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Mariposa Dairy Takes Two Top Honors at British Empire Cheese Competition
Tania Toscano Sheep’s Milk Cheese and Lindsay Bandaged Cheddar from Mariposa Dairy and Atalanta Corp., took top honors at the 86th British Empire Cheese Competition.Tania Toscano won first place in the Artisan Sheep’s Milk Cheese category and Lindsay Bandaged Cheddar placed first in the Artisan Goat Milk Cheese category in the competition held in Ontario, Canada. Both cheeses are sold under the Lenberg Farms Classic Reserve brand.All told, Mariposa and Atalanta took home 10 awards, including honors for their Celebrity Goat Cheeses, which won five of 10 awards in the Goat Milk Cheese category alone. Mariposa was also honored as ... |
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Taylor Precision Products Acquires Metrokane
Taylor Precision Products Inc., a maker of consumer and professional measurement devices, has acquired Metrokane Inc., a marketer of wine accessories and barware, sold primarily under the Rabbit and Houdini brand names. Metrokane is the company’s second acquisition since the June 2012 buyout of Taylor by Centre Partners, a New York private equity firm, in conjunction with Rob Kay, who became executive chairman. Since Kay joined Taylor, the company has broadened its product offerings through new product development and strategic acquisitions. The acquisition of Metrokane and a niche bath and kitchen scale brand have now increased Taylor’s revenues by more than ... |
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New Leaf Becomes New Seasons Subsidiary
New Leaf Community Markets has joined Portland, Ore.-based New Seasons Market as a wholly owned subsidiary. Founded in 1985, New Leaf is a pioneer in the natural and organic grocery industry with eight stores in Santa Cruz, San Jose, Half Moon Bay, Pleasanton and Capitola, Calif. Like New Seasons Market, New Leaf is a certified B Corporation, which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems. Both grocers also give back to the community by donating 10 percent of their after-tax profits to nonprofits in the communities and neighborhoods they serve. “Joining with New Leaf will advance ... |
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Etsy, Whole Foods Collaborate on Homemade Holiday Crafting
Whole Foods Market stores nationwide began this month hosting do-it-yourself (DIY) craft tutorials in-store in cooperation with local artists from Etsy’s seller community on everything from table décor to eco-friendly gifts. Shoppers can also find exclusive step-by-step DIY projects from Etsy’s creative community in Whole Foods Market’s 2013 Holiday Guide, available in stores and online at wholefoodsmarket.com/bestholidayever. “With packed holiday schedules, homemade holiday entertaining can seem out of reach for some shoppers,” said Barry Hirsch, global partnerships director for Whole Foods Market. “Thanks to Etsy, we’ve developed the perfect recipe of creative ingredients – both DIY and food – to ... |
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Housewares Foundation to Honor Gourmet Catalog’s Founder
Janis Johnson, president and founder of Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group, has been selected to receive the Specialty Retailer Humanitarian of the Year honor at the Housewares Charity Foundation’s 17th Annual Gala in Chicago on March 17, 2014. This honor will be the first to acknowledge the importance of the independent retailer in the housewares industry. The gala will be celebrating its 17th year in a new location: Chicago’s Navy Pier. James Beard Award-winning chefs will be creating their signature specialties for attendees. The evening will provide an opportunity for the housewares industry to celebrate the importance of independent retailers for the first time. ... |
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Enrico Products’ Salad Bowl, Servers Make Oprah’s List
The holiday season is here and along with it the announcement of Oprah’s Favorite Things for the 2013 holiday season, including Enrico’s Spiral Salad Bowl and Servers in tangerine orange from its Casual Dining Collection. The products are featured in the December issue of O Magazine, along with other items selected by Oprah Winfrey and her staff. “The reclaimed mango production process is a flexible one, which is part of the beauty,” said Dave Hoots, one of three partners in Enrico Products. “We start with an idea, loose sketches, then tighter drawings, and then we work directly with our overseas ... |
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Retailers Drive Black Friday/Small Biz Saturday Sales Socially
Independent retailer members of Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group participating in a brand-new social-selling platform offered by QWIQQ are gearing up for new ways to drive sales this holiday season, beginning Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. QWIQQ is connecting participating Gourmet Catalog store members with its specialty app designed to sell merchandise directly to consumers in their communities across some of the most important and influential social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. Mobile shopping will account for nearly 20 percent of this year’s anticipated $61.8 billion in holiday sales, according to QWIQQ co-founder, Jack Wrigley. Dallas-based QWIQQ ... |
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EveryWare Plans Factory Expansion, New Canning Line
EveryWare Global Inc., a leader in the consumer tabletop and foodservice markets based in Lancaster, Ohio, is investing $1.8 million to expand factory capacity at its Monaca, Pa., facility and produce a new line of made-in-America glass Mainstays Canning Jars for Wal-Mart. The investment supports Wal-Mart’s commitment to buy an additional $50billion in U.S.-made products over the next 10 years. “Investing in U.S. manufacturing is critical to the long-term success of our business,” said John Sheppard, EveryWare CEO. “We have had a strong relationship with Wal-Mart for almost 25 years and have witnessed firsthand their commitment to customers, to better ... |
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Sous-Vide Developers Turn to Kickstarter for Business Boost
In an effort to bring an attainably priced and complete sous-vide cooking package to home cooks everywhere, a group of friends and self-proclaimed “foodies” in the San Diego area launched a Kickstarter campaign for the AquaChef Clarity, a cooking appliance that transforms everyday food into gourmet-quality meals. The AquaChef Clarity makes it simple for home cooks of all skill levels to prepare meats, fish and other items. Sous vide is French for “under vacuum.” Using AquaChef Clarity, ingredients are placed in a vacuum-sealed bag and submerged in the water-filled oven, which is preset to the final and most desirable consumption ... |
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Gourmet Catalog Anticipates High Attendance at Member Event
Gourmet Catalog & Buying Group, the leading and original buying group in the housewares industry, will begin 2014 with its largest Start the Year Member Event to date. The 11th annual member conference taking place Jan. 8 and 9, 2014, at AmericasMart Atlanta will feature the popular full-day private trade show and two industry keynotes. The two-day members-only conference offers store and vendor members a chance to network, introduce and review new products, and participate in sales demonstrations and learning opportunities. Highlights include small-group discussions, guest speakers, a networking lunch, a buffet supper and the vendor showcase. Guest keynote speakers on ... |
