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SFA Seeks Nominees for Leadership Awards
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is seeking nominations for its second annual Leadership Awards to recognize association members who are true leaders in the $86 billion specialty food industry. The awards are given in three categories: citizenship, business leadership and vision. They honor individuals who are advancing food standards in society by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision. “The specialty food industry is fueled by passionate entrepreneurs who care not only about bringing great food to market, but about having a positive impact on society. Our Leadership Awards celebrate their outstanding contributions in the workplace, community ... |
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International Coffee & Tea Receives Capital Investment From Private Equity Funds
International Coffee & Tea LLC, which owns and operates The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, has received capital investment from three private equity funds to finance its expansion. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.Advent International, CDIB Capital and Mirae Asset Private Equity have joined to acquire a significant equity position in the oldest and largest privately held specialty premium coffee and tea retailer in the United States.“This is an important and exciting development for our customers and team members, and marks a new age of significance and expansion for The Coffee Bean,” said Mel Elias, president and CEO ... |
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Safeway Partners With Celebrity Chef on Exclusive Mexican Foods Line
Food Network host and top-selling cookbook author Marcela Valladolid has teamed up with Safeway to create the Marcela Valladolid brand. The new Safeway exclusive offers a wide assortment of food products that make it easy for shoppers to bring home a real taste of Mexico.“Growing up in Mexico, I know what real Mexican food is – and isn’t,” said Valladolid. “I’m passionate about holding on to my heritage and sharing it with family and friends, and cooking is a great way to do this. Now, together with Safeway, I am bringing millions of people my favorite Mexican foods and flavors, ... |
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NSF International's Gluten-Free Certification Program Meets New FDA Regulation
NSF International’s science-based Gluten-Free Certification Program now meets the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new regulation defining the term “gluten-free” for voluntary food labeling.The FDA recently published the final rule that sets a gluten limit of 20 parts per million (ppm) in foods labeled as “gluten-free,” “without gluten,” “free of gluten” or “no gluten.” Food manufacturers have a year from the date the rule was published (Aug. 5, 2014) to bring their labels into compliance with the new requirements. Gluten-free products certified via NSF International’s Gluten-Free Certification Program already meet the FDA’s new gluten-free labeling regulation. In 2011, NSF ... |
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Chef Mary Ann Esposito Receives Coveted Premio Artusi Award
Chef Mary Ann Esposito – creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series, “Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito” – has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Premio Artusi Award.Esposito’s show is now the longest-running cooking series in television history at 25 seasons. She has served as a renowned ambassador for the Italian culinary arts, teaching millions of Americans the art of regional Italian cooking. Esposito is also a longtime partner of Filippo Berio Olive Oil.The Premio Artusi Award, presented by Casa Artusi and the Italian city of Forlimpopoli, is named for Pellegrino Artusi, a 19th-century Italian financier ... |
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Liddabit Sweets Opens Flagship Store in Chelsea Market
This month, Liddabit Sweets opened its first retail store in Chelsea Market in Manhattan, after selling its fare at flea markets and to other retailers for several years.“We still can’t believe that we have our very own storefront; and in the hallowed halls of Chelsea Market, no less,” founders Jen King and Liz Gutman said in their email announcement. “Chelsea has been the brass ring for us since we opened, and we’re just beyond thrilled to be able to offer our full line of sweets there every single day.”Liddabit Sweets, which makes its confections in small batches every few days ... |
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World Tea, Healthy Beverage Expos Move to Southern California
The 2014 World Tea Expo and Healthy Beverage Expo are heading to Long Beach, Calif., as the trade shows’ official host city. The co-located events – which will command more than 50 percent of the hotels in Long Beach – are set to take over two-thirds of the Long Beach Convention Center, May 29-31. Healthy Beverage Expo focuses on better-for-you beverages with healthful ingredients, facilitating the dialog surrounding what “healthy” means to the industry and ultimately the consumer. World Tea Expo is a leading trade show and conference focused on premium teas and related products. Attendee registration for both events ... |
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igourmet Launches Mobile Website
After two years of planning and development, the igourmet mobile site – m.igourmet.com – is now live. Customers of the gourmet food website who use a smartphone for access are now automatically redirected to the company’s mobile site. igourmet’s full catalog of products is accessible from the mobile site via its search tool, and its most popular categories are organized on the mobile home page for those who prefer to browse rather than search. Every aspect of the website was rewritten to optimize the user’s experience when viewing content on the small screen of a smartphone. “Building our mobile website ... |
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77 Whole Foods Staffers Earn Cheese Professional Credentials
Whole Foods Market cheesemongers put their expertise on display at the second annual American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional exam. The exam tests cheesemongers’ mastery of all things cheese, including cheesemaking, ripening, storage, handling, nutrition and more. Those who pass the exam are part of a group that has mastered all aspects of cheese, from farm to counter. With the latest addition of 77 individuals who passed the exam, Whole Foods Market now has 147 Certified Cheese Professionals, the largest number of certified cheese experts in the world. “Whole Foods Market cheesemongers are as passionate as they are talented when ... |
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SooFoo Wins People’s Choice Award for Top Food Trends
San Francisco-based SooFoo was named the People’s Choice winner during the 2013 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo in Los Angeles. The packaged blend of organic and non-GMO rice, grains, and lentils was named a winner during the Expo’s inaugural Food Trends Experience tasting adventure. Competing among more than 50 other exhibitors, SooFoo was voted as the top food trend by thousands of restaurant and foodservice professionals in attendance. Each voter had the opportunity to see and taste the culinary innovations that are pushing the current trends. For SooFoo, the People’s Choice award represents an acknowledgment by industry professionals that the ... |
