Functional mushroom coffee brand, Four Sigmatic announced that it will debut a new line of organic instant teas. Each tea is infused with functional mushrooms and adaptogens for focus, calm, positive mood, and immune and gut support.

Hain featured Garden Veggie™ Flavor Burst™ Tortilla Chips, as well as highlighting Earth's Best® Organic Support Smoothies and new sustainable packaging solutions from the Ella's Kitchen® & Celestial Seasonings® brands.

While the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends an intake of added sugar of less than 10% of daily calories, only 42% of Americans are meeting this guideline.

As of December 27, 2019, organic certified flavors will be required in all organic food and beverage products, unless the flavor is not commercially available as organic.

In the formulation of reduced sugar food and beverage products, ingredient trends are shifting towards clean label, natural alternatives that provide sweetness without compromising taste or texture.

“GURU Zero Wild Berry has already proven to be a huge success from the start, with our unique organic, zero-sugar formula, metabolism-boosting properties and unparalleled taste,” said Luc Martin-Privat, PharmD, GURU's brewmaster and vice president of R&D and innovation.

More than half of all participants in a recent survey report actively reducing their sugar consumption. US consumers also try to limit or reduce purchases of high sugar ingredients. Interestingly, consumers are unwilling to give up indulgences and they also look for healthier versions of indulgent foods.

As we look toward 2025, the focus on sugar reduction will only intensify. Consumer demand for healthier, lower-sugar options is driving innovation at an unprecedented pace, and ingredient suppliers are responding with increasingly sophisticated solutions. From new plant-based sweeteners to advanced blended systems, the future of sugar reduction is bright—and product developers have more tools than ever to meet these evolving needs.

In partnership with PepsiCo, a global leader in convenient foods and beverages, the thirst-stop destination will bring the storm with the exclusive and limited-edition flavor, Gatorade Lightning Blast. 

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

Discover the latest trends reshaping the food and beverage landscape in 2024 and into 2025, where health-conscious choices meet adventurous flavors. We delve into how consumer behaviors are driving innovative snack and beverage options, while sauces and dressings bring excitement to mealtimes. Uncover the key insights and product opportunities that can inspire your next creation in the ever-evolving market.

Many of these flavor combinations have never been seen before in the cultured dairy category. In addition to being lactose-free, the new Flavor Fusions line is loaded with high-quality bioavailable nutrients, like protein, calcium, and 12 live and active probiotic cultures.

As the Federal Reserve's rate cut impacts the flooring sector, industry veterans demonstrate adaptability. Dan Frierson's 60-year journey at The Dixie Group showcases innovative leadership, while Starnet's long-standing members highlight stability. Our October issue also explores retail innovations, installation techniques, and pricing strategies, reflecting the industry's multifaceted nature and ability to navigate economic shifts.

Available nationwide at Whole Foods Market in boxes of six, the gluten-free ice cream bars are made with grass-fed organic dairy, fair trade cocoa, and organic berries. 

Before LFG, Push served as CEO and chairman of Legacy Foodservice Alliance, which he founded in 2009 to facilitate commerce between independent foodservice distributors and suppliers. 

Niagara Bottling’s new 600,000-sq.-ft. production and distribution facility in Rialto, Calif., manufactures and distributes 120,000 bottles of water per hour. Supporting this throughput are 56 laser-guided vehicles, integrated with a 33,000-position robotic pallet shuttle storage system. Designed and built by E80 Group, the distribution automation operates 24/7/365.

Allagash Brewing Company reports that it has experienced a more than 40% reduction in unplanned work orders since implementing Limble, a CMMS and asset management platform, across its maintenance organization.

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. 

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.

David Gross, executive director, INSTALL, highlights the Sisters in the Brotherhood (SIB)—a women’s union organization within the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. He provides an update on how the unions have evolved over time and talks in depth about the support and resources the SIB offers.

FDA has initiated an onsite inspection at the Austrofoods facility located in Ecuador.

D-tagatose must be declared as an added sugar on the Nutrition Facts label, but it contains fewer calories than sucrose or table sugar.

The guidance describes how firms can voluntarily engage with the FDA before marketing food from genome-edited plants.

The joint efforts aim to reduce waste, increase recycling of organics, reduce climate pollution, save families and businesses money, and support a circular economy.

The California-based company is adding equipment, resources and production space to accommodate production of USDA-certified meat and poultry-based products.

Sustainability efforts at Meati Foods’ Thornton, Colorado facility match the sustainable intent of the mycelium-based products it produces.

Two expansion projects have earned this year’s honors, with the awards to be presented at the Food Automation & Manufacturing Symposium and Expo in October.

In a move to reshape flooring distribution, Transom Capital Group has announced the formation of Artivo Surfaces, a new parent company that brings together distributors Virginia Tile and Galleher. This strategic consolidation creates a multi-regional powerhouse with 48 locations across 18 states, offering an extensive range of flooring solutions from coast to coast. 

CalFlor’s new BlueZone Perimeter Sealant Tape removes the pain of messy, outdated methods for sealing the perimeter of a floor after installation.

The company says that the acquisition fits into its strategy to broaden its flavor portfolio within North America.

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This initiative utilizes Ajinomoto Co.'s AjiPro-L, a lysine formulation which, in addition to aiding in the absorption of the amino acid, is cost-effective and a GHG reduction method in the market.

Smithfield's new reporting framework will utilize improved data to calculate its GHG inventory in alignment with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.

Sheoga Hardwood Flooring is the twenty-fifth member of the NWFA/NOFMA certification program.

The ASTM F06 Committee approved a new standard that covers single-component fluid-applied moisture mitigation systems for use under resilient flooring installed on concrete substrates.

Preferred Flooring President Daniel Gonzalez urges the flooring installation community to follow the right guidelines for semi-wet-setting luxury vinyl.

Atlas Concorde's porcelain tiles were chosen for a recent expansion of the China Town segment of the Dubai Mall. The resin-effect Prism collection and concrete-effect Boost collection add Italian elegance to the world's largest shopping center.

The Resilient Floor Covering Institute (RFCI) held its fall membership meeting October 28-30 at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida, drawing approximately 120 industry representatives. The gathering featured an impressive lineup of expert speakers addressing economic trends, regulatory matters, and market analysis.

ECB Classic and ECB 75 are self-adhering, sheet-applied elastomeric membranes designed for use under floor surfaces that require protection from structural movement.

Clif Bar's Twin Falls bakery was named Food Engineering’s Sustainable Plant of the Year in 2017. The Indianapolis bakery has a different—although equally successful—story to tell.

This powered, two polymer-rail, vertical-rising gate is OSHA-compliant, meeting all standards for fall protection and walking-working surfaces.

Two new ANSI gauged porcelain/thin tile standards were announced at Coverings 2017.

NWFA's Hardwood Floors Magazine will honor young wood flooring professionals with its inaugural “40 Under 40” awards.

Laticrete Spartacote has completed installation of customized, high-performance concrete floor coatings at the Texas Motor Speedway.

Bedner Growers, Inc., of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Thomas Produce Company, of Boca Raton, Fla., are the likely sources of this outbreak, however these growers do not account for all the illnesses in the outbreak.

The collaboration will share clear, concise messaging and resources that enable the industry to take action in preparing for FSMA Rule 204, which mandates a comprehensive tracking and tracing system for certain high-risk foods listed on the U.S. FDA's Food Traceability List.

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