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UNFI Acquires Nor-Cal Produce
United Natural Foods Inc., which carries and distributes more than 85,000 products to more than 40,000 customer locations throughout the United States and Canada, has acquired all the outstanding stock of Nor-Cal Produce Inc. and an affiliated entity as well as certain real estate, in a cash transaction for approximately $68.6 million. Founded in 1972, Nor-Cal is a family owned and operated distributor of conventional and organic produce and other fresh products in Northern California, with primary operations located in West Sacramento. Annual net sales for Nor-Cal for the 12 months ended Feb. 29, 2016 were approximately $151 million. The ... |
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Additional Showrooms to Open for New York Tabletop Market
Two more companies are preparing to open Forty One Madison showrooms for the New York Tabletop Market April 12 to 15. LSA International is a newcomer to Forty One Madison and a respected 50-year-old brand that is globally recognized for its extensive offering of mouth-blown glass, porcelain, leather, wood and enameled steel tableware and gift items. Its full array of lifestyle designs is housed in a 1,500-square-foot space on the 17th floor. Crystalite Bohemia brings the pedigree of Czech crystal to its vast assortment of stemware, barware and giftware. With a growing presence in North America, the company is now rooted ... |
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GC Buying Group Announces 2016 Vendor Best Awards
Janis Johnson, founder and president of GC Buying Group, announced the winners of GC’s ninth annual Vendor Best Awards at Chicago’s International Home and Housewares Show during the group’s Store Member Breakfast Meeting. “It thrills me every year to present the GC Vendor Best Awards,” Johnson said. "The strong support and commitment that our vendors provide is unmatched and unyielding, working hard every single day to ensure the success of our independent retailers. The awards are the perfect platform to show our high level of gratitude for these remarkable vendors.” Store members began submitting votes for the Vendor Best ... |
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Las Vegas Market Hosts 400+ Ace Hardwares Buyers
LAS VEGAS – (March 29, 2016) – Las Vegas Market hosted 400+ retailers during its second ACE Convention pre-show event on March 2, bringing new buyers to campus and providing tenants with opportunities to write orders outside of traditional market dates. Representing 225 stores nationwide, ACE attendees had access to some 75+ Las Vegas Market permanent showrooms, representing hundreds of high-profile brands and lines complementary to their core hardware product offerings. “As the leading furniture, home decor and gift destination in the western United States, Las Vegas Market continues to look for new ways to benefit its customers and provide ... |
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Bob’s Red Mill Introduces All-organic Line of Popular Gluten Free Oats
Portland, Oregon – March 22, 2016 – Bob’s Red Mill, the leading provider of whole grain and gluten free foods for more than 40 years, announces the availability of its new Gluten Free Organic Oats. The oats feature the same unique kiln-toasting method and careful handling as the company’s best-selling conventional gluten free oats, with the added benefit of being USDA certified organic. “Our gluten free consumers have always embraced our wholesome gluten free oats, but one thing we’ve repeatedly heard is that they wish there were an organic option,” said Bob Moore, founder, president and CEO of employee-owned Bob’s ... |
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Gift for Life Welcomes New Board Members
March 21, 2016— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries' sole national charitable organization, has announced the addition of two new board members to its roster, bringing its leadership roster to nearly 30 members. New members are Kim Wahlberg of the Kimberly Wahlberg Company and Caitlin Kelly of Whereoware. “These new members bring strong gift and home industry knowledge and experience to our board, " said Frank Joens, chair of the Gift For Life Board. “We are honored to welcome them and to use their time and talents to further our overall mission.” Kim Wahlberg, president of the Kimberly ... |
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Pulmuone Signs Asset Purchase Agreement with Vitasoy USA to Acquire Nasoya®, America's No.1 Tofu Brand
Fullerton, CA (March 23, 2016) - Pulmuone Foods Co., Ltd. today announced its agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Vitasoy USA Inc. which includes acquiring the Nasoya® brand, America’s number one tofu brand, and solidifying its position as the world’s leading tofu company with strong operations footholds within the global tofu markets of Korea, U.S., Japan and China. On March 23, 2016, Pulmuone Foods Co., Ltd. signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire substantially all of the commercial assets and operations of Vitasoy USA Inc., a soy foods company based in Ayer, Massachusetts. Pulmuone Foods USA Inc. ... |
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SIAL Unveils 10 Finalists For SIAL Innovation Grand Prize
Montreal, March 24th, 2016 – In anticipation of the SIAL Canada show, happening from April 13th to 15th, at the Palais des Congrès in Montreal, SIAL Innovation’s international jury was convened on March 15th at SIAL Canada’s Montreal headquarters to select 10 finalists for the SIAL Innovation 2016 Grand Prize. The president of the SIAL Innovation jury, Xavier Terlet, happily unveils the 10 finalists! “It wasn’t easy. All types of experts were gathered around that table. Chefs, distribution experts, nutritionists, as well as marketing and innovation specialists – all debating and defending for their favourite products, all the while exhibiting ... |
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41 Madison Slated for Renovation
While the New York Tabletop Market will be well underway in mid-April, soon after the show wraps, scaffolding goes up and a work crew heads in to give the 42-year-old building a new lobby and Level A buyers lounge. “This will be the first major facelift of Forty One’s public spaces since its opening 42 years ago,” said Laurie Burns, director and senior vice president of Forty One Madison. “Over the years, the development of this neighborhood has been phenomenal, and Forty One and Rudin have actively contributed to that, helping to establish the Madison Square Park Conservancy and Flatiron ... |
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Trade Event to Connect Virginia Products with Food, Beverage Buyers
The Virginia Food and Beverage Expo, which runs this Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., is sponsored by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS). This popular trade event connects buyers representing grocery stores, restaurants and gift shops directly with Virginia specialty food and beverage products. The Expo takes place once every two years to promote Virginia products and advance economic development. With the theme “The Best of the Best,” the 2016 Virginia Food and Beverage Expo celebrates the strong reputation and high quality of Virginia specialty food and beverage products. Hundreds of Virginia foods and beverages ... |
