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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 ... |
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Clearlake Capital Acquires That’s How We Roll
Clearlake Capital Group has acquired That’s How We Roll, a leading provider of high-quality, branded, better-for-you snacks, including flagship brands Mrs. Thinsters and Dippin’ Chips. The acquisition was completed as part of Clearlake’s recently announced Better For You Holdings platform.Transaction terms were not announced. Clearlake is partnering with THWR Founder and CEO Aldo Zuppichini, who maintains a significant equity stake in the company. Zuppichini is an industry veteran who was on the founding team of Pretzel Crisps and also served as national sales manager before its parent company, Snack Factory, was sold to Snyder’s-Lance. He was also a founding member of ... |
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Study: Chocolate Eaters Self Soothe
As trends in better-for-you ingredients have spread to chocolate confectionery, it seems that consumers are more concerned with the psychological benefits, turning to the treat as a result of the emotional benefits it provides. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that nearly one in five (17 percent) Americans say that the emotional benefits of chocolate outweigh any health concerns. What’s more, one quarter (26 percent) of Americans who purchase chocolate do so to improve their mood, while 20 percent do so as an energy boost. America's neighbor to the north also enjoys the emotional benefits of chocolate as 38 percent ... |
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Housewares Charity Foundation Raises Record Amount at Annual Gala
Showing it is smart to have heart, the housewares industry raised a record $2.6 million during the Housewares Charity Foundation’s (HCF) 19th annual gala on March 7. Proceeds from the event, held at Chicago’s Navy Pier, benefited The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the HCF’s legacy charity, the Housewares Charity Foundation Fund in Memory of Judy Colitz and God’s Love We Deliver. Held annually in conjunction with the International Home + Housewares Show, this year’s gala honored Terry Lundgren, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s Inc., with the Lifetime Humanitarian Award, and Lester Gribetz, president of Lenox Corporation, ... |
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The Empanada Shop Heats Up Frozen Food Section With First Certified Organic and USDA Inspected Empanadas
HERMOSA BEACH, Calif., March 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Empanada Shop (TES) (http://the-empanadashop.com/), an organic authentic Mexican food producer, announced today that it is the only certified organic and USDA-inspected company that manufactures empanadas, raising the standards of prepared Mexican food in the U.S. Starting this week, TES's frozen organic empanadas will be available through Tony's Fine Foods, distribution experts in the Western U.S. and a subsidiary of United Natural Foods, Inc.(UNFI). Slow Cook Family Recipes Are the Secret TES combines treasured family recipes with locally sourced non-GMO food to craft authentic Mexican empanadas. TES is owned and operated by husband-and-wife ... |
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Showrooms Shift At Forty One Madison For Spring Tabletop Market
(NEW YORK, NY—MARCH 9, 2016)—An abundance of new products will be on display when the doors open Tuesday, April 12 – Friday, April 15 for The New York Tabletop Market at Forty One Madison, showroom headquarters for more than 120 of the world’s most renowned brands. “The manufacturers and factories are making an incredibly strong statement and demonstrating that they’re fully investing in this market, leaving nothing behind and bringing everything they’ve got to impress, inspire and sell,” said Laurie Burns, Director and Senior Vice President of Forty One Madison. “There’s going to be a tremendous amount to see with ... |
