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IMC/Juniper Initiative Supports Women-Owned Brands through Physical and Digital Marketplaces
Atlanta / Las Vegas – (August 12, 2022)– JuniperMarket’s RISE pavilions created dynamic new synergies between physical and digital markets – resulting in hundreds of new connections and business-building sales – for 18 participating women-owned brands in July. Through the pilot program, a curated selection of brands now live on JuniperMarket by IMC, the industry’s new B2B ecommerce platform, also exhibited in-person as part of showcase presentations at the summer 2022 editions of IMC’s Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market. “RISE was a perfect way to solidify the link between IMC’s physical and digital markets,” said Bill Furlong, CEO of Juniper ... |
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Carandini Opens New Production Facility In Scandiano, Italy
Scandiano, Italy –Carandini, one of the oldest Modenese families producing vinegar since 1641, opened a new production facility in Scandiano. The new facility, whose opening was delayed two years due to COVID, is over 54 thousand square meters. The space stores raw materials, and oversees the blending, refining, and aging of over 3 million liters of product, which is later housed in centuries-old barrels, casks and barriques. Also a part of the production site is the Exhibition and Events Room, designed to offer an informative experience to both enthusiasts and tourists, as well as an event space for local ... |
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Steve K. Snyder Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Schuman Cheese
Fairfield, NJ, August 2nd – Neal Schuman, third generation leader and current CEO of Schuman Cheese, announced today the appointment of Steve K. Snyder as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. “We are excited to welcome Steve to the Schuman Cheese family and plan to work closely to build on the company’s successes while staying true to the core values that have guided us these last seventy-five years,” says Schuman, who now moves to his new role as Chairman of the Board where he will continue to support Schuman Cheese’s growth. “Steve brings us a fresh vision for the company’s continued success and expansion trajectory. I ... |
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Housewares Industry PR Veteran Marie Cacciato Passes Away At Age 44
The stars in life are those who don't seek the spotlight but shine a bright light wherever they go. This was Marie Cacciato. She passed away on Wed., August 24th, but her radiance will forever be remembered. For more than 20 years, she nurtured connections as a PR and Communications professional. Throughout her esteemed career, from her early industry days as a young publicist to when she was a seasoned executive leading teams and many accounts, she was a true pro who put relationships first. She treated everyone with respect, and everyone who knew her regarded her highly for it. ... |
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Jiant Hires Seasoned Beer Industry Executive David Macon As Chief Sales Officer
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- The Los Angeles-based modern alcohol brand Jiant announces the hire of beer industry executive David Macon in the role of Chief Sales Officer. Macon joins Jiant during a year of unprecedented growth, as they consistently implement widespread expansion and are currently the fastest growing hard kombucha brand in the U.S. Supported by a recent flow of formidable product innovation and inspired flavor releases in the Hard Kombucha and Hard Tea categories, Macon's turn as CSO marks yet another stake in the ground for the small but mighty adult beverage brand, furthering its unique growth potential in ... |
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NY NOW® Acquires Bulletin Inc. Wholesale Marketplace
New York, NY (July 13, 2022) – Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE; EEX), the owner and organizer of NY NOW®, the wholesale market for retail where brands, buyers, and designers gather to connect and discover, today announced the acquisition of Bulletin Inc, a wholesale marketplace connecting over 3,000 independent brands with over 26,000+ retailers. All Bulletin employees will join Emerald as part of the acquisition, including co-founders Alana Branston and Ali Kriegsman. The co-founders will remain committed to and lead the future growth and success of both Bulletin and NY NOW, with Branston moving into an expanded role of Group Vice President, ... |
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National Restaurant Association Show® 2022 Contributes to Local Charitable Food Organizations and International Humanitarian Efforts
CHICAGO (July 13, 2022)—The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show—the premier event to learn about foodservice technology innovations, unique ingredients, and emerging trends in the restaurant industry—is pleased to announce that following the conclusion of the Show, more than 71,000 pounds of food has been donated to two Chicago-area organizations dedicated to fighting food insecurity. Additionally, the Show and its attendees extended these charitable contributions beyond Chicago, raising $12,500 in support of World Central Kitchen’s humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. The National Restaurant Association Show took place May 21-24, 2022, at McCormick Place in Chicago, gathering more than 51,000 foodservice professionals from ... |
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Revol Greens Continues Expansion with New Texas Greenhouse
OWATONNA, Minn., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Revol Greens, the largest greenhouse lettuce grower in North America is moving full steam ahead with growth plans to continue meeting consumer demand as they prepare for the opening in Temple, TX, their largest facility to date. Planting within the first of 20 planned acres in Phase 1 of this new greenhouse is expected to start by the end of 2022. At scale, and coupled with existing capacity, the Texas facility will provide Revol Greens with nearly 50 acres of organic baby leaf production equaling over 25 million pounds of fresh product annually. To further bolster ... |
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40 Finalists in Las Vegas Market Summer 2022 Market Snapshot
Las Vegas – July 19, 2022 – Some 40 furniture, home décor and gift products are finalists in the Summer 2022 Las Vegas Market edition of International Market Centers’ (IMC) Market Snapshot, a showcase of exciting, new, innovative and trendsetting products from its home and gift markets. Voting to select “People’s Choice Winners” is open now at LasVegasMarket.com/Explore/News-and-Trends/Market-Snapshot with winners to be announced on the first day of Las Vegas Market, July 24-28, 2022 at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Over the past eight weeks Market Snapshot has given buyers a sneak peek into the expansive business-building resources they will find on ... |
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Chiara Soldati is appointed Cavaliere del Lavoro by President of the Italian Republic
NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Monday, May 30th were signed by President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella, at the proposal of the Minister of Economic Development, Giancarlo Giorgetti, in agreement with the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies, Stefano Patuanelli the decrees appointing 25 Cavalieri del Lavoro (Knight of the Order of Merit for Labour). They include, for the agriculture and wine sector, Chiara Soldati, CEO of the prestigious Piedmontese winery La Scolca. "I am really very proud, not only for Piedmont but the whole Italian wine sector, for such a prestigious recognition" says Chiara Soldati, CEO ... |
