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Tesco’s Fresh & Easy Stores Go to Auction
Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market Inc., which filed for Chapter 11 protection Sept. 30, has received approval from the courts to auction its stores on Nov. 19, with Yucaipa Cos. emerging as the leading bidder to date.The proposed auction is expected to save approximately 4,000 jobs and was approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin J. Carey, who also approved guidelines for the sale.By Nov. 15, all interested buyers must submit offers. Tesco plc, the U.K. parent company of Fresh & Easy, will hold an auction only if it receives a competing qualified bid, according to reports. On Nov. 21, a ... |
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Pastry Chef Chris Hanmer Headlines Dallas Housewares & Gourmet Market
Chris Hanmer, a rising star in the pastry industry and winner of Bravo’s “Top Chef Just Desserts,” will present a cooking demonstration on Jan. 18, 2014, on The Culinary Stage during the Dallas Total Housewares & Gourmet Market.Chris Hanmer’s culinary career has steadily progressed from peeling potatoes at a country club at the age of 15 to claiming a gold medal as the youngest-ever American chef to win a World Pastry Team Championship. In 2006, he became the executive pastry chef for the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas, and in 2010, opened The School of Pastry Design in Las Vegas. In ... |
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Authentic, Premium-Quality Chorizo Comes to America
Pata Negra LLC, a group of Spanish entrepreneurs with more than 25 years of experience in the European food industry, now bring truly authentic, dry-cured chorizo to American consumers through the launch of the Imperial brand.These artisan-cured sausages, authentic to the standard set in the Extremadura region of Spain, are now available in five varieties – Imperial Chorizo, Imperial Salchicon, Imperial Fuet, Imperial Sarta, and Imperialitos.According to Pata Negra, Steven Jenkins, described as “New York’s highest-profile grocer” (New York Magazine) and “the enfant terrible of the fancy food business” (The New York Times), rates Imperial chorizo “the most delicious example ... |
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Gourmet Store Owner, Chef Sign for Book, TV and Licensing Projects
Jason Starkman, owner of Epicure Gourmet Market & Café and the Epicure with Love specialty food line, and Epicure Specialty chef and author Michael Love have sold “The Salvage Chef Cookbook” to Skyhorse Publishing, Lyons Press. The cookbook shows home cooks how to make use of their leftovers and products on the verge of expiring. “The Salvage Chef Cookbook” is partly based on the partnership Starkman and Love have at Epicure Gourmet Market & Café, whereby Love transforms surplus food into dishes and meals. “We knew we had something very special with Chef Michael and our Epicure Gourmet Market & ... |
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Madelaine Chocolate Reopens One Year After Superstorm Sandy
The Madelaine Chocolate Co., a privately held manufacturer of foiled seasonal and everyday chocolates, officially reopened the doors to its 200,000-square-foot factory Oct. 22. The chocolate maker had to close because of damage sustained during Superstorm Sandy last October. The grand reopening in Rockaway Beach, N.Y., gathered employees and an array of Madelaine clients, vendors, bankers and local and state elected officials. “We are delighted to be sharing this special moment with all those who’ve stood by The Madelaine Chocolate Co. since the very beginning of this unfortunate journey,” said Jorge Farber, CEO. “This day is a testament to the ... |
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Colombian Coffee Growers Set Specialty Coffee Export Record
The Colombian Coffee Growers Federation (FNC) has already sold 1.2 million bags of specialty coffee for shipment in 2013; the previous record was 1.03 million bags in 2011. The FNC’s exports of specialty coffees result in higher-quality premiums for farmers. As of September 2013, there were 162,873 coffee growers producing coffee under a sustainability protocol, or about 29 percent of total domestic producers. Premiums paid for specialty coffees to producers continue to increase, totaling $149 million since the launch of the FNC’s value-added strategy. The FNC set a new Colombian coffee industry record by exporting more than 1 million 60-kilogram bags of specialty ... |
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Fagor Partners With America’s Test Kitchen on Pressure Cooker Book
Fagor America, a market leader in pressure cookers and small electrics, has teamed up with “America’s Test Kitchen” to release a limited run of the “Pressure Cooker Perfection” cookbook – Fagor edition. Earlier this year, the public TV syndicated cooking show “America’s Test Kitchen” did a thorough testing of electric and stovetop pressure cookers in which the Fagor Duo 8-quart came out on top as “highly recommended” and the overall “best buy.” The unit is also widely used by culinary professionals, including many celebrity chefs, the Food Network and multiple contestants on Bravo’s “Top Chef,” “Master Chef” and “Iron Chef.” ... |
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Good Earth Coffeehouse Chain Plans Expansion to Ontario
Good Earth Cafes Ltd., parent company of Good Earth Coffeehouse, has announced plans to expand its authentic coffeehouse concept into Ontario. The coffeehouse chain is presently operating in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, with 42 locations. Gerry Docherty, president, has sights on growth throughout Ontario through the company’s successful franchise model. Good Earth’s expansion strategy includes seeking multi-unit franchise operators initially, with a secondary push for single-unit franchisees in smaller markets. Good Earth’s Real Estate division is evaluating sites in larger centers, such as the greater Toronto area and Ottawa, as well as mid-markets like London, Barrie and Oakville. “Smaller ... |
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More Than a Quarter of Americans Eat Gluten-Free Foods to Aid Weight Loss
With the recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruling on gluten-free labeling standards, the popularity of gluten-free foods shows no signs of slowing down, and according to recent research from Mintel, it’s not just the gluten-intolerant who are filling their shopping carts with wheat-free products.Indeed, 65 percent of consumers who eat or used to eat gluten-free foods do so because they think they are healthier; and 27 percent eat them because they feel they aid in their weight-loss efforts.“It’s really interesting to see that consumers think gluten-free foods are healthier and can help them lose weight because there’s been no ... |
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Chilewich & Alessi Partner on In-Store Demo to Set the Modern Table
Two companies with very modern design sensibilities joined forces recently to demonstrate ideas for setting a memorable holiday table. Chilewich founder Sandy Chilewich showed how her stylish woven textiles combine with wares from Alessi, a maker of almost futuristic-looking tableware, to create what she called the “ultimate in modern table dressing.”When presented with the opportunity to work with Chilewich, Paolo Cravedi, managing director of Alessi USA, was enthused. “We admire Chilewich and it’s a pleasure and honor to collaborate with Sandy and her company,” he said. “This is a wonderful example of like-minded brands that complement each other and create ... |
