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Artisan Resource Expands Programming for This Summer’s Event
An expanded schedule of educational seminars – beginning with pre-show exhibitor webinar training and continuing with four days of on-site programming – will be offered at the summer 2014 edition of Artisan Resource at NY Now. Running Aug. 16-19, Artisan Resource will be hosted at the Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94 in New York City. Artisan Resource is a first-of-its-kind market offering U.S.-based volume importers, direct import retailers, wholesalers and designers the opportunity to meet with international artisanal producers from around the world. “We’re introducing a pre-show webinar as an orientation to the U.S. market for exhibitors new to Artisan ... |
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Livability.com Names Top 10 Foodie Cities
Livability.com has named the Top 10 Foodie Cities, 2014, which represent cities that strongly support local farmers, showcase regional cuisine and provide residents with bountiful opportunities to discover new flavors, textures, cooking techniques and healthy foods.Top 10 Foodie Cities in rank order are: New Haven, Conn.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Boston; Asheville, N.C.; Traverse City, Mich.; Berkeley, Calif.; Boulder, Colo.; Burlington, Vt.; Omaha, Neb.; and Washington, D.C.For this list of cities, editors analyzed data from Esri about how frequently families eat at locally owned restaurants and how much the average resident spends eating out. They also examined the accessibility residents have to ... |
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MUJI Opens Store in Santa Monica
MUJI, the Japanese lifestyle brand, will open its second store in the greater Los Angeles area June 20 when it opens MUJI Santa Monica. MUJI Santa Monica is designed to serve as a local haven for customers seeking a wide array of products that are rooted in a simple aesthetic. According to the company, MUJI products aspire toward modesty, making them adaptable in terms of style and accessible in terms of price while also emphasizing production and packaging that reduces waste. The 6,300-square-foot Santa Monica store will offer a diverse but carefully edited product range, including kitchenware, tableware, furniture, interior ... |
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Paula Deen Launches Digital Network
Paula Deen Ventures plans to create the Paula Deen Network, an interactive digital experience scheduled to launch in September that will allow viewers to engage and access Deen and her Southern home cooking via computer, smartphone or tablet. “Guess who’s going digital, y’all! I’m so excited about my new online network and can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on,” said Deen in a prepared release. “We’re going to have so much fun being together and cooking up some wonderful new and classic dishes. Y’all can get my recipes, tips and cooking anytime you want – this is ... |
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World Tea Expo 2014 Draws Thousands
Thousands of professionals celebrated tea and its evolution in the North American marketplace during the 12th annual World Tea Expo May 29-31 in Long Beach, Calif., at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center. The event was combined with Healthy Beverage Expo. The co-located business-to-business trade shows attracted more than 4,600 attendees and exhibitors from more than 50 countries. World Tea Expo featured more than 200 exhibitors, highlighting the latest innovations, best new products and “what’s next” in tea. Delegates tasted new and award-winning teas and participated in three days of in-depth educational sessions and workshops, covering every aspect of ... |
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Bonnie’s Jams Expands Into Asian Market
Bonnie’s Jams in Cambridge, Mass., which continues to expand throughout the United States, has now found a market in Asia as well. Two companies from Japan and Korea approached owner Bonnie Shershow earlier this year about bringing her products into their countries. “Early spring proved to be an interesting time for inquiries from these unexpected sources,” said Shershow. She said international stores seek out the quality and safety of American products such as hers, and cites coverage in internationally recognized media outlets, including the products’ inclusion in the 2013 “Oprah’s Favorite Things” list, as a potential source of interest from ... |
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Popbar Franchises Slated for Miami Area
Popbar, the maker of customizable popGelato, popSorbetto, and YogurtPops, founded in New York in 2010, has signed a multiunit franchising agreement with Kaydar Enterprises Inc., owned by Miami residents, Clifford and Shannon Mays. The development will focus on the broader Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach areas. Miami will now become the third U.S. city to claim Popbar locations, joining with Anaheim, Calif., and the original West Village New York store. Popbar’s international locations can be found in Jakarta, Indonesia; Torreon, Mexico; and Edmonton, Canada. New openings are also scheduled for Seoul, South Korea, and Moscow. “Miami will get the ... |
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Study: Americans Support FDA’s Voluntary GMO Labeling Policy
A majority of Americans support the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) current voluntary labeling policy for foods containing genetically modified ingredients, according to a new consumer survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation (IFICF).The survey also reveals positive perceptions of genetically modified (GM) foods that offer nutritional benefits, and continued overall confidence in the safety of the U.S. food supply, according to the study.“Despite an ongoing campaign by supporters of mandatory GMO [genetically modified organisms] labeling to scare and mislead consumers about the safety and benefits of GM technology, the vast majority of Americans still have no concerns ... |
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KeHE and Food Marketing Institute Partner to Create Bridge Day
KeHE Distributors hosted its annual Holiday Show at McCormick Place in Chicago this week, and partnered with the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) for a first-of-its-kind “Bridge Day,” connecting its show with FMI Connect.The KeHE event brought together thousands of retailers and suppliers in the natural, specialty and fresh product categories to showcase holiday products and also year-round “hot and on trend” products.“Both our retail and supplier partners rely on our guidance regarding products that will perform well during the upcoming holiday season,” said Brandon Barnholt, president and CEO of KeHE Distributors, whose show ran June 8-9. FMI Connect begins today ... |
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Consumers Pick Trader Joe’s as Favorite Grocery Store for Second Year
Trader Joe’s continues to deliver a grocery experience that leaves shoppers wanting more, according to a study of more than 6,200 consumers by Market Force Information.Based on overall satisfaction, Trader Joe’s is North America’s favorite grocery retailer for the second consecutive year with a score of 82 percent, with Publix ranked second with a score of 80 percent, and Aldi and Costco tying with scores of 76 percent each. Hy-Vee rounded out the top five with a score of 69 percent. The top three grocers were all lauded for their courteous and fast service, as well as the quality of ... |
