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Reps Are Local Too Launches “Love My Vendors Week” to Celebrate the Brands Behind the Business
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 29, 2026 Reps Are Local Too Launches “Love My Vendors Week” to Celebrate the Brands Behind the Business: May 4–10, 2026 Reps Are Local Too is proud to introduce the first-ever Love My Vendors Week, taking place May 4 through May 10, 2026. This new initiative is designed to recognize and celebrate the vendors who power the gift and home industry and play a critical role in supporting retailers and sales representatives every day. Following the strong response to Love My Retailers Week, this next chapter in the “Share the Love” campaign turns the spotlight toward ... |
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Exhibitors Return in Force at the National Restaurant Association Show 2026
CHICAGO (April 29, 2026)— More than 2,000 exhibitors will gather at McCormick Place from May 16–19 for the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, the Western Hemisphere's most influential foodservice event. With a significant and growing share of those companies returning from prior years, the 2026 Show floor brings together the products, suppliers, and hands-on programming that help operators and suppliers move their businesses forward. “The decisions operators make today carry more weight across labor, cost, and menu performance,” said Tom Cindric, president of exhibitions for Informa Connect Foodservice Group. “The Show gives them a way to compare suppliers, evaluate products, and ... |
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2026 Good Food Awards Names Grains & Oils Finalists
The Good Food Awards today announces the 2026 finalists in the Grains and Oils categories, selected through a rigorous blind tasting held in March 2026. These products reflect the work of exceptional American crafters committed to raising the bar on good food. This brings the 2026 Good Food Awards finalist total for all 18 categories to 381 products from 261 companies. From among this standout group of finalists, 243 products from 198 crafters will be named Good Food Award winners in New York City this summer, announced in conjunction with the Good Food Mercantile on June 28. “This year’s finalists ... |
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From The Sunshine Double To Rome – Veroni Serves The Italian Tennis Experience
Following a standout presence at the U.S. Sunshine Double this March, Veroni continues its international tennis journey—making its debut on the clay courts of Rome as Official Partner of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia (April 28–May 17), before heading back to the United States this summer for the Cincinnati Open(August 11–23). As the leading Italian pre-sliced charcuterie brand in the United States*, Veroni has built a growing presence at some of the world’s most prestigious tennis events, including the Indian Wells and Miami tournaments, bringing authentic Italian food culture to global audiences. Now in its fourth consecutive year at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, Veroni returns to Rome ... |
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Carl Brandt has been selected as the exclusive U.S. importer of the Greek brand GAEA
March 27, 2026 Carl Brandt, Inc. is proud to announce that it has been selected as the exclusive U.S. importer of the Greek brand GAEA, an internationally acclaimed Greek producer renowned for its award-winning extra virgin olive oils and select olives, available in jars and convenient ready-to-eat snack pouches, further strengthening the company’s impressive portfolio of premium specialty food products. For decades, Carl Brandt, Inc. has built a reputation for introducing exceptional European brands to the American market. The addition of GAEA continues this tradition, bringing high-quality Greek craftsmanship and culinary excellence to retailers and consumers across the United States. ... |
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Cookware and Bakeware Alliance Extends Special Invitation to Prospective Members for Its 104th Annual Spring Meeting
BRADLEY BEACH, N.J.— The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance (CBA) announced the details of its 104th Annual Spring Meeting, a virtual two-day event taking place May 12–13, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern each day. Under the theme Uniting the Industry, the meeting will convene manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders for two days of expert presentations, legislative updates, market intelligence, and peer dialogue aimed at strengthening the cookware and bakeware industry as a whole. This year, the CBA is setting an ambitious goal: 100 percent member company participation. The virtual format removes the barriers of travel and scheduling, making ... |
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ANDMORE Rebrands Temporaries as First Finds for Summer 2026 Debut at Atlanta Market, Atlanta Apparel and Las Vegas Market
ATLANTA, GA / LAS VEGAS, NV – April 15, 2026 – ANDMORE will debut First Finds, a new brand for its temporary exhibits, beginning Summer 2026 at Atlanta Market (June 9-14, 2026), Atlanta Apparel (June 9-14, 2026) and Las Vegas Market (July 26-30, 2026). First Finds redefines the role of temporary exhibits—celebrating them as a discovery-driven destination for thousands of emerging brands, new products and early access buying opportunities. The new name reflects the core behavior already happening in these spaces: buyers come to find what’s new—often before it reaches the broader market. The rebrand is grounded in extensive buyer and exhibitor feedback, which highlighted ... |
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Steak, Not Jerky: Sidari Artisan Brands Partners with Guinness to Bring the Steakhouse to the Snack Aisle
Cleveland, OH, Apr. 14, 2026, /PRNewswire/-- Guinness Steak Cutsannounces their national launch on Amazonfollowing their retail debut last fall. Inspired by the signature flavor notes of Guinness, the product offers an authentic steak snack crafted with attention to quality and taste. The line is available in three flavors: Original (Pot Roast), Coffee, and Chocolate. “We wanted to bring a fresh perspective to the category,” said Elizabeth Brauser, co-founder of Sidari Artisan Brands. “As consumers move toward higher-quality protein and more intentional, experience-driven snacking, Guinness Steak Cuts answers with a product that bridges craft, culture, and convenience — expanding where and how meat snacks ... |
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IDDBA Announces Trevor Noah to Join the IDDBA 2026 Speaker Lineup
NEWS FROM INTERNATIONAL DAIRY DELI BAKERY (IDDBA) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2026 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Announces Emmy Award-Winner, Trevor Noah, to Speak at IDDBA 2026 Madison, WI — The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) announces that Emmy Award-winning, six-time host of the Grammy Awards, Trevor Noah will be part of the star-studded IDDBA 2026 speaker lineup. “Rounding off our lineup of celebrity speakers is the multi-talented Trevor Noah. Author, host, accomplished comedian, Trevor Noah, will be the perfect complement to our incredible slate of celebrities,” said Jeremy Johnson, IDDBA’s Vice President of Events. He has written, ... |
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NY NOW Show Under New Leadership
April 13, 2026 - New York, NY — Rockview Management Group (RMG), a newly formed entity led by respected industry veterans Dorothy Belshaw, William Lacey and Karen Olson, today announced it has acquired NY NOW, the iconic wholesale marketplace serving the gift, home, lifestyle and accessories industries, from Emerald Holding, Inc., (Emerald). Founded more than 100 years ago, NY NOW has long been a cornerstone of the wholesale community, connecting brands and buyers in the heart of New York City. RMG will lead its next chapter, building on this strong foundation and positioning the brand for future growth. NY NOW takes ... |
