v How Moldova’s Beermaster Increased Efficiency with PET Bottle Blowing Machine By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 The beer and beverage maker turned to PET Technologies to improve productivity, reduce downtimes and increase brand awareness. Full Article
v 4 Steps to Assess Industry 4.0 Readiness in food and beverage production facilities By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Turn Industry 4.0 from a concept into a tangible business use case with this helpful assessment. Discover the key elements to implementing a successful project that provides business results that align with your company goals. Full Article
v New End-to-End Visual AI Solutions Reduce the Need for Onsite Machine Learning By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Oxipital AI’s 3D vision and AI offerings aim to be more convenient and effective through a different method of “training” its products. Full Article
v AI-based Vision Inspection Systems Make More Informed Decisions By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 AI looks to be a panacea for making better inspection choices, but knowing specifically what the inspection criteria should be needs to be in place before employing an AI-based system. Full Article
v Ruiz Foods Eyes Product Innovation and the Contentious Front-of-Pack Ingredient Discussion By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400 At the IFT FIRST Conference, Mimi Bonnett of Innova Market Insights spotlighted the top food trends in the U.S. and Canada, while Michael Warter of Ruiz Foods delivered insights on machine learning and AI. Full Article
v Revolutionizing Machining Operations with Artificial Intelligence By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 As companies seek to enhance precision, increase efficiency and reduce costs, AI-driven computer numerical control (CNC) machining is emerging as a game-changing innovation. Full Article
v Multi-Conveyor Debuts Dynamic Walkway Gripper By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Sep 2024 09:30:33 -0400 The dynamic walkway concept, birthed by integration partner Arrow Conveyor Equipment, is specifically designed to allow uninterrupted conveyance for operator traffic below. Full Article
v Flexiv Develops Robotics Solution for Shaping Fish Fillets By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Fully automated by the Rizon 4 adaptive robot, the solution utilizes a combination of computer vision and force-control to identify and shape breaded fish fillets, so that consumers receive portions of a uniform size and shape. Full Article
v New Asset Management Platforms and Remote Service Tools Move Food Companies Closer to AI Strategies By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 New remote service tools and robust asset management platforms enable food and beverage companies to envision AI-based strategies and facilitate product innovation across the enterprise. Full Article
v Leveraging AI for Smarter Food and Beverage Manufacturing By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400 Phrases such as “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” are dominating headlines – and boardroom discussions – but what do they really mean? And more importantly, what can they do for food and beverage manufacturers? Full Article
v Revolutionizing Food & Beverage Processing with Time-Sensitive Networking By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 By embracing TSN, food and beverage companies not only improve their OEE but also set the stage for a future where production lines are not just automated but intelligently interconnected and extremely flexible. Full Article
v Vital Farms to Open Egg Washing and Packing Facility in Indiana By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:13:00 -0400 The company’s facility in Seymore, Ind. will build upon key learnings and successes from Vital Farms’ egg washing and packing facility in Springfield, Mo., which opened in 2017. Full Article
v SunOpta Invests $26 Million To Expand California Plant-Based Beverage Processing Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:52:24 -0400 The Modesto expansion is the second largest capital project in the company’s history. Full Article
v Henry Avocado Corp. Expands NC Cold Storage Distribution Center By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:09:00 -0400 Henry Avocado Corp. has expanded its cold storage distribution center in Charlotte, N.C. through collaboration with design-build firm A M King. Full Article
v Lassonde Unveils Newly Expanded Beverage Manufacturing Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:59:09 -0400 The expanded facility includes the addition of a new single-serve aseptic juice production line and a 104,000-sq.-ft. distribution center. Full Article
v Believer Meats, GEA Team Up to Scale Up Cultivated Meat Production By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:24:00 -0400 Believer Meats has signed a strategic partnership agreement with GEA to co-develop technologies and processes to improve the unit economics and sustainability of cultivated meat production. Full Article
v Shamrock Farms Expands Virginia Milk Manufacturing Facility By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:40:30 -0400 Shamrock Farms is investing $59 million into the project, which includes adding additional equipment, cold storage space and a new production filling line. Full Article
v Voyage Foods Adds Manufacturing Plant in Ohio By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:17:03 -0400 Once operational, the 284,000-sq.-ft. plant will produce cocoa-free chocolate, nut-free spreads and bean-free coffee, and it will have the capacity to make 10,000 metric tons of cocoa-free chocolate annually. Full Article
