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Price Chopper/Market 32 Wins Top Marketer Award From National Association
Schenectady, NY - Price Chopper/Market 32 has been named the Top Marketer by the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) for its March Frozen Food Month promotion. Presented at the NFRA convention in San Diego, Price Chopper/Market 32 was selected from six Golden Penguin Award winners, comprised of regional and national grocery chains, as the Top Marketer in the Retailer category. During Frozen Food Month, Price Chopper/Market 32 created a multi-faceted marketing and merchandising campaign focused on frozen foods called Frozen Food Frenzy. The omnichannel effort promoted both the trial of new frozen products and freezer loading of favorite ... |
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Registration is Now Open for 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo
December 13, 2023 – Registration is now open for 2024 Specialty Coffee Expo taking place in Chicago, USA next April. Expo is North America’s largest B2B event for specialty coffee professionals and will be taking place at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago from April 12-14, 2024. Specialty Coffee Expo is the largest specialty coffee event in North America focused on business-to-business relationships, featuring the latest industry products, exciting industry trends, and provides exclusive access to the newest products and companies in coffee. Specialty Coffee Expo 2024 is proudly supported by Portrait Country Guatemalan Coffees and Diamond Sponsor, Sanremo ... |
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Curt Alpeter Named CEO of the Grafton Village Cheese Company
Grafton, Vermont (December 7, 2023): - The Grafton Village Cheese Company, a subsidiary of the Windham Foundation, announces that Curt Alpeter has stepped into the position of CEO. He is leading the historic and award-winning handmade cheese business, including operations, retail, and wholesale distribution. "Curt brings a wealth of specialty food knowledge and 33 years of experience building Vermont companies. He is passionate about promoting Vermont’s agrarian economy, land stewardship, and specialty cheese making," says Windham Foundation Board of Trustees Chair, Bill Bruett. "His background and experience fit with the Windham Foundation's mission of enhancing Vermont's rural economy - especially ... |
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Las Vegas Market Presents Thought-Provoking Programming in Winter 2024
LAS VEGAS, NV – December 6, 2023 – Las Vegas Market explores retail and business insights through trend and strategy seminars in nearly 50 events at the Winter 2024 edition, January 28 – February 1, 2024, at World Market Center Las Vegas. Market celebrations and campus amenities round out a series of interactive tours and seminars, offering four CEU-eligible courses. “The expansion of Las Vegas Market programming brings more opportunities to retailers and designers through topical seminars and events,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE? executive vice president, chief marketing officer. “This Winter, compelling information in an interactive format encourages the exchange ... |
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Japan Will Be The First Asian Nation Appointed Partner Country of WFFS ‘24
New York, NY (December 13, 2023) - This winter Japan will be the first Asian nation appointed as the partner country of the Specialty Food Association 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 21-23, 2024. Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will debut a very special Japan Pavilion that will showcase an unparalleled and diverse selection of gastronomic delights within the Pavilion that reflect the culturally rich regions, artisans, and time-honored techniques from throughout Japan that are admired the world over. The Japan Pavilion will feature approximately over 50 companies and organizations exhibiting a wide ... |
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ICO and SCA forge alliance to enhance the global coffee sector
1 December 2023, London, United Kingdom – The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is delighted to announce a momentous collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the ICO Headquarters in London, UK. This landmark agreement signifies a shared commitment to advancing global coffee industry cooperation and reaching new heights in specialty coffee sustainability and education. Having collaborated on numerous initiatives over the years, the SCA and ICO, bound by this MoU, aim to harness their combined outreach and expertise. This dynamic partnership sets out to design and implement interventions that ... |
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Pacific Coast Coalition Awards Grants To Twelve Dairy Companies
FRESNO, CA, December 4, 2023 — Dairy processors along the Pacific Coast are receiving a catalytic investment that will strengthen the industry’s resilience. The Pacific Coast Coalition - Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by California State University, Fresno, has awarded $521,764 in grant funding to 12 dairy companies in California, Oregon and Washington. Each awardee is receiving up to $50,000, dependent on their submitted budget. These awards are all for equipment-related investments. Grouped by state, here are the grant awardees: California Foggy Bottoms Boys (Ferndale); Nicasio Valley Cheese (Nicasio); Petit Pot (Emeryville); Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. (Point Reyes); ... |
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Beehive Cheese Announces Deepened Partnership With Gossner Foods
Uintah, UT, November 28, 2023 - Beehive Cheese, an acclaimed B Corp Certified creamery, has been sourcing their high-quality milk for over 18 years from Gossner Foods, a leader in the dairy industry. Come Summer of 2024, the partnership between these multi-generational, family-owned creameries will expand. Using Beehive Cheese’s recipe for Promontory Cheddar the production of whole wheels will soon take place at Gossner’s Magic Valley creamery. Pioneers in the rubbed rind category, all flavor rubbing and aging will continue at the Beehive Cheese creamery. Partnering with the master cheesemakers at Gossner Foods allows Beehive Cheese to dedicate their full ... |
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ANDMORE Announces 2024 Market Calendar
ATLANTA, GA – November 27, 2023 – ANDMORE? has announced a 2024 market calendar with 33 apparel, gift and home furnishings buying events to take place in Atlanta, High Point, NC, Las Vegas and New York City. “We’re preparing for in-person events that fuel opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. “As we enter another year of face-to-face commerce, ANDMORE will continue to raise the bar for buying and selling, providing the notable brands, hallmark hospitality and tailored education necessary to be successful in an ever-changing commercial landscape.” Among market calendar ... |
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Remembering Jeffrey Reigle: A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Dedication
[Kewaskum, WI] November 24, 2023– Regal Ware announced the passing of Jeffrey (Jeff) Reigle, a beloved leader and visionary at Regal Ware, on November 22, 2023. Jeff, a third-generation descendant of founder J.O. Reigle and the eldest son of James D. Reigle, leaves behind an enduring legacy of excellence and unwavering commitment to his family, his company, and the direct selling industry. Jeff served as President & CEO of Regal Ware from 1992 to March 2021, during which time he led the company with remarkable integrity, inspiring growth, fostering innovation, and championing continual reinvention. His dedication to building a company ... |
