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An Avalanche of Prizes for FrieslandCampina in the 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest
PARAMUS, N.J., March 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- During the 33nd edition of the World Championship Cheese Contest in Wisconsin (USA), FrieslandCampina scored 22 medals overall: 7 gold, 9 silver and 6 bronze medals. In the final round of the championship the North Holland Gouda cheese came third and with this was declared 'Second Runner Up'. The matured cheese is made by FrieslandCampina at the cheese production location in Lutjewinkel in the Dutch province of North Holland. FrieslandCampina is one of the world's largest dairy companies and the largest producer of Gouda cheese worldwide. FrieslandCampina took all three medals, Gold, Silver and Bronze in the Gouda mild ... |
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The New York Tabletop Show Is Canceled This Spring
As Coronavirus (COVID-19) conditions continue to evolve globally, we are assessing the risks they may pose to the 41 Madison community and the tabletop industry at large. Following careful study and extensive discussion with community leaders and New York City government officials, we have elected to cancel the March 31 - April 3, 2020 New York Tabletop Show®. We believe that hosting large-scale gatherings under prevailing public health conditions is not in the best interest of our customers and the Tabletop community. At the same time, we recognize that companies operating within the building remain free to conduct business at their discretion. ... |
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Cibus Rescheduled For Early September
(Parma, March 10th 2020) –Cibus has been rescheduled for early September, from Tuesday 1st to Friday 4th September 2020. The unpredictable development of the COVID-19 outbreak and specifically the intensification of flight restrictions from and to Italy have made the postponement necessary. Therefore, after talks with the delegates of exhibitors and the Italian agri-food supply chains, as well as with the international buyers, Fiere di Parma and Federalimentare have mutually agreed today to reschedule Cibus 2020 (initially planned in May) for 1-4 September 2020. The postponement to September is a responsible and strategic choice: Cibus will become the key appointment of next fall for the international market and for Made in Italy food. In the meantime, the Cibus catalog has ... |
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GC Buying Group Announces 2020 Retail Advisory Board
Dallas, Feb 25—GC Buying Group is proud to announce the 2020 Advisory Board, made up of select GC Store Members. Along with the entire membership these esteemed GC retailers serve as the connection of the GC Group to the greater retail environment. According to Janis Johnson, president and founder of GC, “Throughout the year the GC Team turns to the Advisory Board for trend reports, references for new vendors, and for their individual wisdom on ways to run a successful independent store. Sharing advice and viewpoints with the GC Group has an immeasurable positive influence on our entire GC membership.” ... |
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SIAL Paris Announces Its Return to Paris Nord Villepinte
SIAL PARIS, business generator, innovation catalyst and the biggest agri-food trade fair in the world announces its return to Paris Nord Villepinte. The 2020 edition will launch a new dynamic by opening debate around a powerful and unifying theme: #Own the Change. At a time of transitions, reinventions and global social responsibility, SIAL Paris is reaffirming its ambition by uniting food professionals around the major transformations taking place in the industry. As the sector reinvents itself to rise to the environmental, ethical, digital and demographic challenges of a world in movement, SIAL Paris 2020 will be giving its 7,200 exhibitors ... |
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Natural Products Expo West 2020 Is Postponed
Since the international situation on COVID-19 started in late January, New Hope, and our sister companies around the world have been guided by local government and health authority advice, as well the views of the communities we serve, in making decisions about our portfolio of events. Our commitment to serve and support our communities has led to the postponement/rescheduling of a number of events elsewhere across our wider group, to a date later in 2020. In the particular case of New Hope’s Natural Products Expo, the situation has been very different in that the show was in-flight, with production underway, ... |
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Consumers Spent Nearly $1 Billion More on Housewares and Small Appliances in 2019, Reports NPD
Port Washington, NY, February xx, 2020 — U.S. dollar sales of small appliances grew 4% in 2019, and sales of non-electric housewares increased 2% compared to 2018, according to The NPD Group, a leading global information company. Combined, this growth amounted to an additional $952 million in sales for the industry in 2019, demonstrating the consumer’s continued focus on enhancing their homes, and the core needs related to healthy living, convenience, sustainability, entertainment, experience, and taste that are being addressed by these products. “Home products continue to be a bright spot at retail because of their relevance to the key consumer trends ... |
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Inspired Home Show 2020 in Chicago is Cancelled For This Year
ROSEMONT, IL (March 2, 2020)—After careful consideration regarding the ongoing spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) overseas and recent cases in the United States, the International Housewares Association’s Board of Directors has decided not to hold The Inspired Home Show 2020, scheduled to take place March 14-17, 2020 at McCormick Place in Chicago. “For the last several weeks, we have been watching this situation very carefully, with our primary concern being the safety and well-being of the home + housewares industry,” said Derek Miller, IHA president. “The IHA Board of Directors made this decision after consulting with industry constituents including exhibitors and ... |
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Dynamic Las Vegas Market Caps Off Successful January for IMC
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (January 31, 2020) – A strong Winter Las Vegas Market, fueled by robust traffic and order writing gains as well as excitement surrounding two IMC initiatives – the soon-to-be-completed Expo at World Market Center and the recently announced launch of a new digital platform for the industry – opened the furniture industry’s first market of the new decade and ended the gift and home industry’s busy January schedule on a high note. “Las Vegas Market has hit its stride,” said Bob Maricich, IMC’s chief executive officer. “The excitement and buoyancy felt throughout the week cemented our position ... |
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Coffee Science Foundation Secures Funding To Begin New Cold Brew Research
January 30, 2020— The Coffee Science Foundation (CSF) has announced that it will begin a new research project, “Towards a Deeper Understanding of Cold Brew Coffee.” The project will define the parameters of the cold brewing method, including chemical and sensory analysis. The market for cold-brewed coffees has grown remarkably over the past decade, and innovations in style and process have meant that there is a broad diversity of sensory experiences available to consumers. This latest research project is aimed at understanding cold-brewed coffee extraction, preparation, storage, and consumer value, in a more comprehensive way than ever before. The CSF ... |