v Food Engineering's 2018 State of Food Manufacturing Survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Oct 2018 09:00:00 -0400 The food manufacturing industry faces any number of challenges, both great and small, but according to Food Engineering readers, the future is bright. Full Article
v 2019 State of Food Manufacturing Survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400 Since 2014, respondents to Food Engineering’s annual State of Food Manufacturing survey have ranked automation as the No. 1 trend affecting the industry—until this year. Full Article
v 2020 State of Food Manufacturing Survey By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Constant changes, huge swings in demand or shifts in consumer behavior, employee safety, and a general uncertainty about what comes next are all present in the 2020 State of Food Manufacturing Survey. Full Article
v Crossville Argent 2.0 Porcelain Tile Collection Offers Timeless Aesthetic for Residential and Commercial By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0400 AHF Products introduces new Crossville Argent 2.0 porcelain tile, offering a timeless aesthetic that can complement a variety of design styles. Full Article
v Tile Industry Gathers in Bologna, Italy, for an Incredible Week of Design, Innovation, and Inspiration. By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 This year, the exhibition spaces at the show span 15 halls, and the 145,000-square-meter exhibition floor hosts 606 exhibitors, including 38% non-Italian companies from 25 different countries. Full Article
v Cersaie 2024 Unveils New Trends, Design Competition Winners + Pritzker Prize Keynote By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2024 22:00:00 -0400 The annual trade show offered attendees a window into the latest design and color trends in ceramics as well as the newest advancements in sustainable production and cutting-edge technologies. Full Article
v M-D Pro and HGTV Host Bryan Baeumler Launch Social Media Campaign to Empower Tile Installers By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Baeumler and M-D PRO, which is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, will engage with contractors and installers through a series of educational initiatives on social media. The collaboration aims to educate pros on using installer-friendly solutions that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain quality. Full Article
v Portobello America Celebrates One-Year Anniversary By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Portobello America, the U.S. arm of Portobello Grupo, celebrates a year of achievements since launching its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Baxter, Tennessee. Full Article
v Hiring News: NTCA, Havwoods and Wonder Porcelain Appoint New Team Members By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 Two tile companies and one wood manufacturer announce the addition of new team members. Read on for Floor Trends & Installation's round-up of recent arrivals and changes in flooring business and sales. Full Article
v NTCA Assistant Executive Director Jim Olson Receives Prestigious Ring of Honor Award By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Jim Olson, NTCA's assistant executive director since 2008, has been awarded the association's Ring of Honor for his exceptional leadership and 40-year dedication to the tile industry. Olson will receive the prestigious recognition at the Total Solutions Plus Awards Luncheon in Boston on October 28. Full Article
v Transom Capital-backed Artivo Surfaces Acquires Tom Duffy Company, Deal Expands Artivo’s Brand Portfolio and National Reach By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2024 16:45:00 -0400 Artivo Surfaces, the Transom Capital-backed parent company of Virginia Tile, Galleher, and Trinity Hardwood, is acquiring Tom Duffy Company, a strategic move that significantly strengthens Artivo’s position as a market leader in the tile and flooring industry. Full Article
v Coverings 2025 Registration Opens By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Coverings, the largest showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone in North America, has announced Coverings 2025 registration with early-bird registration perks, competitive hotel rates and award opportunities. Full Article
v Brazil's Rock Stars: How the World's Most Diverse Stone Industry Is Carving Its Future By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 Brazil, the world's fourth-largest natural stone producer and leading U.S. supplier, is intensifying efforts to expand its market presence through export incentives and education. Full Article
v Daltile Partners with Gary Sinise Foundation to Support Wounded Veterans By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 This Veterans Day, Daltile continues its ongoing partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, supporting the construction of specially adapted smart homes for severely wounded veterans through the foundation's R.I.S.E. Program. Full Article
v Women in Tile, NTCA, CTEF to Partner with Carpet & Tile Warehouse to Host First-Ever All-Female CTI Test By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:30:00 -0500 Carpet & Tile Warehouse, in collaboration with Women in Tile, the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF), and the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), is hosting an all-female Certified Tile Installer (CTI) test on March 5-8, 2025. Full Article
