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CPG Food & Beverage Industry Veteran Mike Murray Joins Good Karma Foods as Chief Executive Officer
BOULDER, Colo., Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Good Karma Foods, a leading producer of nourishing plant-based milk and dairy alternatives, today announced that Mike Murray, a values-driven CPG food and beverage industry veteran known for leading high-growth brands, has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The addition of Murray to the Good Karma team coincides with a new round of funding that will accelerate growth for the innovative plant-based brand. Murray joins the Good Karma team with more than 25 years of CPG experience, consistently leading brands that do real good for people, animals and the planet. Most ... |
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The Coffee Science Foundation Partners with the Flavor Research and Education Center at The Ohio State University to Launch New Research
December 20, 2022— The Coffee Science Foundation (CSF) is excited to announce the launch of a new research project, “Sweetness in Coffee: Sensory Analysis and Identification of Key Compounds,” in collaboration with the Flavor Research and Education Center (FREC) in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Specialty coffee consumers and experts alike agree that a key part of coffee quality is the natural sweetness that is a part of high-quality coffee flavor. Recent research has confirmed that, counterintuitively, the sweetness in coffee does not come from sugars in the ... |
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Convenience Stores Are Attracting More Foodservice Visits as More Consumers Are On Their Way Somewhere
CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Convenience stores are the beneficiaries of more consumers looking for a beverage or a bite to eat on their way somewhere. Visits to convenience stores for foodservice items, like beverages and prepared foods, were up 2% in the three months ending November compared to a year ago, reports The NPD Group*. Consumer spending on foodservice menu items at convenience stores was up 8% for the combined months of September, October, and November versus a year ago. Units and dollars of foodservice products shipped from broadline foodservice distributors to convenience stores increased by 3% and ... |
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International Food Information Council Publishes 2023 Trend Forecast
(Washington, D.C.) —With issues like inflation, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements and changing consumer desires, the food system is experiencing a dizzying level of change and unpredictability. But despite that instability—or because of it—several food trends are emerging for 2023, according to the International Food Information Council (IFIC). Among them are healthful beverages, demands for probiotics and protein, a focus on food labels and a lens on diversity in food systems. Drinking Our Way to Wellness In 2023, wellness will continue to be top-of-mind for many consumers, but it will increasingly come in liquid form, driven in large part by ... |
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Atlanta Market Jumpstarts 2023 Buying and Selling
ATLANTA – January 18, 2023 – Strong order writing, expanded discovery opportunities, standing-room-only events and significant participation from industry organizations brought energy to the bustling Winter 2023 Atlanta Market staged January 10-16, 2023 at AmericasMart Atlanta. “Atlanta Market is thriving!” said Bob Maricich, International Market Centers (IMC) CEO. “It felt like the Atlanta Market that buyers and sellers know and love. The surprise and delight of new product, connecting with new and old industry friends, engaging with programming -- and even waiting for a packed elevator – were welcomed signs of a confident industry looking forward.” Atlanta Market attendance posted ... |
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Finalists for the 2023 Good Food Awards Announced
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (January 9, 2023) – The Good Food Foundation is proud to announce the 359 Finalists for the 2023 Good Food Awards. In a competitive field of more than 1,750 entries, these 513 products were identified by category experts and consumer tasters alike as exceptionally delicious, while also meeting the rigorous sustainability criteria necessary to be considered a Finalist. Hailing from 42 states, these companies are leading their industries and communities towards a tastier and more responsible future. At last year’s Good Food Awards Ceremony, we were inspired by the words of chef and farmer Matthew Raiford. “If ... |
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Shoppe Object Gets Bigger and Better Still
New York – January 9, 2023: The Winter 2023 edition of Shoppe Object, New York’s premier trade event for curated home and gift, will take place February 5-7 at Manhattan’s Pier 36. The sold out show, with a 30% increase in exhibitors over a record-setting summer 2022 market, will fill a newly constructed expansion pavilion next to their Pier 36 home, showcasing more than 500 exhibitors. This latest edition of the design-driven event, first launched in 2018, continues to attract more celebrated international and domestic brands as well as top-tier brands and designers choosing Shoppe Object as the venue for their ... |
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Gift for Life Kicks Off 2023 Fundraising at Las Vegas Market
LAS VEGAS – January 10, 2023 – Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charity, and International Market Centers (IMC) are kicking off 2023 fundraising at the Winter Las Vegas Market, January 28 – February 2, 2023 at World Market Center Las Vegas. Proceeds raised by participating brands, sales agencies and retailers will aid World Central Kitchen’s (WCK) crisis-related hunger relief around the globe. “As we start a new year, we are reminded that crisis-related hunger persists throughout the world,” said Cole Daugherty, Gift for Life Chair. “We’re delighted to host our first fundraiser of the year in partnership ... |
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Mantis Introduces Small Batch BBQ Sauces with Big Goal to Raise $10 Million for The Kidney Project
(Scarsdale, NY) January 09, 2023 – Mantis BBQ introduces a new line of BBQ sauces to support The Kidney Project. Three varieties, Mantis Original, A Whisper of Chile (pepper), and a Haunt of Ghost (pepper) will be showcased at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, January 15-17, 2023. After 20 years of perfecting family recipes plus professional R&D and CPG experience, Mantis BBQ co-founder Andy Mantis is bringing the cause-driven, flavorful product line to retailers, foodservice operations and BBQ enthusiasts. During his son’s battle with kidney disease Mantis searched for a transplant and solutions to help his son. Through research Andy learned that even when transplants are considered successful, ... |
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European Union Pavilion to debut at Winter Fancy Food Show 2023
BRUSSELS, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- For the first time, the European Union (EU) will participate in the Winter Fancy Food Show (WFFS) in Las Vegas, from January 15-17, under the slogan "More than Food, Great Stories to Share". At WFFS, the EU will promote the quality, safety, authenticity, and sustainability of food and drink from the EU, which has a long tradition of producing some of the world's finest farm produce. At the same time, the EU will showcase some of the best of its products to inform and inspire American buyers, retailers and distributors. "We are delighted to be participating in ... |
