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Plans Underway for SF Cheese Fest
California Artisan Cheese Guild (CACG), the 10-year-old non-profit dedicated to education, support and preservation of California’s artisan cheesemaking community, will conduct its second annual SF Cheese Fest Sept. 17 at the historic Social Hall SF in San Francisco. This year’s theme, “Preservation: Salt, Sugar, Culture and Tradition,” unites local makers dedicated to keeping the tradition of cultured foods alive. Twenty-four Guild member cheese companies will sample dozens of California’s finest cheeses alongside local makers of cured meats, pickles, jams, sauces, craft beer and wine. Pioneering cheese companies Redwood Hill, Cowgirl Creamery, Laura Chenel’s, Marin French Cheese, Point Reyes Farmstead and ... |
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America's Test Kitchen Launches Cook's Science
America's Test Kitchen announced a new brand—Cook's Science. Publishing both deeply reported stories and innovative recipes, Cook's Science demonstrates how a little science can go a long way in the kitchen. Cook's Science does not require a paid subscription to access its articles, recipes and videos. Cook's Science is led by co-executive editors, Dan Souza and Molly Birnbaum. Souza, who graduated first in his class at the Culinary Institute of America, is a cast member of the America's Test Kitchen television show. Birnbaum is an award-winning food journalist. "Cook's Science is doing something very new in the world of food ... |
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Millennials Weigh in on What Makes Food Brands Authentic
Findings from two national ethnographic studies examining the media habits of millennial food and beverage consumers, released by Watershed Communications, are giving insights into how to build a stronger sense of trust with millennial consumers. The “Media Habits of Millennials” study investigated whether social media and influencer marketing have eclipsed the impact of traditional editorial coverage. The “What Matters to Millennials” study set out to unpack the marketing buzzword “authenticity” and to learn what creates an authentic brand according to millennials. As America’s top food and beverage companies lose an estimated $4 billion in market share according to Fortune magazine, the industry is trying ... |
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Las Vegas Market Boasts Largest Ever Temporary Presentation
LAS VEGAS – (July 15, 2016) – Las Vegas Market announced today that it will offer retailers its largest-ever number of temporary exhibitors, with more than 500 companies showcased in four venues – Pavilions 1 and 2 (gift and home décor) and floors B2 (home furnishings) and C13 (casual/outdoor) – at the Summer 2016 Las Vegas Market, July 31-August 4, 2016. “Las Vegas Market continues to generate unprecedented growth within the furniture, gift and home décor categories,” said Scott Eckman, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Furniture Leasing. “Record demand for permanent showroom space prompted the launch of our dedicated ... |
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Southeast Semi-Finalists Revealed In The 2016 Eggland's Best "America's Best Recipe Contest"
CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- From coast to coast, Americans from all over the country submitted their state-inspired recipes for a chance to be named the best recipe in America in the Eggland's Best "America's Best Recipe Contest." Today, Eggland's Best has announced the Southeast semi-finalist recipes that will compete for the title of "Best in Region." Eggland's Best is calling on all fans to help them determine which recipe will be named "Best in Region," and have the chance to win the $10,000 Grand Prize. Whether their favorite Southeast recipe is Southern Blueberry Cake, Lemony Crab ... |
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NY NOW Launches Retail Design Challenge With HGTV’s Meg Caswell
White Plains, NY, July 12, 2016 – NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Retail Design Challenge, hosted by HGTV designer Meg Caswell. This brand new program will allow NY NOW attendees to showcase their retail design skills by submitting photos of their own store designs for a chance to win prizes including the opportunity to participate in an exclusive breakfast with Meg herself! For more information and to enter, visit www.nynow.com/retaildesignchallenge. “We’re so happy to be working with Meg Caswell on this exciting new program that spotlights the ... |
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Bob’s Red Mill Introduces New Sourced Non-GMO Pledge Emblem to Reinforce Commitment to Non-Bioengineered Ingredients
Portland, Oregon – July 12, 2016 - Bob’s Red Mill, the leading provider of whole grain foods for more than 40 years, has unveiled a new Sourced Non-GMO Pledge emblem to indicate to consumers the company’s long-standing commitment to sourcing only ingredients that have not been genetically engineered through the use of modern biotechonology. The emblem, which the company is adding to all packaging, means that all ingredients sourced for a product have been declared by their suppliers to have been made without the use of bioengineering. “While our commitment to sourcing non-GMO ingredients has always been a part of ... |
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Honey-Can-Do Acquires Kitchen Supply Company
Berkeley, IL – July 5, 2016 – Honey-Can-Do International (www.honeycando.com), a leading provider of home storage and organization products, announced today that it has acquired Forest Park, Illinois-based Kitchen Supply Company. Kitchen Supply Company has been providing wholesale kitchen products for over 35 years. Honey-Can-Do International has acquired the assets of Kitchen Supply Company and will rapidly make top-performing product lines available for sale online and in-store. “Honey-Can-Do has identified the kitchen category as an area of top growth for our business, and this acquisition is the perfect step toward putting a sharp focus into this category,” Steve Greenspon, CEO ... |
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Specialty Food Association Announces Board Officers, Directors
The Specialty Food Association announced the election of four board officers and its new slate of directors. Those serving on the board are all members of the not-for-profit trade association that represents all segments of the $120.5 billion U.S. specialty food industry and member companies abroad. The board term is two years. The following members were elected to serve as officers for the 2016 -2018 term: Chairperson: Becky Renfro Borbolla, Renfro Foods Vice Chairperson: Matt Nielsen, Nielsen-Massey Vanillas Board Financial Officer: William Booker III, Smithfield Specialty Foods Group Secretary: Trish Pohonka, European Imports Ltd. Shawn McBride, Foah International, will continue ... |
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World Kitchen Honored at International Spark Design Awards
World Kitchen, the company behind housewares brands Chicago Cutlery and Pyrex, received two prestigious awards at the 10th Annual International Spark Design Awards in San Francisco. PRIME by Chicago Cutlery received the highest accolade—The Spark! Award—and Pyrex gadgets received the Bronze Award, both within the spring product category. The new brand, PRIME by Chicago Cutlery, is the result of three years of iterative development involving design, ergonomists, engineering and new manufacturing methods. Set to launch in October, the premium cutlery set was completely redesigned from tip to grip. This unique line features an ergonomic handle with Responsive Touch Technology that ... |