v Ads showing up over forum navigation on mobile By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Sat, 19 Oct 2024 21:14:00 GMT Image: Had (the same) and(s) pop up at the bottom of multiple pages blocking the thread/page/forum navigation buttons -- and there doesn't seem to be a way to dismiss/minimize/close it either Full Article Technical Support and Feedback
v Low Inventory Leads to Solid Gains in New Home Sales By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 Solid demand and ongoing building material supply bottlenecks continue to put upward pressure on new home prices, according to NAHB. Full Article
v Carpet One Floor & Home Welcomes New Advisory Council Members By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 The advisory council meets periodically throughout the year to advise senior management and help shape the direction of programs developed by the flooring retailer cooperative. Full Article
v Walker Zanger Studio Launches Vibrant Cement Collection By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 07:10:04 -0500 Walker Zanger Studio Cement is a vibrant collection that offers striking patterns and a complementary color palette at a budget-friendly price point. Full Article
v Single-Family, Multifamily Production Post Double-Digit Gains in November By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Dec 2021 15:10:00 -0500 Single-family and multifamily housing production accelerated in November, due to strong demand for new construction. Full Article
v #StyleStories: Applying Pantone's Very Peri to Carpets By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 Royal Thai has taken the four unique palettes curated by Pantone for the Very Peri launch—Balancing Act, Wellspring, Star of the Show, and Amusements—and applied them to some of the company's favorite patterns. Full Article
v Gold by Rivafloors Showcases the Beauty of European Oak By www.floortrendsmag.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 The engineered wood collection bridges contemporary and traditional design through eight colors. Full Article
v SV: YYZ-India/SE Asia ~C$800-1300 r/t By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 01:16:10 GMT Posted on a Canadian deals forum. SV has dropped economy fares to SE Asia (namely, BKK, KUL, CGK- lowest fare) and India with fares running C$900-1,000 r/t for the former and just under C$1,300 for the latter. Interestingly books into Semi-Flex... Full Article Mileage Run Deals
v Hanian Airlines from Budapest to China (SZX/PVG) for less then 190 one way By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:24:29 GMT Dates from november to beginning of december. Eg: https://www.google.com/travel/flights/search?tfs=CBwQAhojEgoyMDI0LTEyLTA2agcIARIDQlVEcgwIAhIIL20vMDZ3amZAAUgBcAGCAQsI____________AZgBArIBAhgB&tfu=IgA&authuser=0 Book via:... Full Article Mileage Run Deals
v Air NZ Skycouch vs Singapore PE By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:43:47 GMT Hello, I am in the process of booking flights to NZ for my family (2 adults and a 6 year old). I would like advice on the following dilemma with the Singapore - Auckland leg please. We have the option of flying Air NZ with a sky couch and... Full Article TravelBuzz
v Seeking Your Recommendations for Luxury Travel Experiences! By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 07:51:52 GMT Hello FlyerTalk Community! Im thrilled to join this forum dedicated to the world of travel, especially when it comes to luxury experiences! As someone who appreciates the finer things in life, Im curious to learn from all of you.My... Full Article TravelBuzz
v Do FA care if you swipe a leftover toiletry kit when departing a plane? By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 23:06:53 GMT Seems like business/first class passengers take what they want and leave the bag behind on their seat. Only way I would say "no" is that maybe a passenger really forgot it. Full Article TravelBuzz
v Tickiet validity - Amadeus GDS By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:25:55 GMT Hello, can you help me to determine how long is or was this ticket valid? What means codes below? Thanks for clarifing. ---Quote--- TKT-065xxxxxxxxxx-xxx RCI- 1A LOC-XXXXXX OD-VIEVIE SI- FCPI-4 POI-JED *DOI-28NOV23 *IOI-XXXXXXXX... Full Article TravelBuzz
v Questions / discussion about private jets, private vs. commercial, etc (2024 onwards) By www.flyertalk.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:58:30 GMT Are there any private jets that have at least one comfortable and real bed to sleep on - for a transatlantic overnight flight? Not talking about seats the go flat bed or even sofas that open up. A real bed... Full Article TravelBuzz
v Del Sol Food Company Names Sam Sommer as VP of Finance and Accounting By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 09:45:00 -0400 Sommer joins Del Sol Food with more than 16 years of experience in finance and accounting. Full Article
v New Technology Allows Visitors to go Behind Nestlé's Factory Doors By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:18:35 -0400 The virtual experience is personalized, giving visitors the chance to become acquainted with products from their country of choice. Full Article
v Rebellyous Foods Plans to Revolutionize Plant-Based Meat Production with Deployment of Mock 2 Technology By www.foodengineeringmag.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:30:50 -0400 The fully continuous, automated and chilled dough substrate processing system reduces manufacturing costs and can produce range of plant-based meat products at volumes of 2,500-5,000 lb./hr. on a single processing line. Full Article