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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 ... |
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Accent Decor Launches Spring Summer 2026 Collection
Chamblee, GA— Accent Decor announces the launch of its Spring Summer 2026 Collection, introducing hundreds of new styles designed for floral professionals, plant shops, event designers, and home and gift retailers. The collection is now available to shop at accentdecor.com, with dozens of styles already in stock and ready to ship. The latest collection expands upon Accent Decor’s core categories, featuring customer-favorite forms refreshed in new colors and sizes alongside new introductions. The assortment includes centerpiece compotes, urns, budvases, functional troughs for events and home décor, and drop-in friendly pots and planters designed to support plant health. Unique glazes and hand-painted ... |
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Olio Piro LLC and Bonini SRL Announce Merger
MODENA, Italy (January 7, 2026) – Bonini SRL, distinguished producer and distributor of the traditional balsamic vinegar of Modena Bonini, and Olio Piro LLC, award-winning producer of Piro and Cucino extra virgin olive oils in Tuscany, today announce the merger of the two esteemed Italian brands. The union of the two houses of origin brings together Bonini's prestigious global placements and deep ties to the world's leading chefs, and Piro's commitment to crafting outstanding extra virgin olive oil. Both share a luxury food philosophy dedicated to small production, controlled sourcing, and refusal to industrialize. Together they create products that naturally evolve at the ... |
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Sparkle All Day on 17: Leading Atlanta Showrooms on 17th Floor Host Celebration
Atlanta, GA – December 29, 2025 Building on the success of a standout Summer Market collaboration, leading showrooms on the 17th floor of Building Two at AmericasMart Atlanta are coming together once again for Sparkle All Day on 17: Sip, Snack, Shop & Score, an all-day celebration taking place on Thursday, January 15, designed to reward retailers for spending time discovering, ordering, and connecting. The floor-wide experience invites buyers to make the 17th floor a destination throughout the day. From morning through afternoon, participating showrooms will create a festive, hospitality-driven experience that keeps buyers energized and engaged. The day kicks ... |
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Las Vegas Market Showcases Exciting Leasing Updates and Trend-Forward Resources for Winter 2026
LAS VEGAS, NV – December 19, 2025– Las Vegas Market, the premier wholesale home furnishings and gift marketplace in the western United States, is set to welcome retailers and designers from across the country and the world with a dynamic lineup of leasing updates, expanded permanent showrooms, and curated temporary exhibits for Winter 2026, January 25–29, 2026, at World Market Center Las Vegas. “Las Vegas Market continues to be a leading destination for discovering innovative products and emerging brands across home and gift categories,” said Jon Pertchik, ANDMORE® CEO. “Winter 2026 Market will also be a great time to see ... |
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New Surveys Show Home and Housewares At Heart Of Consumers’ Plans For Entertaining and Celebrating Life Moments in 2026
ROSEMONT, IL (December 18, 2025) –Home and housewares products will play an increasingly important role in consumers’ lives in 2026, according to newly released results of the 2026 International Housewares Association (IHA) Occasions and At-Home Entertaining Surveys. These two reports were published today on IHA’s independent news and information platform, HomePageNews.com. The Occasions Survey demonstrates how home and housewares items are gaining momentum as preferred gifts across key life events. The At-Home Entertaining survey shows how hosting at-home gatherings – whether to celebrate life moments or for no reason at all – continues to gain momentum, especially among younger generations. “In the ... |
