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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 & ... |
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Fairtrade Products Grow to $7.3 Billion Worldwide
Shoppers continue to reach for Fairtrade-labeled products in ever-growing numbers while Fairtrade’s offer to farmers and workers deepens, according to a new report by Fairtrade International. The world’s leading ethical label had strong continued growth as consumer sales of Fairtrade-certified products grew to $7.3 billion worldwide in 2013. Among Fairtrade’s leading products, 2013 sales grew for coffee (8 percent), sugar (22 percent), bananas (12 percent) and flowers (16 percent). Strongest growth markets include the United States, where sales of Fairtrade products grew to $426 million since the Fairtrade mark’s introduction in 2012, and new markets India and Kenya, which join ... |
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Lindt Expands Warehouse, Distribution Capabilities
Premium chocolatier Lindt & Sprungli has acquired a new warehouse and distribution center in Carlisle, Pa. The approximately 400,000-square-foot space will house a distribution center and, eventually, a Lindt USA retail factory store. The new storage and distribution facility will allow the company to continue to produce at an increased capacity to meet growing consumer and market demand. This addition closely follows the announcement of a major, multi-million-dollar expansion plan for manufacturing at the company’s U.S. headquarters in Stratham, N.H., where Lindt produces premium chocolate products from bean to finished product. “As a leader in the premium chocolate category, Lindt ... |
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Williams-Sonoma Posts Strong Q2 Results, Q3 Guidance Misses Expectations
William-Sonoma Inc. posted net revenues of $1.04 billion in the second quarter, a 5.8 percent increase from the $982 million tallied in the year-ago quarter, and same-store sales increased 5.7 percent.“We are pleased to have delivered another quarter of solid performance, once again demonstrating the competitive advantages resulting from our multi-brand, multichannel business model,” said Laura Alber, president and CEO. “We enter the second half of 2014 well-positioned across our brands from a marketing, merchandise offering, store and online experience standpoint. We remain focused on disciplined execution against our growth initiatives and a balanced approach to capital allocation to continue ... |
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Keurig Green Mountain and Kraft Ink Coffee-Pod Deal
Keurig Green Mountain Inc. and Kraft Foods Group have signed a multiyear licensing, manufacturing, and distribution agreement for Kraft’s branded coffees in Keurig portion-pack formats compatible with Keurig consumer and commercial brewing systems in the U.S. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.With this new agreement, consumers in the U.S. can enjoy Kraft coffee brands – Maxwell House, Gevalia and Yuban, along with McCafé – in a variety of licensed Keurig portion-pack formats for both the at-home and away-from-home channels, including: K-Cup packs, which brews single-serve cups of coffee. K-Carafe packs, a single portion pack optimized to brew four ... |
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Fresh Thyme Market Plans Four New Detroit Area Stores
New supermarket chain Fresh Thyme Farmers Market expects to open at least four new grocery stores in metropolitan Detroit in 2016, according to Crain’s Detroit Business.Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is going head-to-head on site selection with other top grocers in the region vying for the same target customer base, including Whole Foods Market and Papa Joe’s Gourmet Market. The Phoenix-based natural grocer has already selected two sites – one in the Troy Commons shopping center and the other in Hampton Plaza shopping mall – where 30,000-square-foot stores will be developed. Another store has received site plan approval in Northville Township, ... |
