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Ralphs to Offer HemisFares International Products
Ralphs Grocery Co. is carrying a new line of corporate brand products, imported directly from the most food-rich regions of the world. Ralphs parent company, The Kroger Co., developed HemisFares, which is found exclusively at the Kroger family of stores, including Ralphs stores in Southern California. Kroger introduced the brand with 27 authentic Italian products currently on shelves in Ralphs stores and plans to add more products and countries soon. "Just like American barbecue can mean many different flavors: spicy, smoky, more of a vinegar base, Italian food changes considerably as you travel across the country," said Gil Phipps, Kroger ... |
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Colorado Hummus Brand Sells Assets to Investor Group
Blue Moose of Boulder, a leading craft provider of natural hummus and refrigerated spreads under the Blue Moose of Boulder and Ciolo brands, has sold a majority of its business assets to a consumer focused investor group. The investor group intends to accelerate the company's sales by supporting the award-winning products, broadening the brand awareness and extending its distribution. The investor group is led by Ed Shirley, the former CEO of Bacardi and vice chairman of Procter & Gamble. Shirley will serve as chairman of the new Blue Moose of Boulder LLC. "Consumers increasingly are trending toward natural snacking ... |
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Chef Paul Prudhomme dies at age 75
Paul Prudhomme, the Cajun who popularized spicy Louisiana cuisine and became one of the first American restaurant chefs to achieve worldwide fame, died Oct. 1 at age 75. Tiffanie Roppolo, the CFO of Prudhomme's businesses, which includes his Magic Seasoning Blends line, told The Associated Press that he died early Oct. 1 after a brief illness. Prudhomme became prominent in the early 1980s, soon after opening K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen, a French Quarter diner that served the meals of his childhood. He had no formal training, but sparked a nationwide interest in Cajun food by serving dishes such as gumbo, etouffee ... |
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Study: One in 10 Americans Qualifies for ‘Ultimate Foodie’ Status
The term “foodie” has been loved and hated for more than three decades, and its definition has expanded over the years to include just about everyone who likes to eat. To better understand what “being a foodie” really means, French mustard maker Maille commissioned a new consumer research study, conducted by Ipsos with a representative sample of 3,000 people across the United States, United Kingdom and France in July 2015. The results have identified a breed of Ultimate Foodies, for whom food is a way of life. According to this research, one in 10 Americans is an Ultimate Foodie: •Ultimate Foodies ... |
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IHA Trade Mission Explores Australian, New Zealand Markets
Housewares suppliers interested in the home and housewares markets in Australia and New Zealand can meet with key retailers and learn more about the business climate during a trade mission to Sydney and Auckland Nov. 8 to 13 sponsored by the International Housewares Association. The trade mission is limited to 12 IHA member companies. In Sydney, key retailers include Big W, David Jones, Harris Scarfe, House, Howards Storage World, Myer, Peter’s of Kensington and TVSN. In Auckland, targeted retailers include Farmers, Milly’s Kitchen Shop, Mitre 10, Nood, Smith & Caughey’s and The Warehouse. IHA’s trade missions offer members turnkey introductions ... |
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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.... |
