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Dallas Market Center Launches Anti-Tariff Initiative
DALLAS – April 24, 2025– Dallas Market Center, the most complete wholesale marketplace in North America and home to leading trade events supporting U.S. small businesses, announces a new initiative to support Main Street retailers: “Stand With Main Street. Turn Off Tariffs.” The core message of the campaign is to advocate for a 90-day pause on all tariffs between the United States and China, allowing for the free flow of goods critical to the upcoming holiday selling season for independent retailers. Tariffs have placed an immediate and significant burden on Main Street retailers, which represent a vital share of the ... |
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HostMilano expands to Riyadh with Host Arabia
Milan, 29 April 2025– From December 15 to 17, 2025, Riyadh will welcome Host Arabia, an evolution of the renowned HostMilano International Hospitality Exhibition, tailored for one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality markets. The event is organized by Fiera Milano - a leading global exhibition organizer with decades of experience in international B2B events - in partnership with Semark, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s event industry. Together, they bring the full scope of HostMilano’s innovation, business insight, and sector expertise to the Gulf region. Held at the Riyadh Front Exhibitions and Conferences Center, Host Arabia will offer international companies ... |
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ISM 2026: The success story continues
After a successful ISM 2025 with a thoroughly positive feedback from the industry it is clear: The dynamics of the leading global trade fair for sweets and snacks is ongoing. At the end of the early bird phase on 7 March 2025, ISM 2026 had recorded more than 10% growth in the exhibition space compared to the year before. "Together with the international sweets and snacks industry we are continuing to write the success story of ISM," said Sabine Schommer, Director ISM, emphasising: "The strong early bird result reflects the industry's great trust in ISM." In spite of challenging market conditions – for ... |
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Open Influence Partners with Parmigiano Reggiano for Creator-Led Campaign in North America
Los Angeles, April 28, 2025 – Open Influence, a global award-winning creator marketing company at the forefront of the creator economy, has announced its collaboration with the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium on a creator-led campaign designed to reintroduce the world’s most iconic cheese to modern consumers. With the intent to spark renewed appreciation for Parmigiano Reggiano’s unmatched quality and heritage, the campaign blends tradition with contemporary storytelling. Open Influence will lead all creator marketing efforts in the U.S. and Canada, spotlighting the brand’s authenticity, craftsmanship, and elevated taste experience. The campaign leverages a curated network of creators to bring Parmigiano Reggiano’s exceptional ... |
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Atalanta Corporation Celebrates 80 Years of Excellence in the Specialty Food Industry
Elizabeth, NJ— Atalanta Corporation, named after the legendary Greek huntress, takes inspiration from its mythological namesake, who represented excellence, global exploration, careful selection, and a pioneering spirit. As the largest privately held food importer in North America, Atalanta Corporation proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary. Since its founding in 1945, the company has been committed to bringing the finest products from around the world to American tables, reflecting the values of its namesake. Over the past eight decades, Atalanta has grown from a small family business into a third-generation global leader in the food industry. It is renowned for its diverse ... |
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PLMA Announces Re-Election of Board Chairperson, Welcomes New Directors
NEW YORK (April 8, 2025)- Kristal Sevcik - Vice President of Business Development at AmeriQual Group, LLC - has been re-elected chairperson of PLMA’s Board of Directors. Sevcik was first elected to the position in 2024 and now will serve a second one-year term. Through a show of hands, the members of the association accepted the slate proposed by the Nominating Committee - Jeanine Antiporek of Refresco North America and Andy Russick of Pacific Coast Producers - at PLMA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, held April 2-4 in Scottsdale. Sevcik said that through resilience, innovation and collaboration, the private label manufacturing ... |
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Gift For Life/ NY NOW Partner for 2025 AIDS Walk New York
April 15, 2025… Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, and NY NOW are once again fielding a team for AIDS Walk New York, the largest single-day AIDS fundraising event in the world, on Sunday, May 18, in New York’s Central Park. NY NOW again has pledged to match the first $5,000 in donations raised by the team for the 2025 edition, with all proceeds benefitting GMHC’s HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy programs. “This is the 40th year of AIDS Walk New York and the Gift for Life/NY NOW team has again set a ... |
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Gellert Global Group Acquires Heartisan Foods
Elizabeth, NJ– Gellert Global Group (GGG), one of North America’s largest and most established food importers, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Heartisan Foods, a rapidly growing American producer of premium branded and private-label specialty cheese. The addition of Heartisan’s capabilities will strengthen GGG’s specialty cheese platform. The acquisition brings together two complementary forces in the specialty cheese market. Heartisan Foods was formed in 2021 through the strategic merger of Baron County Cheese, Red Apple Cheese brand and Naturally Good Kosher brand. Under the ownership of Ronin Equity Partners and Landon Capital Partners, Heartisan quickly emerged as a leader ... |
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Vermont Farmstead Cheese Acquires Grafton Village Cheese Company
We are thrilled to share an exciting milestone in our journey to elevate Vermont cheesemaking: Vermont Farmstead Cheese (VFC) has acquired Grafton Village Cheese Company (GVCC). This strategic investment strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional quality, foster creativity, and enhance scale and dependability across our brands. More importantly, it reinforces our long-term commitment to both the craft of cheesemaking and the talented individuals who bring it to life. By uniting the expertise, resources, and rich traditions of VFC and GVCC, we are creating a dynamic company that honors the distinct identities of each brand while driving innovation and operational excellence. This synergy ... |
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Parmigiano Reggiano Reports 3.2 Billion Turnover in 2024 With Strong Export Gains
Milan, 17 April 2025– During the annual press conference at Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium reported its 2024 performance results. Despite a challenging geopolitical environment, uncertainty in international markets and concerns over increasing trade restrictions, overall, the turnover at consumption reached a historic high of 3.2 billion Euros compared to 3.05 billion in 2023, with an increase of 4.9%. Total sales volumes grew by 9.2% supported by a strong performance in the domestic market (+5.2%) and even more so in exports (+13.7%). Producer prices also increased. In 2024, the average price for 12-month matured Parmigiano Reggiano rose ... |
