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Culinary Futures ‘Reach for the Stars’ Fundraiser a Success
(March 2022)The 18th annual Culinary Futures ‘Reach for the Stars’ benefit returned to Chicago, March 6, 2022, raising more than $50,000 to help fund scholarships for underserved students within the Chicago Public Schools. After a 2-year hiatus of the in-person event, this year’s reception and silent auction welcomed more than 100 housewares industry supporters, Chicago-area locals and many Culinary Futures alums, all to lend their support to the students who will benefit from the scholarships provided through the non-profit No Matter What and Millie’s Camp. “It was wonderful to get back to the in-person event to help support the students ... |
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Warren Shoulberg To Receive Gift For Life’s 2022 Industry Achievement Award
March 31, 2022— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, today announced that business journalist Warren Shoulberg will be honored with its 2022 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award on June 22, 2022, in Dallas, TX. Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award, which has been presented at Gifts & Decorative Accessories’ Retailer Excellence Awards (REA) since 2009, recognizes overall excellence and contribution to the gift and home industry – whether as a thought leader, standard-bearer or overall industry influencer. “Warren’s journalistic excellence in the home and gift industries makes him so deserving of this special recognition,” said Cole Daugherty, chair of ... |
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Juniper Market Launches First Sales Event
March 21, 2022– JuniperMarket, the newly launched wholesale marketplace powered by International Market Centers (IMC), today begins its first ever sales event – Spring Savings – offering a 20% cash rebate on all purchases plus extra deals and incentives from nearly 20 leading brands. The event runs through April 21, 2022, at JuniperMarket.com/SpringSavings. “The Spring Savings event is the first of many special buying opportunities that will showcase JuniperMarket’s leading brands and incentivize buyers to source and shop on our marketplace,” said Juniper CEO Bill Furlong. “We’re launching with an emphasis on top gift and home furnishings brands to demonstrate how ... |
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Cello Parmesan and Copper Kettle Parmesan Claims Top Places At 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest
Cello Parmesan and Copper Kettle Parmesan took first, second, and third place at the 2022 Championship Cheese Contest. In addition, Cello took home: · 2nd place in the Asiago category · 2nd and 3rd place in the Open Class: Soft Cheese category for their Mascarpone · 3rd place in the Open Class: Semi-Soft Cheeses for their Fontal... |
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Vita Coco Teams Up with The Big Ten Conference, Big Ten Network
NEW YORK, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- Leading coconut water brand Vita Coco is teaming up with The Big Ten Network to bring the power of clean hydration to Big Ten Conference fans as the brand expands to reach the audience for college athletics and its surrounding communities. The sponsorship marks Vita Coco’s first collegiate sports partnership and bolsters Vita Coco’s marketing efforts into the Midwest. Vita Coco will be featured at select upcoming Big Ten Conference events throughout the 2022-2024 seasons, including the Big Ten Football Championship Game, Big Ten Men and Women’s Basketball Tournaments and more. With natural attributes and high levels ... |
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Sonja Berton Joins Kuhn Rikon USA as Director of Business Development
March 2, Petaluma, CA– Kuhn Rikon USA announced today that Sonja Berton has joined the team as Director of Business Development in the United States, where she will lead sales efforts for most accounts. With her extensive experience in housewares including gadgets, cutlery, textiles, and most recently, small appliances, Berton brings a wealth of industry knowledge, expertise, and passion to the Kuhn Rikon team. Most recently, she managed key accounts for Breville USA, working with key retailers including Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales. “Having worked with Sonja for many years, I am confident that her experience ... |
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Specialty Food Association 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show Returning to Las Vegas
NEW YORK, NY (March 7, 2022)The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Winter Fancy Food Show will be returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in 2023. Running January 15-17, the Show will feature specialty food and beverages from domestic and international exhibitors, educational programming, and the traditional post-event food rescue. “The SFA looks forward to an even bigger and better Winter Fancy Food Show in 2023 which will be hosted in the larger and more conveniently laid out West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center,” said SFA Board Chairman, Charlie Apt. The 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show is open only to qualified ... |
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International Market Centers Completes Acquisition of Shoppe Object and Shoppe Online
NEW YORK – (March 4, 2022) – International Market Centers (IMC) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle tradeshow and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform. Additionally, to better accommodate buyer and exhibitor preferences, Shoppe Object will shift its three-day event opening to Sunday, with the summer 2022 edition running August 14-16 at Pier 36.“We are so excited to welcome Shoppe Object and Shoppe Online to the IMC family. The community and elevated point of view that the founders have built is fresh, bold and differentiated from other markets. Under Jesse James’ continued ... |
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Yuengling’s Ice Cream Acquires Revolution Desserts
Atlanta, GA - (NewMediaWire)- March 1, 2022 - Yuengling’s Ice Cream Corporation (“Yuengling’s”) (OTC PINK: ARSN) is pleased to announce that it has signed a binding Letter of Intent (“LOI”) to acquire Revolution Desserts, LLC (“Revolution”). Revolution owns or licenses the Gelato Fiasco, Sweet Scoops, Art Cream, and SoCo Creamery brands. Gelato Fiasco is a premium gelato product with two stores and is available in more than 600 retail locations. Sweet Scoops, a producer of all-natural frozen yogurts, is sold in Whole Foods, Roche Bros and approximately 100 independent stores. Art Cream, an organic artisan ice cream with unique and often ... |
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NPD Reports Expanded Outdoor Cooking Options Heat Up Grilling Sales in Cooler Months
After an uptick in spending across the grilling segment during the first half of 2021, the already extended grilling season has continued through the end of the year. The industry's revenue grew 14% last year, reaching $6.1 billion in sales in 2021, according to Retail Tracking Service data from The NPD Group. The extension of the grilling season was evident in a surge in sales for grill options that enable consumers to cook while under weather constraints, as well as the complementary purchases, like accessories and fuel, that took place later in the year. PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 22, 2022 ... |
