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General Mills Acquires EPIC Provisions
General Mills Inc. has acquired EPIC Provisions, a rapidly growing, premium meat snacks company based in Austin, Texas. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. EPIC will operate under General Mills' Annie's business, which itself has experienced strong sales growth since General Mills acquired the company more than a year ago. EPIC will maintain its presence in Austin. "The acquisition of EPIC positions General Mills for exciting growth with a highly authentic brand in an entirely new natural snacking category," said John Foraker, president of Annie's. "A purpose-driven brand like EPIC perfectly aligns with the experience and capabilities set that Annie's ... |
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Frieling USA Partners With CASO Germany
Frieling USA, based in Fort Mill, S.C., is now the exclusive distributor of CASO Germany kitchen and home appliances in the United States. CASO produces an extensive line of products, including juicers and blenders, vacuum sealers, milk frothers, scales and other items. CASO Germany is an innovation leader in the use of modern technology that addresses the fusion of cuisine with everyday living. Its mission is to deliver products that feature warm aesthetics and even greater ease of use. Offering fresh solutions from around the world, Frieling has cultivated strategic alliances with leading European manufacturers to create a one-stop shop ... |
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British Candy Store Opens in Missouri Hotel
May Contain Nuts, a traditional English style sweet shop, has been opened inside the Tiger Hotel by fellow Brits Glyn Laverick and David Robinson. The store is an amalgam of their memories of the best British sweet shops from their childhoods in England and Europe. Robinson is no stranger to the candy business having designed and opened six other candy stores across the Midwest and consulting on countless others. "It's just a really special old time sweet shop with the original walnut cabinets from 1928, it's like you're stepping back in time" Laverick said about the new store in the ... |
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Record 430+ Temporary Exhibitors Showing At Winter Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS – (December 18, 2015) – Las Vegas Market announced today that a record 430+ new and returning gift and home décor exhibitors are participating in its newly expanded temporary exhibition space—The Pavilions at Las Vegas Market, which run Sunday, January 24, through Wednesday, January 27—during the Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market—at the Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market. 2016. Earlier this year, Las Vegas Market announced the opening of a second Pavilion, expanding the Market’s temporary exhibit space by 50%, to accommodate increasing demand for temporary space. “Las Vegas Market is thrilled to welcome the largest-ever number of gift ... |
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Tessemae's All Natural Launches Organic Line
BALTIMORE, Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tessemae's All Natural, leader of the fresh dressing and condiment category, will be elevating their ingredient profile with a 100% USDA Organic certification starting in January 2016. Under their current portfolio of products, Tessemae's has consistently maintained a high benchmark of quality. The USDA certification will join an already impressive list of product attributes including gluten free, dairy free, no added sugar, and no preservatives or additives. The 100% USDA Organic designation will include 14 dressings and 5 condiments. "Our mission is pretty simple. We make the best tasting and best quality dressings and ... |
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Jillian Michaels Leads Investment Group to Take Controlling Interest In Lucky Jack® Organic Coffee Company
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucky Jack®Organic Coffee Co. announced that Jillian Michaels is leading an investment group that has just taken controlling interest in the company. Lucky Jack plans to expand distribution of its unique, artisanal iced brewed coffee. 100% organic from bean to bottle, Lucky Jack is the finest handcrafted coffee possible and will soon lead the cold brew market. From in-house purified water to ultra-premium organic coffee shipped in from all over the world, Lucky Jack combines the best ingredients with innovative production techniques to create the finest, most unique coffee products on the market. Lucky Jack ... |
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Starbucks Canada Introduces Evolution Fresh™/mc Cold-Pressed Juices in More Than 1,300 Locations
TORONTO, Jan. 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Today, Starbucks Canada introduces high-quality, delicious and nutritious Evolution Fresh™/mc cold-pressed, HPP juice to customers at more than 1,300 participating stores nationwide. The introduction of Evolution Fresh™/mc juices will make Starbucks Canada one of the largest distributors of cold-pressed, HPP juices in the country, providing Canadians with a quick and convenient way to make a healthy lifestyle choice. Evolution Fresh™/mc cold-pressed, HPP juices will be available in four varieties; Orange, Sweet Berry, Sweet Greens and Super Greens competitively priced from $4.95 to $5.95. "We want to enrich our customers' lives by offering a superior ... |
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Inaugural Healthy & Natural Show, Set for Chicago, May 5-7, 2016
CHICAGO, Jan. 5, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Natural and organic food is the fastest growing sector in the American food marketplace, and the Midwest has long been a hotbed for food development and innovation, as well as a launching pad for leaders in the good food movement. Likewise, the region has emerged as a strong consumer market for healthy lifestyles and products. Now, for the first time, the Healthy & Natural Show, set for May 5-7, 2016, at Navy Pier in Chicago, will bring together leading retailers and product manufacturers who are disrupting the industry with new and innovative healthy products. Produced ... |
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Specialty Food Association Honors Six Industry Leaders
NEW YORK (Dec. 9, 2015) – The Specialty Food Association announces six winners of its fourth annual Leadership Awards honoring members who have gone "above and beyond" in advancing food standards in society – and society itself – by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision. Their achievements range from navigating a food safety crisis to creating products that support both health and the environment to enhancing community through launching food businesses that empower workers in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Africa. The winners are: Business Leadership: John Lowe, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Greg Steltenpohl, Califia Farms Citizenship: Kimberly Jung, ... |
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Keurig Green Mountain to be Acquired by JAB Holding Company-Led Investor Group for $92 Per Share in Cash
WATERBURY, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. ("Keurig Green Mountain") (NASDAQ:GMCR), a personal beverage system company that has revolutionized the way consumers create and enjoy beverages, and JAB Holding Company ("JAB") today announced that the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which a JAB-led investor group will acquire Keurig Green Mountain for $92.00 per share in cash, or a total equity value of approximately $13.9 billion. The agreement, which has been unanimously approved by Keurig Green Mountain's Board of Directors, represents a premium of approximately 77.9% over Keurig Green Mountain's closing stock price on December 4, 2015. ... |
