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New Company Successfully Launches Cooking Bases at NPEE
Goddess Gourmet successfully launched its new line of all-natural, fresh-frozen, gluten-free recipe-ready Flavor Bombs to a national audience during the Natural Products Expo East (NPEE) trade show in Baltimore. “We had an overwhelmingly positive response from both retailers and distributors during the show,” said Giovannina Bellino, founder of Goddess Gourmet. “The show confirmed our belief that both retailers and distributors are looking for new and innovative products for their customers. Our tasting samples were a big hit as people were given the opportunity to experience what Flavor Bombs can do and how they can be used,” she said. Flavor Bombs ... |
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Starbucks Trademarks Fizzio Beverage Machine
After testing its handmade sodas for only a few months in Austin, Texas, and Atlanta, Starbucks plans to trademark both its sparkling beverages and the machines used to make them. Both the drinks and the machine are called Fizzio.While some speculate that trademarking the machine could indicate Starbucks intends to market its machine for at-home beverage making, spokesman Zack Hutson told Bloomberg Businessweek, “There are no plans to sell at-home.” The trademark only “pertains to the in-store test. We take steps to protect our IP. This is a normal course of doing business.” Although Hutson said consumer response to the ... |
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Heineken Develops At-Home Brewing System
Dutch brewer Heineken is developing a new at-home beer-making system that the company plans to unveil later this month.In collaboration with designer Marc Newson, Heineken’s research and development team is responding to customers’ growing demand for home brewing systems, according to a report in Drink Business Review. “We’ve started working on an exciting project which will be revealed later on this year, and are looking forward to seeing how consumers will embrace this innovation,” Newson said.François-Xavier Mahot, Heineken’s global innovation senior director, said Heineken identified an opportunity to create a premium but playful at-home drinking experience.“The success of products such ... |
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Meyer Corp.’s Longtime President Retires
Robert A. Rae, president of Meyer Corp., has retired after 27 years of service, and the housewares company has named Mitchell Loring to succeed him.Prior to his appointment, Loring was executive vice president of sourced products. In addition, Phil Barberi has been promoted to vice president of product development.Rae’s career spanned 50 years in home furnishings, primarily in housewares. Prior to joining Meyer, Rae spent 20 years in department store retailing with buying positions at May Co. and Macy’s California. He was promoted to DMM of Macy’s West Cellar and then became head of housewares product development for Federated Department ... |
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Brownie Brittle Recognized as Second-Fastest Growing Company in Florida
Sheila G. Mains has been recognized by the South Florida Business Journal as one of the most influential women in business in the state, and her company Brownie Brittle as the second-fastest growing company in Florida.The South Florida Business Journal recognized Mains at its recent Florida Fast 100 Awards ceremony. “I am truly blessed and humbled by the awards I have been honored with this summer. I know hard work pays off, and it is deeply moving to be recognized for everything I have sacrificed to make this company a success,” said Mains.The selection process for both awards included the ... |
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Kyocera Launches New Consumer Products Division
Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp. has launched a new consumer products division that combines the strengths of its advanced ceramic cutlery and kitchenware product line units. The integration of the Application Products Division of Kyocera Tycom Corp. into Kyocera Industrial Ceramics Corp. will optimize the strengths of both organizations and facilitate the expansion of Kyocera’s North American Advanced Ceramic cutlery and kitchenware business. The combined enterprise will streamline the operations for greater efficiencies while positioning the new Consumer Products Division for continued growth and success.Kyocera customers and business partners can expect even higher levels of service with no changes in daily ... |
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MOM’s Organic Market Expands in Baltimore Area
MOM’s Organic Market, the Washington/Baltimore area’s homegrown organic grocery chain, will be opening a store in Hampden’s revitalized Rotunda Shopping Center in Baltimore. The Rotunda Shopping Center is a Baltimore landmark. Converted from an insurance building into a shopping mall in 1971, the Rotunda is being remodeled by Hekemian & Co. to include luxury apartments, shops and restaurants. “In 2011, we tested the Baltimore area with our store in Timonium. We are extremely pleased to report that it has become one of our best-performing stores and we are now ready to venture further into the Baltimore market. The Rotunda @ Hampden ... |
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Specialty Confections Distributor Building New HQ in New York
Wythe Will Tzetzo (WWT) LLC, a distributor of candy, confections and specialty foods, is moving to Tonawanda, N.Y., from its previous home base in Virginia. The company will take up residence in the new North Youngmann Commerce Centre. The 310,000-square-foot facility will serve as WWT’s headquarters as well as a production and warehouse center. The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) approved a package of tax abatements to assist construction of an $18.7 million home for the company. WWT is a national packager and distributor of branded, unbranded and private-label candy, confections and specialty foods. Some of its high-profile brands ... |
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Murray’s Celebrates Reopening of Grand Central Terminal Shop
Just in time to kick off American Cheese Month, Murray’s Cheese is celebrating the newly completed remodel of its shop in Grand Central Market. To celebrate a brand new look, owner Rob Kaufelt will cut into a grand layer cake made of Murray’s favorite food – cheese – in a ceremony on Oct. 1. Other grand opening events will continue throughout Cheese Month. “What better time than American Cheese Month to celebrate more great cheese?” asked Kaufelt. The new Grand Central shop features warm woods, less clutter and an expanded selection of goodies – more than100 new items – including ... |
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Nespresso Promotes Coffee With Exhibit, Pop-Up Shop in NYC
Nespresso, a pioneer in premium, portioned coffee, announces the arrival of two unique installations in New York locations to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the brand’s AAA Sustainable Quality Program in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance. As Nespresso expands its footprint in the United States, the brand is creating moments to engage coffee enthusiasts with a fully sensorial experience that highlights the taste of Nespresso Grands Crus – which are sourced from the top 1-2 percent of the world’s coffee – and provide further detail on the company’s commitment to supporting coffee-producing communities around the world. “Taste the Extraordinary, the Perfection ... |
