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Walmart Tops List of Winners of PLMA’s annual Salute to Excellence Awards®
NEW YORK (November 16, 2025) - Walmart once again tops the list of winners of PLMA’s annual Salute to Excellence Awards®. The retailer received 15 awards across multiple categories for its Vibrant Life™, Parent's Choice™, bettergoods™, Marketside®, Great Value™ and Equate™ store brands. Albertsons, CVS Pharmacy, Lidl, Sam’s Club, Topco Associates and Whole Foods Market are among other companies winning multiple awards. PLMA’s annual Salute to Excellence Awards® program recognizes outstanding food and nonfood products introduced within the last year by supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, online retailers, wholesalers and more. Submissions were sampled and evaluated by a panel ... |
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Hestan Culinary Announced As Partner of the Michelin Guide Ceremony Northeast Cities 2025
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (November 18, 2025) – Hestan Culinary, the premium cookware brand designed with thoughtful innovation and meticulous craftsmanship for a lifetime of high-quality performance, today proudly announces its partnership with the MICHELIN Guide as a partner of the MICHELIN Guide Northeast Cities Ceremony for 2025. This partnership blends the world’s most innovative cookware with one of the world’s most celebrated institutions. Beloved by MICHELIN Star awarded restaurants, professional chefs and home cooks alike, Hestan Culinary is proud to be a part of such a prominent event in the culinary space. The new partnership will be announced and celebrated at the MICHELIN Guide ... |
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Westfield Egg Farm Expands Operations with New Lebanon Facility
New Holland, PA — _[November 13, 2025] — Westfield Egg Farm is excited to announce the opening of a second egg processing facility at 440 Shaeffer Road in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. This expansion marks a major step forward in the company’s mission to support small family farms and build meaningful connections through farm-to-table products. “At Westfield, people are truly at the heart of everything we do,” said Dan Hammarberg, HR Manager. “As we prepare to open our new Lebanon facility, we’re excited not just about growth, but about what that growth means for our team and community. It creates opportunities for new ... |
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Ankarsrum® Kitchen Appoints Fredrik Berg as New CEO to Drive International Growth
VÄSTERVIK, SWEDEN– Ankarsrum Kitchen AB has named Fredrik Berg as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective November 4, 2025. With extensive experience leading premium consumer brands, Berg will guide the company’s continued global expansion and strengthen its position in international markets. Fredrik Berg joins Ankarsrum Kitchen from his most recent role as CEO of F&H Group Sweden. He has previously held senior leadership positions at Rosendahl Design Group and Georg Jensen, where he successfully expanded international sales and built new markets across retail, e-commerce, and distribution channels. “We are very pleased to welcome Fredrik to Ankarsrum Kitchen. His international growth experience ... |
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Rouses Markets To Acquire 10 Winn-Dixie Stores
Rouses Markets has entered into an agreement to acquire 10 Winn-Dixie locations in Louisiana and Mississippi from Southeastern Grocers, parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, with the changeover expected to be complete in early 2026. “We are proud to welcome these stores, their team members and their customers into the Rouses Markets family,” said Donny Rouse Jr., third-generation CEO. “These locations in New Orleans East, Destrehan, Franklinton, Gramercy and Central, Louisiana, and Hattiesburg, Mississippi, are all areas we have looked at for a long time. “We are also strengthening our presence in Marrero, Covington, Mandeville and Kenner, which continue to ... |
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ISM 2026 sets new benchmarks: Record bookings, new country pavilions and the innovative "Functional Sweets" theme area
ISM 2026, scheduled in Cologne from 1 to 4 February, records strong response at an early stage: Four months before the opening of the fair, the booked space already exceeds the final result of ISM 2025. Companies from 71 countries and all Continents have already confirmed their participation – a clear signal of the dynamism and international significance of the world's leading trade fair for sweets and snacks.In 2026, there are new exhibitors for example from Albania, Bangladesh, Iran and Luxembourg. Established international brands are also focusing on continuity: Morinaga, one of the leading sweets manufacturers in Japan, is returning after ... |
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ANDMORE Launches “The Market Makers” Podcast
ATLANTA, GA — October 23, 2025— ANDMORE is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast, The Market Makers, a weekly series spotlighting the authentic journeys of creative and business leaders shaping the future of design, furniture, lifestyle and home. Hosted by ANDMORE’s CEO, Jon Pertchik, the podcast debuts today with the release of its first episode featuring design icon Thom Filicia. Each episode of The Market Makers delves into the compelling stories behind influential individuals and visionary brands, uncovering how industry leaders transformed bold ideas into meaningful impact, navigated challenges with strategic thinking and turned moments of inspiration ... |
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Reps Are Local Too Partners with IHFRA to Expand Membership and Benefits for Gift Industry Sales Representatives
[Atlanta, GA] - November 4, 2025 - Reps Are Local Too, the grassroots movement celebrating the essential role of independent sales representatives, has announced a new collaboration with the International Home Furnishings Representatives Association (IHFRA). Through this partnership, IHFRA has officially opened its membership to gift industry sales reps, offering an exclusive membership rate along with access to health insurance options and a suite of professional resources. “As the lines between categories continue to blur, one thing remains clear — sales reps are the backbone of our industry,” said Steve Allegrezza, Executive Director of IHFRA. “This initiative underscores our commitment to supporting sales representatives across ... |
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IHA Announces 2025 Global Honorees for gia Top Window Awards
ROSEMONT, IL (Oct. 29, 2025) – The Inspired Home Show® and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, announced the Global Honorees for the gia Top Window Awards during the “2025 Visual Merchandising & Display Trends: Big Themes Driving Innovation” webinar featuring gia expert juror Denise Foley earlier today. The 2025 gia Top Window Global Honorees are: Small Company Category Potters Cookshop – United Kingdom Large Company Category Krawany – Austria “For more than 25 years, IHA has been immensely proud to honor the very best in home and housewares retailing ... |
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GC Buying Group Announces Leadership Transition
Dallas, TX – October 16, 2025– After nearly 45 years of leadership, innovation, and dedication to the housewares industry, GC Buying Group announces the retirement of Founder and President, Janis Johnson. Johnson, who has been the driving force behind the organization since its inception, leaves a legacy of building the most trusted and influential buying group in the industry. Stepping into this new chapter, longtime GC member and industry veteran Doug Huemoeller has purchased the group and will lead the team into the future. A familiar face to many, Huemoeller is the former owner of Kitchen Window, a premier Minneapolis, ... |
