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Gourmet Housewares Show Sold Out for Return to NYIGF
First-time participation of several key housewares brands will result in an expanded and sold-out return of the Gourmet Housewares Show at the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), Aug. 19-22, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. A total of 175 exhibitors, encompassing a refined concentration of both housewares and tabletop suppliers, will participate in the second annual edition.“Gourmet suppliers recognize new opportunities connected with participation in the NYIGF,” said Marc Delman, national sales manager. “Naturally, it offers them access to a targeted group of kitchenware retailers shopping for fourth quarter, but more importantly, a wide range of gift, home ... |
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Target Sells Kitchenware Made from Recycled Bamboo
Focused on sustainability on many fronts, Target is also getting ahead of Millennials who are seeking more earth-friendly products for kitchen and home.Consumers, particularly Millennials, are interested in buying more earth-friendly products; however, most are not willing to pay more for the privilege.In an effort to get ahead of the trend, Target is selling kitchenware made from recycled materials, including compressed leftover bamboo sawdust, rice starch and a plant-based binder, according to a Waste & Recycling News report. The material yielded is called MoBoo (short for molded bamboo), made by Natural Home Products.MoBoo looks and feels like plastic but is ... |
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CIAA Invites Retailers to Enter Lottery for Trip to SIAL Paris
The Cheese Importers Association of America (CIAA) invites U.S.-based retailers of cheese to apply for a lottery for a chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Paris to attend SIAL, the world’s largest food show with exhibits of cheese from around the world.The trip, from Oct. 20-24, is open to only 10 representatives from retail companies. The CIAA will hold a lottery drawing for trip participants, and retailers must apply for the lottery by July 30. Applications for the lottery are available on the CIAA’s Web site. In order to qualify for the lottery, a retailer must either have 20 ... |
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NASFT Selects Roth Partners for Branding Initiative
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) has commissioned Roth Partners to help evolve the brand identity of the association, best known as the organizer of the Fancy Food Shows and the sofi Awards.“For years, the NASFT’s identity has revolved around the Fancy Food Show, the premier event showcasing specialty food producers, importers and distributors from all over the world to buyers from the retail and foodservice trade. We want to build on our work to create a brand that will enhance our association’s reputation and elevate the brands of our member companies,” said Ann Daw, president of ... |
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Five Color Palettes and 80 Products Selected for Trend Preview at NYIGF
Pantone’s identification of five fresh color palettes and One Kings Lane’s selection of 80-plus products that best support key home design trends will be presented at the inaugural Open House project at the summer New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF).The five design trends – identified by editors from Sandow Media’s Home Textiles Today and Home Accents Today – range from nostalgic American motifs to modern print statements. They will be showcased with their corresponding colorways in a curated display, Aug. 18-22 at NYIGF. Related educational sessions will explore home design, color and commerce trends.“Open House provides buyers with a look ... |
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Neiman Marcus and Target Partner on Unprecedented Holiday Gift Collection
An unlikely alliance between premium retailer Neiman Marcus and discounter Target Corp. is expected to yield unique limited-edition designer gifts for the holiday season.The retailers have decided to team up because they’ve discovered their shoppers overlap.“Target and Neiman Marcus are known for charting new terrain, and by joining forces for the holiday season, we’ve set the stage for a redefining moment in retail,” said Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and CEO of Target. “This collaboration is unlike anything Target has done before, and we are confident our guests will be thrilled with this extraordinary collection that features some of America’s most ... |
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Summer Fancy Food Show Contributes to Anti-Hunger Programs
Exhibitors at the Summer Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C., donated more than 135,000 pounds of specialty chocolate, cheese, olive oil, pasta sauces, meats and produce – enough to fill six tractor-trailers – to the Capital Area Food Bank.The food was collected at the end of the three-day event by 340 volunteers who fanned out across the exhibit halls to gather food from exhibitors from all over the world.In addition to the food donation, the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT), the show’s owner, made contributions of $30,000 to World Central Kitchen and DC Central Kitchen, anti-hunger ... |
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The Cook’s Warehouse Hosts Australian Celebrity Chef to Teach Cooking Classes
Australian celebrity Chef Curtis Stone taught two sold-out classes at The Cook’s Warehouse recently in Atlanta. “Chef Stone brought his own Australian personality and sense of fun to 50 students at our East Cobb store and then to 50 more students at our flagship Midtown Atlanta store,” said Mary S. Moore, founder and CEO of The Cook’s Warehouse, operator of four gourmet cookware stores with cooking schools in Atlanta. “We heard glowing reviews from every single ‘student’ at each session in both stores, and we were so very fortunate – and so very thankful – to host him in our cooking ... |
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Historical Culinary Landscape Featured in New NASFT Exhibit
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Inc. (NASFT) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a comprehensive online exhibit that features the products, people and pioneers responsible for changing American food.The exhibit, “A Visual Feast,” looks at the U.S. food culture from the early 1950s, when Brie and Swiss chocolate were considered exotic, to the culinary reaches of molecular gastronomy and today’s passionate embrace of locally sourced, artisanal products from farmers and food manufacturers who care.Product categories such as cheese, pasta and charcuterie that have changed and matured are among 60 elements presented with photos and commentary. ... |
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Study: Social Media Replaces Mom as Go-To Culinary Resource
Social media and the Internet is where Americans now go to learn to cook, select recipes, plan their meals, purchase their food and share their culinary secrets with others, a dramatic shift from years ago when mom was the go-to culinary resource, according to a new study, "Clicks & Cravings: The Impact of Social Technology on Food Culture." Nearly half of consumers learn about food via social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, and 40 percent learn about food via Web sites, apps or blogs, according to the study jointly developed and conducted by consumer research firm The Hartman ... |
