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Simplot Food Group Translates Trends to Tastes With Waffle-Flavored Potatoes

Simplot Maple City Waffle line transforms popular menu entrée into a versatile, on-the-go option for operators, consumers.




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Product Development— with a Purpose: The Story Behind Magic Cactus

Magic Cactus’ formulation features 2mg of THC, 4mg of CBG, and 6mg of CBD; a “2-4-6” ratio for what Locarni describes as an “approachable, session-able ‘buzz’” where consumers control the consumption experience.




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PepsiCo Partners with Einride to Electrify US Frito-Lay Food Routes

By leveraging Einride's offering of connected electric trucks, charging infrastructure and digital freight platform that optimizes operations with data-driven insights, PepsiCo aims to reduce its Scope 3 emissions.




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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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HMTX Mycelium Collection Wins Sustainability Award at NeoCon

The Mycelium Collection features SRP TPU flooring technology, which transforms waste plastic bottles into circular flooring. 






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Ecore’s New Rubber Recycling Program Helps Customers Achieve Circularity

Ecore International has been upcycling rubber into high-performance surfaces for over 40 years. The firm announces the launch of its TRUcircularity program, which aims to eliminate rubber waste by recycling and reimagining every end-of-life rubber floor. 




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Shaw Industries Adds Solar Tech to Georgia Facility

Shaw Industries has completed the installation of a half-acre solar array at its carpet tile manufacturing and recycling facility in Adairsville, Georgia.




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Ecore Debuts Rubber Flooring for Light Strength and Conditioning Workouts

Designed from customer feedback and tailored specifically for light strength and conditioning workouts, Performance Motivate Plus complements Ecore’s Performance Beast flooring, which excels in handling heavier weights.




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The Case for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Flooring in Healthcare Facilities

When the static electricity in a medical office, examination room or lab is under control, it helps reduce the risks of shocks to personnel, disruption of data, malfunction of sensitive equipment, igniting flammables, and reducing contamination due to electrostatic attraction.




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Food Giant 'Expedites' Quality Control Upgrade

In a FOOD ENGINEERING interview, a PMMI VP said that three-quarters of food manufacturers were expected to spend money on new equipment from 2020-2025. PMMI’s Jorge Izquierdo, VP of market development at PMMI, said the driver behind the increase in processing and packaging purchases was “to leverage new technologies that offer increased flexibility.”




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Prioritizing Food Safety—Metal Detection in Milchwerke Schwaben’s Dairy Processing

Milchwerke Schwaben’s presence in the dairy industry starts as early as 1922, dairy farmers in Ulm, Germany joined together to form a cooperative that would make it possible to produce dairy products with greater efficiency. This merger resulted in a company whose products meet the needs of consumers throughout Germany and abroad.




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In Dire Conditions, Emerson Donated its E3 Controller System to the Food Bank of Alaska

When COVID-19 began spreading across America, the Food Bank of Alaska in Anchorage quickly became overwhelmed. The organization had been making the best of outdated equipment in a remote location for many years, often dealing with breakdowns that led to significant losses of perishable food items. But, as the pandemic brought many longstanding issues to a head, it became clear that a permanent solution needed to be found.




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Flexible Packaging Flexes its Muscles with Recycling Pilot

A single-stream mechanical recycling pilot demonstration produces the rFlex bale, a flexible packaging byproduct that could be used for future end markets and as a possible feedstock.




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Tools to Improve In-House Traceability

A brewer turns to Siemens for its turnkey Blockchain-based Trusted Traceability Solution to expedite future recall scenarios throughout the brewer’s extensive supply chain.




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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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Dehydrated Fruit Processor Zarecki turns to Key Technology for Vibratory Conveyor System

While expanding production with a new line that sweetens and dehydrates different types of berries, Zarecki turned to Key Technology for a vibratory conveyor system with five Impulse shakers.




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De Marchi Automates Production with TOMRA 5B Sorter

The De Marchi Group's operations range from the large-scale cultivation of fruit, vegetables and greens to the production of frozen foods and "in nature" foods for Brazil and abroad.




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Item-level Traceability Technology Is Transforming Food Safety and Quality

This new technology not only gives consumers confidence is knowing their food is safe, but helps supply chain participants and restaurants pull bad products.




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Flexicon offers mobile sanitary IBC unloading-conveying system for contamination-sensitive transfer

Designed to transfer contamination-sensitive bulk solid materials from intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) to downstream processes, dust-free, the system’s discharger frame is mounted on casters for in-plant mobility.




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Sanitary Conveyor Boosts Food Safety and OEE for Nutrition Bar Maker

A tubular chain conveyor helps TruFood increase line efficiency and safety, nourishing the manufacturer’s bottom line.




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Spiroflow and Cablevey Conveyors Collaborates with Oat Co.

Operating as part of Automated Handling Solutions (AHS), Spiroflow and Cablevey Conveyors provides the Scottish oats producer with a bespoke conveyor system.




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Panhandle Milling Debuts Onsite Flour Mill at Campbell Soup Company Manufacturing Facility

The $100 million facility will be largely dedicated to Goldfish and Pepperidge Farm production.





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PPG Highlights Performance of Precipitated Silica as Carrying Agent

Recent research compared the carrying capacity of PPG’s precipitated silica to maltodextrin. Results showed that PPG Flo-Gard silicas provided more than 40 times the carrying capacity of maltodextrin.




