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Expo West 2024 Drew Over 65,000 Industry Professionals To The Recent Edition
The Natural Products Expo West by Informa Markets drew over 65,000 industry professionals to the Anaheim Convention Center last month. More than 3,300 exhibiting companies worldwide showcased their organic and conscious products, including Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), natural foods and lifestyle items. The event focused on sustainability, women's health, healthy aging and regenerative products. The vibrant trade show floor hosted packed community sessions and standing-room-only keynotes, Expo West highlighted its role as the epicenter of global health and wellness trends.Natural Products Expo West showcases an unparalleled array of brands spanning 30 categories, bringing together 840 new-to-show brands alongside nearly 700 ...

Gift For Life Issues Statement in Response to Killing of World Central Kitchen Relief Workers
April 4, 2024… In response to Monday’s announcement that seven World Central Kitchen workers were killed during hunger relief operations in Gaza, Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, issued the following statement: “We were shocked and saddened by yesterday’s news that seven World Central Kitchen relief workers were killed by Israeli airstrikes while delivering much needed aid to Gaza. WCK sends teams and aid where they are desperately needed, which is quite often into harm’s way, so while this type of danger is not unknown to WCK, Chef Jose Andres has announced the suspension ...

PLMA Announces Election of New Board Chairperson, Directors
NEW YORK (March 25, 2024) - Kristal Sevcik, VP of Business Development at AmeriQual Group, LLC, has been elected Chairperson of the Board of Directors of PLMA, the trade association for the global store brands industry. Sevcik, who most recently served as First Vice Chairperson, was chosen on March 21 at PLMA’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in San Antonio. She succeeds Doug Bausch of LNK International, Inc., who will serve as Ex-Officio. “I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the private label industry, working beside many amazing professionals,” Sevcik said. Other selections to the Executive Committee ...

Parmigiano Reggiano Reports Record 2023 Worldwide Sales of Over Three Billion Euros
Milan, 26 March 2024– On March 26th during the annual press conference at Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium reported its 2023 performance results. For the PDO, it was a year of great challenges: dairies and commercial operators placed on the market the largest production, that of 2021 (4.1 million wheels), in a context linked to the macroeconomic uncertainties caused by international conflicts and the inflationary trend that reduced the purchasing power of families. Despite these premises, 2023 was a positive year. Overall, the turnover at consumption reached a historic high of 3.05 billion Euros compared to 2.9 ...

Atlanta Market Brings State-of-the-Art Sourcing and Unparalleled Networking to Summer 2024 Edition
ATLANTA, GA – March 27, 2024 - The Summer 2024 edition of Atlanta Market is brimming with discovery opportunities as it leverages major changes in top categories, including refined gift and home temporaries, a remerchandising of The Gardens, expanded outdoor living resources and the launch of a web-based Market Planner tool. Registration is now open for July 16-22, 2024, Atlanta Market at AmericasMart Atlanta. “ANDMORE’s commitment to delivering efficient, effective and compelling markets thrives this Summer with updated categories and curated sourcing across campus,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE? CEO. “From retailers searching for new product and best-selling resources to augment their merchandise ...

Danica Announces Promotion of Braude and Benson to C-Suite
Vancouver [January 11, 2024]—Danica, market leader in the houseware, giftware, and home furnishing design sector, proudly commemorates 60 years of business excellence. Established in 1964, the company has evolved into The Company You Keep by providing product, service, and employment with integrity. Today, Danica stands as a testament to the generational dedication of its original founders, Jeremy Braude and Rodney Benson. As a part of the 60th anniversary celebration, Danica is thrilled to announce a significant step forward in its leadership journey. Jeremy and Rodney's sons, Jonathan Braude and Gary Benson have been promoted to C-Suite Leadership positions. Jonathan Braude ...

Shoppe Object Has Record-Breaking Success At Its Two-Venue Winter 2024 Show
New York, NY – February 14, 2024: Shoppe Object, the premier home and gift show, has concluded its highly anticipated Winter 2024 edition, marking yet another milestone in its journey of growth. With an expanded footprint that included both Pier 36 and the newly added venue at Skylight at Essex Crossing, this year's show proved to be the largest yet, with over 700 curated brands for buyers to explore and discover, a 20% increase from 2023. From its humble beginnings as a modest gathering of 100 brands in the iconic H&H Bagel factory, Shoppe Object has evolved into the must-attend event ...

Founder of Bob's Red Mill Passes Away
MILWAUKIE, Ore., Feb. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/-- Bob Moore, founder of Bob's Red Mill and one of the most recognized figures in the natural foods industry, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the age of 94. Moore will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, his leadership and passion for whole grains, his strong work ethic (he remained a Board Member of his beloved Bob's Red Mill until his death) and his generosity in establishing the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) on his 81st birthday. A perennial entrepreneur, Moore's passion for healthy foods and milling whole grains coincided with parenthood, and later ...

Fiere Di Parma and Koelnmesse Join Hands To Boost Tuttofood’s International Presence
Koelnmesse and Fiere di Parma proudly announce the expansion of their partnership. Having successfully collaborated in the Food-Tec industry for the past 8 years, the two organizations are now extending their cooperation to the Food & Beverage sector.Starting in 2024, TuttoFood will be supported by Koelnmesse, the organizer behind globally renowned food fairs such as Anuga and ISM. With its extensive global sales network and international expertise, Koelnmesse, in collaboration with Fiere di Parma, aims to reinforce the already established position of TuttoFood. As of today, therefore, the Agri-Food companies market benefits from a single trade fair platform that has in ...

GC Buying Group Conference in Atlanta Declared Overwhelming Success
Dallas, February 5 – GC Buying Group held the 21st annual GCX: Start the Year Member Conference at Atlanta Market on January 16 and 17. Ninety-seven vendors and 140 buyers assembled for two days of informative education and a dynamic vendor showcase & expo. “Store and vendor energy was all abuzz in Atlanta with an exceedingly positive vibe,” confirmed Janis Johnson, president, and founder of Gourmet Catalog/GC Buying Group. “Equal engagement was experienced by all store and vendor members during the product previews, learning, and networking,” Johnson continued. The education day featured a well-received presentation by longtime GC ally Bob ...

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