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Anette Righi DeFendi named Top Ten Chocolatier in North America
KOHLER, Wis. – January 29, 2016 – KOHLER Original Recipe Chocolates is delighted to announce that Head Chocolatier, Anette Righi DeFendi, has been named one of the Top Ten Chocolatiers in North America of 2015 by Dessert Professional – one of the dessert industry’s most coveted honors. This prestigious award recognizes North American-based chocolatiers whose distinctive craft has elevated the chocolate industry. Righi DeFendi is the only recipient from the Midwest included on this year’s list. “It’s an honor to be recognized for this award and celebrated alongside the top chocolatiers in the North America,” said Anette Righi DeFendi. “I’m ... |
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The International Housewares Association Announces National Global Innovation Award (gia) Winners
CHICAGO (January 29, 2016) – The International Home + Housewares Show and International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) program, today announced the national gia winners of 2015-2016 – including 25 outstanding home and housewares retailers from 23 countries around the globe. The gia program was created by the IHA and International Home + Housewares Show to foster innovation and excellence in home and housewares retailing throughout the world. Since the launch of gia in 2000, there have been close to 350 gia retail award winners, from over 40 countries on ... |
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Las Vegas Market Announces Record Buyer Attendance and Highest Level of Leasing Activity in Five Years
LAS VEGAS – (January 29, 2016) – With record levels of new and expanded resources and double-digit gains in buyer attendance, the Winter Las Vegas Market delivered on its promise to create the leading buying platform for furniture, home décor and gifts in the western United States, January 24-28, 2016. Starting strong – with the busiest-ever opening day in its 10-year history – and with solid attendance and brisk order writing continuing throughout the five-day Market – buyers and suppliers alike reported success posting significant gains in sales volume and new customer acquisition. Overall attendance hit an all-time high, fueled ... |
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Colavita Opens Northern California Distribution, Production Facility
Colavita USA, a national leader in the specialty food industry based in Edison, N.J., acquired a distribution and production facility in Dixon, Calif.. This second U.S. home for the company will immediately serve as a distribution hub for the west coast market, expanding its reach in the retail, foodservice and export channels. In the latter half of 2016, Colavita will also begin local production of California extra virgin olive oil at its new facility, which will cater to the growing demand for locally sourced products, continuing to add to Colavita’s extensive line of premium quality, worldwide-sourced oils. Dixon is in ... |
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Tunisia Named Partner Country for Summer Fancy Food Show
Tunisia grabbed headlines this fall when the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a Tunisian democracy group. Now it is hoping to garner more attention for its distinctive foods as the partner country for the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. The show is the largest marketplace for specialty food in North America. It takes place June 26 to 28 at the Javits Center. Tunisia has a rich culinary history flavored with Arab, Greek, French, Turkish and Spanish influences, but its food is not as widely known in the United States as that of other Mediterranean and North African ... |
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Macy’s, Lenox Executives to be Honored by Housewares Charity Foundation
Terry Lundgren, chairman and chief executive officer of Macy’s Inc., and Lester Gribetz, president of Lenox Corp., will be honored by the Housewares Charity Foundation (HCF) during its 19th Annual Housewares Charity Foundation Gala March 7 during the 2016 International Home + Housewares Show in Chicago. Lundgren will receive the Lifetime Humanitarian Award and Gribetz will receive the Humanitarian of the Year Award during the gala at Navy Pier. Proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), the HCF’s legacy charity. Since the first gala in 1998, HCF has raised more than $30 million and has been credited with ... |
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Jura Impressa A9 Wins 2015 Good Design Award
The Jura Impressa A9, with its intuitive slide and touch technology, has won a 2015 Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum, the only independent museum of architecture and design in the United States. One of the major design awards in the world, the Good Design Awards honors quality design of the highest form, function and aesthetic. The Impressa A9 won based on its cutting-edge design, concept, materials, construction, utility, energy efficiency and sensitivity to the environment. The Impressa A9 has 12 specialty options available at the touch of a button, including latte macchiato doppio and cappuccino doppio The A9 ... |
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Stew Leonard’s Opens First Long Island Store
Family-owned and operated Stew Leonard's opened in Farmingdale, N.Y., in Kimco Realty Corp.'s Airport Plaza shopping center. This grand opening marks the first Stew Leonard's farm fresh food store on Long Island. Recognized as "The World's Largest Dairy Store" by Ripley's Believe It Or Not, Stew Leonard's is best known for its farm fresh food, dedication to customer service and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. "My family and I have been looking forward to coming to Long Island for over 10 years. The day is finally here and I can't wait to open our doors," said President and CEO Stew Leonard ... |
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More than 650 Temps at Dallas’ Total Home & Gift Market in January
DALLAS –January 13, 2016 – Dallas Market Center hosts more than 650 temps at the Total Home & Gift Market this January including new lines and showrooms across every category. “The temp show is where it all begins for brands, companies and designers,” Cindy Morris president and CEO of Dallas Market Center said. “With newly renovated spaces and new resources the temp show provides hundreds of new resources for buyers, and provides exhibitors access to thousands of loyal buyers.” LUXE Home Gallery will debut with the latest trends in high-end home décor. With its convenient location in the WTC atrium, ... |
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Brynwood Partners VII L.P. Agrees to Acquire Sunny Delight Beverages Co. from J.W. Childs Associates
GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Brynwood Partners VII L.P. announced today that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire, Cincinnati, Ohio-based, Sunny Delight Beverages Co. for an undisclosed price from Winter Street Opportunities Fund, L.P., a vehicle managed by J.W. Childs Associates. The Sunny Delight brand was acquired by J.W. Childs Associates from The Procter & Gamble Company in 2004. The transaction is expected to close during the first quarter of 2016 and is subject to regulatory approval. Founded over 50 years ago by two fathers looking for a better-tasting orange juice drink for their children; today, Sunny ... |
