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(included) to Debut at Specialty Food Association’s 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show
NEW YORK, NY (May 18, 2022) -The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is excited to announce that (included) will debut at the 2022 Summer Fancy Food Show. A membership collective of CPG companies led and mostly owned by Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and other CEOs of color, (included) is dedicated to mutual success, advocacy for diverse representation, and a commitment to amplifying BIPOC voices and brands in the specialty food industry. "I'm excited to partner with (included) and for their debut at the Summer Fancy Food Show," said Bill Lynch, SFA president. "Our DEI Committee has been working hard on initiatives, and ... |
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The Impact of COVID-19 Trade Measures on Agricultural and Food Trade
MILWAUKEE, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- New research assesses the impact of COVID-19 related import facilitating and export restricting non-tariff measures (NTMs) on agricultural and food trade. Earlier studies concerned with the trade effects of COVID-19 have overlooked the differential impacts caused by these temporary trade measures. In a new article, "The Impact of COVID-19 Trade Measures on Agricultural and Food Trade," published in Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, Sandro Steinbach and Soojung Ahn from the University of Connecticut show that export restricting NTMs achieved the set policy goals. At the same time, there is no evidence of long-term trade disruptions. Steinbach says, ... |
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Emile Henry’s Deep Storage Bowl Garners Coveted Kitchen Innovation Award
New Castle, DE, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- The Emile Henry Deep Storage Bowl was awarded the 2022 Consumers' Choice Kitchen Innovation Award, an international award presented once a year for outstanding products from the kitchen and cooking equipment sectors. To scoop the prize, the Emile Henry Deep Storage Bowl was evaluated first by a jury of experts and then by a target group of consumers on functionality, innovation, product benefits, design, and material quality. The Kitchen Innovation Award committee described the Deep Storage Bowl as “an elegant storage bowl that keeps fruit and vegetables fresh for a long time. ... |
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JuniperMarket Expands Women-Owned Resources With First Onboarding of Dough Brands
(April 27, 2022)– JuniperMarket is making strides in its commitment to increase access to women-owned businesses with nearly 150 brands from the recently acquired Dough Collective confirmed to start selling on the newly launched B2B digital marketplace powered by International Market Centers (IMC).“JuniperMarket is moving rapidly from women-owned content to women-owned commerce,” said Vanessa Bruce, IMC vice president of Social Impact. “We already have converted 15% of Dough’s 1,000 women-owned sellers to JuniperMarket and are in discussion with hundreds more.” To date, some 34 Dough brands are live on JuniperMarket with more onboarding daily. These sellers feature a range of lifestyle ... |
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Anuga 2023 under starter's orders
After the successful re-start edition of Anuga in 2021, the application phase for the 2023 edition of the world's largest trade fair for food and beverages, which is being staged from 7 to 11 October 2023, is now getting underway. Interested companies can already reserve their stand area at online application for exhibitors and receive a special discount as an early booker up until 30 September 2022. Initial innovations have already been confirmed: For example, the former trade fair for the out-of-home market "Anuga Culinary Concepts" is being expanded and will cover the entire spectrum of foodstuffs, beverages and innovative non-food offers for ... |
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Bordeaux Wines Reports 24% Reduction in Carbon Emissions Since 2012, Aims to Reach 46% Goal By 2030
BORDEAUX, France, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bordeaux winegrowers and wine merchants have collectively reduced carbon emissions by 24% since 2012, a significant benchmark in the region's efforts to combat Climate Change. Bordeaux Wine Council (C.I.V.B.) reports that the region plans to further decrease greenhouse gas emissions to reach a total reduction of 46% by 2030. The regional action plan will track changes in five main sources of emissions, notably: viticultural practices, energy efficiency, freight transportation, glass packaging and carbon capture. These tactics are a continued response to address the dual challenges facing Bordeaux: the need to adapt to climate change and reduce their ... |
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Mud Pie Acquires Additional Flagship Showroom Space at AmericasMart Atlanta
ATLANTA – May 10, 2022– Mud Pie, leader in the gift, décor and lifestyle industry, has acquired additional space for the brand’s flagship showroom at AmericasMart Atlanta, Building 2, Suite 680. The expansion, which brings Mud Pie’s Atlanta showroom footprint to a whopping 20,900 square feet, will debut to retailers this July at Atlanta Market. All 1,264 square feet of new display space will house Mud Pie’s growing Baby & Kids gift collection, and will resemble a traditional retail environment. Mud Pie president, Fred Pannek, notes, “We are thrilled to expand our flagship showroom in Atlanta and offer retailers a ... |
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Good Food Awards Announces the Oils Winners and Finalists of 2022
San Francisco, CA (May 2, 2022) – The Good Food Foundation is honored to introduce the Oils category Finalists and Winners of 2022. These 14 outstanding crafters from across the country created exceptionally delicious oils while also demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of sustainability and responsibility. This year’s Finalists and Winners included olive, pecan and sunflower oils, with first time Winners Hoot-n-Annie Pecan Company in Shallowater, Texas; The Queen of Trees Royal Oil in Clovis, California; Winter Creek Olive Oil in Valley Springs, California; and Halter Ranch in Paso Robles, California. 2022 Good Food Awards Oils Winners Bondolio Olive Oil, Sicilian Estate Blend, CaliforniaCentral Coast ... |
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Las Vegas Market Plans for Largest-to-Date Expo Temporary Presentation
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (May 5, 2022) – Las Vegas Market will present its largest-to-date temporary exhibits in the Expo at World Market Center Las Vegas, filling the facility with an international collection of hundreds of top brands highlighted by new pavilions and events on the trade show floor July 24-27, 2022.“Las Vegas Market temporary exhibits are the place for discovery this summer,” said Scott Eckman, International Market Centers (IMC) executive vice president, chief revenue officer. “Wall-to-wall, the Expo will be brimming with compelling new products in gift and home décor. Every category has must-see brands and new showcases are bringing fresh ... |
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SFA Announces 2022 sofi Award Winners
9 May 2022 Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream’s Maple Soaked Pancakes, Rick’s Picks Savory Snacking Cauliflower Florets, and Gathered Food Corp.’s Plant-Based Salmon Burgers are among the New Product winners of the Specialty Food Association’s 50th Annual sofi Awards. The full list of Gold and New Product winners can be found here: https://shopspecialtyfood.balluun.com/en-us/custom/sofi-winners-22/ “For 50 years the sofi Awards have been recognizing the best of the best in the specialty food industry,” said Laura Lozada, vice president, membership for the SFA. “Our members are the foundation of our industry and we are proud to honor their innovation, growth, and creativity.” Available only ... |
