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Hall China Back in Business After Fire
On July 20, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Eastern time, a fire began in the mid-section of Hall China’s East Liverpool plant in one of the three ware dryers used for reducing moisture content. The afternoon maintenance man who was on duty at the time, Brian Cronin, immediately notified the East Liverpool Fire Department as he circled the interior of the company’s plant, first ensuring that all employees were accounted for and evacuated, prior to leaving the building himself. The fire department quickly put out the blaze, but the affected dryer was destroyed. When asked why he decided to stay, Cronin said, ... |
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Retailers Hit the Classroom for Gourmet Catalog Summer Event
More than 150 top retailers and vendors in the gourmet kitchenware industry gathered for class in Atlanta at the 6th Annual Gourmet Catalog Retail Summer School during the International Gift & Home Furnishings Show. Gourmet Catalog (GC) members received exclusive and interactive classes covering new products and product demonstrations as well as in-depth product training. This event provided a personal learning experience for retailers, allowing them to interact with top principals as well as participate in an open and candid forum with vendors. This year’s new class format included one-and-a-half days of educational and hands-on 25-minute class rotations. Classes began July ... |
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Spanish Market Planned for Chicago Neighborhood
Husband and wife duo Manuel Moreno and Mara Baer plan to open The Spanish Square later this summer in Lakeview, Ill. Modeled after the Plaza del Cabildo, a marketplace located near their home in Sanlúcar de Barrameda in the Cádiz province of Andalucía in southern Spain, The Spanish Square is designed to give its guests a taste of the atmosphere in an authentic Spanish plaza. The couple are passionate about Spanish food and culture, and wanted to create a space to share their love of the Spanish lifestyle with all of Chicago. “In the Spanish Square,” said Baer, “you will be ... |
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Viking Culinary Sales Director Ledbetter Passes Away
Jason Ledbetter, director of sales for Clipper Corp.’s licensed Viking Culinary brand, passed away July 12 from a heart attack at age 48. Ledbetter, a 12-year housewares industry veteran, specialized in representing quality brands to the gourmet housewares industry. Before joining Clipper, Ledbetter served in a sales leadership capacity with housewares brands Epicurean, Shun and Swiss Diamond. Ledbetter began his housewares career in 2003 as a divisional sales manager for Lodge Manufacturing, based in his home state of Tennessee. He was extremely proud of his Southern heritage. His sales philosophy was based on developing close personal relationships with his customers. ... |
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Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods Bought by Compass
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI), an owner of leading middle market businesses, closed its acquisition of Fresh Hemp Foods Ltd., operators of Manitoba Harvest, pursuant to an agreement it entered into on June 5. Headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Manitoba Harvest is a pioneer and global leader in branded, hemp-based foods. The company’s products are the fastest growing in the hemp food market and among the fastest growing in the natural foods industry. Manitoba Harvest’s award-winning products are currently carried in about 7,000 retail stores across the United States and Canada. CODI owns and manages a diverse family of established North American ... |
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Browne & Co. Adds Majority Shareholders
Under a new partnership agreement, Dennis Poon and Maggie Yau have joined Browne & Co. as majority shareholders. Peter and Michael Browne of the Markham, Ontario-based business said Poon and Yau bring 20 years experience in the design, manufacture and branding of cookware and kitchenware, having co-founded one of the industry’s largest manufacturers. The Browne & Co. brand family includes its proprietary brands Bérard, Browne, Cuisipro, KitchenGrips and Thermalloy. Browne & Co. also markets and distributes brands such as AdHoc in Canada and the United States as well as Arc International, T&S, Emile Henry, Global and Swiss Diamond in the ... |
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Wüsthof-Trident of America Launches Redesigned Website for U.S. Market
Wüsthof, the premier cutlery brand coveted by professional chefs and avid home cooks, has unveiled its newly redesigned website for the U.S. market, www.wusthof.com. Strategically re-imagined to fully engage consumers with the brand, as well as motivate first-time knife shoppers to choose Wüsthof, the updated site sports an arrestingly modern design, appealing images, dynamic, media-rich content that informs and educates, and intuitive navigation. Additionally, the responsive Web design ensures that the site looks beautiful on any size display, including mobile and tablet. “We’re thrilled to announce our completely revamped website, which is now dedicated to the U.S. market,” said Annette ... |
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Morton Salt Expands Specialty Salt Portfolio and Food-Grade Salt Production Capabilities
Add new product innovation and new salt production capabilities to the mix at Morton Salt Inc., which announced Monday its latest efforts to support the food manufacturing community during the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo in Chicago. With growing demand for food-grade salts, Morton Salt is introducing food-grade manufacturing capabilities at its salt production facility in Port Canaveral, Fla. Morton Salt’s Port Canaveral expansion will include a state-of-the-art sea salt production line. The company is adding more than 45,000 square feet to its existing footprint dedicated to the production and warehousing of food-grade sea salt ... |
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Mary Moore, Founder and CEO of The Cook’s Warehouse, Elected Chair of Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Governing Board
Mary S. Moore, founder and CEO of The Cook’s Warehouse (www.cookswarehouse.com), has been elected chair of the governing board of the Atlanta Community Food Bank (ACFB, www.acfb.org). Moore has been a volunteer and on the board of the Food Bank for 15 years and recently chaired the committee overseeing the search for a new leader of the organization. Bill Bolling, ACFB’s founder and executive director, announced last year that he would step down from the role after 36 years of leadership. Kyle Waide, vice president of partner operations for the Food Bank, has been named the new president and CEO. Moore moves ... |
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Swiss Diamond Partners With Goodwill® for Nationwide Buyback Program
Swiss Diamond, in collaboration with Goodwill, has announced the launch of a nationwide pan buyback program to give back to communities. From July 1 through Sept. 30, consumers may bring in one pan of any brand to receive $20 off purchases of Swiss Diamond products valued at $80 or more. The luxury cookware manufacturer produces a complete line of products suitable for use on standard and induction stove tops. Real diamond crystals in the patented nonstick coating provide superior performance, increasing both thermal conductivity and durability of the cookware. The cookware received through this program will be donated to Goodwill, ... |
