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No Bull Burger Introduces Two New Gluten Free & Vegan Flavors
Oh My Gosh…Yum!, LLC, maker of NoBull vegetable burgers will be featuring two new gluten free and vegan flavors; spicy Mama Mia and Sun-dried tomato at the Natural Product Expo East. They are also introducing a new 8 oz. two pack package for retail distribution. The sun-dried tomato and spinach flavor is made with organic lentils and short grain brown rice sun-dried tomatoes, onions, spinach, garbanzo flour, tapioca flour, sorghum flour, fava flour, potato starch, organic tomato paste and all bound together with chia seeds for added omega-3 fatty acids. The Mama Mia Spicy Italian is made with organic ... |
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Stonewall Kitchen Launches 40 New Products
Award-winning specialty food manufacturer, Stonewall Kitchen announces the launch of more than 40 new products for July 2014, including two new savory products featuring maple and bacon. “We are so excited to introduce our new Maple Bacon Onion Jam and Maple Bacon Aioli,” said Natalie King, Executive Vice President. “Versatile and flavorful, they are simply delicious and perfect for entertaining. Creating layers of robust flavor, our Maple Bacon Onion Jam combines spices, sweet brown sugar, apples, shallots and bits of bacon. It is a great pantry essential for making quick appetizers, especially with cheese. Our Maple Bacon Aioli combines bacon ... |
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Starbucks Debuts Reserve Roastery, Expands Express Format
To help it better compete with high-end specialty coffee shops, Starbucks is launching Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room in 2015, which will be dedicated to roasting, coffee education and increasing the availability of its fast-growing, small-lot Starbucks Reserve coffees.The consolidation of small-batch roasting will allow the company to expand its Starbucks Reserve coffee line to 1,500 locations globally, as well as open at least 100 stores designed to highlight these rare coffees exclusively. Recognizing the diversity of needs across its customer base, Starbucks also plans to test small-footprint, express stores focused on customer convenience. “Everything we have created and ... |
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Kroger’s Organic Store Brand Exceeds $1 Billion Sales Mark
Organic products sold under Kroger’s private-label brands have topped $1 billion in annual sales, representing 1 percent of the grocer’s total revenue.The country’s second-largest retailer has more than 35,000 stock keeping units (SKUs) that are organic or natural, approximately 5,800 of which were added in the past year, according to a Bloomberg report. Kroger’s Simple Truth natural and organic brand, which was expanded and repositioned two years ago, is one of the grocer’s key growth drivers. The brand is positioned as being “Free From 101” artificial ingredients and preservatives. “This is one area where the customer has clearly said that ... |
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American Tea Consumption Quadruples Since 1990
The U.S. tea market has more than quadrupled over the past 23 years, from $2 billion in 1990 to more than $10 billion in 2013, according to the U.S. Tea Association. Approximately 80 percent of U.S. households have tea in their cupboards, and more than half of Americans drink tea daily, the association data reveals.And compared to 2000, Americans currently drink 20 percent more tea by weight, according to Euromonitor market research.Interestingly, Americans are fonder of iced tea than hot tea, with 85 percent of tea consumed in the U.S. being chilled. They also like ready-to-drink tea bags and are ... |
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Nespresso Sets Goal to be Carbon Neutral by 2020
Nespresso has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2020, and said it will invest more than $546 million to roll out new sustainability initiatives under its Positive Cup program.The program includes commitments for sustainably sourced coffee, sustainably managed aluminum and carbon footprint reductions. By 2020, Nestlé’s coffee brand has committed to 100 percent sustainably sourced coffee, pledging to: Source 100 percent of its permanent range of Grand Cru coffees sustainably through the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality Program by significantly expanding the AAA Program in Ethiopia, Kenya and South Sudan, and investing more than over $16.2 million in these countries over ... |
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Cook’s Warehouse Hosts Japanese Knife-Forging Demonstration
The Japanese Culinary Arts Network (JCAN) is bringing master knife craftsmen to the United States for a tour demonstrating traditional Japanese knife-making, including a stop at the Cook’s Warehouse in Decatur, Ga. The master craftsmen forged knives and demonstrated how a handle is attached during “The Art of Japanese Knife-making,” a three-hour workshop at the Atlanta area housewares store. The Cook’s Warehouse featured a special sale during the demonstration, offering 20 percent off all Kikuichi knives and accessories, with free hand-engraving by knife master Akimasa Oe.Mary S. Moore, founder and CEO of The Cook’s Warehouse, also sampled Japanese hors d’oeuvres ... |
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NutriBullet Maker Wins Preliminary Injunction Over False Claims by Competitor
Homeland Housewares LLC., maker and distributor of the NutriBullet, won a preliminary injunction for false advertising issued against the Nutri Ninja Pro blender, manufactured by Euro-Pro Operating LLC. The text on the packaging for the Nutri Ninja Pro blender claimed it was better than the NutriBullet based on false statements about certain product features. U.S. Federal Judge Dean Pregerson of California ruled that the Nutri Ninja Pro blender packaging is likely to deceive consumers based on some of the text on the packaging. The injunction provides the manufacturer of the Nutri Ninja Pro with 120 days to remove the false ... |
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Q Squared NYC Forms Strategic Partnership in Germany
Q Squared NYC, a premium melamine industry leader, announced its global expansion by establishing marketing and distribution offices in Hamburg, Germany. The company has formed a strategic partnership with housewares industry veterans in the European sector. Claus Winkelmann, Heiko Haase, Andreas Book and Gabrielle Block are partners in the new venture called Q Squared NYC GmbH & Co. KG. Since launching domestically in 2011, Q Squared NYC has seen an explosive international customer demand that would benefit from a dedicated team and distribution center in Europe. Germany is the largest European market with the strongest European economy, and its central ... |
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1-800-FLOWERS.COM Acquiring Harry & David
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc., a leading multichannel retailer of gifts for all occasions, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Harry & David Holdings Inc., a leading multichannel specialty retailer and producer of branded premium gift-quality fruit, gourmet food products and other gifts marketed under the Harry & David, Wolferman’s and Cushman’s brands. The acquisition, for $142.5 million in cash, includes Harry & David’s brands and websites, as well as its headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facilities and orchards in Medford, Ore.; a warehouse and distribution facility in Hebron, Ohio; and 47 Harry & David retail stores located throughout the country. Harry & ... |
