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Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Debuts "Everyday Indulgence" Campaign
SAN DIEGO, CA (January 9, 2026) Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company is challenging the notion that premium artisan cheese should just be reserved for special occasions. At Winter FancyFaire 2026 (January 11-13, Booth #3117), the award-winning, women-owned cheesemaker unveils its "Everyday Indulgence" campaign, positioning their cheese as an accessible luxury for real life, from Tuesday night tacos to weekend cheese boards. The campaign speaks to two audiences with one message: premium ingredients don't require an occasion. For home cooks, it's about artisan cheese that elevates everyday meals without breaking the budget. For chefs and foodservice professionals, it's about reliable quality, shift ...

ISM 2026 on Expansion Course With New Formats And Expanded Event Programming
High demand: Exhibition space booked already exceeds previous event +++ Premiere in 2026: ISM Ingredients launches as an independent format +++ ISM Opening Night forms the festive prelude of the fair +++ ISM Start-up Pitches Award puts the spotlight on innovations +++ Diverse new programme highlights set new focuses in terms of contentISM 2026 is sending a strong signal to the international sweets and snacks industry a few weeks before the opening of the trade fair. With around 1,600 exhibitors from 74 countries as well as exhibition space bookings that already exceed the final figures of the previous event, the ...

Industry Veteran Tony Kircher Joins IHA Staff As Vice President, Buyer & Exhibitor Relations
ROSEMONT, IL (January 22, 2026)–Housewares industry veteran Tony Kircher has been named Vice President, Buyer & Exhibitor Relations at the International Housewares Association (IHA). Kircher is currently working closely with Sean Daly, who has held a similar role at IHA since 2021 but will be retiring at the end of March. “I would like to thank Sean for five years of service here at IHA, and even more importantly, to recognize his remarkable 32-year career in the housewares industry and the vast contributions he has made to both the association and the industry,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. ...