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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, ... |
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Las Vegas Market Opens Registration For Summer 2016 Market
LAS VEGAS – (April 6, 2016) – Las Vegas Market announced today that registration is now open for the Summer 2016 Las Vegas Market, running July 31-August 4, 2016, at www.lasvegasmarket.com/register. In addition to registration, the website also provides links to pre-market planning tools – including the Online Catalog Gallery and the Market Planner – as well as links to the Market’s official housing website, which features the popular “Book the Block” promotion offering market-goers a variety of incentives for confirmed advance reservations. “Las Vegas Market continues to exceed expectations as the leading buying platform for furniture, home décor and ... |
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GC Buying Group Adds 15 New Stores
Dallas, April 6 – GC Buying Group’s membership base has continued to climb in 2016, welcoming 15 new Store Members in the first quarter of 2016 and adding six during Chicago’s 2016 International Home and Houseware Show in March. “Partnering with GC was a natural choice for us, we have enjoyed our experience working with GC thus far, and look forward to a long and prosperous partnership!” said Karen Shernan, Owner and CEO of Port Plums and Newburyport Olive Oil in Newburyport, MA. “I feel immense pride with every new Store Member that joins our GC community,” expressed Janis Johnson, ... |
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McCormick Announces New Product For Grilling
HUNT VALLEY, Md., April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the spring and summer months, McCormick & Company (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, is introducing 16 new products. Offerings include new spicy, global tastes for the grill, packaging innovations that deliver fresh herb flavor and single-use cooking sauces for easy chicken dinners. "Our new products bring both convenience and exciting flavors to home cooks," said McCormick Vice President of Marketing, Virginia Jordan. "Many of these products are also driven by emerging global cuisines and flavor trends identified in our Flavor Forecast, like Brazilian and Japanese 7 Spice." ... |
