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Dallas Grows Total Housewares & Gourmet Market
Dallas Market Center’s Table & Housewares FINDS will debut its new location adjacent to the Gourmet Market and has expanded by more than 30 percent since January. Table & Housewares FINDS showcases functional gifts, dining, cooking and entertaining wares, as well as clever items for the home. Key exhibitors include Guzzini, Kobenstyle, Majestic Gifts, MYdrap, Noritake and Yamazaki. Exhibitor expansions include Lenox, which has doubled the size of its space. Highlights of housewares resources throughout permanent showrooms include All-Clad Metalcrafters, BODUM, Boston Warehouse, Calphalon, Chicago Metallic Bakeware, Island Bamboo, Jura Capresso, Trudeau, USA Pan and Wilton Armetale. Companies relocating within ... |
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Cento Chairman Ciccotelli Dies at 86
Alfred Ciccotelli Sr., 86, founder and chairman of Cento Fine Foods, died May 6, approximately one month shy of the company’s 50th anniversary, at his home in New Jersey. A true pioneer of the food industry, Ciccotelli was among the first to import olive oil, 100 percent durum semolina pasta, San Marzano tomatoes, panettone and other assorted Italian foods to the U.S. market. His vision helped lead the way for imported Italian foods that grew to be the No. 1 favorite ethnic food among U.S. consumers. After serving in World War II in the Pacific theater, Ciccotelli returned home to ... |
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tag Founder Norman Glassberg Dies
Norman Glassberg, 70, founder of Trade Associates Group Ltd. (tag), died April 26 while on a business trip in China attending the Canton Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou.“Norman was a true visionary and a best friend,” said Barbara Turf, former CEO of Crate & Barrel. “His business timing was always impeccable. His work ethic was enviably consistent. Norman’s innovation and brilliance commanded employee and industry respect. He will be deeply missed.”Born in New York in 1942, Glassberg graduated from New York University with a degree in biochemistry. But his interests soon turned to the home products industry, especially giftware ... |
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sofi Awards Finalists for Year’s Top Specialty Foods Announced
A national panel of specialty food experts tasted and evaluated 1,885 products across 30 categories to generate a list of 109 finalists for the 41st annual sofi Awards for outstanding specialty foods and beverages of 2013.Sponsored by the Specialty Food Association, sofi (Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation) is considered the highest honor in the $86 billion specialty food industry. This year’s finalists include Tasmanian Orangewood Honey, Cardamom Ice Cream, Cherry Seed Oil and Spicy Korean Barbecue Marinade. The complete list of finalists can be found here. The sofi Awards are open to members of the Specialty Food Association, a not-for-profit trade association ... |
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SunRidge Farms Updates Packaging for Organic and Natural Products
Royal Oaks, Calif.-based SunRidge Farms has begun rolling out a new version of its branded resealable packaging for its organic and natural nuts, seeds, dried fruits, snacks, confections and granolas.The new bags feature brighter designs intended to make it easier for retailers to merchandise them and consumers to easily recognize their benefits. The new packaging is gradually being introduced, initially starting with 30 products, half of the company’s stock keeping units.The new packaging was redesigned with each food category in mind. Updates to the bags include a banner along the bottom front of the packaging featuring product-specific health claims; consistent ... |
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Seminars and Special Events Highlight 3rd Annual Edition of Artisan Resource
A four-day schedule of educational sessions and special events will be offered during Artisan Resource, a market offering U.S.-based importers, direct import retailers and wholesalers the opportunity to meet with international artisanal producers.The semiannual event takes place Aug. 18-20 at Passenger Ship Terminal Pier 94 in New York, and runs concurrently with NY NOW (formerly NYIGF).“These programs are designed to orient Artisan Resource exhibitors to U.S. market trends, etiquette and opportunities while also providing Artisan Resource attendees with basic importing dos and don’ts,” said Allison Rober, Artisan Resource sales manager. “Artisan Resource participants also can enjoy networking activities during the ... |
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The Chefs’ Warehouse Acquires Qzina Specialty Foods
The Chefs’ Warehouse, premier distributor of specialty food products in the United States, has acquired all of the equity interests of Qzina Specialty Foods North America, based in Pompano Beach, Fla. Founded in 1982, Qzina is a leading supplier of gourmet chocolate, dessert and pastry products dedicated to the pastry professional. It currently supplies more than 3,000 products to serve some of the finest restaurants, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, hotels and cruise lines throughout the United States and Canada.“We are thrilled to have Qzina join the Chefs’ Warehouse family,” said Chris Pappas, chairman and chief executive officer of The Chefs’ Warehouse. ... |
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Chocolate Works Franchises Candy Shop Concept
Chocolate Works, a new franchise concept that is an extension of New York-based 5th Avenue Chocolatiere, is now awarding franchises in New York and New Jersey with plans to expand throughout the United States.Chocolate Works transforms the corner candy shop into an interactive chocolate factory experience. Beyond the colorful candy bins and cases of chocolates, kids and adults are invited to indulge in a hands-on learning experience, molding, decorating, dipping, enrobing and crafting their own chocolate and candy creations. Based on the success of its three current locations on Long Island, Scarsdale and Manhattan, and the requests from customers, Chocolate ... |
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Quality Cheese Ricotta Crowned Grand Champion at Canadian Competition
Quality Cheese Ricotta was named the Grand Champion at the eighth edition of the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix in Montreal. The ricotta made history as the first fresh cheese and the first cheese from Ontario to be honored as Grand Champion. A jury of top Canadian food industry experts selected it from 20 category winners. Sponsored and hosted every two years by Dairy Farmers of Canada, the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix celebrates the high quality, versatility and great taste of Canadian cheese made from Canadian milk.“The jury found this ricotta refined, delicate and well-balanced,” said Phil Bélanger, Canadian Cheese Grand ... |
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Krups, Voters Name Best Coffee Shops in America
Krups USA, a worldwide leader in coffee, espresso and kitchen appliances, announced the winners of this year’s Krups Best Brew Awards. The annual campaign, now in its third year, was introduced to discover the best coffee shops across the nation. Determined by a call for entries and a public vote through the Krups Facebook page, fans voted for their favorite coffee shops in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia and San Francisco from March 18 to April 12. The campaign drew more than 1,800 votes as well as write-in entries.Winners are Condesa Coffee, Atlanta; ... |
