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Jin+Ja Wins Specialty Food Association Ad Contest
The story of a patent attorney turned ginger-drink maker has won the Specialty Food Association’s first-ever advertising contest that tells a compelling story about the passion for specialty food.More than 70,000 votes were cast in the not-for-profit trade association’s “My Story, My Ad” contest to determine the Top 10 finalists. They were selected from 373 inspiring stories about family businesses, culinary breakthroughs, childhood memories, career changes and more.A panel of advertising and marketing professionals evaluated the Top 10 entries and selected the winner, plus chose to name a runner-up.The winning entry is from Reuben Canada of Canada Enterprises in Philadelphia ... |
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Blendtec Wins Gold Innovation Award
Blendtec has earned the Gold Innovation Award, beating other leading brands to secure the coveted award. Judging was based on innovations delivered by Blendtec’s Signature Series and Stealth lines of blenders.The Signature Series, launched in 2012, incorporates new blend cycle programming and additional manual speed controls. The Blendtec Stealth, also new in 2012, is designed for commercial settings and is the quietest commercial blender in the world. It features an illuminated capacitive touch control surface as well as USB programmability and an online tool for creating custom blend cycles.“We appreciate industry accolades and are pleased to receive this distinctive honor. ... |
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Three NY NOW Exhibitors Earn Eco Choice Awards
Three companies – Calamarie, Potting Shed Creations Ltd. and WorldFinds – are winners of the eighth semiannual Eco Choice Awards for Most Innovative, Most Sensitive Use of Materials and Most Sellable, respectively, for products to be featured at the summer 2013 debut of NY NOW.“These companies represent multiple product categories, but all are committed to running sustainable, socially conscious businesses,” said Christian Falkenberg, NY NOW director and senior vice president of GLM, the parent company of NY NOW. “From 10 finalists in each of the three competition categories, these eco-friendly products were determined as winners by popular vote [online].”The winners ... |
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Lifetime Brands, Debbie Meyer Products Sign Licensing Deal
Lifetime Brands Inc., a leading global provider of kitchenware, tabletop and home products, has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Housewares America Inc. to manufacture, market, sell and distribute Debbie Meyer Products worldwide. Under the agreement, Lifetime Brands will expand distribution for the Debbie Meyer brand throughout its international network. “As I continue to develop new products across the kitchen and home for my Debbie Meyer brand, I know that a partnership with Lifetime Brands will not only help me continue to increase my distribution, but also help me apply my proprietary technologies to even more new products and categories,” ... |
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Max Brenner Chocolate Bar Opens in D.C. Metro Area
Washington metro area chocolate lovers can continue their romance with the sweet treat with the opening of a Max Brenner Chocolate Bar at the lifestyle center of Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Md. Known as a destination for chocolate, Max Brenner promises a unique experience where guests can see, smell, taste and touch chocolate in ways they have only imagined. The Bethesda location will feature signature menu items ranging from thick hot chocolate and Choctails to creamy fondues, pearl sugar waffles, chocolate pizzas and chocolate-filled syringes. “Bethesda Row, with its uncommon combination of retail, entertainment and dining options, is the ideal ... |
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IHA Offers Market Entry Opportunities to China, Japan
Housewares suppliers looking to enter the Asian market will have two opportunities in September through events offered by the International Housewares Association (IHA). The IHA, based in Rosemont, Ill., will sponsor a pavilion for members at the Interior Lifestyle China fair in Shanghai, Sept. 25 to 27, and then an introduction to the Japanese market, Sept. 29 and 30, in Tokyo. Members can participate in just one or both events. Companies participating in the Interior Lifestyle China fair pavilion will meet Chinese retailers and distributors to help them reach consumers within mainland China. The fair attracts 20,000 visitors and features ... |
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Atlanta International Gift Market Back to Eight Days
The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market will maintain its eight-day run for the January and July 2014 markets. Although a shortened run was previously announced by the organizers, the results of extensive qualitative research conducted with buyers and exhibitors during the July 2013 market indicated that AmericasMart markets needed to remain a straight Tuesday-to-Tuesday run. As a result, the dates for the upcoming markets are as follows: January 2014: The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market Showrooms: Tuesday, Jan. 7 to Tuesday, Jan. 14 Temporaries: Thursday, Jan. 9 to Monday, Jan. 13 July 2014: The Atlanta International ... |
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Impulse Sales Heat Up for Cool Treat Kitchen Appliances
Dollar sales of small kitchen appliances often used to create cool foods and beverages grew 41 percent in the 12 months ended May 2013, according to The NPD Group Inc., a global information company based in Port Washington, N.Y. Unplanned purchases of these products accounted for more than a quarter of total sales for the same period. “Consumers shopping on a hot day will find products that can help them beat the heat very appealing, whether those items were the reason for their shopping visit or not,” said Debra Mednick, executive director and home industry analyst. The strong performance of ... |
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Specialty Food Supplier Acquires Gift Store in Texas
Connoisseur Management Inc., which sells premium condiments and frozen gourmet meals, has purchased Tea-Licious restaurant outside of Austin, Texas.Connoisseur Management owners, Trace and Liz Catlin, succumbed to the charms of the small town of Burnet after a train ride from Austin included a visit to its historic square dating back to the 1880s. It was happenstance they came upon Tea-Licious and immediately appreciated the atmosphere of its eclectic mix of tearoom and homey general gift store, which included the owner’s unique pickle line. Opened in 1996, Tea-Licious owner Sam McLeod placed his restaurant on the market in 2010 after experiencing ... |
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Quench eMagazine App Now Available on Android
Gourmet Business is featuring its third free app on the Android marketplace for its newly launched Quench e-magazine, furthering its leadership in digital media publishing.Gourmet Business and Fine Cheese & Charcuterie (Cheese Biz 2) e-magazines are also available on the Android marketplace to make it easy for subscribers to access content wherever they are.“We are proud to announce the release of Quench, our third publication with a dedicated app, furthering our leadership in providing knowledge, education and discovery about the gourmet industry in digital media,” said David Spencer, founder and publisher of Gourmet Business. “Our audience already appreciates the portability ... |
