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Wells Enterprises Announces Expansion Plans for New York Plant

The expansion is anticipated to more than quadruple the facility's current production output and help support the company's continued plans for growth in novelty and packaged ice cream.




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Lassonde Unveils Newly Expanded Beverage Manufacturing Facility

The expanded facility includes the addition of a new single-serve aseptic juice production line and a 104,000-sq.-ft. distribution center.




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Samyang Corporation Constructs Allulose Plant

Located in Nam-gu, Ulsan, Korea, the specialty plant consists of two buildings: one for allulose production and the other for prebiotics.




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MÜNZING Completes U.S. Production Headquarters

MÜNZING’s new facility in Clover, S.C. is situated on a swath of land that was formerly a tree farm, offsetting the company’s carbon footprint.




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Believer Meats, GEA Team Up to Scale Up Cultivated Meat Production

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.




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Idaho Milk Products to Break Ground on Ice Cream Facility

Idaho Milk Products will break ground on the 183,000-sq.-ft. plant on Oct. 11. The facility will be substantially complete by early 2026 with full commercial production by May 2026.




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Ferrero Opens Kinder Bueno Production Facility on Illinois Manufacturing Campus

Since its introduction in late 2019, Kinder Bueno has reached No. 17 in sales among mainstream chocolate brands, hitting more than $214 million in retail sales in the past year.




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Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. Announces Expansion Plans for Additional Cage-Free Production Capabilities

The projects will include the addition of five new cage-free layer houses across its locations in Florida, Georgia, Utah and Texas.




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Dainty Rice Expands Ontario Facility with Ready-to-Heat Rice Production Lines

The production line is now fully operational, with the first ready-to-heat rice pouches rolling off the line and out to the retail market.




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Yakult Breaks Ground on New Facility

This facility is expected to begin production in 2026 and, at peak capacity, will produce 2.7 million bottles per day across six production lines.




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Lamb Weston Opens Frozen Potato Production Facility in The Netherlands

With the completion of Lamb Weston's second facility for frozen potato products in Kruiningen, The Netherlands, this site has expanded its production capabilities while integrating sustainable technologies to advance potato processing and product packaging.




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Women in food manufacturing: lessons learned and strategies to succeed

During the Women in Food Manufacturing segment, the keynote covers how to turn an idea into a brand, which is followed by a women’s panel discussion.




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Crossville Argent 2.0 Porcelain Tile Collection Offers Timeless Aesthetic for Residential and Commercial

AHF Products introduces new Crossville Argent 2.0 porcelain tile, offering a timeless aesthetic that can complement a variety of design styles.




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APE Grupo Architecture Awards Opens Call for Project Submissions

The second edition of the APE Grupo Architecture Awards kicked off on September 18 with the aim of recognizing and highlighting the work of architects and interior decorators who have used APE Grupo ceramics in their projects. November 12 is the deadline to submit projects. 




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Armina Natural Stone Importer and Fabricator Opens Two New Miami Locations

Armina, a natural stone importer and fabrictor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is expanding into the South Florida market by opening two new locations. 





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Brazilian Stone Tour Aimed at Specifiers and Distributors Offers Education Opportunity

The Brazilian Stone Tour aims to connect U.S. specifiers to the natural riches of Brazil through a series of informative lectures, taking place in Texas and California. 




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Tile Industry Gathers in Bologna, Italy, for an Incredible Week of Design, Innovation, and Inspiration.

This year, the exhibition spaces at the show span 15 halls, and th145,000-square-meter exhibition floor hosts 606 exhibitors, including 38% non-Italian companies from 25 different countries. 





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Florim Stone Large-Format Tile Honored with Green Good Design Award for Sustainable Design

Florim has achieved another significant milestone, with its brand Florim stone receiving the prestigious international Green Good Design Awards 2024. 




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Portobello America Debuts at Cersaie 2024, Launching 'Bossa on the Road' Global Tile Collection

Portobello America makes its mark at Cersaie 2024 in Bologna, Italy. The U.S. arm of Portobello Grupo unveils "Bossa on the Road," its first global tile collection, blending American practicality with Brazilian flair.




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NTCA Announces October Educational Workshops

The 28 workshops and eight regional training sessions across 17 states are free to attend, making them accessible to professionals across the country.





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Designs on Demand Tile From Artaic Introduces Three New Patterns and Colorways

Three patterns in three new colorways have been introduced to Artaic's Design on Demand collection. 




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Cersaie 2024 Unveils New Trends, Design Competition Winners + Pritzker Prize Keynote

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.




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Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels: What to Consider Before Going All In

No doubt Gauged Porcelain Tile Panels (GPTP) are the future, but it would seem the future is now. Chris Rachel, owner, Superior Home Solutions, provides a quick list of what you need to know before adding large-format tile to your flooring installation repertoire. 




