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Kate Farms Announces COO Michael Fougere and Unveils Refreshed Packaging
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kate Farms, Inc., leader in plant-based, ready-to-drink meal replacements, is excited to debut its new branding and introduce seasoned industry veteran Michael Fougere as Chief Operating Officer at Natural Products Expo this week in Anaheim. The Santa Barbara based company created Kate Farms Komplete, the world's first organic, non-GMO, vegan, gluten, dairy and soy-free RTD meal replacement shake. "Michael Fougere's track record of driving successful and strategic growth in the beverage industry will further expand Kate Farms Komplete's distribution without sacrificing our exceptional and unique nutritional quality," said Richard Laver, Kate Farms' founder. Fougere was ... |
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Belgioiso Brings Home 8 Awards From World Championship Cheese Contest
Green Bay, WI – March 9, 2016 – 48 expert judges from 16 countries gathered in Madison, WI for the World Championship Cheese contest. Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, the contest is the world’s largest technical cheese, butter, and yogurt competition with a record 2,948 entries this year representing 23 nations and 31 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. Belgioioso Cheese is proud to bring home 8 awards, including 1st place Burrata, 1st place Ricotta con Latte®, and 1st place Fresh Mozzarella Prosciutto Basil Roll. This is the second time in as many contests that BelGioioso Burrata was awarded ... |
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Reuters Reports Fresh Market To Be Acquired By Apollo Global Management
(Reuters) -- Fresh Market Inc (TFM.O) has signed a deal to be acquired by Apollo Global Management LLC (APO.N) for about $1.36 billion in cash, as the moribund U.S. specialty grocery retailer looks to the private equity firm for a turnaround. The deal, announced on Monday, comes six years after Fresh Market went public as one of the pioneers of the fast-growing specialty and organic food retail sector, but it struggled to keep up with Whole Foods Market Inc (WFM.O) at the high end of the market while being squeezed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) on the cheaper end. Meanwhile, ... |
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PMI Acquires Formation Brands
Pacific Market International (PMI), a global leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing food and beverage solutions for busy lifestyles, is acquiring Formation Brands. The addition of Formation and its experience developing and marketing trend-forward, everyday beverage and specialty housewares is meant to further diversify PMI's product line and customer base. PMI will add value to Formation's business by providing its customers access to the Stanley and Aladdin brands. In turn, Formation's expertise in the private label and gifting markets alongside the company's diverse product portfolio, efficient sell-through process and specialization in ceramics complements PMI's housewares and private label businesses. "PMI ... |
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Global Honorees for Retail Excellence Recognized With gia Awards
The International Home + Housewares Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, announced the 2016 gia Global Honorees for Retail Excellence. Global Honorees are Lakehouse, Canada; Illums Belighus, Denmark; Kitchen Shop, Malaysia; K’OOK!, Netherlands (pictured); and Lords, United Kingdom. The global gia jury, consisting of four retail/visual merchandising experts and seven editors and publishers of co-sponsoring housewares trade publications worldwide, selected the gia global honorees from the winners previously chosen in their respective countries by the national gia sponsors. In addition, the Martin M. Pegler Award for Excellence ... |
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Trend Forecaster at IH+HS: Get Connected, Stay Fresh, Make It Personal
It’s never been more important to view consumers in three dimensions, IHA’s trend forecaster Tom Mirabile told an early morning audience equipped with 3D glasses at the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show. Today’s housewares consumers are multi-faceted, and embracing change is crucial, said Mirabile in his annual trend seminar, “The New Rules of Engagement.” Mirabile is also senior vice president, global trend & design for Lifetime Brands Inc. “Ultimately, the best innovations come from a really deep understanding of who the consumer is and what problems they have that you can solve,” said Mirabile. “Everything we do has to ... |
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12 Companies Honored With gia Awards for Product Design
Twelve housewares suppliers ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors were honored as winners of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for product design. The winners in each of 12 categories were announced during the invitation-only gia dinner during the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show. Winners are: Bath + Personal Care: simplehuman, spin cabinet Cleaning: Kuhn Rikon, Stay Clean Scrubber (pictured) Cook + Bakeware: Alessi USA Inc., Pulcina design Michele De Lucchi Home Décor + Gifts: Eva Solo A/S, Window Birdfeeder Home Organization + Storage: Stasher, Stasher Household Electrics + Home Environment: Bruno SmartCan, Bruno SmartCan Kitchen Electrics: Aquarius ... |
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Sanders Announces Death of Former Morley Candy President
Sanders and Morley Candy Makers Inc. announced that Thomas R. Morley, former Morley Candy Makers President and Chairman of the Board died on Feb. 29. He was 86. Morley was the youngest son of Ervin and Julia Morley who began Morley Candy Makers in 1919. He led the company’s continued growth in providing fundraising candies. His vision also helped strengthen the confectioner’s private label business, which ultimately led to Morley Candy Makers’ purchase of the Sanders brand in 2002. “For over 40 years I have had the opportunity to not only work with Mr. Morley, but to have him become ... |
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Green Bee Craft Beverages Is The Recipient of the Whole Foods Market’s Local Producer Loan Program
BRUNSWICK, Maine - Feb. 25, 2016 - PRLog -- Brunswick, Maine- February 25, 2016 - Green Bee Craft Beverages, is the recipient of the Whole Foods Market’s Local Producer Loan Program, a prestigious award to help small, independent companies grow their businesses. Whole Foods gives only a handful of companies this type of financial assistance. The award will directly allow Green Bee Craft Beverages to increase their manufacturing capabilities. “Being awarded this coveted loan further fortifies our strong relationship with Whole Foods Market,” said Green Bee’s founder, Christopher Kinkade. “We are grateful for this partnership and the opportunities this support ... |
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Peugeot Expands to Canada
ROSEMONT, IL – PSP USA, LLC, which markets Peugeot pepper and spice mills and wine accessories in the US, will expand its direct sales to include Canada, shipping effective May 1, 2016. Canadian customers are invited to a Meet and Greet at the Peugeot booth #S2267 at the International Home & Housewares Show, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm on Monday, March 7, 2016. “Canadian consumers appreciate the value of the Peugeot brand, which is defined by its French heritage, generations of expertise, and unsurpassed quality. Our move to Canada reflects the importance of this market and our commitment to grow ... |
