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Wegmans Announces Plans to Open First Store in Connecticut
Norwalk, CT, March 1, 2022 – Wegmans Food Markets Inc., the family company that ranks consistently as one of the country’s best places to work and shop, is bringing its unmatched customer service, restaurant foods, one-stop shopping, and consistent low prices to Norwalk with the announcement of its first Connecticut location. Wegmans Norwalk will be located on nearly 11 acres of land off Connecticut Avenue, adjacent to route I-95. The property is currently occupied by an office complex owned by MBI Inc., which plans to move to new office space within Norwalk before construction of the new Wegmans store begins. “We ... |
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Atlanta Market and GC Buying Group Partner for Summer 2022 Market
ATLANTA – February 22, 2022 – Leading culinary buying group GC will have a major presence at the Summer 2022 Atlanta Market with its 300+ retail members invited to participate in a new “Summer Series” with educational programming and an exclusive vendor expo during the July 12-18, 2022 buying event at AmericasMart Atlanta reports International Market Centers (IMC). “We look forward to welcoming GC retailers for a rich and rewarding experience that augments the member programming they rely on for a competitive edge,” said Dorothy Belshaw, IMC executive vice president, chief customer and marketing officer. “Atlanta Market’s housewares advantage – unmatched ... |
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Messe Frankfurt Suspends Events in Russia
Messe Frankfurt suspends events in Russia Frankfurt am Main, 02 03 2022 The Russian invasion of Ukraine poses an unprecedented threat to peaceful coexistence in Europe. Messe Frankfurt supports all sanction measures taken by the Federal Government. Against this backdrop, the Messe Frankfurt Board of Management decided to suspend events of its subsidiary Messe Frankfurt RUS until further notice. ... |
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Kill Cliff Signs Three-Year Deal with Truist Park
ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kill Cliff, the Clean Energy Drink Company, today announces it has signed a three-year deal to become the exclusive Energy Drink of the World Champion Atlanta Braves. Kill Cliff Ignite will be the only energy drink sold in bars, restaurants, and concessions throughout Truist Park. This lock on the ultra-competitive energy drink category will service nearly 2.5 million annual visitors to Truist Park. “We are absolutely thrilled with the Braves partnership and the opportunity that it presents for Kill Cliff. Founded in 2011 by local entrepreneur Todd Ehrlich, our roots are here in Atlanta. I grew ... |
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China's Foodservice Industry Recovers After Experiencing Sharp Declines in 2020, According to The NPD Group
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2022/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to The NPD Group, China's foodservice industry ended 2021 showing signs of recovery after a tumultuous two-year period full of uncertainty brought on by COVID-19 and stringent lockdown measures throughout the country. Thanks to vaccination rollouts and easing restrictions across the country, China reported a recovery in the first half of the year across the 22 Chinese cities tracked by NPD for the foodservice industry. There was growth for both foot traffic and spend over the first two quarters of 2021 when compared to the same time periods in 2019 and 2020. However, ... |
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Tradeshows Launch Inaugural Las Vegas Food & Beverage Industry Week
LAS VEGAS —Leading tradeshow organizers Emerald and Questex will join forces for Las Vegas Food & Beverage Industry Week, an inaugural event featuring four premiere food shows under one roof at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), March 21 – 24, 2022. SIAL America, Bar & Restaurant Expo (formerly known as Nightclub & Bar Show), Pizza Expo, and World Tea Conference + Expo will occur concurrently, uniting decision makers from all sectors of the $1.5 trillion food and beverage industry as it continues to recover. The event underscores Las Vegas’ appeal as a premiere culinary destination and further demonstrates its ... |
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Culinary Futures Benefit Returns to Chicago in 2022
(February 2022)The annual Culinary Futures benefit returns to Chicago March 6, 2022, continuing HIC - Harold Import Company’s 18-year tradition of funding scholarships for underserved students within the Chicago Public Schools. Since 2008, the HIC-sponsored Culinary Futures event has been a powerful and effective force in providing underserved youth with high school culinary training, job placement and college scholarships. Through the years, HIC has partnered with various organizations including Careers Through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) Chicago, Les Dames d’Escoffier International-Atlanta and the Hospitality Scholarship Foundation (HSF) to help broaden the reach of these benefits. In 2022, all proceeds from this special ... |
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Messe Frankfurt Will Hold Simultaneously The Three Leading Consumer Goods Fairs in 2023 Including Ambiente
Frankfurt am Main, 16.02.2022. From 2023, the three leading consumergoods fairs Ambiente, Christmasworld and Creativeworld[1] will be held simultaneously and thus for the first time at the Frankfurt exhibition centre from 3/4 to 7 February 2023. In order to link relevant market players even more intensively and actively promote business with new customers, the range of paper, office supplies and stationery products will be repositioned within the three leading trade fairs. The leading international marketplace for the paper, office supplies and stationery sector is being rethought: in future, the individual product segments of Paperworld will be presented in the leading international trade ... |
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GC Buying Group Adds New Store Members and Recaps January Markets
Dallas, February 9 – GC Buying Group added five new member stores in January, growing ranks for 2022 to 348 store locations nationwide. The GC Team participated in three important markets in January. First up was the well-attended GC Start the Year Member Conference, held January 5-6, co-hosted by Dallas Market Center. One hundred store buyers from 25 states, along with 79 vendors, were in attendance. The all-day store meeting featured new product presentations by key vendor members and special group discussions with open mic conversations among members. The Best Sellers topic stimulated interesting discussions and revealed product favorites. An informative ... |
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2022 Seafood Excellence Awards Finalists Announced
Portland, ME (February 10, 2022) – The 11 finalists for the 2022 Seafood Excellence Awards, the prestigious best new products competition at Seafood Expo North America, have been announced. Winners of the competition will be revealed on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at 3:00pmin the Demonstration Theater during Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America, taking place March 13-15, 2022, in Boston, MA, USA. The Seafood Excellence Awards annually recognize the product leaders in the North American seafood market. Each year, exhibitors have the opportunity to submit their new products for consideration. The 2022 finalists will compete for two awards: Best New Foodservice Product ... |