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Raimondi Bridge Wet Saws Capable of Cutting Large Format Tiles Up to 330 cm

The Raimondi LAB330 and LAB270 bridge wet saws are capable of cutting large format tiles up to 330 cm (10.8’).




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Portobello America Celebrates One-Year Anniversary

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. 




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Hiring News: NTCA, Havwoods and Wonder Porcelain Appoint New Team Members

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. 




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Three New Large-Format Porcelain Tile Collections from Nemo Tile + Stone

Bryce, Blake, and Madison are Nemo Tile + Stone's new large-format porcelain tile collections. 




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NTCA Assistant Executive Director Jim Olson Receives Prestigious Ring of Honor Award

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.




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Transom Capital-backed Artivo Surfaces Acquires Tom Duffy Company, Deal Expands Artivo’s Brand Portfolio and National Reach

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.




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NTCA Announces Winners of the Tile Setter Craftspersons of the Year Awards

This year’s awards, announced at the Total Solutions Plus conference in Boston, celebrate Juan “Junior” Mercado from Christian Brothers Flooring & Interiors as the Commercial Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year and Jeff Occhipinti from Columbia River Tile & Stone as the Residential Tile Setter Craftsperson of the Year.





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Are Your Boxes of Ceramic Tile Compatible? What to Look for on the Label

CTEF’s Academic Director Scott Carothers urges tile setters to check the label and points out two of the most critical pieces of information to confirm prior to an installation.




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Coverings 2025 Registration Opens

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.




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Lunada Bay Tile Expands Tommy Bahama Collection with Three Nature-Inspired Colorways

Lunada Bay Tile has introduced three new colorways to its Tommy Bahama glass mosaic collection: Fujisan, Lucky Bay, and Motuo. 




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Geometric Rhythms: Panaria Ceramica's New 'Playlist' Tile Collection Sets Design Tempo

Panariagroup USA has unveiled its new Playlist ceramic tile collection, featuring geometric patterns in 3x12 and 8x8 formats across 12 color options.




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Brazil's Rock Stars: How the World's Most Diverse Stone Industry Is Carving Its Future

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. 




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Daltile Partners with Gary Sinise Foundation to Support Wounded Veterans

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.




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Notifications for “Likes” and “Quotes” not working again?

I recall there was a problem with this earlier in the year. And then the “like” notifications were fixed but the “quote” notifications were not. Then later later there was a new type of “quote” notification added. But I’ve just noticed that I...



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Ads showing up over forum navigation on mobile

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



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Likes Broken on Desktop / Laptop Browser but Work on Mobile

I can like all posts on mobile (Safari on iOS), but Likes don't seem to work on desktop / laptop browsers. I get far fewer likes than I used to and several folks respond saying they are unable to like my posts. When I test on Chrome on my laptop, I...



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iPhone pictures to PC

I have taken a bunch of travel pictures with an iPhone 14 in the HEIC format. Before downloading to PC, do I have to go pic by pic and chose the perfect frame FIRST on the iPhone before downloading? If I download directly I get a movie file of low...




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Mohawk Back on the Road in 2022

Kicking off Jan. 5 in Philadelphia, the appointment-only traveling show will provide personalized product and program experiences to retailers across the U.S.




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NKBA Announces Global Connect KBIS 2022 Programming

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, will host three international delegation tours and an NKBA Global Connect Pavillion.




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Strong Demand Boosts Builder Confidence Despite Supply Chain Disruptions

Builders are getting increasingly concerned about affordability hurdles ahead for most buyers.




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Monarch Plank Launches Authentic Teak Hardwood Flooring

True Teak is grown in the highlands of Thailand on plantations that are specially managed for longer life cycles of 25 to 30 years





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Mohawk Sponsors Sustainable Show House

The aim of the project was to inspire first-time home buyers who want to choose the best floors for their own sustainable renovation projects.




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Carpet One Floor & Home Welcomes New Advisory Council Members

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.




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Walker Zanger Studio Launches Vibrant Cement Collection

Walker Zanger Studio Cement is a vibrant collection that offers striking patterns and a complementary color palette at a budget-friendly price point. 




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Single-Family, Multifamily Production Post Double-Digit Gains in November

Single-family and multifamily housing production accelerated in November, due to strong demand for new construction.




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#StyleStories: Applying Pantone's Very Peri to Carpets

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. 




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Pelican Creations Home Introduces CushionTech SPC

The company says the flooring blends optimal ratios of EVA pad and stone plastic composite (SPC) core thickness to help deliver stable flooring without sacrificing comfort.