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MOM’s Organic Market Expands in Baltimore Area
MOM’s Organic Market, the Washington/Baltimore area’s homegrown organic grocery chain, will be opening a store in Hampden’s revitalized Rotunda Shopping Center in Baltimore. The Rotunda Shopping Center is a Baltimore landmark. Converted from an insurance building into a shopping mall in 1971, the Rotunda is being remodeled by Hekemian & Co. to include luxury apartments, shops and restaurants. “In 2011, we tested the Baltimore area with our store in Timonium. We are extremely pleased to report that it has become one of our best-performing stores and we are now ready to venture further into the Baltimore market. The Rotunda @ Hampden ... |
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Specialty Confections Distributor Building New HQ in New York
Wythe Will Tzetzo (WWT) LLC, a distributor of candy, confections and specialty foods, is moving to Tonawanda, N.Y., from its previous home base in Virginia. The company will take up residence in the new North Youngmann Commerce Centre. The 310,000-square-foot facility will serve as WWT’s headquarters as well as a production and warehouse center. The Erie County Industrial Development Agency (ECIDA) approved a package of tax abatements to assist construction of an $18.7 million home for the company. WWT is a national packager and distributor of branded, unbranded and private-label candy, confections and specialty foods. Some of its high-profile brands ... |
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Murray’s Celebrates Reopening of Grand Central Terminal Shop
Just in time to kick off American Cheese Month, Murray’s Cheese is celebrating the newly completed remodel of its shop in Grand Central Market. To celebrate a brand new look, owner Rob Kaufelt will cut into a grand layer cake made of Murray’s favorite food – cheese – in a ceremony on Oct. 1. Other grand opening events will continue throughout Cheese Month. “What better time than American Cheese Month to celebrate more great cheese?” asked Kaufelt. The new Grand Central shop features warm woods, less clutter and an expanded selection of goodies – more than100 new items – including ... |
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Nespresso Promotes Coffee With Exhibit, Pop-Up Shop in NYC
Nespresso, a pioneer in premium, portioned coffee, announces the arrival of two unique installations in New York locations to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the brand’s AAA Sustainable Quality Program in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance. As Nespresso expands its footprint in the United States, the brand is creating moments to engage coffee enthusiasts with a fully sensorial experience that highlights the taste of Nespresso Grands Crus – which are sourced from the top 1-2 percent of the world’s coffee – and provide further detail on the company’s commitment to supporting coffee-producing communities around the world. “Taste the Extraordinary, the Perfection ... |
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SFA Seeks Nominees for Leadership Awards
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) is seeking nominations for its second annual Leadership Awards to recognize association members who are true leaders in the $86 billion specialty food industry. The awards are given in three categories: citizenship, business leadership and vision. They honor individuals who are advancing food standards in society by creating social, economic and environmental impact through innovation and vision. “The specialty food industry is fueled by passionate entrepreneurs who care not only about bringing great food to market, but about having a positive impact on society. Our Leadership Awards celebrate their outstanding contributions in the workplace, community ... |
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International Coffee & Tea Receives Capital Investment From Private Equity Funds
International Coffee & Tea LLC, which owns and operates The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, has received capital investment from three private equity funds to finance its expansion. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.Advent International, CDIB Capital and Mirae Asset Private Equity have joined to acquire a significant equity position in the oldest and largest privately held specialty premium coffee and tea retailer in the United States.“This is an important and exciting development for our customers and team members, and marks a new age of significance and expansion for The Coffee Bean,” said Mel Elias, president and CEO ... |
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Safeway Partners With Celebrity Chef on Exclusive Mexican Foods Line
Food Network host and top-selling cookbook author Marcela Valladolid has teamed up with Safeway to create the Marcela Valladolid brand. The new Safeway exclusive offers a wide assortment of food products that make it easy for shoppers to bring home a real taste of Mexico.“Growing up in Mexico, I know what real Mexican food is – and isn’t,” said Valladolid. “I’m passionate about holding on to my heritage and sharing it with family and friends, and cooking is a great way to do this. Now, together with Safeway, I am bringing millions of people my favorite Mexican foods and flavors, ... |
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NSF International's Gluten-Free Certification Program Meets New FDA Regulation
NSF International’s science-based Gluten-Free Certification Program now meets the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new regulation defining the term “gluten-free” for voluntary food labeling.The FDA recently published the final rule that sets a gluten limit of 20 parts per million (ppm) in foods labeled as “gluten-free,” “without gluten,” “free of gluten” or “no gluten.” Food manufacturers have a year from the date the rule was published (Aug. 5, 2014) to bring their labels into compliance with the new requirements. Gluten-free products certified via NSF International’s Gluten-Free Certification Program already meet the FDA’s new gluten-free labeling regulation. In 2011, NSF ... |
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Chef Mary Ann Esposito Receives Coveted Premio Artusi Award
Chef Mary Ann Esposito – creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series, “Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito” – has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Premio Artusi Award.Esposito’s show is now the longest-running cooking series in television history at 25 seasons. She has served as a renowned ambassador for the Italian culinary arts, teaching millions of Americans the art of regional Italian cooking. Esposito is also a longtime partner of Filippo Berio Olive Oil.The Premio Artusi Award, presented by Casa Artusi and the Italian city of Forlimpopoli, is named for Pellegrino Artusi, a 19th-century Italian financier ... |
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Liddabit Sweets Opens Flagship Store in Chelsea Market
This month, Liddabit Sweets opened its first retail store in Chelsea Market in Manhattan, after selling its fare at flea markets and to other retailers for several years.“We still can’t believe that we have our very own storefront; and in the hallowed halls of Chelsea Market, no less,” founders Jen King and Liz Gutman said in their email announcement. “Chelsea has been the brass ring for us since we opened, and we’re just beyond thrilled to be able to offer our full line of sweets there every single day.”Liddabit Sweets, which makes its confections in small batches every few days ... |
