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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. ... |
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Coffee Review Announces Top Coffees of 2015
BERKELEY, Calif., Dec. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, a coffee from Panama was named the top coffee of the year. This year's No. 1 coffee is Finca La Mula Geisha, roasted by JBC Coffee Roasters in Madison, Wisconsin, from coffee beans grown on Willem Boot's La Mula farm in western Panama. "Geisha" or "Gesha" is a rare Ethiopia-derived botanical variety of coffee that boasts elongated beans and a distinctive floral and chocolate cup. Coffee Review described the coffee, which earned 97 points (out of a possible 100) as "Immense, sweet, juicy, intricate. Lilac and jasmine, ... |
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Award-Winning Chef Launches Marijuana Edible Products
CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois medical marijuana patients will soon have a line of decadent chef-crafted products to choose from with the announcement of James Beard Award-Winning Chef Mindy Segal's new edible line. Segal, owner of Chicago's acclaimed Hot Chocolate Restaurant, is the first high profile, award-winning celebrity chef to attach her personal brand to products in the cannabis industry. Segal is partnering with Cresco Labs, Illinois largest cannabis cultivator, to produce the products. They plan for the line of infused products to be available for distribution beginning in late February with a variety of delicious and accurately ... |
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ITO EN's Matcha LOVE Awarded BEVNET Best Of Year 2015 "Best Tea"
NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Matcha LOVE, the innovative green tea line created by Brooklyn based beverage company and premier leaders of green tea- ITO EN (North America) INC., has been awarded BEVNET's "Best of the Year 2015" –Best Tea Based Beverage. The award was presented at BEVNET LIVE on December 7, 2015 in Santa Monica, California, the leading conference and business forum for the US Beverage Industry. Award winners are selected from thousands of products by BEVNET, considered the leading authority on beverages since its inception in 1998. "We are greatly honored to be recognized as a BEVNET Best ... |
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Williams-Sonoma Founder Dies at 100
Charles E. “Chuck” Williams, founder and director emeritus of Williams-Sonoma Inc. died of natural causes Dec. 5. The retail and culinary icon, who ignited America’s passion for cooking and desire for high-quality cookware, was 100. Williams’ personal love of cooking and entertaining, coupled with his belief that professional and home cooks should have access to high-quality cookware and tools, inspired him to open his first Williams-Sonoma store in 1956 in Sonoma, Calif. From his stores, and the popular catalog and cookbooks that followed, he fueled a national interest in culinary exploration that is now a staple of American culture. Williams ... |
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Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery Sold to Emmi
Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery’s Founder Jennifer Bice is selling her business to Switzerland-based Emmi to function as an independently operated subsidiary of Emmi Holding (USA) Inc. The makers of Redwood Hill Farm, the nation’s leading goat milk dairy brand, and Green Valley Organics, the nation’s leading organic lactose-free cow dairy brand, Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery will continue business as usual at its creamery’s location in Sebastopol, Calif. Bice has committed to stay on as head of the company, overseeing day-to-day operations for several years until she retires, retaining ownership of her farm and 300 goats. The company’s entire ... |
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SCS Direct Acquires Specialty Ethnic Housewares Line
SCS Direct Inc., a consumer products company based in Trumbull, Conn., announced the purchase of Cleveland-based niche specialty housewares company CucinaPro. Established in 2005, CucinaPro offers specialty ethnic housewares products of Scandinavian, French, Italian, Chinese and Mexican decent. The vast variety of products provide an affordable option for people looking to expand their cooking horizons. CucinaPro not only provides consumers the opportunity to cook specialty ethnic dishes that they have always wanted to try, but also the best gadgets and tools for traditional cooking. Touted as the leading U.S. distributor of the best-selling Italian Imperia Pasta Machine, CucinaPro also offers ... |
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Sweetener Company Buys Organic Candy Firm
Wholesome Sweeteners Inc., owner of Wholesome!, a leading U.S. brand of organic, Fair Trade and non-GMO sugars and sweeteners, purchased the organic candy company, TruSweets. Finalized on Nov. 23, TruSweets added its two candy brands, Surf Sweets and TruJoy Sweets, to the Wholesome Sweeteners portfolio. Wholesome Sweeteners has been a pioneer in the organic sugar and sweeteners category, offering more than 40 retail SKUs in the United States and Canada under the Wholesome! name brand. TruSweets is a leading innovator in organic candy with more than 25 retail SKUs. The acquisition is a natural fit for both companies that share ... |
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Philadelphia Gift Show Seminars Cover Social Media, Best Practices
As the first gift show of the year, Philadelphia Gift Show returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center with a full line-up of educational seminars to help retailers get a jump on 2016. From top social media platforms and best practices to discovering new niche markets to profitable year round promotional strategies, the winter 2016 schedule will provide retailers with informative and practical tips they utilize in their own stores immediately. All educational programs are free to registered buyers and will take place on the show floor in the back of the 2100 aisle. The show runs 9 a.m. to ... |
