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Evriholder Products Acquires Spongeables Bath and Beauty Line
Evriholder Products completed an agreement to acquire the assets of Spongeables LLC, a Los Angeles-based bath, health and beauty technology company that fits into its core impulse business. Evriholder, based in Anaheim, Calif., designs, develops and manufactures products for the kitchen, cleaning, storage, and bath and personal care categories. Spongeables holds several patents worldwide, including a patented “infusion” technology in a proprietary manufacturing process that combines time-released cleansing soaps, gels and other skincare ingredients into a hypoallergenic sponge matrix. Spongeables’ products are sold nationally and internationally. Currently, the company produces more than 50 products under the Spongeables label and as ... |
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North American Tea Championship Selects Best Iced Teas
Just in time for summer, the North American Tea Championship (NATC) selected 19 first-place winners during its annual Iced Tea Class evaluation. The championship is the only independent competition, judged by professional cuppers, to distinguish the highest-quality and best-tasting teas that are commercially available in the North American marketplace. Some winners will be featured at World Tea Expo June 7 to 9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. NATC Judge Eliot Jordan, director of tea, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, said, “The overall cup quality standard for iced beverages is higher than it was just a few years ago. Plus, innovation ... |
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Starbucks and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Expand Partnership
Starbucks Coffee Company and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) have signed an agreement that provides for the expansion of their successful partnership for the manufacturing, marketing, distribution, and sale of Starbucks- and Tazo-branded single serve packs for use in GMCR’s Keurig single serve brewing systems globally. Under the new minimum five-year agreement, Starbucks will add brands and varietals to the Starbucks K-Cup and Vue pack portfolio of offerings for Keurig single cup brewers, ultimately tripling the number of Starbucks products and adding brands offered on the Keurig platform. New brands will include Seattle’s Best Coffee, Torrefazione Italia coffee, Teavana Teas, and Starbucks Cocoa. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. “Starbucks new agreement with GMCR strengthens our leadership position in the ... |
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Wüsthof Expands Marketing Campaign Saluting Extraordinary Culinary Pros
Cutlery leader Wüsthof, is embarking on phase two of its “defining the Edgë” marketing campaign, a multi-platform consumer initiative that was first launched in spring 2012. The campaign, anchored by a media-rich microsite, and extensive national and top-tier regional advertising in digital and print media, expands with the addition of three new chefs: the Spärk (Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy in New York City); the Oütlaw (Katherine Clapner of Dude, Sweet Chocolate in Dallas); and the Mäestro (Marc Vetri of Vetri, Alla Spina, Amis and Osteria in Philadephia). “We’re delighted to welcome three incredibly talented and passionate chefs to our ... |
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IHA Issues Template for Social Responsibility for the Housewares Industry
The International Housewares Association (IHA) has created a template for social responsibility in response to industry interest and request.The just-released document, titled “Corporate Social Responsibility: A Prototype of Supplier Guidelines,” seeks to establish guidelines to ensure that working conditions in the housewares industry supply chain are safe, workers are treated with respect and dignity and that business operations are ethical and environmentally responsible. “These guidelines provide tools that define a broad range of expectations without being overly specific in most cases,” said Phil Brandl, IHA president. “In order for these standards to be successful, they must be regarded as a total ... |
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Blue Ridge Grocery Opens Doors for Business
The Blue Ridge Grocery, in the former Cigar Shop on Blue Ridge’s Main Street, began operations last week in the capable hands of Danny Mellman and Michelle Moran. The store is next door to the couple’s successful restaurant, Harvest on Main.The Blue Ridge Grocery is a bakery-café focusing on fresh breads and coffee, community-supported agriculture and fresh, local produce. The grocery store is modeled after the Mercat de la Boqueria in Barcelona, Spain. It’s a bustling space for daily shopping and daily cooking, a space to see, touch, honor and celebrate food and dining, according to the owners. Two women, ... |
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Terrapin Ridge Farms Medals in National Mustard Competition
Terrapin Ridge Farms has won three coveted prizes in the 19th Annual World-Wide Mustard Competition held at the National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wis., in April. The National Mustard Museum received more than 300 entries in this year’s competition. Terrapin Ridge took home the bronze medal in the Fruit Mustard category for their Peach Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip, a silver medal in the Exotic Mustard category for their Garam Masala Mustard, and a silver medal in the Dressings category for their Apple Rosemary with Dill Sauce. “We are honored to be recognized for our unique line up of gourmet mustards and dressings,” ... |
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Specialty Food Association to Honor Outstanding Retailers
Five specialty food retailers have been named Outstanding Retailers of 2013 by the Specialty Food Association. The awards honor outstanding customer service, product sourcing, merchandising and a commitment to serving the local community. The award-winning retailers are feast!, Charlottesville, Va.; Lazy Acres Market, Santa Barbara, Calif.; Oliver’s Market, Cotati, Calif.; Shady Maple Farm Market, Lancaster, Pa.; and Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, Thomasville, Ga. The winners were selected by a panel of leading specialty food professionals, including manufacturers, distributors, previous honorees and editors of Specialty Food Magazine. “These retailers share a passion that goes beyond presenting good food,” said Ann ... |
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SIAL Canada’s Olive d’Or Competition Names Top Olive Oils
The eighth edition of the Olive d’Or competition, which took place as part of SIAL Canada 2013 at Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre April 30 to May 2, named nine winners in three categories. The jury deliberated on April 25 and 26 to select the best extra-virgin olive oils from countries around the world. The winning olive oils received Gold, Silver or Bronze Drops honors in their respective categories. With more than 110 participating oils from more than 20 different countries, Olive d’Or is considered one of the most prestigious international extra-virgin olive oil contests in North America. Winners in the ... |
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Hain Celestial Acquires Organic Baby Food Brand
The Hain Celestial Group Inc., a leading natural and organic products company, announced the acquisition of Ella’s Kitchen Group Limited and the formation of the Global Infant, Toddler & Kids Division under Hain Celestial US. Ella’s Kitchen is a manufacturer and distributor of premium organic baby food under the Ella’s Kitchen brand and the first company to offer baby food in convenient flexible pouches. Ella’s Kitchen offers a range of 80 branded organic baby food products principally in the United Kingdom, the United States and Scandinavia. Ella’s Kitchen generated about $70 million in sales in calendar year 2012 and ... |