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CFL’s Tenacity Offers Retailers a Complete Marketing Strategy

Waterproof engineered stone flooring competes against ceramic tile.




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Emser Tile Expands Its Material Bank Offering

Design professionals who rely on the service to search and sample materials will now find more than 130 Emser Tile collections on the site. 




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Domotex Moves 2025 Carpet & Rugs Edition to 2026

Domotex announced it will move its 2025 Carpet & Rugs edition, originally scheduled for January 2025, to Domotex 2026.  




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22nd Annual Alan Greenberg Charity Golf Tournament Raises $125,000 for Floor Covering Industry Foundation

The funds raised during the tournament will directly support the FCIF's mission of providing financial assistance to individuals within the floor-covering industry who are facing significant hardships due to illness, disability, or other unforeseen life-altering circumstances. 




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Mohawk Builder Multifamily Hosts Design Summit, Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in Flooring

Mohawk Builder Multifamily welcomed 11 designers from across the country to its inaugural design summit in Alpharetta, Georgia, to build relationships, garner feedback on flooring products in development, and share insights about the company's investments in innovation and sustainability.




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Flooring Installation Community Unites at the 2024 CFI FCICA Convention to Elevate Training Opportunities, Tackle Installer Shortage

The recent CFI FCICA Convention in Orlando challenged the industry to raise the bar on installer recruitment, expand high-quality training, and expand awareness of the latest installation techniques and technologies.





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Smartlift Outdoor Lift Provides Secure Maneuverability for Panel Installations

Smartlift's SL 609 Outdoor series is designed for mounting glass, marble, granite, and steel. 




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Sherwin-Williams' New Coating Technology Offers Rapid Curing, Extended Workability, Easy Application and Chemical Resistance 

Sherwin-Williams High Performance Flooring launched Accelera One is an advanced coating technology designed for decorative flake and quartz flooring systems that meet the rigorous demands of commercial and institutional environments, delivering a high level of performance, ease of application and chemical resistance.




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Sherwin-Williams High Performance Flooring Decorative Coatings for Production and Office Facilities

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. The Resuflor systems integrate industrial-grade epoxy with flake or aggregate to create a decorative floor. 




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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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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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Bathroom Renovations Reflect Changing Homeowner Priorities

Homeowners are shifting their approach to bathroom renovations with personal comfort and long-term usability increasingly prioritized over resale value considerations.




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AHF Products Named 'Vendor of the Year' by Do It Best

AHF said it continues to produce ways to grow the Do It Best partnership and drive sales, such as putting together pallet buy specials, creating a national drop-ship program and looking to get products into their distribution centers.





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Houzz Barometer: Construction Activity Dips in Q3, but Professionals Optimistic for Q4

Despite a slowdown in Q3 2024 construction sector activity, home renovation professionals express optimism for Q4, according to Houzz's latest Renovation Barometer. 




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USA Flooring Launches Loyalty Program Aimed at Contractors, Installers, Designers, Realtors and Restoration Pros, Partners with Shaw Industries

USA Flooring announced the launch of a Partner Rewards Loyalty program, designed by The Incentive Group for Pro Customers, with support from Shaw Industries. 




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Floor Coverings International Expands Footprint in Arizona with New Mobile Showroom

Flooring franchise Floor Coverings International continues its expansion in Arizona with a new mobile showroom in Sunrise. As the real estate market booms and demand for its services grows, the franchise actively seeks partners in several Arizona cities.





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Ralph Grogan on Opportunities in the Commercial Flooring Market

In a recent Floor Talk podcast, we spoke with Grogan about his goals for 2024, how his past roles at Bentley and Parterre will help him grow connections and market share within the architecture and design community, and what he anticipates for the adhesives and commercial flooring markets for the next year.





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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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An Inside Look at Mannington Commercial's Newest Sustainability Initiatives

Mannington Commercial's Shane Totten, AIA, director of sustainability, offers insights into the manufacturer's recent sustainability announcements. 





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Where Flooring Retailers Should Invest in Digital Marketing in 2024

Frank Chiera, senior VP of marketing and advertising, CCA Global Partners, and Terri Daniels, VP of public relations, offer guidance on marketing strategy for flooring retailers in 2024. 




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What INSTALL Warranty Contractor Designation Means for Architects, Designers & Contractors

The INSTALL Warranty Contractor designation is a unique offering in the flooring industry because it guarantees that the installation work is of the highest quality and stands behind that guarantee with a free extended warranty on labor.




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The Vinyl Institute Affirms the Safety of PVC Products

Ned Monroe, president and CEO of the Vinyl Institute, offers insight into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement that vinyl chloride will be one of the next five chemicals selected for prioritization under the Toxic Substances Control Act.




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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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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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Leslie Del Pozo on Her Flooring Journey and Commitment to the Installation Community

Leslie Del Pozo, vice president of marketing content & communications, QEP/Roberts has been supporting the installation community in a variety of ways for several years now, including sponsoring our Installation Awards for the second year in a row. Here, we dive more into her flooring journey, what supporting the installation community means to her and the importance of just showing up.




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The Resilient Floor Covering Institute's 2024 Mid-Year Outlook

Resilient Floor Covering Institute President and CEO Bill Blackstock offers an update on the association's key initiatives for the second half of 2024 and provides an outlook for the resilient category of flooring.