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Surveying New Functional Foods & Beverages Debuting in January 2021

This month's Form+Function collection includes shakes for diabetic diets, immunity and protein snacks.




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A1C Drinks to Control Blood Sugar

Introducing A1C Drinks, a new brand of healthy beverages designed to help people manage blood sugar, weight, diabetes and pre-diabetes.




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MigraKet® Medical Food For Migraines

Different from drugs, painkillers and injections that address migraine symptoms, MigraKet® is the first holistic medical food formulation for the management of a potential root cause of migraine. 




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Goli Nutrition 3-in-1 Pre+Post+Probiotics Gummy

Featuring probiotic strain Bacillus Subtilis DE11®, postbiotic Lactobacillus paracasei MCC1849 and the prebiotic XOS (xylooligosaccharides), this dynamic trio works in synergy to provide a multitude of benefits.




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How Equii Formulates Bread with 10g of Protein Per Slice

Prepared Foods Chief Editor Bob Garrison talks protein with Dr. Baljit Ghotra, co-CEO and co-founder of EQUII Foods, a San Francisco Bay-area start-up whose Equii retail and foodservice breads and bread mixes boast two times more protein, 30% fewer carbs, and 50% less sugar compared to other leading brands.




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Siemer Milling Company Pledges $1 million Gift to the University of Illinois for Wheat Research

The Illinois Wheat Initiative will bring together faculty to collaborate on research related to wheat cultivation in Illinois. The hope is that other entities throughout the wheat value chain — including growers, millers, and food companies — will invest in the Illinois Wheat Initiative to advance the industry. 




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New Functional Drinks & Supplements Introduced in September 2018

Prepared Foods takes a look at new better-for-you drinks and supplements introduced in September 2018.




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Wilderness Poets Freeze-Dried Açai Powder

The Açai Powder the newest addition to the company's line of USDA Organic Superfood Powders which includes: Dragon Fruit, Camu Camu Berry, Elderberry, Blue Butterfly Pea Flower, Turmeric, Super Green Juice, Ceremonial Matcha Green Tea, Premium Grade Organic Matcha Green Tea, Hemp Protein, Coconut Milk and Coconut Water.




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JOYÀ Dark Chocolate with Lion’s Mane

Crafted from ethically-sourced, certified organic plant-based ingredients (single-origin heirloom cacao, coconut sugar and an efficacious dose of lion’s mane mushroom extract), this handcrafted chocolate is a satisfying and elevated health-promoting snack.




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South Beach Diet Keto-Friendly Program For 2019

The keto-friendly program option offers consumers the ability to adapt the proven South Beach Diet to make it more “keto.”




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2021 Predictions: FATS & OILS

The explosion of plant-base meat and dairy analogs has created a paradigm shift in the ways food product developers are considering fats and oils. There’s plenty of innovation around plant-based meat alternatives, especially as they expand beyond burgers, sausages, and poultry into mimics of bacon, pork, and even such specific items as turkey burgers.




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Grow Daily Boys 10+ Nutritional Shake

Grow Daily Boys 10+ was designed to supplement a boy's regular diet and ensure the optimal amount of calories, macronutrients, and micronutrients needed for regular growth and development.




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New Functional Foods, Drinks and Supplements Debuting in November 2021

Prepared Foods profiles new functional foods, drinks and supplements.




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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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MegaFood 3-in-1 Iron Energy Gummies

While the Blood Builder iron supplements were developed for people with iron deficiency, MegaFood Iron Energy Gummies offers a lower potency formula with a moderate 4mg of iron per serving to support the whole family's energy needs.




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MET-Rx BIG 100 Granola Bars

Aiming to elevate consumers' fitness journeys, MET-Rx's newest flavor innovations are designed to add excitement and variety to MET-Rx's flavor profiles without sacrificing substance.




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KRAFT Mac & Cheese Jalapeño and Ranch

KRAFT says that it recognizes a majority of fans – Gen Z in particular – are hungry for more intense, exploratory flavors but prefer to try them in familiar products from trusted brands.1,2 As a comfort food, known for more than 85 years, KRAFT Mac & Cheese aims to delight its fans with the new flavors.




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Vital Pursuit Designed for GLP-1 Users

Vital Pursuit delivers the nutrients this consumer group needs with thoughtfully portioned products that offer at least 20g of protein, great taste, and options with vibrant vegetables. 




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How FDA Labeling Requirements Will Impact Gluten-Free Products in 2021

If 2020 was the year of supply chain uncertainty due to COVID-19, 2021 may well be the year that transparency in food labeling takes center stage, particularly for gluten-free products.




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OSI Group Subsidiary Purchases Park 100 Foods

The addition of Park 100 will complement OSI’s existing business while providing a significant presence in the attractive soup, sauce, and macaroni and cheese categories.




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Forecasting Top 10 Food & Beverage Trends for 2025

The Whole Foods Market Trends Council – a collective of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members ranging from foragers and buyers to culinary experts – develop these trend predictions each year through a combination of deep industry experience, keen observation of consumer preferences, and collaborative sessions with emerging and established brands.




