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Over $5.87 Million Awarded To Diary Processors By The Pacific Coast Coalition
FRESNO, CA, May 14, 2024 — $5.87 million in grants have been awarded to dairy processors along the Pacific Coast, strengthening the region’s food systems. The Pacific Coast Coalition - Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by California State University, Fresno, has named 28 winners across California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico. While all grants are pivotal to the sustainability and longevity of each respective business, Rosa Brothers Milk Company (Hanford, CA) was awarded almost $1 million for the purchasing of ice cream equipment to meet demands, produce novelty items, provide healthier alternatives and expand into the pet food market ... |
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Gift & Home Trade Association Announces New Initiatives by Diversity + Inclusion Committee
(Marietta, GA - May 13, 2024) -- The Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA) is proud to announce several new initiatives by its Diversity + Inclusion Committee, established to explicitly affirm and enhance the association’s commitment to diversity within the industry. Insights from committee member Adriana de Mello, CEO of Keena, catalyzed the formation of this committee. de Mello highlighted the need for GHTA to not only continue its inherently inclusive practices, but also to make a deliberate and intentional statement about its commitment to inclusion to all current and potential members. “While GHTA has always embraced diversity, it was time ... |
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Swissmar Appoints Gene Basilio as Canadian National Sales Manager
For Immediate Release We are pleased to announce that Gene Basilio will be joining our company June 4, 2024 as the new Canadian National Sales Manager. Gene has and extensive background in housewares and is well respected in our industry. He has proven sales success at Victorinox and Browne Group in recent years. About Swissmar Swissmar has been providing quality housewares products since 1983. In addition to our expanding assortment of Swissmar branded products, Swissmar is the exclusive North American partner for internationally known brand Börner and the exclusive Canadian partner for SCANPAN, and DKB brands: Zyliss, Cole & Mason, Ken Hom, and AdHoc. For ... |
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A-List Stars To Appear During Las Vegas Market Summer Show
LAS VEGAS, NV – May 30, 2024 – The ( A ) List, ANDMORE?’s premier influencer program centered on amplifying design and retail trends, expands for its second Las Vegas Market to feature at-Market vignettes and seminars and live tips on the @LasVegasMarket Instagram, with Alaina Kaczmarski, Kathy Kuo and Roger Thomas, July 28 – August 1, 2024, at World Market Center Las Vegas. “The ( A ) List serves as an immersive experience, allowing designers and retailers to come together through creativity, insights and expression,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “This program offers buyers sourcing ... |
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Specialty Food Association Reveals Winners of Sofi Awards
NEW YORK, NY (May 15, 2024)The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has revealed the winners of its 52nd annual sofi™ Awards. Well-known and coveted markers of quality in the food industry, the sofi Awards are a celebration of creativity, innovation, and culinary excellence. The sofi Gold Award-winning products represent the best of the best in each of 48 specialty food and beverage categories, from Appetizers & Snacks to Meat & Poultry to Water & Functional Beverages. Click here to view all 48 winners. Characteristics such as spicy-sweet flavor profiles, global ingredients, and gluten-free formulas were shared among multiple Gold Award-winning products, indicating ... |
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Atlanta Market Presents Vibrant Summer Programming
ATLANTA, GA - May 28, 2024- Atlanta Market combines celebration and education across five days of programming to offer Market insights, industry fun and networking opportunities at the Summer 2024 edition, July 16 – 22, 2024, at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Market’s programming serves as the nexus of innovation and connection this Summer,” said Karen Olson, ANDMORE? executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “From educational seminars to showroom soirees, education and experiential networking unite to inspire the industry.” Trend and Business Drive At-Market Discussion Five seminars give attendees industry insights across categories as they jumpstart Summer buying. Two keynote sessions seek to ... |
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2024 National Restaurant Association Show® Enjoys Attendee Growth
CHICAGO (May 23, 2024)—The 2024 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® wrapped up Tuesday at Chicago's McCormick Place, reaffirming its status as the premier event for the foodservice industry. The Show attracted more than 58,000 foodservice professionals from across the United States and around the globe, representing 124 countries. The Show saw a 6% increase in total attendance—with 22% international growth—compared to last year, highlighting its growing influence and importance within the industry. With a 9% increase in exhibit space compared to 2023, the Show floor provided a comprehensive platform for industry professionals to connect and collaborate. “The 2024 National Restaurant Association ... |
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Stonewall Kitchen Announces Brent Horn as New Chief Sales Officer
York, Maine, May 29, 2024– Leading specialty food, home goods and personal care producer, Stonewall Kitchen, is excited to announce the hiring of Brent Horn as its new Chief Sales Officer. Horn takes over for Kathy Gilbert who will be retiring after an accomplished 27-year tenure with the company. Horn joins Stonewall Kitchen with more than three decades of experience in the consumer goods industry, with Fortune 500 companies, including Kraft Foods, Henkel, Reckitt, and most recently the Bel Groupe where he served as Chief Growth Officer for the GoGo SqueeZ brand. With Bel Groupe, Horn was responsible for leading ... |
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World of Coffee Geneva Announced for 2025
May 28th, 2024— The Specialty Coffee Association is thrilled to announce World of Coffee Geneva, taking place at Palexpo Exhibition and Convention Center, June 26 to 28, 2025. This is the first time a World of Coffee will take place in Geneva, Switzerland as part of SCA's annual World of Coffee trade shows also scheduled to take place next year in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Jakarta, Indonesia. Situated on the shores of Europe’s largest alpine lake, Geneva stands as the ideal location for hosting not only for its beauty but also for its strategic position at the heart of ... |
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New momentum through strategic relocation of Lab5 by ISM during the Sweet Week
Lab5 by ISM is being relocated next year to further strengthen the synergies between ISM and ProSweets Cologne during the Sweet Week. The exhibition area has its own section in Hall 10.1, right next to Entrance East. In addition to new products and trend snacks, Lab5 by ISM, is also presenting start-ups, scale-ups and small handicraft businesses. The relocation to Hall 10.1 and the segmentation according to theme worlds significantly increases both the quality of the experience and the possibilities for a professional exchange.Thanks to the spatial and thematical proximity to the Raw Materials & Ingredients and the Packaging sections, the Sweet Week ... |
