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GC Buying Group Kicks off Member Conference at AmericasMart
DALLAS, December 19 – Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group is set to kick off the 17th annual GC Buying Group Member Conference at AmericasMart Atlanta, January 15 and 16, 2020. “As a testament to their passion for retail, a record number of GC store members will come together to share and learn from each other and from valued speakers in Atlanta,” said Janis Johnson, president and founder of Gourmet Catalog and GC Buying Group. “As the New Year gets under way, store owners and buyers are ready to focus on what’s new and learn more about what their peers are ... |
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HESTAN® Introduces Exclusive “Cookware Concierge” Service
NAPA VALLEY (December 2019) – Aiming to bring back a high level of personalized, customer service to cookware shopping that has all but disappeared in today’s changed retail landscape, Hestan introduces its exclusive “Cookware Concierge” feature on its newly launched web site, www.HestanCulinary.com. By simply clicking the “Cookware Concierge” button on the site, consumers can set up an appointment to speak to a live cookware specialist at a convenient time from the comfort of their own home. As the name implies, “Cookware Concierge” provides consumers who are interested in learning more about Hestan with valuable one-on-one assistance from one of ... |
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Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Announces Completion Of Sale-Leaseback Transaction Generating Over $250 Million In Net Proceeds
UNION, N.J., Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) announced today that it has completed a sale-leaseback transaction with an affiliate of Oak Street Real Estate Capital, generating over $250 millionin net proceeds. "We are pleased to complete this sale-leaseback transaction," said Mark Tritton, Bed Bath & Beyond's President & Chief Executive Officer. "This marks the first step toward unlocking valuable capital in our business that can be put to work to amplify our plans to build a stronger, more efficient foundation to support revenue growth, financial stability and enhance shareholder value." The properties sold represent approximately 2.1 million square ... |
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Volpi Foods CEO Named Top Business Leader By Specialty Food Association
The Specialty Food Associations 8th annual Leadership Awards recognizes industry visionaries positively impacting social, economic and environmental efforts. Pasetti, President and CEO of family-owned Volpi Foods has been recognized for her outstanding business leadership. Furthering her family legacy in the art of dry-curing specialty meats, her proficiency is unparalleled in the world of charcuterie. Volpi Foods has been family owned and operated since 1902. Third-generation leader, Lorenza Pasetti, has achieved the coveted title of Dry Cure Master – only bestowed to those that have dedicated their life to studying the art of charcuterie. Within her time at Volpi, Pasetti was able ... |
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Prepara to Exhibit at Ambiente Fair
Montclair, NJ (December 16, 2019) – Prepara is excited to announce that they will be exhibiting at the Ambiente Trade Fair this coming February 7th – 11th in Frankfurt, Germany. Their new and beautifully designed booth will be located in hall 1.2, booth # C88 so be sure to add Prepara to your show itinerary. You won’t want to miss their newest additions of high-quality, innovative kitchenware products that have been added to their unique product assortment. Prepara has been part of the kitchenware industry for more than 10 years with many trailblazing and exceptional products from everyday essentials to ... |
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Southeastern Mills Acquires JMH Premium
ROME, GA. (December 12, 2019) - Southeastern Mills, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has acquired Salt Lake City, Utah-based JMH Premium. JMH Premium manufactures flavor bases, demi-glace/gravies, marinades & sauces, dressings & dips, and drinks & desserts for Industrial customers. In the Industrial segment, JMH Premium is a leading food ingredients developer and manufacturer that provides custom flavor solutions across multiple usage channels. The facility, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, provides dry blending, wet blending, and cooking processes. According to Peter Hjort, President, Southeastern Mills, Inc., “JMH Premium is a growth-oriented manufacturer of high-quality food ingredients that will ... |
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Stonyfield Farm’s Gary Hirshberg Joins Plant-based Yogurt Maker Hälsa
December 4, 2019 – Gary Hirshberg, co-founder and former long-time CEO and Chairman of Stonyfield Organic, the world’s leading organic yogurt producer, has become an investor and board member of Hälsa Foods, the maker of the first and only 100% clean and organic oat milk yogurt. Hirshberg is a renowned pioneer and advocate of organic, sustainably grown food. “Hälsa has done something other plant-based brands have not been able to do by creating a completely clean, additive-free process and label with minimal ingredients and no added sugar,” Hirshberg commented. “I was attracted to Hälsa yogurts because of their superb taste and ... |
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Las Vegas Market Announces Exclusive Lineup of 30+ Seminars and Events for Winter Market
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (December 3, 2019) – Las Vegas Market announced today a comprehensive lineup of programming for Winter 2020 Las Vegas Market, offering buyers and designers opportunities to connect with peers, become educated on the latest industry trends and earn CEU credits. Winter Market runs Jan. 26 – Jan. 30, 2020. (Note: A complete schedule of seminars and events is available at https://www.lasvegasmarket.com/plan/event-seminar-landing.) “Las Vegas Market boasts an expansive roster of trend-focused and business-building activities,” said Dorothy Belshaw, executive vice president, chief marketing and digital officer for International Market Centers. “As the leading home furnishings and gift market in the western ... |
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Ambiente 2020 tastes great: Dining experiences and global kitchen trends of tomorrow
In 2020 the Dining product group will be the global platform for everything that makes cooking and household chores easier and turns a shared meal into an unforgettable experience. Ranging from treasures in tableware, through innovative kitchen accessories, storage solutions and small electrical appliances to unique hospitality systems, this area will cover all the dining trends of tomorrow, represented by over 2,100 exhibitors on sixteen hall levels. Last time, Ambiente hosted a total of 4,460 exhibitors from over 90 countries. Halls 1 and 3: right at the heart of international lifestyle trends Whether it’s amazing accessories and textiles for the ... |
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50 free registration places for up-and-coming talents: Red Dot supporting young product designers
Essen, Germany, 27 November 2019 Calling all those setting out on their career: This year, Red Dot is giving away 50 free registration places for the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2020 as part of the Young Professionals Application Day. On 4 December 2019, all designers who have graduated within the past five years are invited to take part in the lottery. The 50 upcoming talents selected will then submit their products for evaluation by the jury for the world’s most renowned design competition. If they win an award, they will have access to extensive measures (which are also free ... |