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Kate Farms Strawberry Flavor Nutrition Shake And Standard 1.4

Kate Farms prioritizes high-quality ingredients to provide nutrition, and believes that a shake doesn't need to be pink to enjoy an organic natural strawberry flavor.




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Smashburger Launches jack & annie's® Plant-Based Burgers in Restaurants Nationwide

Smashburger, the better-burger fast casual restaurant with 235 corporate and franchise locations, partnered with jack and annie's to launch a new plant-based burger made from jackfruit in all locations across the US.




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How robots help processors navigate the COVID-19 pandemic

Robots and cobots can help when your food or beverage has workers out sick with COVID-19 or needs to implement social distancing.




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Shower Tile 101: Building a Knockout Niche

Scott Carothers offers guidance on what it takes to build a proper niche that meshes seamlessly with the wall tile layout.




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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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Hispanic Consumers Drive 16% of Total US CPG Growth

These reports highlight that Hispanics now make up 20% of the US population and account for 71% of national population growth between 2022 and 2023. More than 25% of Gen Z and Gen Alpha identify as Hispanic, demonstrating the long-term potential of this powerful consumer group.




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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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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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Overcoming ESD-Control Flooring Challenges: A Comprehensive Guide to ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021

Discover the essential elements of electrostatic discharge (ESD) flooring and gain insights into achieving optimal ESD protection and mitigation. In this article, we debunk common misconceptions, explore the significance of resistance levels, and shed light on the latest material advancements that address industry challenges.




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Belzona 5811DW2 Coating Approved for Dry Food Contact

Belzona 5811DW2 (DW Immersion Grade) is a solvent-free coating initially designed for the protection of surfaces operating under potable water immersion or where potable water approval is required. 




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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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Taylor Adhesives 710 Latex Adhesive Fills a Range of Broadloom Installation Needs

Taylor Adhesives 710 is designed for a variety of applications, including: applying seaming tapes, joining padding, sealing raw edges, securing binding, patching carpet, replacing damaged nap and reinforcing seams and weak backings.




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Bona RollGuard Silane-Based Moisture Barrier Cuts Floor Installation Time Up to 19%

Designed to allow for an easier install process for hardwood flooring contractors by mitigating moisture on concrete and wooden subfloor systems, Bona launches Bona RollGuard.




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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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Inside the 2018 Food Plant of the Year: Kraft Heinz

Food Engineering recognizes Kraft Heinz as its 2018 Food Plant of the Year. The first completed greenfield project for one of the largest food companies in the world results in a truly state-of-the art deli meat processing facility.




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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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Plant of the Year 2019: Valley Milk's new facility aids vertical integration

A collaboration among several dairy families and nutritionists in California's Central Valley led to the construction of a milk processing facility that exceeds expectations.




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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 wins 2021 Plant of the Year

Keurig Dr Pepper’s 1.5-million-sq.-ft. production facility and distribution center in Allentown, Pa., has been named the 2021 Food Engineering Plant of the Year. Cuisine Solutions was named winner of the 2021 Sustainable Plant of the Year for its plant in San Antonio.




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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.




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2018 Plant Construction Survey: Rising Rate of Food & Beverage Plant Renovations/Expansions

Food Engineering's 41st annual Plant Construction Survey reveals that the ratio of the number of plant renovations and expansions versus new, greenfield projects has again risen from last year, indicating several owners and operators are trying to stay put.




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Food Engineering's 2019 Plant Construction Survey shows tax cuts spur investment

Food Engineering's annual construction survey shows that tax cuts have encouraged construction and renovations, but the labor shortage is affecting those projects as well.




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QEP Sells Harris Flooring to Marquis Industries for $10 Million

The purchased assets include the Naturally Aged Flooring, Harris, Kraus and Heritage Mill brands in North America, as well as related inventory and associated domain names and websites.




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NALFA Begins Review of LF-01 Laminate Flooring Test Standard

This initiative marks the first major revision of the standard since its last update in 2019, emphasizing NALFA's commitment to ensuring the highest quality standards within the industry. 




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3102BCE-A Vedic Resort €10 Goa, India

3102BCE-A Vedic Resort €10 p/n Goa, India. Available for this price from April 2025 till November 2025. It's a suite with a private pool. Image:




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Holiday Inn Dandenong - 16k Points

Not a huge discount, but you can book the Holiday Inn Dandenong outside of Melbourne, Australia for 16,000 points the night of November 14, 2024. The average cost per night is currently 19734 points. Value per Point on that night isn't great at...




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Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport - 41 GBP

Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Airport - 41 GBP on Oct 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18 of 2025 https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/aberdeen/abzig/hoteldetail Image: Image:




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Holiday Inn Express: Antrim - M2, Jct.1 - 13k Points / 49 GBP

Holiday Inn Express: Antrim - M2, Jct.1 - As low as 13,000 Points or 49GBP per night at the end of the schedule (late October 2025). Usually an average of 30123 points per night or 112.30 GBP per night. ...