight. Full Article
t BGO Cold Chain Acquires Miami Cold Storage Warehouse By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:07:01 -0500 Situated on 15 acres, the 178,000-sq.-ft. facility maintains 32-ft. clear heights, 29 loading docks, 236 parking spaces and 116,000 sq. ft. of freezer space. Full Article
t Jarrett Foods' President Retires By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:31:52 -0500 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. Full Article
t Amy's Kitchen Launches Five New Global-Inspired Organic Soups By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:26:09 -0500 The new soup collection includes several gluten-free and dairy-free options. Full Article
t Mars Announces New Leadership for its Food & Nutrition Regional Businesses By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:34:19 -0500 Dusangh and Bakker will report to global president of Mars Food & Nutrition, Shaid Shah, and will begin these roles immediately. Full Article
t OTA that shows longer layovers? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:36:45 GMT I'm flying SFO -> HAN, paying with $$$, not miles. The best price on multiple OTAs is around $770. As it happens, the cheapest connection is through TYO, one of my favorite destinations. I'd love a stopover, but the OTAs and the JAL/ANA sites... Full Article Travel Tools
t Am I not using these flights search tools correctly? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:08:18 GMT 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... Full Article Travel Tools
t Beaulieu Canada Expands Operations Into the United States By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Currently operating under the Peerless brand in the U.S., the company will unify its presence under the Beaulieu name. Full Article
t LSI Flooring Debuts Carpet Padding with 'Unsquashable' Technology By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 LSI Flooring, after acquiring Daltonian Flooring's padding division in 2022, introduces "Unsquashable Padding." Full Article
t Mohawk Cushions the Way for Susan G. Komen 3-Day Series in 2024 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t Pets Continue to Influence Home Renovation Decisions, Houzz Study Finds By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Houzz's 2024 study reveals nearly half of pet owners prioritize their animals when renovating, and flooring was the most popular upgrade. Full Article
t Interface Textured Carpet Tile Offerings Add Style and Performance to Commercial Spaces By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 The new flooring solutions pair on-trend designs with functionality at a smart price point. Full Article
t New Quiet Edit Carpet Tile for Commercial Spaces from Tarkett By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The Quiet Edit carpet tile collection from Tarkett comes in four design options with a focus on sustainability. Full Article
t Floor Trends & Installation Seeks Game-Changers for Top Product Awards By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t Leggett & Platt Flooring Partners with Make-A-Wish By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t Len Andolino Appointed Couristan President By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Couristan has announced the expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Len Andolino as President. Full Article
t Case Study: A Cozy, Hospitality-Inspired Office Transformation By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t Ōnami Area Rug by Meredith Heron By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Ōnami rugs are on hand-knotted on the Meredith Heron Collection looms in India and is suitable for low & medium-traffic areas. Full Article
t California Achieves Record Carpet Recycling Rate By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t How to Select the Correct Carpet Underlayment By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Veteran flooring installer and trainer Robert Varden offers tips on selecting and installing the right underlayment for your soft-surface flooring. Full Article
t CARE 2023 Annual Report Now Available By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:30:00 -0400 On September 1, CARE submitted the California Carpet Stewardship Program’s 2023 Annual Report to CalRecycle, highlighting a historically high recycling rate among other achievements. CalRecycle is accepting public comments on the Annual Report now through Friday, October 4, 2024. Full Article
t Kneeless Carpet Stretcher Reduces Installer Injuries By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 By eliminating the need for high-impact knee kickers, the tool allows professionals to achieve a precise and even stretch while significantly reducing wear and tear on their bodies. Full Article
t New California Law Overhauls Carpet Recycling Program, Sparking Industry Concerns By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t Brintons Fall 2024 Self Expression Woven Carpet Collection Hiraeth By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The new collection is inspired by the countryside and includes eight distinct patterns. Full Article
t Nayyer Carpets Opens Manufacturing Facility in Pakistan By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t CARE Executive Director Bob Peoples Discusses Recycling Challenges and California's AB 863 Bill By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 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. Full Article
t Lowe's Names Schluter Systems, Shaw Among its 2024 Vendor Partners of the Year By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced its Vendor Partners of the Year, which recognizes a vendor's commitment to delivering quality products, innovation, value and service to Lowe's customers. Full Article
t The Carpet and Rug Institute's Richard Turner to Retire, Welcomes Darrell Hagan as the Director of Technical and Programs By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced the retirement of Richard Turner, director of technical services, and the appointment of Darrell Hagan as the new director of technical and programs. Full Article
t Couristan Unveils New High Point Market Showroom, Blending Heritage with Modern Design By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 Couristan will open a 2,659-square-foot showroom in the IHFC building at High Point Market, celebrating its grand opening on October 27. The mid-century modern space showcases high-end handmade rugs and designer-driven residential broadloom products while honoring the company's 98-year history through a history wall display. Full Article
t CARE's Next Steps for California's Carpet Recycling Program By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 California lawmakers recently updated the state's carpet recycling program, which will take effect in January. The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) is working to understand how the new requirements will impact its existing approved plan. Full Article
t DKNY Partners with Nourison Home for New Area Rug Collections By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Constructed of premium materials, the collections will combine modern design and timeless appeal with innovative weaves, rich textures, and refined patterns, according to Steven Peykar, co-CEO and co-founder of Nourison Home. Full Article
t Zeftron Launches Color-Matching App for Design Professionals By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Zeftron, a premium nylon 6 yarn system used to make commercial carpets, has released a new mobile app that allows designers to match and order yarn colors directly from their smartphones. Full Article
t California Carpet Recycling Program Seeks Assessment Fee Hike for 2025 By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:08:46 -0400 Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has requested CalRecycle's approval for an increase in carpet recycling fees, proposed to take effect February 1, 2025. The adjustment aims to meet new reserve requirements mandated by CalRecycle for year-end 2025. Full Article