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Host Arabia, HORECA Riyadh and Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Opens in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, 16 December 2025– Riyadh became the capital of global hospitality and gastronomy as HORECA Riyadh, Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Riyadh and Host Arabia opened their doors, marking the beginning of the kingdom’s largest and most anticipated hospitality and foodservice event of the year. Inaugurated yesterday and running until 17 December, at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, the joint event — organized by Semark Group in collaboration with Fiera Milano and Hospitality Services under the strategic partnership of the Culinary Arts Commission (CAC) — brings together the full spectrum of the hospitality industry under one roof. ... |
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Anuga and dti strengthen their partnership for the frozen food industry of the future
Following the highly successful 2025 edition of Anuga – the biggest Anuga of all time – the leading F&B trade fair and the German Frozen Food Institute (dti) are stepping up their long-standing cooperation. Both partners are thus confirming their shared goal of further developing Anuga Frozen Food as the leading global platform for the frozen food industry and positioning the category frozen food as a central pillar of a sustainable global food system.Since the invention of industrial shock freezing over 100 years ago, frozen products have stood for quality, innovation, freshness and security of supply. Anuga played a decisive ... |
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Store Brands Month Kicks Off January 1
NEW YORK (December 17, 2025) -- Store Brands Month returns January 1 with a nationwide, consumer-focused awareness campaign designed to spotlight the quality, innovation, and value of store brand products, just as shoppers look for smart ways to save after the holiday season. Created by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), Store Brands Month is an industry-wide initiative that educates consumers about the breadth of private label products available across all retail formats, including supermarkets, club and convenience stores, drug chains, mass merchants, and online platforms. From stocking up during cold and flu season to preparing affordable, nutritious meals or organizing ... |
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KitchenSupply Appoints John Kuhl as Chief Operating Officer to Support Rapid Growth
Minneapolis, MN — [12/8/25]— KitchenSupply and its family of premium kitchen brands, is proud to announce the appointment of John Kuhl as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Kuhl joins the executive team to support KitchenSupply’s rapid growth and scaling initiatives as the company continues to expand its assortment of high-quality kitchen products. With over 20 years of experience building and scaling home, housewares, and consumer goods programs for major U.S. retailers, Kuhl brings a proven track record of driving growth, operational excellence, and brand development. His expertise spans key account management, global sourcing, category development, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver ... |
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Koelnmesse Inc. Announces Transition in Leadership: Darrin Stern follows Mette Petersen as President and Managing Director
Koelnmesse Inc. is entering a new chapter with a structured and collaborative leadership transition. Effective 1 January 2026, Darrin Stern will become President and Managing Director, succeeding Mette Petersen, who will retire 30 June 2026, after 22 years of remarkable leadership. Mette will continue in an advisory capacity through the first half of the year to ensure a smooth handover, mentoring team members and supporting key initiatives with Koelnmesse’s headquarters in Cologne, Germany. This planned transition reinforces Koelnmesse’s commitment to continuity, growth, and long-term success in North America. Over the past 22 years, Petersen has grown the U.S. office across all ... |
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Dillon Candy Named “Best of Georgia 2025”
BOSTON, GA (December 4, 2025)– For the third consecutive year, Dillon Candy Company has been honored by The Georgia Business Journal as a Best of Georgia 2025 Winner in the Candy Stores category. This recognition highlights Dillon Candy’s continued tradition of handmade quality and excellence that has defined the brand for over a century. The Best of Georgia awards spotlight standout businesses across the state that demonstrate exceptional customer service, integrity, and craftsmanship. Dillon Candy’s selection reaffirms its place among Georgia’s most respected specialty food makers and celebrates the company’s ongoing contributions to the local and state economy. “We’re incredibly ... |
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Setton Pistachio Celebrates Record-Breaking 2025 Harvest
TERRA BELLA, Calif., Dec. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella, Inc., the nation's second-largest pistachio grower and processor, is proud to announce another record-breaking harvest for the pistachio industry, yielding 1.571 billion pounds. Setton, which offers one of the largest varieties of pistachio SKUs on the market, is poised to meet the industry's growing demand with more product available than ever. For more information, visit www.settonfarms.com. "We processed more pistachios than ever this season," said Setton Pistachio Senior Director of Grower Services and Farming Jeff Gibbons. "The crop maturity timing, combined with our increased processing capacity, facilitated quick turnaround times ... |
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Veroni announces Nanette F. Wagner as New VP of Sales
Logan, NJ, December 4th, 2025– Veroni, the leading Italian charcuterie brand in the US, is pleased to announce the addition of Nanette F. Wagner to its executive team as VP of Sales. Ms. Wagner brings over 20 years of experience driving sales growth and expanding distribution in the specialty foods and deli meats sector. Nanette F. Wagner is recognized for her proven ability to expand national accounts, lead high-performing broker teams, and deliver double-digit sales growth. Her deep expertise spans national account development, strategic sales planning & P&L ownership, and broker & distributor management. Nanette F. Wagner was educated at ... |
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Koelnmesse Once Again Recognized as a “Pioneer in Sustainability”
• Sector analysis and certificate issued by the F.A.Z. Institute confirm Cologne’s outstanding sustainability reputation as a trade fair location • Koelnmesse secures the top ranking among German trade fair companies for the second consecutive time • Study analyses around 6.4 million online references relating to some 16,000 companies Koelnmesse has once again been recognized as Germany’s leading and most innovative trade fair location in the field of sustainability. This is confirmed by the latest study “Pioneers in Sustainability 2025” conducted by the consulting firm ServiceValue in cooperation with the F.A.Z. Institute. The subsidiary of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung assessed the sustainability reputation ... |
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Pantone Introduces the Pantone Color of the Year 2026: Cloud Dancer
CARLSTADT, N.J – December 4, 2025 – Pantone®, the global color authority and provider of professional color language standards and digital solutions for the design community, today introduced PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a billowy white imbued with a feeling of serenity, as the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2026. An ethereal white hue, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer serves as a symbol of calming influence in a frenetic society rediscovering the value of measured consideration and quiet reflection. Similar to a blank canvas, Cloud Dancer signifies our desire for a fresh start. Peeling away layers of outmoded thinking, we open the ... |
