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2014 Housewares Design Awards Issues Call for Entries
The Housewares Design Awards, the independent design award competition focused on the housewares industry, is now accepting entries for its 11th annual competition to find the “Best of the Best” in design innovation. This award has become a housewares tradition, and the Housewares Design Awards All-Stars – the 104 vendors who have won Housewares Design Awards over the years – include some of the most famous brands in the industry as well as entrepreneurial ventures making their mark through design innovation. Beyond its impact with buyers and other housewares professionals, the Housewares Design Awards is also dedicated to reinforcing consumer ... |
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Murray’s Cheese to Open Inside Southern California Grocery Stores
Murray’s Cheese, the legendary Greenwich Village shop, is opening stores inside Ralphs supermarkets in Southern California this fall.The first store is scheduled to open next month at Long Beach’s Marina Pacifica mall, followed by stores in Sherman Oaks and Marina del Rey, and two locations in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Times.This marks the continuation of collaboration between Ralphs’ parent company, Kroger Co., and Murray’s Cheese that together have opened 80 cheese shops in other Kroger grocery stores in 11 states since 2008. Kroger plans to open 20 more such cheese shops in the near future, which each ... |
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Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Expected to Expand Beyond Coffee
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) is reportedly exploring expanding beyond its core coffee and tea categories into carbonated drinks, juices, sports drinks and perhaps even dairy and soups.The maker of the Keurig coffee brewer and single-serve K-Cups has revolutionized the coffee business and, according to Investors.com, is hoping to do the same in adjacent product offerings. Although the company has not made any official announcement, analysts are expecting news at the company’s Sept.10 investor day, based on hints GMCR has made recently about its future.“We think there are some very strong advantages that we brought to the hot beverage platform, ... |
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New York City to Help Grow Specialty Food and Beverage Industry
The New York City Council is hoping to make it easier to operate and grow small local artisanal food and beverage companies, including cheese shops, breweries and other specialty foods and beverage makers.Because these store formats and manufacturers are increasingly popular with consumers, increasing numbers are opening in neighborhoods all over New York, particularly in Brooklyn and Manhattan.The number of specialty food and beverage manufacturers in New York has grown by more than 11 percent to 1,097 companies in 2012, according to a study by the Pratt Center for Community Development on the industry commissioned by the city council. The ... |
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Tree of Life Canada Acquires Northbud Distributors
Tree of Life Canada (TOLC) has acquired Northbud Distributors, which will dramatically increase the company’s frozen and refrigerated capabilities for retail, as well as its foodservice products. TOLC, whose parent company is KeHE Distributors, is one of the largest distributors of specialty and natural foods in Canada, operating coast to coast. It has the largest specialty food sales force in the country, representing nationally recognized brands. Northbud Distributors is a food distribution and brokerage business in Canada for more than 40 years.“This is an opportunity for our vendor partners to reach more doors across Canada, and to increase and strengthen ... |
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Bloggers' Choice Awards Presented to Four NY NOW Exhibitors
Four Bloggers’ Choice Awards for exemplary product design were presented to Accent on Design exhibitors at the debut of NY NOW last week.Four bloggers from noted design and trend-watching sites were each invited to select one product, representing “urgent, odd and delightful design,” from among Accent on Design’s 150-plus exhibitors. “Design bloggers are on the front line, discovering promising talent and fresh ideas daily,” said Christian Falkenberg, NY NOW director and GLM senior vice president. “We’ve tapped into their up-to-the-minute perspective by inviting them to share their favorites from Accent on Design.”The four bloggers, and the products each identified as the ... |
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KeHE, INFRA Team Up to Service Northeast Natural Retailers
KeHE Distributors LLC has partnered with the Minneapolis-based Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) to service participating members in the Northeast. This strategic alliance will enable participating INFRA members in the Northeast to improve their purchasing position in the market and have a platform that is flexible enough to support innovation. “We view independent natural food stores as a vital part of our industry, and are excited to partner with INFRA and its members to provide more distribution options and to support the continued growth and success of these stores,” said Brandon Barnholt, KeHE’s president and chief executive officer. The ... |
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Sartori Cheesemaker Named Wisconsin’s Best at State Fair
Sartori artisan cheesemaker Joel Pagel was recognized as Grand Master Cheesemaker at the 2013 Wisconsin State Fair Cheese and Butter Contest after being presented with the competition’s Grand Champion award for Sartori’s Classic Asiago. This award was the culmination of a very successful Wisconsin State Fair competition where Sartori was awarded five additional ribbons. This is Pagel’s second Grand Master recognition and Sartori’s fifth Grand Champion since 2006. “Joel’s passion for artisan cheesemaking is apparent in every facet of his work. He brings innovation and inspiration to the Sartori team,” said Jeff Schwager, Sartori’s president. “It’s a true honor to ... |
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Industry Experts to Tackle Issues at IHA’s Executive SuperSession
What new business skills and insights will housewares industry leaders need to develop to prevail in this era of the changing consumer? Answers to this question will be the focus of the two-day educational conference, the 2013 Chief Housewares Executive SuperSession (CHESS), Oct. 8 and 9 in Rosemont, Ill. Executives from Google, Target and The NPD Group, along with experts on digital commerce, viral marketing and 3-D printing, will address the critical issues affecting the housewares supply chain. CHESS, the strategic and networking event for industry leaders, is designed for chief officers of all International Housewares Association (IHA) member companies ... |
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17 Winners Named in NATC Hot Tea Evaluation
With categories including dragonwell, pan-fired green tea, matcha and flavored fruit blends, among others, the North American Tea Championship (NATC) named 17 first-place winners during its Hot Tea evaluation for spring 2013. The competition took place July 30 and 31 in Las Vegas at the headquarters of World Tea Media, organizer of the event. The championship is the only independent competition – evaluated by professional cuppers – to distinguish the highest-quality and best-tasting teas that are commercially available in the North American marketplace. Some of the winning companies will be featured at the upcoming World Tea East Oct. 20 to ... |
