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Eating Europe Marks 15th Anniversary by Funding 15,000 Meals for World Central Kitchen
NEW YORK, NY, January 28, 2026— Eating Europe, the food tour company known for connecting guests with local communities through food, today announced a year-long fundraising commitment to benefit World Central Kitchen (WCK) in honor of its 15th anniversary. In 2026, Eating Europe will help support the equivalent of 15,000 meals through donations to WCK, based on $5 helping to provide one meal, with a contribution made for every booking throughout the year. For 15 years, Eating Europe has celebrated the people behind the plate—homegrown food makers, family-run businesses, and neighborhood institutions that keep culinary traditions alive. This anniversary initiative underscores a belief ... |
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Acme Smoked Fish Foundation Announces 2025 Seafood Industry Climate Award Recipients
[Brooklyn, NY] – January 23, 2026— The Seafood Industry Climate Awards (SICA), an initiative of the Acme Smoked Fish Foundation, today announced the three recipients of its 2025 awards. The annual program honors innovative projects making measurable strides in reducing the seafood industry’s carbon footprint while advancing resilience and equity across the sector. SICA supports innovators working throughout the seafood value chain—from harvesting and aquaculture to processing, materials, and workforce development. This year’s three recipients were selected from a competitive pool of applicants across the United States and Canada. Each will receive a $70,000 grant to advance solutions with clear implementation ... |
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Rich Products Builds Pizza Powerhouse through Strategic Acquisition of Great Kitchens Food Company
BUFFALO, N.Y. (January 26, 2026)– Global, family-owned food company Rich Products (Rich’s) today announced the strategic acquisition of Great Kitchens Food Company from Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. North America’s largest manufacturer of private label take & bake pizzas – and home to the iconic Uno Foods brand, Great Kitchens has robust expertise and capabilities in fully topped pizzas, bringing deep dish and handheld products to Rich’s portfolio. This strategic move significantly expands Rich’s topped pizza offerings and strengthens the company’s position as a leader in pizza. “As a major player in the food industry for more than 80 years, pizza has been an integral part of ... |
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Specialty Cheese Brand Celebrity Expands Portfolio with Four Bold Flavors
Elizabeth, NJ—After more than two decades as a beloved staple in the specialty cheese aisle, Celebrity is entering an exciting new chapter. The brand has unveiled a refreshed visual identity that leans into a fun, approachable, and slightly sassy personality, blending retro-inspired colors with a cool, confident "celebrity" attitude. The redesign, crafted by Senior Graphic Designer Kathy Orbe, reflects a brand that is comfortable in its own skin—bold, joyful, and built to support both longstanding favorites and innovations still to come. Among those innovations is Celebrity Spreadables, an exciting new line that marks the brand's first entry into cow's milk cheeses. This expansion represents a ... |
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GC Buying Group Opens 2026 With Record Participation and Momentum for Independent Retail
Atlanta, GA — January 16, 2026— GC Buying Group kicked off 2026 by bringing nearly 100 vendor partners and over 200 independent retail buyers together for two days focused on what actually grows a store: better merchandising, smarter vendor partnerships, and the kind of education that works in the real world. The Power of the Independent: Start the Year Member Conference, held January 14-15 during Atlanta Winter Market, featured the largest vendor showcase in GC history and delivered what members consistently say they need most: actionable ideas, early access to programs and products, and peer relationships that make running an ... |
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Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Debuts "Everyday Indulgence" Campaign
SAN DIEGO, CA (January 9, 2026) Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company is challenging the notion that premium artisan cheese should just be reserved for special occasions. At Winter FancyFaire 2026 (January 11-13, Booth #3117), the award-winning, women-owned cheesemaker unveils its "Everyday Indulgence" campaign, positioning their cheese as an accessible luxury for real life, from Tuesday night tacos to weekend cheese boards. The campaign speaks to two audiences with one message: premium ingredients don't require an occasion. For home cooks, it's about artisan cheese that elevates everyday meals without breaking the budget. For chefs and foodservice professionals, it's about reliable quality, shift ... |
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ISM 2026 on Expansion Course With New Formats And Expanded Event Programming
High demand: Exhibition space booked already exceeds previous event +++ Premiere in 2026: ISM Ingredients launches as an independent format +++ ISM Opening Night forms the festive prelude of the fair +++ ISM Start-up Pitches Award puts the spotlight on innovations +++ Diverse new programme highlights set new focuses in terms of contentISM 2026 is sending a strong signal to the international sweets and snacks industry a few weeks before the opening of the trade fair. With around 1,600 exhibitors from 74 countries as well as exhibition space bookings that already exceed the final figures of the previous event, the ... |
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Industry Veteran Tony Kircher Joins IHA Staff As Vice President, Buyer & Exhibitor Relations
ROSEMONT, IL (January 22, 2026)–Housewares industry veteran Tony Kircher has been named Vice President, Buyer & Exhibitor Relations at the International Housewares Association (IHA). Kircher is currently working closely with Sean Daly, who has held a similar role at IHA since 2021 but will be retiring at the end of March. “I would like to thank Sean for five years of service here at IHA, and even more importantly, to recognize his remarkable 32-year career in the housewares industry and the vast contributions he has made to both the association and the industry,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. ... |
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Discover Top Home & Gift Trends at Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS, NV – _January 21, 2026– Las Vegas Market returns to World Market Center Las Vegas Sunday, January 25 – Thursday, January 29, 2026, welcoming the global design and retail community to discover 3,500+ product lines across furniture, home décor, bedding and gift categories, alongside curated temporary exhibits, experiential programming, and high-impact networking designed to spark connection, creativity and commerce. West Coast Sourcing Hub: What’s New Las Vegas Market’s Winter 2026 edition delivers a strong wave of leasing momentum across furniture, home, bedding and gift categories, expanding sourcing opportunities for a broad retail audience. The Market’s 3,500+ brands span three buildings ... |
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Schuman Cheese Expands Portfolio Through Partnership with Wyke Farms, Reinforcing Leadership in Imported and Specialty Cheese
FAIRFIELD, N.J., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/-- Schuman Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned company and leading importer and distributor of specialty cheeses in North America, today announces a new partnership with Wyke Farms, the United Kingdom's largest independent cheese producer. Through the collaboration, Schuman will act as the exclusive supplier for Wyke Farms and its sub-brands, including Ivy's Reserve, across British cheddars and butter in the U.S. market. This addition supports Schuman's continued focus on growing its premium and imported portfolio through long-term stewardship of heritage brands. The partnership builds on Schuman's longstanding approach to stewarding heritage brands and driving thoughtful category growth by pairing ... |
