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Six Industry Leaders Honored at Winter Fancy Food Show
Six industry executives and entrepreneurs received Leadership Awards from the Specialty Food Association (SFA) at the third annual event hosted at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco Sunday.The awards honor members who have gone “above and beyond” in advancing food standards in society by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision.Their achievements range from employing women in Kenya, to bringing Halal foods to the American mainstream, to taking on U.S. agencies to change import laws, according to an SFA statement.This year’s winners for business leadership are Adnan Durrani of Saffron Road and David Gremmels of ... |
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NY NOW Winter Show Expects 400 New Exhibitors
An expanded slate of 400-plus new and returning exhibitors will be among NY NOW’s 2,800 exhibitors at the winter 2015 edition of NY NOW, the Market for Home +Lifestyle, Jan. 31 to Feb. 4, at New York’s Jacob K. Javits Center. The market will introduce a concentration of newcomers within the “NEW! Area” at the rear of the level three exhibit floor. “New resources are the lifeblood of a trade show, and NY NOW will showcase hundreds of new companies this winter,” said Scott Kramer, NY NOW co-director and vice president. “The demand for exhibit space from new companies was ... |
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C.A. Fortune Expands Geographic Coverage
Major natural, specialty and bakery broker C.A. Fortune has added the Enterprise Sales and Marketing TEAM to enhance its national footprint and coverage.The Chicago-based broker said the Enterprise Sales and Marketing TEAM will operate as the company’s South Division.“Throughout 2014, C.A. Fortune was on the path of growth – keeping in line with the rapid growth of the specialty/natural and bakery side as the fastest growing part of our industry,” said Tyler Lowell, managing partner of C.A. Fortune. “We’ll now be able to serve customers and clients in 41 states and more than 80 percent of the country within the natural/specialty channel.” Enterprise Sales ... |
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California Olive Ranch Acquires Lucini Italia Olive Oil
California Olive Ranch, the largest producer of extra virgin olive oil in the United States, has acquired Lucini Italia, a leading producer and importer of premium Italian extra virgin olive oils. In the equity transaction, seller Molinos USA retains a significant minority share in the combined company. California Olive Ranch and Lucini Italia will continue to operate under their own labels. The company will maintain its headquarters in Chico, Calif. “Lucini shares our standards of quality and authenticity and will continue California Olive Ranch's mission to bring genuine and delicious extra virgin olive oil to the American consumer,” said California ... |
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Taylor Acquires Chef’n
Taylor Precision Products Inc., a leading North American marketer of a wide range of branded consumer housewares products, has acquired The Chef’n Corp., an innovative design leader in the global housewares industry. Chef’n, based in Seattle, is the company’s third acquisition since the June 2012 acquisition of Taylor by Centre Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, in conjunction with Rob Kay, who serves as chairman and CEO. Since Kay joined Taylor, the company has doubled its size through innovative brand marketing, product development and acquisitions. Kay commented, “We are extremely excited to be adding Chef’n’s unique products and brands ... |
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CNBC Host Lemonis Backs Healthy Snack Maker
Marcus Lemonis, Chicago-based entrepreneur and host of CNBC’s “The Profit,” has partnered with healthy snack manufacturer, Betty Lou’s Inc., based in McMinnville, Ore. Betty Lou’s, which has been owned by Betty Lou Carrier since 1978, manufactures, supplies and co-packs food ingredients, health bars and crackers, and also specializes in accommodating common food allergies, sensitivities and dietary preferences by offering products that are gluten-free and free of refined sugars, hydrogenated oils and genetically modified foods. These snack products are widely available at major grocery supermarkets and health food stores as well as online at www.bettylousinc.com, where shoppers can browse product by ... |
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KeHE Re-Brands Nature’s Best in Texas
Nature’s Best, a Flower Mound, Texas-based distributor acquired by KeHE Distributors in August 2014, is undergoing a re-branding under the KeHE imprint. The KeHE Distributors logo will replace the Nature’s Best logo at this facility, as well as on trucks, uniforms and corporate letterhead that operate out of the facility. “While the decision to replace the Nature’s Best logo with KeHE’s was driven in part by requirements from the Department of Transportation, re-branding (at the Flower Mound Distribution Center) aligns with our long-term vision and strategy for this region. KeHE has a very strong reputation and brand recognition east of ... |
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Asian, Indian, Mexican and Citrus Among 2015 Flavor Trends
Monin Gourmet Flavorings, with more than 100 years as the global flavor leader, has announced five emerging trends that are predicted to influence food and beverage menus in 2015 and beyond: The Globalization of Flavor – An increasing sense of adventure and interest in global flavors are driving the flavor fusion of ingredients and flavors from around the world. There is a particular influence of Asian, Indian and Mexican flavors, as well as spices, including an increasing use of chili peppers, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon and exotic herbs. Minimalism / Purity – Propelled by the macro trend of health and wellness, ... |
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Fifty-Five Countries to Exhibit at NY NOW
More than 400 companies representing 55 countries will be among the 2,800-plus exhibitors participating in the winter 2015 edition of NY NOW, Jan. 31 to Feb. 4 at New York’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. “The extensive representation of companies from around the globe points to NY NOW’s position as the essential U.S. market for retailers who want to shop the world,” said Randi Mohr, NY NOW co-director and vice president. International companies participate both individually and as part of country-sponsored contingents. The 55 countries represented at the New York market in winter 2015 are: Afghanistan, American Samoa, Argentina, Australia, ... |
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White Coffee Upgrades Facility With Single-Serve Line
This year, in conjunction with its 75th anniversary in the coffee industry, White Coffee of Long Island City, N.Y., has made a major upgrade in its production facilities with the addition of an expanded single-serve coffee production line. This gives White Coffee four times its former capacity for single-serve coffee pods. White Coffee has always been at the forefront of new product industry development: •The first roaster to offer Swiss Water Decaf coffees in the United States (importing its own green coffee for its exclusive use); •One of the first roasters to utilize vacuum packages to allow for coffee degassing ... |
