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Gift for Life/NY Now Team Surpasses $40K Goal for AIDS Walk NY
NEW YORK CITY, May 24, 2022… The Gift for Life/NY Now team, led by top individual fundraiser Matthew Katzenson and team co-chairs, Su Hilty and Caroline Kennedy, announced today that the team raised $44,500+ for this year’s AIDS Walk NY, which took place May 15, 2022. Team Gift for Life/NY NOW placed fourth in overall fundraising for the 2022 event, which brought in $2,246,787 to benefit those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. Donations will be accepted through June 10, athttps://ny.aidswalk.net/GFLNYNOW. Gift for Life Media Contact: Cathy Steel, cathysteel@cathysteelassociates.com, 203-340-9251... |
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Melissa Ledbetter Joins Kuhn Rikon As Director of Marketing and E-Commerce
May 24, 2022, Petaluma, CA– Kuhn Rikon USA announced today that Melissa Ledbetter has joined the company as Director of Marketing and Ecommerce. Melissa will assume full leadership responsibility for all marketing activities and sales management of the company’s ecommerce accounts. Melissa brings more than 20 years of housewares experience to Kuhn Rikon. She was most recently with Fortessa Tableware Solutions as Director, E-Commerce Sales, and Business Development. Previous experience includes such companies as Legacy Brands, Smith’s Consumer Products and Microplane. “We’re elated to have Melissa on board lending her experience, drive and passion to the team,” said Mark Adkison, president, Kuhn Rikon ... |
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JuniperMarket Presents Showcase of Women-Owned Brands at IMC Summer Markets
(May 25, 2022)– JuniperMarket will present RISE, a curated showcase of women-owned lifestyle brands making their market debuts, at Atlanta Market and Las Vegas Market this summer. The 17 brands – all currently live and selling on JuniperMarket – join International Market Centers’ (IMC) vendor community as part of ongoing efforts to support values-based commerce and bring new perspectives to its physical and digital markets.“Our goal is to bring new voices to wholesale by empowering retailers to stock their shelves with products from women-owned businesses. Some 80% of the brands featured in the inaugural RISE showcase are helmed by women of ... |
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(included) to Debut at Specialty Food Association’s 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show
NEW YORK, NY (May 18, 2022) -The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is excited to announce that (included) will debut at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show. A membership collective of CPG companies led and mostly owned by Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and other CEOs of color, (included) is dedicated to mutual success, advocacy for diverse representation, and a commitment to amplifying BIPOC voices and brands in the specialty food industry. "I'm excited to partner with (included) and for their debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show," said Bill Lynch, SFA president. "Our DEI Committee has been working hard on initiatives, and ... |
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The Impact of COVID-19 Trade Measures on Agricultural and Food Trade
MILWAUKEE, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- New research assesses the impact of COVID-19 related import facilitating and export restricting non-tariff measures (NTMs) on agricultural and food trade. Earlier studies concerned with the trade effects of COVID-19 have overlooked the differential impacts caused by these temporary trade measures. In a new article, "The Impact of COVID-19 Trade Measures on Agricultural and Food Trade," published in Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, Sandro Steinbach and Soojung Ahn from the University of Connecticut show that export restricting NTMs achieved the set policy goals. At the same time, there is no evidence of long-term trade disruptions. Steinbach says, ... |
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Emile Henry’s Deep Storage Bowl Garners Coveted Kitchen Innovation Award
New Castle, DE, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- The Emile Henry Deep Storage Bowl was awarded the 2022 Consumers' Choice Kitchen Innovation Award, an international award presented once a year for outstanding products from the kitchen and cooking equipment sectors. To scoop the prize, the Emile Henry Deep Storage Bowl was evaluated first by a jury of experts and then by a target group of consumers on functionality, innovation, product benefits, design, and material quality. The Kitchen Innovation Award committee described the Deep Storage Bowl as “an elegant storage bowl that keeps fruit and vegetables fresh for a long time. ... |
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JuniperMarket Expands Women-Owned Resources With First Onboarding of Dough Brands
(April 27, 2022)– JuniperMarket is making strides in its commitment to increase access to women-owned businesses with nearly 150 brands from the recently acquired Dough Collective confirmed to start selling on the newly launched B2B digital marketplace powered by International Market Centers (IMC).“JuniperMarket is moving rapidly from women-owned content to women-owned commerce,” said Vanessa Bruce, IMC vice president of Social Impact. “We already have converted 15% of Dough’s 1,000 women-owned sellers to JuniperMarket and are in discussion with hundreds more.” To date, some 34 Dough brands are live on JuniperMarket with more onboarding daily. These sellers feature a range of lifestyle ... |
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Anuga 2023 under starter's orders
After the successful re-start edition of Anuga in 2021, the application phase for the 2023 edition of the world's largest trade fair for food and beverages, which is being staged from 7 to 11 October 2023, is now getting underway. Interested companies can already reserve their stand area at online application for exhibitors and receive a special discount as an early booker up until 30 September 2022. Initial innovations have already been confirmed: For example, the former trade fair for the out-of-home market "Anuga Culinary Concepts" is being expanded and will cover the entire spectrum of foodstuffs, beverages and innovative non-food offers for ... |
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Bordeaux Wines Reports 24% Reduction in Carbon Emissions Since 2012, Aims to Reach 46% Goal By 2030
BORDEAUX, France, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bordeaux winegrowers and wine merchants have collectively reduced carbon emissions by 24% since 2012, a significant benchmark in the region's efforts to combat Climate Change. Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.) reports that the region plans to further decrease greenhouse gas emissions to reach a total reduction of 46% by 2030. The regional action plan will track changes in five main sources of emissions, notably: viticultural practices, energy efficiency, freight transportation, glass packaging and carbon capture. These tactics are a continued response to address the dual challenges facing Bordeaux: the need to adapt to climate change and reduce their ... |
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Mud Pie Acquires Additional Flagship Showroom Space at AmericasMart Atlanta
ATLANTA – May 10, 2022– Mud Pie, leader in the gift, décor and lifestyle industry, has acquired additional space for the brand’s flagship showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta, Building 2, Suite 680. The expansion, which brings Mud Pie’s Atlanta showroom footprint to a whopping 20,900 square feet, will debut to retailers this July at Atlanta Market. All 1,264 square feet of new display space will house Mud Pie’s growing Baby & Kids gift collection, and will resemble a traditional retail environment. Mud Pie president, Fred Pannek, notes, “We are thrilled to expand our flagship showroom in Atlanta and offer retailers a ... |
