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Devocion Announces the Inauguration of its new Exclusive Farm Program for Wholesale Clients
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Raising the traceability and transparency bars for third wave coffee roasters, Devocion - the Colombian brand that entered the U.S. market in November 2014 with the debut of a roasting facility in Brooklyn, NY - announced today the inauguration of its new Exclusive Farm Program for wholesale clients. The game-changing initiative affords operators the truly unique opportunity to claim the global exclusive for coffee made from beans grown on a single Colombian farm, one whose beans will not be available to any other end user. Devocion will act as the facilitator to establish ... |
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Las Vegas Market Predicts Record Growth to Continue
LAS VEGAS – (October 30, 2015) – Las Vegas Market’s record gains in both vendor participation and retail attendance are expected to continue for the Winter 2016 Las Vegas Market, January 24-28, 2016, at World Market Center Las Vegas, with significant new resources enhancing the Market’s current 2,700+ suppliers, as well as an exceptional educational programming, trend analysis and networking events adding value to the overall Market experience. Highlights include continued expansion in the gourmet, housewares and casual/outdoor furniture categories; enrichment of better home décor offerings; expansion of temporary exhibits into two Pavilions; and the enhancement of top furniture, gift and ... |
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Bevolution Group Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Tropics® Mixology
CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Bevolution Group, a leader in the manufacture of shelf-stable and frozen beverage products, today announced its acquisition of Tropics® Mixology, which has become a well-known and trusted player in the premium cocktail mix and smoothie category. Tropics® Mixology's high-quality, innovative product portfolio enjoys strong brand equity in the restaurant, convenience store and hospitality segments, serving customers in the continental U.S., the Caribbean and internationally. The Tropics® broad line of premium beverage mixes complements Bevolution Group's already robust selection of shelf-stable and frozen juices, juice-based drinks, cocktail mixes, lemonades, energy drinks, teas, flavor shots, thickened & ... |
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Try The World, Gourmet Subscription Box Service To Debut Special Edition Holiday Box & Holiday Pop-Up Store
NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Try The World, a unique gourmet subscription box service, launched their special limited edition Holiday Box on November 1. The box has been put together by a team of curating experts, including David Rosengarten, cookbook author, food critic and host of over 2,500 Food Network television shows. Try The World offers a sample of delectable food from around the world, specially curated by expert chefs and delivered to homes around the United States. For the holiday season this year, Try The World will also debut a unique 800 square foot pop-up store at Wallplay ... |
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Peet’s Coffee & Tea to Acquire A Majority Stake in Intelligentsia Coffee
Emeryville, CA and Chicago, IL (October 30, 2015) - Peet's Coffee & Tea and Intelligentsia Coffee today announced an agreement in which Peet's will acquire a majority stake in Intelligentsia, the pioneer of the third wave coffee movement. Intelligentsia will continue to operate independently and have full access to Peet's resources and scale. Intelligentsia co-founders Doug Zell and Emily Mange as well as co-owner Geoff Watts will retain a significant stake in the business and stay actively involved in the company's operations. Peet's will continue to pursue its growth strategy across its retail cafes, wholesale and grocery. Terms of the ... |
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Gourmet Catalog Adds 19 Members
After adding seven store members at Chicago’s 2015 International Home and Housewares Show in March, reaching 350 retail locations, Gourmet Catalog and Buying Group’s membership base has continued to climb, adding 19 members since that time. The Group has welcomed a total of 32 new additions in 2015 with the majority of the fourth quarter ahead. “Although the number of stores represented by Gourmet Catalog has increased each year since 1981, I have been most moved by the growing strength of existing relationships among members,” said Janis Johnson, president and founder of Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group. “We have built ... |
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Companies Create West Coast Candy, Gourmet Food Distributor
Nassau Candy Distributors Inc. and J. Sosnick & Son have combined the West Coast distribution operations of Nassau Candy West in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and J. Sosnick in South San Francisco into a new business called Nassau-Sosnick Distribution Co. LLC. J. Sosnick has been a fixture in the San Francisco confectionery and gourmet food markets since 1906. As a leader in the San Francisco and Los Angeles marketplaces, J. Sosnick has supplied customers across the Western United States with more than 10,000 candy and gourmet food products. "By combining our efforts, this brings together two great families and years of experience to make one great distributor to the West Coast across ... |
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La Maison du Chocolat Marks 25th Anniversary
La Maison du Chocolat, the iconic French chocolatier, celebrated its 25th Anniversary in New York on Oct. 22 with La Nuit du Chocolat, a celebration coinciding with the reopening of its flagship boutique at 1018 Madison Ave. after a major renovation. The new boutique is the first of the company's worldwide locations to feature a new design concept and tearoom. Celebrating 25 years of continued support in New York, La Maison du Chocolat hosted La Nuit du Chocolat, with free tastings open to the public in its boutiques at 1018 Madison Ave., 63 Wall St., and 30 Rockefeller Center. The ... |
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Caramel Maker Annie B’s, B.T. McElrath Chocolatier Form Partnership
Annie B’s, a maker of caramels and popcorn, and B.T. McElrath Chocolatier have announced a merger between the two award-winning gourmet confections. According to news reports, Annie B’s purchased B.T. McElrath for a undisclosed amount and will create an umbrella company for the two brands. Through this newly formed union, Annie B’s and B.T. McElrath Chocolatier will continue to provide high quality, handcrafted excellence that customers have come to expect. And customers can look forward to innovative and delicious new products from both brands. Annie B’s Owner Amanda Henke said: “This is such an exciting time for us. Right now we’re ... |
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Sterling-Rice Group Outlines Food, Beverage Trends for 2016
A research leader on trends in the food industry, Sterling-Rice Group has identified its annual top 10 culinary trends that stand out on menus, expand onto grocery shelves, and attract consumer interest across the U.S. in the year ahead. SRG's 2016 Cutting-Edge Culinary Trends were compiled by SRG's Culinary Team led by Culinary Director Kara Nielsen and feature examples of trailblazing food and drink trends and the brands leading the way for each of them. An extension of Culinary Shifts, SRG's proprietary research based on key societal shifts affecting consumer behavior around food, the predictions provide insight for food industry companies to better develop, position, ... |
