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ACME Smoked Fish Joins 1% For The Planet
Brooklyn, NY, November 19, 2024 – Acme Smoked Fish joined 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of its cold smoked salmon retail sales to support verified environmental organizations focused on protecting people and planet. The family-owned and operated fish smoker launched the Acme Smoked Fish Foundation in 2021 to support climate change innovation within the seafood industry. Since then, the non-profit has launched the Seafood Industry Climate Awards, and by the end of 2024 they will have awarded $540,000 in grants. The SICA awards recognize early-stage efforts that reduce the industry’s carbon footprint, with the goal of catalyzing climate action and leadership ... |
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2024 Private Label Trade Show Breaks Attendance Records
NEW YORK (November 26, 2024) - PLMA’s 2024 Private Label Trade Show, the premier event for store brands, closed with a record number of attendees. The sold-out show floor at “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024 - Empowering the Retail Industry” Private Label Trade Show, held Nov. 17-19 in Chicago, featured 1,821 exhibitors from 60 countries. What’s more, there were 700 first-time exhibitors. In all, some 14,000 retailers, visitors, exhibitors, and others from the store brand and retailing industries attended. It was standing room only for the keynote from Dave Rinaldo, President at Aldi. It was the largest crowd ever for any PLMA ... |
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Refresco Completes Acquisition of Frías, Enhancing Plant-Based Beverage Portfolio
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, November 18, 2024 – Refresco, the global independent beverage solutions provider for retailers and global, national, and emerging (GNE) brands in Europe, North America, and Australia, today announces the successful closing of its acquisition of Frías Nutrición (“Frías”), a leading manufacturer of plant-based drinks in Spain. This transaction, first announced on July 22, 2024, strengthens Refresco’s position in the rapidly growing plant-based beverage category. Frías, located in Burgos, Spain, employs approximately 250 people and specializes in producing private label plant-based drinks, including almond, rice, hazelnut, and soy options for key retailers in Spain and beyond. This acquisition complements Refresco’s ... |
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Home vs Hunger Raises $47,293 for World Central Kitchen in 2024
HIGH POINT, NC, November 8, 2024… Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team surpassed an ambitious fundraising goal for 2024, with a record $47,293 raised for World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief programs through its “Party with a Purpose” events held at the Spring and Fall editions of High Point Market. “We are overwhelmed by the industry’s enthusiasm and generosity,” said Russ Jones, Chair of Gift for Life’s Home Vs Hunger team. “Thanks to the support of the design industry and our dedicated partners, this year we have raised more than $47,000 for World Central Kitchen’s vital efforts to combat ... |
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Koelnmesse Combines its Food and Food Technology Portfolios
No. 24 / Cologne, 28 November 2024 - Koelnmesse reorganises its Food and Food Technology divisions, merging them into a single business unit. - In addition to the Food business unit, Bastian Mingers will take over leadership of the FoodTec business unit. - Mingers succeeds Claire Steinbrück, who is leaving Koelnmesse after nine years at her own request. Effective immediately, Bastian Mingers will take over leadership of the FoodTec business unit at Koelnmesse, in addition to his existing postion as Vice President Food. He succeeds Claire Steinbrück, who is leaving the company at her own request. Bastian Mingers has been with Koelnmesse for two and ... |
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Nora Fleming Takes A Bold Stand on Small Business Saturday
(Addison, IL) – November 25, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move to celebrate Small Business Saturday, nora fleming, the family-owned brand known for its interchangeable serveware, is taking a bold stand to support its network of over 1,800 independent retailers nationwide. For the first time in its 20-year history, the company is temporarily closing its online store for one day only on Saturday, November 30, to encourage shoppers to visit local stores and shop small. The move underscores nora fleming’s unwavering commitment to its retail partners. Since its inception, the brand has prioritized relationships with independent stores, choosing not to sell ... |
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GC Buying Group Preps for 2025 GCX Member Conference in Atlanta
Dallas, November 20– GC Buying Group is preparing for the 22nd annual GCX: Start the Year Member Conference scheduled for the Atlanta Market, January 15-17, in conjunction with the Atlanta Winter Market. The Store Meeting on Wednesday will feature six Training Pods for small group access to leading brands, focused on selling and using featured products. Discussion topics during the day will allow store owners and buyers to share ideas and learn from each other about better ways of running their business and maintaining profitability. Dan Holman, CEO of Toronto-based Canadian Retail Solutions, serving North America, will walk retailers through ... |
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Mifroma Shines at the International World Cheese Awards
URSY, November 18th, 2024 – Mifroma, a leading name in the Swiss Cheese industry, is pleased to announce its success at the International World Cheese Awards. They have been awarded 11 medals comprising 2 super gold, 6 silver, and 3 bronze medals in the competition. In addition, their Alpenhorn cheese was ranked among the top 4 cheeses, achieving the 2ndhighest score. Held Annually, this premier global competition brings together top-tier cheese producers and experts from across the globe. The 2024 event took place in Viseu, Portugal, attracting participants from over 40 countries. This year, an esteemed panel of 240 judges meticulously evaluated 4, 786 ... |
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Ambiente 2025 Enhances The Hospitality Program
Frankfurt am Main, 19 November 2024. Ambiente 2025 is further expanding the growth area of hospitality and emphasizing its design expertise with special presentations such as The Lounge. For the upcoming edition, the leading international trade fair for consumer goods is reorganizing its offering for commercial bulk buyers in the hospitality industry and augmenting its portfolio under the special interest Hospitality. The fringe program, with the Hospitality Academy, Hotelier Day and themed tours, is enhancing the range with inspiration and information. Ambiente is the quintessential go-to place for business success for hospitality professionals, real estate developers and furnishers: exhibitors from all relevant ... |
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Koelnmesse joins the German Association for Alternative Sources of Protein
Koelnmesse GmbH, organiser of the leading global trade fairs in the food section, Anuga, and in the food technology section, Anuga FoodTec, has joined the German Association for Alternative Sources of Protein (BALPro). With this step Anuga and Anuga FoodTec are actively asserting themselves for the promotion and further development of alternative sources of protein and are pushing the sustainable transformation of the food industry forward. Through their membership in BALPro, Anuga and Anuga FoodTec are increasing their support for companies and players, who aim to shape the future of food with innovative concepts. Impulses for the food transformationAs the leading ... |
