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Aussie Select Launches at Wegmans, Bringing First-to-Market Lamb Charcuterie to Deli Counters
Marietta, GA / Rochester, NY (September 2025)– Aussie Select, the nation’s first fully cooked lamb charcuterie brand, will launch at Wegmans Food Markets on October 6. Crafted in the U.S. from premium Australian pasture-raised lamb, the all-natural line debuts with two sliced-at-the-deli items: Lamb Prime Rib and Lamb Pastrami. Both are free from added nitrates or nitrites and developed to deliver versatility across sandwiches, boards and prepared foods. The launch comes as the deli case continues to experience strong growth. Charcuterie is one of the fastest-expanding categories in retail deli, with double-digit year-over-year growth as consumers embrace entertaining and grazing ... |
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IHA Partner With SPLiCE® To Bring First-Ever Licensing Hub To The Inspired Home Show® in 2026
ROSEMONT, IL (September 30, 2025) –The world’s premier exposition for the home and housewares industry will now feature a dedicated platform for retailers and product suppliers to connect with brands interested in licensing deals, thanks to a new collaboration between the International Housewares Association (IHA) – host of The Inspired Home Show – and the Society of Product Licensors Committed to Excellence (SPLiCE). The new SPLiCE Licensing Hub will debut at The Inspired Home Show 2026, which will take place March 10-12, 2026 at Chicago’s McCormick Place. “The Inspired Home Show is known as the place where the world’s home ... |
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Anuga Announces New Trade Fair in Madrid, Spain
Anuga brand family extends its international presence: Focus lies on growth markets, regional diversity and food innovations New trade fair in Madrid reinforces Europe's food network +++ Anuga is relying on growth markets and innovations +++ Almost 300,000 trade visitors worldwide +++ Food trade fairs in Cologne, Milan and Madrid form a strong, European trio +++ ISM Ingredients is positioning itself as a platform for raw materials and sustainable solutions +++ Anuga connects the international food industryAnuga is extending its international portfolio further and pursuing a clear strategy: Specifically addressing growth markets, highlighting regional specialities and identifying innovations in the ... |
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John Boos & Co. Brings JK Adams Into Its Portfolio
EFFINGHAM, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Boos & Co., a pioneer in the art of crafting wooden cutting boards and butcher blocks since 1887, announces the addition of JK Adams, a celebrated name in high-quality wooden kitchenware. This strategic move combines the exceptional craftsmanship and legacy of both companies, creating an expanded portfolio of culinary solutions for chefs, commercial kitchens, and home cooks. "JK Adams' strong reputation in the culinary industry and its trusted food preparation products make the brand a seamless addition to John Boos," commented John Boos CEO and President Damon Childers. John Boos will retain JK Adams' headquarters and staff ... |
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Le Gruyère AOP Again Named Best Cheese in the World
Pringy, Switzerland (Sept. 22, 2025)— Swiss-made Le Gruyère AOP has done it again — it's been declared the best cheese in the world, taking first prize at the prestigious Mondial du Fromage in Tours, France. The winning wheel was crafted by cheesemaker Simon Miguet and produced in the Neuchâtel canton. Selected from nearly 1,900 entries worldwide, Miguet’s Le Gruyère AOP stood out for its exceptional flavor profile and craftsmanship. The winning wheel was a 12-month-aged Gruyère AOP, described by Miguet as having “a slight salty nuance, with salt crystals just beginning to form, and a rich, intense aroma,” according to ... |
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Biggest Anuga Of All Time With 8,000 Exhibitors Set To Open In Cologne
Biggest Anuga of all time: Around 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries cover the entire fair grounds With around 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and gross exhibition space spanning around 290,000 square meters, Anuga 2025 is the biggest edition in the event's history. From 4 to 8 October, Cologne will once again become the global capital of the food industry and the meeting point for over 140,000 trade visitors from almost 200 countries. With a 94 percent share of foreign visitors, Anuga is setting new benchmarks in terms of its internationality and industry relevance. The country participations with the highest number of ... |
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Anuga Names Korea As The Partner Country For The Upcoming Show
Korea as the partner country of Anuga 2025: Culinary heritage meets global food trends Experience Korea's diversified cuisine live at Anuga in Cologne +++ Fermented variety and health-promoting ingredients under focus +++ Over 100 Korean exhibitors +++ Pavilion and living cooking in Hall 5.2When Korea appears as the official partner country of Anuga in October 2025, the nation will bring far more than culinary specialities to Cologne. Under the motto "Flavour meets trends" over 100 Korean exhibitors will present a unique combination between century-old traditions and pioneering food concepts. The centre of attention here will be on three ambassadors ... |
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Mascot Pecan Hires Tore Swenson VP of Sales
Glennville, GA - JUNE 2025- Mascot Inc. has hired Tore Swenson (based inChaska, MN) as their Vice President of Sales. Swenson, who has over 20years of experience in the specialty food industry, will help lead thecompany in private label and branded opportunities within grocery,specialty, c-store and vending markets. She recently came from Hammond'sCandies as their Senior Vice President of Sales. During her time atHammond's, she assisted in the growth and sale of the company to a privateequity fund."I'm very excited about working for Mascot - they were a business partner ofHammond's as a manufacturer of our nut candies and peanut ... |
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Buyers and Suppliers Look to NY NOW Summer Market 2025 to Bolster Retail Supply Chains Ahead of Holiday Sales Season
New York, NY (June 18, 2025) – In the current environment of trade tariffs and supply chain uncertainty, buyers tasked with maintaining and developing retailer inventories are turning to the NY NOW 2025 Summer Market B2B tradeshow as an established and reliable supplier channel. Scheduled for August 3-5, 2025, at NYC’s Javits Center, attendance from buyers representing retailers both large and small is anticipated to far exceed 10,000. This large group of buyers is coming to connect in advance of the holiday sales season with an expected 500+ exhibitors offering thousands of the most trending gift, home, and accessories products from the ... |
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Point Reyes Bob Giacomini celebrated at 48th Annual Western Weekend Parade as Grand Marshal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Point Reyes, CA (June 12, 2025) The West Marin Lions Club celebrated a milestone weekend as Bob Giacomini, respected dairy farmer and agricultural innovator, served as Grand Marshal of the 48th Annual Western Weekend Parade on Saturday, June 8th. At 87 years old, Giacomini represented the very best of West Marin's agricultural heritage. A member of one of the region’s most storied farming families, his selection was particularly fitting for this year’s celebration, which honored West Marin’s thriving farm-to-table community. In 2000, Giacomini’s daughters founded Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company, transforming the family’s dairy into one of the ... |
