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Specialty Food Industry Sales Hit Record High of $120.5 Billion in 2015
NEW YORK (April 20, 2016) – The specialty food industry continues to be a bright spot in the U.S. economy and is now a $120.5 billion-dollar industry, largely fueled by the growth of small businesses. Specialty food sales at retail grew to $94 billion in 2015, a 19.7 percent jump since 2013, driven by product innovations and wider availability of specialty foods through mass-market outlets. Sales through foodservice outlets grew at a faster clip—27 percent to hit $26.5 billion—as U.S. consumers continue to make specialty food a part of away-from-home meal purchases. The supply chain has also embraced the importance ... |
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All-Star Chef Lineup for 2016 World Culinary Showcase Announced
CHICAGO, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association today announced a lineup of the nation's top celebrity chefs to share their culinary know-how on the World Culinary Showcase stage at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, taking place at Chicago's McCormick Place from May 21-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the latest cooking practices and trends from acclaimed chefs such as: MasterChef and MasterChef Jr. judge Graham Elliot, Food Network Star Champion Aarti Sequeira, as well as returning favorites like Rick Bayless, Pat Neely, Robert Irvine and more. "This year's celebrated lineup of chefs demonstrate—in real ... |
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Whitford Announces Worldwide Management Change
April 2016, Elverson, PA. Whitford Worldwide, manufacturer of the world’s largest, most complete line of fluoropolymer coatings (nonstick and decorative) for industrial and consumer industries, has announced a change in its worldwide management structure. At a recent Board of Directors meeting, Anne S. Willis was unanimously elected to the positions of president and chief executive officer of the worldwide company. Ms. Willis had been Whitford’s manager of Europe for the past 24 years, as well as head of the Global Management Team. David P. Willis Jr., founder and president of Whitford for 50 years, moves to chairman of the board. Said ... |
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Stonewall Kitchen to Label GMO Products
Award-winning specialty food manufacturer and retailer Stonewall Kitchen announced plans for a product label update and rollout to comply with the mandatory Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) Labeling Law from Vermont that goes into effect on July 1. “While 90 percent of the items we self-produce are already non-GMO, we are currently working through a process to update labels for products that contain genetically modified ingredients, such as corn or soy,” said Janine Somers, director of marketing. “New products launching in June with those ingredients will be in compliance. Updated labels for existing products that include GMOs will hit store shelves ... |
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Lotus Foods Achieves B Corporation Status
Lotus Foods in Richmond, Calif., has completed its conversion to a fully certified B Corporation. Unlike traditional for-profit companies, certified benefit or B corporations are legally obligated to consider the impact of their decisions on their employees, suppliers, community, consumers, and environment. “We believe we can change the world for the better with how we do business,” said Lotus Foods Co-Founder/Co-CEO Caryl Levine. “This is the essence of being a B Corporation and was already in our company’s DNA. But going through the actual process of certification has shown us how we can be an even better company. We ... |
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Las Vegas Company Opens Alcohol-Infused Ice Cream Plant
Momenti Spirited Ice Creams has opened in Las Vegas a specialty manufacturing plant for creating and developing spirit-infused super premium ice creams and sorbets. Family-owned and operated, Momenti specializes in the science of ice cream making using quality ingredients and top-shelf liquors. What started as a fun concept by local entrepreneur Leif Pearson quickly expanded into countless hours of education and developmental collaboration that has transformed Momenti Spirited Ice Creams into a trend-setting brand and regional, soon to be national, business. A Las Vegas native, Pearson is a graduate of The Meadows School in Summerlin and graduated from Colby College ... |
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Coffee Box Subscription Service Launches
BOXO, a monthly coffee subscription box service aimed at the adventurous has launched. Subscribers that sign up at Boxo.coffee are invited to explore coffee from local roasters across the United States. Each month's box features two top roasters from a chosen city. The BOXO team meets with local roasters in selected cities to discuss and sample their best products. They then select the best from two roasters to include in the monthly box. Beans are shipped to customers within five days of roasting to ensure absolute freshness. "BOXO comes from my own passion for experiencing coffee from different places," said ... |
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Coca-Cola, Zoku Enter Licensing Agreement
A cool new way to enjoy Coca-Cola, the Coca-Cola Float & Slushy Maker was designed by Zoku as part of a licensing agreement with the leading soft drink brand. This high-performance innovation can create Coca-Cola floats, slushies, milkshakes or smoothies without electricity. The Coca-Cola Float & Slushy Maker features a white inner core to store in the freezer before use. It fits into a bright red protective sleeve, with a tapered ridged bottom reminiscent of a classic Coke glass bottle. Users simply pour Coca-Cola inside and use the included spoon to stir and scrape the sides, producing a flavored slush ... |
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Duralex International Signs Exclusive Foodservice Distribution Agreement With Luigi Bormioli Corporation
HORSHAM PA, April 8, 2016 – DURALEX INTERNATIONAL, a world leader and specialist in the design and production of tempered glass tableware since 1945, today announced it has signed an exclusive Foodservice distribution agreement for the U.S. and Canada with Luigi Bormioli Corporation. Under the terms of the agreement, effective April 8, 2016, Luigi Bormioli CORP. will be the exclusive U.S. and Canada distributor to the Foodservice/Hospitality trade for DURALEX Drinkware, Tableware and Ovenware collections. Duralex tempered glassware, made exclusively in France, is extremely tough and durable, exhibits amazing thermal and mechanical shock properties, and will last for years without breaking or chipping. ... |
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Sesame King Tahini® Receives Non-GMO Verification for its Roasted and Light Roasted Pasteurized Tahini
Methuen, MA – March 30, 2016 – Sesame King Tahini, one of America’s fastest growing health brands announced today they have received verification by the Non-GMO Project for their Roasted and Light Roasted Tahini pastes. Participating in the Non-GMO Project Verification Program was a natural step for Sesame King Tahini, whose mission is to provide its customers with a healthy, nutritious and safe tahini that is as healthy as they are tasty. Sesame King Tahini paste come in seven delicious flavors that include Roasted, Light Roasted, Olive Oil, Garlic, Cajun, Honey and Chocolate. Each flavor is rich in proteins and vitamins, ... |
