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Dallas Market Center Announces Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship at Texas A&M University
DALLAS – June 4, 2025– Dallas Market Center is proud to announce the creation of the Bill Winsor Retailing Scholarship, a new endowed scholarship at Texas A&M University honoring the legacy of Bill Winsor, former president, CEO, and chairman emeritus of Dallas Market Center. The scholarship will support upperclassmen in the Mays School of Business and the Center for Retailing Studies who plan to pursue careers in retail or wholesale. It is being established through a grassroots campaign by colleagues and friends who were inspired by Winsor’s enduring leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and deep belief in the power of commerce. A ... |
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Hestan Culinary Honored with 2025 Red Dot Award for Provisions Chef’s Tools Collection
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. (June 10, 2025) – Hestan Culinary, the premium cookware brand designed with thoughtful innovation and meticulous craftsmanship for a lifetime of high-quality performance, is proud to announce it has received a 2025 Red Dot Product Design Award for its Provisions Chef’s Tools Collection, available in a 5, 6 or 8-piece set. This globally respected distinction highlights Hestan’s dedication to design innovation and performance, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in professional-grade culinary tools for both home and professional chefs. This prestigious recognition joins Hestan Culinary’s list of industry accolades, including the 2021 Red Dot Award for excellence in product design ... |
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Nounós Creamery Pioneers New Frontier in Dairy with A2 Greek Yogurt Launch
NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nounós Creamery, renowned for its commitment to authentic, handcrafted Greek yogurt, is excited to announce the launch of its latest innovation: A2 Greek Yogurt. This new product line expands Nounós' offerings, providing consumers with the same exceptional taste and texture they love, now crafted from A2 milk. For 10 years, Nounós Creamery has been producing yogurt the traditional Greek way, using simple, high-quality ingredients. The introduction of A2 Greek Yogurt reflects the company's ongoing pursuit of excellence and its responsiveness to evolving consumer preferences. "At Nounos Creamery, we believe that real milk—sourced from healthy cows ... |
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Gift For Life / NY Now Aids Walk NY Team Raises Money At 2025 Event
May 27, 2025— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led charitable organization, today announced that its 12 GFL/NY NOW team members collectively have raised $42,357 for AIDS Walk NY, which took place on Sunday, May 18, in New York City’s Central Park. Additional donations will be accepted through June 13 at Gift for Life/NY NOW team AIDS Walk New York 2025 marks the 13th consecutive year that Gift for Life has fielded an AIDS Walk NY team. Participants this year included 8 in-person walkers in New York City as well as remote walkers, including Matt Katzenson of Fine Lines, ... |
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Cookware and Bakeware Alliance Prioritizes Engineering Standards and Education in the Face of Industry Challenges
Bradley Beach, NJ, Release: For Immediate Release. The Cookware and Bakeware Alliance (CBA) concluded its Spring Member Meeting in Orlando, Florida in early May, marking significant achievements in membership engagement and industry advancement. The meeting focused extensively on pressing industry challenges facing members, particularly in regulatory, legislative, and tariff matters. CBA Board President Mike Otterman emphasized the organization's strategic focus on engineering standards and education. "As we navigate multiple industry challenges, we must stay grounded in how we educate the industry and ensure we have the best, most robust engineering standards in place," said Otterman during the general session. The ... |
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Consorzio Tutela Grana Padano and Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma Partner on “Distinctly Deliciously European” Promotional Campaign
The Consortia of Grana Padano PDO cheese and Prosciutto di Parma PDO have partnered on a joint promotional campaign to raise awareness about these signature European food products in the North American market, focusing on American and Canadian retailers, chefs and consumers. The program, named “Distinctly Deliciously European,” emphasizes the importance of quality, authenticity and tradition. Grana Padano PDO cheese and Prosciutto di Parma PDO are examples of products with the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status. These products are made by skilled artisans in specific European regions, using centuries-old techniques to create unique, delicious foods that cannot be replicated ... |
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JoyJolt Acquires Cooluli, Expanding Portfolio Into Portable Appliances
Brooklyn, NY – (April 25, 2025) – MM Products Inc., the owner of JoyJolt, has completed the acquisition of Coolulifrom Lisse Inc. The acquisition brings together JoyJolt, a modern homeware brand specializing in glassware and kitchenware, and Cooluli, a leading name in portable mini fridges and compact cooling solutions. This strategic expansion marks a new chapter in MM Products’ continued mission to offer durable, stylish and versatile home essentials for every lifestyle. Cooluli’s sleek, temperature-controlled fridges have earned a dedicated following among beauty lovers, college students, home or office employees, travelers, and anyone who values convenience with style. Their blend of compact design and everyday versatility complements JoyJolt’s beliefs that homeware should never force a choice between style and function—it should be both. This move expands the company's growing portfolio of modern lifestyle products ... |
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National Restaurant Association Show 2025 Unites Industry, Sparks Innovation, and Delivers Real-World Solutions
CHICAGO (May 22, 2025) — The 2025 National Restaurant Association Show®, the foodservice industry’s most influential event, concluded Tuesday at McCormick Place in Chicago, drawing over 53,000 foodservice professionals from around the world. Over four days (May 17–20), the Show delivered hands-on access to the products, education, and connections driving the industry forward. As the foodservice community faces rising costs, workforce challenges, and evolving guest expectations, this year’s Show offered real-world solutions, practical insights, and a clear view of what’s next, helping foodservice businesses adapt with confidence in a changing market. "The energy and engagement we saw throughout the Show reflected ... |
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World of Coffee Heads to Bangkok in 2026, the Third Edition of World of Coffee Asia?
Jakarta, Indonesia, May 17, 2025 — Yesterday, during World of Coffee Jakarta, the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), Exporum Inc., and Barista Association of Thailand (BAT) formally announced that Bangkok, Thailand will host World of Coffee Asia in 2026. The signing ceremony featured SCA CEO Yannis Apostolopoulos, Exporum Inc. CEO Danny Shin, and BAT Chairman Meechai Amornpathanakul and marks the third edition of World of Coffee Asia, following successful launches in Busan and Jakarta in 2024 and 2025, respectively.? World of Coffee Bangkok will take place May 7-9, 2026, at Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre: BITEC, a premier venue in one of Southeast ... |
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Host 2025 strengthens its position as a must-attend global platform for food equipment and artisan baking
Milan, 21 May 2025– From intelligent systems to next-generation cooking methods, from automation to increasingly high-quality semi-finished products: the future of professional kitchens and artisan baking is all about innovation. According to the 2024 Catering Report by FIPE-Confcommercio, around 50% of Italian companies in the sector have invested in upgrading equipment and enhancing digital tools. These investments total nearly €4 billion, with a strong focus not only on innovation, but also on sustainability. This drive for innovation is making the industry even more attractive, as confirmed by the numbers: the report also states that the out-of-home consumption market in Italy ... |
