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Love Cooking Company Unites With Entertaining Expert David Tutera
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Wedding bells are soon to be ringing a little more vibrantly, thanks to the Love Cooking Company's latest union. The innovative bakeware and cookware product company is excited to announce a new partnership with celebrity wedding and entertaining expert David Tutera! Together, the two companies will introduce Tutera's Sweet Celebrations Collection, a new product line that marries Love's signature blend of creativity and functionality with on-trend products in the bake, store, carry and serve categories. According to Love Cooking Company President Scott Nicholson, joining forces with Tutera was a natural move for both parties. ... |
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Sir Kensington's Names Jennie Poe as Director of Natural Sales
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Kensington's, the leading all-natural condiments company, today announced the appointment of Jennie Poe, Director of Natural Sales. Poe will report directly to Mark Ramadan, Sir Kensington's CEO, and will be charged with developing the sales growth strategy to expand the company's presence in the natural market. "Sir Kensington's exemplifies all of the attributes of a successful brand: high-quality, ethically-sourced ingredients, an immaculate reputation, and effective execution against expansion strategies," said Poe. "I am very excited to join this passionate team and experience the company's exponential growth trajectory first-hand." Poe joins Sir Kensington's with 8 ... |
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Whitford and Boscov’s Join Forces To Create Healthy Living Private Label Cookware Program
Whitford was on hand at the Boscov’s VIP event in Wilmington Delaware to support the Healthy Living private label program. Reportedly 300 + crepes were prepared over a span of 6 hours with no visible wear. The pans feature the Fusion interior coatings with spatter exterior.... |
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The Specialty Food Association Reports Consumers Are Spending More on Specialty Food
NEW YORK (Sept. 29, 2015) – Specialty food is drawing a new crowd this year. Men are stepping up purchases, less affluent shoppers are buying a wide variety of products like artisanal cheese and single-origin chocolate, and millennials are showing their age at the store. These are some of the findings of new consumer research from the Specialty Food Association in conjunction with Mintel International. Specialty food consumers report spending one in three food dollars on specialty food, up from one in four in 2014. This comes as specialty food sales topped $100 billion for the first time in 2014 ... |
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Jura Moves Offices
MONTVALE, NJ – JURA has moved to a new headquarters with more than twice the space of its previous location, reflecting the company’s growth and plans for future expansion. The new space includes a showroom, meeting facilities and a full test kitchen. The company’s US-based customer service department, which handles all inquires on JURA and Capresso brands, has also moved to the new location. The new address is: JURA, Inc. 20 Craig Road Montvale, NJ 07645 The JURA phone, 201-767-3999, remains the same. For more information, visit www.jura.com.... |
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HTI Buying Group Plans Vendor Showcase at Dallas Market Center
The HTI Buying Group will offer a vendor showcase during the Total Home & Gift Market at the Dallas Market Center in January 2016. The vendor showcase is a chance for HTI members to have a sneak preview of new merchandise and exclusive show specials. “We are embarking on the next phase of our business with a vendor showcase in Dallas,” said KC Lapiana, president of HTI Buying Group. “Dallas Market Center provides a central location, a steady base of loyal buyers and the opportunity to grow our membership.” After a successful showcase last January, HTI chose Dallas ... |
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AmericasMart Recognizes Top Gourmet Food Producers
AmericasMart named the winners of its annual Best of Atlanta awards celebrating the top gourmet food products in its permanent and temporary collections. The awards were adjudicated during The Atlanta Gourmet Market Sept, 16 to18. Winners were designated based on taste, overall appeal and packaging/presentation as selected by industry experts Malika Bowling, president of the Association of Food Bloggers and author of the “Food Lovers’ Guide to Atlanta,” “Food Blogging 101” and The Atlanta Restaurant ; Chef Andrew Isabella, executive chef of BeetleCat, opening in November; and Chef Martin Smetana, head chef of Classic Fare Catering . The winners were: •Fox ... |
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CHESS Panel to Tackle Product Innovation
Innovation is the lifeblood of product success and the innovation continuum is in constant flux. How do successful housewares suppliers define innovation and implement it throughout all aspects of their business? Three housewares executives will explain how they manage innovation’s opportunities and obstacles during the annual “Housewares Hot-Seat” panel discussion at the 2015 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS), Oct. 6 and 7 in Rosemont, Ill. Answering “Lessons Learned Along the Innovation Continuum” will be John Collins, president, global marketing and sales, Neatfreak; Alejandro Peña, president USA, Jarden Consumer Solutions; and Will Symonds, president, DKB Household USA Corp. Peter Giannetti, editor-in-chief ... |
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Two Chefs Join All-Clad Ambassador Program
All-Clad Metalcrafters announced the addition of Chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo of animal restaurant into its Chef Ambassador Program. An elite league of America’s finest culinary talent, All-Clad Chef Ambassadors mirror the brand's dedication to the culinary community. All-Clad Chef Ambassadors are chosen because they share the spirit of entrepreneurship, the quest for excellence and the commitment to community that has distinguished All-Clad within the culinary world. These award-winning chefs play an integral role in All-Clad’s mission to inspire consumers to try new cooking techniques and expand their cooking repertoire. Shook and Dotolo, innovative chef-entrepreneurs, met in culinary school ... |
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Base Brands Moves to Upgraded Office Space in Atlanta
Base Brands, which markets the Reduce brand of eco-friendly products, has moved its headquarters to an upgraded office in the revitalized west side of Atlanta. The trendy new space is in the White Provisions complex, a former meatpacking factory now repurposed for shops, restaurants, condos and offices, reflecting the company’s spirit of development and renewal. “There’s a creative energy here that we love, and the whole idea of repurposing a classic building for today’s needs ties in with the Reduce philosophy of combining environmental consciousness and practicality. Plus, this is an ideal environment for staying ahead of the curve on consumer trends and ... |
