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Voortman® Announced as “Official Cookie” of the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2021)—The National Confectioners Association announced that Voortman®, which was acquired by Hostess Brands, LLC in 2020, has been named the “Official Cookie” of the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo. With this designation, the Voortman brand will have a widespread presence across the show, which regularly draws thousands of confectionery and snack industry professionals. “As the exclusive Official Cookie of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Voortman will be able to take advantage of exclusive and prominent brand awareness opportunities at the show,” John Downs, president & CEO of the National Confectioners Association, said. “We’re excited to be partnering with ... |
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The Specialty Coffee Association Announces Finalists For The 2021 SCA Awards
March 15, 2021 — The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce the finalists for the Best New Product Awards, Coffee Design Awards, and Sustainability Awards as part of this year’s inaugural SCA Awards program, recognizing excellence in product innovation, design, and sustainability across the industry. The 2021 SCA Awards consist of three platforms: the Best New Product Awards, Coffee Design Awards (formerly Design Lab), and Sustainability Awards. Taking place online for the very first time, the 2021 SCA Awards was open to companies and individuals around the globe, expanding the reach and prestige of these important annual competitions. ... |
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Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Mark Tritton To Keynote IHA’s Connect SPRING Virtual Event?
ROSEMONT, IL (March 9, 2021) – Mark J. Tritton, president & CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, will speak with Marshal Cohen, chief industry advisor, Retail, at The NPD Group, in a Fireside Chat keynote session during Connect SPRING, the International Housewares Association announced today. Connect SPRING, an IHA virtual event, will be held March 16-26 and Tritton’s session will take place Tuesday, March 23 at 11 a.m. CDT. During their Fireside Chat, Tritton and Cohen will explore hot topics in the home industry. Tritton will explain his transformation agenda for strategic growth in 2021 and “beyond,” highlighting how the leading ... |
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IMC Hits Milestone with Pre-Pandemic Level Attendance At Spring Market At AmericasMart
ATLANTA– March 9, 2021 – International Market Centers (IMC) continues its positive market momentum with a return to pre-pandemic attendance levels at its Spring Market, March 1-5, 2021 at AmericasMart® Atlanta. The successful market marks a new milestone in IMC’s post-COVID-19 recovery: more than 90,000 attendees safely served, and 13 markets presented across its Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas campuses during the pandemic. “It’s incredibly poignant to mark one year of adapted markets with a return to better than pre-pandemic levels of traffic,” said Bob Maricich, IMC CEO. “The Spring Market in Atlanta is a benchmark in two ways: it shows ... |
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Ka-Pop! Snacks and Bubba's Fine Foods Merge to Create a Powerhouse Healthy CPG Company: Awakened Foods™
LOVELAND, Colo., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Ka-Pop! Snacks, makers of Ancient Grain Popped Chips & Puffs, and Bubba's Fine Foods, makers of Paleo & Keto-friendly snacks, granolas, and private-label goods, announced a merger agreement today. This new company, operating as Awakened Foods, will compete in the fastest-growing food trends in the $110B global healthy snacks market and the $38B global cereal/granola market. "The combination of two companies at this early trajectory is extraordinary. Rarely is there such a perfect fit in culture, capabilities, products, and innovation. This merger allows us to simultaneously accelerate our top and bottom line, building on an ... |
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Bradshaw Home Acquires Architec Housewares
(Rancho Cucamonga, CA) March 9, 2021 - Bradshaw Home, a leading designer and marketer of kitchenware and cleaning products for the housewares industry, has acquired Architec Housewares, a fast- growing creator of innovative product lines that solve everyday kitchen dilemmas with simple and intuitive solutions that are also eco-friendly. Starting with a simple idea for cutting boards that have a non-slip surface across its entire bottom, Architec today markets 5 brands across its catalog— •ARCHITEC, the flagship line of innovative, colorful food prep products •ECOSMART, housewares made from unique, eco-friendly materials •HOMEGROWN GOURMET, to prepare better tasting farm to table food •MADEIRA, premium giftable ... |
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Four-Month Pause in Tariffs on UK and European Specialty Food and Beverages Announced By US
Joint US-UK Statement on Suspension of Large Civilian Aircraft Tariffs 03/04/2021 JOINT US-UK STATEMENT ON SUSPENSION OF LARGE CIVILIAN AIRCRAFT TARIFFS WASHINGTON – The United States and the United Kingdom today released a joint statement announcing a four-month suspension of tariffs related to the ongoing large civilian aircraft dispute. “The United Kingdom and the United States are undertaking a four-month tariff suspension to ease the burden on industry and take a bold, joint step towards resolving the longest running disputes at the World Trade Organization. “The United Kingdom ceased applying retaliatory tariffs in the Boeing dispute from January 1, 2021 ... |
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The National Restaurant Association Show 2021 Cancelled
A Letter From The National Restaurant Association Show: Thank you for your interest in the National Restaurant Association Show, scheduled for May 22-25, 2021, at McCormick Place in Chicago. We appreciate your support, and regret to announce that we must cancel this year’s event due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and current gathering restrictions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state of Illinois has placed an order in effect until early June limiting gatherings to no more than 50 people. While this order could be modified prior to expiration, McCormick Place has indicated their ability to re-open for large events ... |
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O2COOL® Expands Family of Brands With LunchBots® Acquisition
CHICAGO — O2COOL®, LLC announces the acquisition of LunchBots®, which designs and markets innovative stainless steel bento boxes, thermoses, dip containers, salad bowls and more to simplify lunch for healthy eating on the go. LunchBots was founded in 2008 by Jacqueline Linder, a mom who wanted a quality lunchbox that was organized, reusable, dishwasher-safe and sustainable, reducing the need for disposable plastic food bags. The line has grown dramatically, and so has its following, thanks to a strong online and social media presence and word of mouth. With the O2COOL acquisition, LunchBots is scaling up for major retail outreach targeting ... |
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American Cheese Society Announces Virtual 38th Annual Conference
DENVER, Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 38th Annual American Cheese Society (ACS) Conference, originally to be hosted in Des Moines, Iowa, has been transitioned to a virtual educational and networking event to be held on July 28-30, 2021. Addressing critical concerns, the theme of this year's event is "Moving Forward Together with Purpose." The ACS will provide a wide range of online interactive opportunities to foster community, help members successfully navigate the changing industry, and celebrate accomplishments in artisan cheesemaking. "Our top priority is the health and safety of our community," said Jeremy Stephenson, board president of ACS. "A virtual conference ... |
