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Dean & DeLuca Launches Full-Service Catering Beginning Spring 2017
NEW YORK, NY – March 29, 2017 – DEAN & DELUCA, the global leader in fine foods, announced today the launch of its full-service catering program beginning April 1, 2017 in New York City. The catering program has been conceptualized by the recently appointed Corporate Executive Chef Brian Bistrong, who came to the iconic New York brand in March 2017 with years of experience in the culinary industry working with acclaimed chefs such as David Bouley, the late Bernard Loiseau, and Wolfgang Puck. Chef Brian Bistrong draws on his classic French training to create elegant menu options with unique flavor ... |
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Jim Donald Added to IDDBA 17 Speaker Lineup
Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association™ (IDDBA) added Jim Donald to the speaker lineup at IDDBA 17. Donald’s presentation is titled “Lessons from Retail: From the Founding Executives to the Front-Line Employee.” IDDBA 17 runs June 4-6 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Named one of the “Top 25 CEO’s in the World” by The Best Practice Institute, Jim Donald is a successful leader and an accomplished businessman in retail. As former CEO of Starbucks, Haggen Food & Pharmacy, and Extended Stay Hotels, Donald spent four decades watching, listening, learning, and executing strategies and lessons ... |
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The Little Kernel Donates To Generation Rescue In Honor of Autism Awareness Month
[April 3, 2017], Manalapan, NJ – The Little Kernel, a healthy line of "miniature" popcorn snacks, is proud to announce a donation of $2500 to Generation Rescue, the leading national organization that provides hope, information and treatment assistance to families affected by autism spectrum disorders, in honor of April as Autism Awareness Month. Further, The Little Kernel is additionally launching an ongoing charitable program wherein 25 cents per case of popcorn sold will be donated to Generation Rescue throughout 2017. Co-Founded by Chris Laurita, husband of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jacqueline Laurita, The Little Kernel was inspired by ... |
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Registration Opens for Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS, NV – (April 17, 2017) – Registration for summer 2017 Las Vegas Market – the nation’s fastest growing gift and home décor market and the leading furniture market in the western U.S. – is open at www.lasvegasmarket.com/register. With a record 4,000+ lines, the Market will feature its largest ever number of resources, with greater breadth and depth and exclusive collections across all categories. Summer Market highlights also include exclusive trend programming including Ahead of the Curve and FIRST LOOK, and special events including the 7th Annual “Up on the Roof” Gift for Life fundraiser, 3rd Annual ANDYZ Design ... |
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Housewares Charity Foundation Raises Nearly $2 Million at 20th Annual Gala
ROSEMONT, IL (March 28, 2017)—The housewares industry came together for “A Purpose. A Plan. A Promise,” to raise nearly $2 million during the Housewares Charity Foundation’s (HCF) 20th annual gala on Monday, March 20. Proceeds from the event, held at Chicago’s Navy Pier, benefited the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the HCF’s legacy charity, and No Kid Hungry, a campaign by Share Our Strength that works to ensure that every child in the United States has access to healthy food where they live, where they learn and where they play. Since the first gala in 1998, HCF has raised more ... |
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Beef Checkoff Launches Food Waste Challenge
CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In recognition of Earth Day later this month, the Beef Checkoff is challenging consumers to #WasteLess with our 30 Day Food Waste Challenge. Although beef is one of the least wasted commodities produced in the U.S., at around 20 percent of edible product going to waste, consumers could help improve beef sustainability by 10 percent simply cutting that waste in half. The challenge encourages Americans to raise awareness and introduce simple changes to fight food waste in their daily routine. People who sign up for the Food Waste Challenge will be given shopping tips ... |
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Smart & Final Names Derek Jones As President Of Its Cash & Carry Banner Stores
COMMERCE, Calif., April 10, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart & Final, the neighborhood warehouse grocery store for households and businesses, announced today that Derek Jones will be the new president of its Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice division. With 60 wholesale stores in six western states, Cash & Carry caters to the foodservice industry as a one-stop shop for large and small business needs. Jones will report to Smart & Final President and CEO Dave Hirz. "This is an exciting period of growth for Cash & Carry, and we look forward to Derek's support in delivering great results as we enter ... |
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Las Vegas Market & ASD Market Week Continue “Two For Tuesday”
LAS VEGAS – (April 4, 2017) – Las Vegas Market and ASD Market Week today announced a third consecutive TWO FOR TUESDAY collaboration – on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, in Las Vegas – bringing together the collective resources of two major tradeshows and thousands of resources. The TWO FOR TUESDAY cooperation provides buyers with free and continuous shuttle service between the two exhibit venues – the Las Vegas Convention Center and World Market Center Las Vegas – as well as free access to both wholesale markets. “By partnering with Las Vegas Market, we are pleased to be able to offer ... |
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Specialty Food Industry Sales Hit $127 Billion in 2016
NEW YORK (April 6, 2017) – Sales continue to grow as Americans embrace specialty food and beverages. The industry is taking its place as an integral player with traditional and non-traditional specialty food retailers, foodservice operators, and distributors. The Specialty Food Association's (SFA) annual State of the Industry report, issued today, examines the vibrant $127 billion-dollar industry in detail. Largely fueled by small business growth, total sales jumped 15% between 2014 and 2016. Growth is also driven by product innovations and wider availability of specialty foods through mass-market outlets. Sales through foodservice increased 13.7% to $27.7 billion as U.S. consumers ... |
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Publix and H-E-B Earn Top Customer Experience Ratings for Supermarkets, According to Temkin Group
WABAN, Mass., March 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Publix and H-E-B deliver the best customer experience in the supermarket industry, according to the 2017 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual customer experience ranking of companies based on a survey of 10,000 U.S. consumers. This year, supermarkets earned the two highest scores in the entire Ratings. With a score of 84%, Publix not only received the highest score in the supermarket industry, it received the highest score in the entire Ratings, ranking 1st out of 331 companies across 20 industries. Likewise, H-E-B earned the second highest score for both the supermarket industry and the ... |
