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ICO and SCA forge alliance to enhance the global coffee sector
1 December 2023, London, United Kingdom – The International Coffee Organization (ICO) is delighted to announce a momentous collaboration with the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the ICO Headquarters in London, UK. This landmark agreement signifies a shared commitment to advancing global coffee industry cooperation and reaching new heights in specialty coffee sustainability and education. Having collaborated on numerous initiatives over the years, the SCA and ICO, bound by this MoU, aim to harness their combined outreach and expertise. This dynamic partnership sets out to design and implement interventions that ... |
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Pacific Coast Coalition Awards Grants To Twelve Dairy Companies
FRESNO, CA, December 4, 2023 — Dairy processors along the Pacific Coast are receiving a catalytic investment that will strengthen the industry’s resilience. The Pacific Coast Coalition - Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by California State University, Fresno, has awarded $521,764 in grant funding to 12 dairy companies in California, Oregon and Washington. Each awardee is receiving up to $50,000, dependent on their submitted budget. These awards are all for equipment-related investments. Grouped by state, here are the grant awardees: California Foggy Bottoms Boys (Ferndale); Nicasio Valley Cheese (Nicasio); Petit Pot (Emeryville); Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. (Point Reyes); ... |
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Beehive Cheese Announces Deepened Partnership With Gossner Foods
Uintah, UT, November 28, 2023 - Beehive Cheese, an acclaimed B Corp Certified creamery, has been sourcing their high-quality milk for over 18 years from Gossner Foods, a leader in the dairy industry. Come Summer of 2024, the partnership between these multi-generational, family-owned creameries will expand. Using Beehive Cheese’s recipe for Promontory Cheddar the production of whole wheels will soon take place at Gossner’s Magic Valley creamery. Pioneers in the rubbed rind category, all flavor rubbing and aging will continue at the Beehive Cheese creamery. Partnering with the master cheesemakers at Gossner Foods allows Beehive Cheese to dedicate their full ... |
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ANDMORE Announces 2024 Market Calendar
ATLANTA, GA – November 27, 2023 – ANDMORE? has announced a 2024 market calendar with 33 apparel, gift and home furnishings buying events to take place in Atlanta, High Point, NC, Las Vegas and New York City. “We’re preparing for in-person events that fuel opportunities for wholesale buyers and sellers to connect, grow and prosper,” said Bob Maricich, ANDMORE CEO. “As we enter another year of face-to-face commerce, ANDMORE will continue to raise the bar for buying and selling, providing the notable brands, hallmark hospitality and tailored education necessary to be successful in an ever-changing commercial landscape.” Among market calendar ... |
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Remembering Jeffrey Reigle: A Legacy of Leadership, Innovation, and Dedication
[Kewaskum, WI] November 24, 2023– Regal Ware announced the passing of Jeffrey (Jeff) Reigle, a beloved leader and visionary at Regal Ware, on November 22, 2023. Jeff, a third-generation descendant of founder J.O. Reigle and the eldest son of James D. Reigle, leaves behind an enduring legacy of excellence and unwavering commitment to his family, his company, and the direct selling industry. Jeff served as President & CEO of Regal Ware from 1992 to March 2021, during which time he led the company with remarkable integrity, inspiring growth, fostering innovation, and championing continual reinvention. His dedication to building a company ... |
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Kuhn Rikon Opens First U.S. Outlet Store in Nashville
November 16, 2023, Nashville, TN –Kuhn Rikon USA, the #1 brand of Swiss cookware and cooks’ tools sold worldwide, opened its first-ever U.S. outlet store in the Tanger Mall in Nashville, TN. The grand opening took place on October 27, 2023, with a soft opening on 10/26 click for video. The iconic Swiss brand has numerous stores in Europe and recently opened a new location in Zurich, Switzerland this past June. The new 1,938 square foot store showcases the top-selling Kuhn Rikon branded line of pressure cookers, cookware, “at the table” items (including traditional Swiss-made fondue pots and raclettes), and ... |
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Revol Greens Further Expands Its New Texas Greenhouse Adding 10 Acres, Increasing Output By 50 Percent
TEMPLE, Texas , Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today Revol Greens, a leading producer of high-quality, locally grown, greenhouse lettuce, announces the successful completion of a facility expansion to its Temple, TX greenhouse. The site's step-up to 20 acres scales the company's output to meet accelerated local Texas consumer demand for Revol Greens' fresh, greenhouse-grown organic baby leaf and romaine head lettuce programs. It marks a significant milestone in Revol Greens' commitment to serve Texas (and beyond) by product delivered from its greenhouse to local stores and restaurants within 24 – 48 hours of harvest to customers including Sprouts, Walmart, ... |
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Atlanta Market Temporaries Create Cohesive Sourcing in Winter 2024
ATLANTA, GA – November 15, 2023 - In a continued reimagining of its product resources, location changes for several Atlanta Market temporary exhibit categories will create more cohesive and compelling presentation of 1,400 gift and home brands across more than 30 categories, January 16-22, 2024, at AmericasMart Atlanta. Atlanta Market’s temporary exhibits, now housed exclusively in Buildings 2 and 3, open on Wednesday, January 17, and run through Sunday, January 21. “Atlanta Market consistently delivers gift and home discovery across diverse lines and vibrant products,” said Dororthy Belshaw, ANDMORE? executive vice president, chief growth officer. “Longstanding market favorites and brand-new ... |
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The Private Label Trade Show Identifies 5 Trends from the Exhibit Floor
NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 15, 2023) - PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Trade Show was a phenomenal success. A record 1,685 exhibitors showcased the hottest new products, flavors, packaging, ingredients and services. More than 13,000 exhibitors, retailers and other visitors experienced the excitement of the largest event for store brands in North America. It was held Nov. 12-14 in Chicago. The sold-out show floor had 2,740 booths featuring the latest innovations in food, beverages, health and beauty, baby care, household goods, kitchenware, general merchandise, wine and spirits, pet care, refrigerated and frozen foods, and much more. “PLMA’s 2023 ‘THE STORE BRANDS PHENOMENON’ ... |
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Vinexpo America to Co-Locate With Summer Fancy Food Show
Vinexposium will co-locate its Northern American trade event, Vinexpo America, with Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, taking place June 23-25, 2024, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. The colocation will take place June 24-25. Summer Fancy Food Show's focus on gourmet and artisanal foods will align with the wine and spirits diversity displayed at Vinexpo America and enhance the overall experience for both Shows’ attendees, according to SFA and Vinexposium. "The Specialty Food Association is excited to have Vinexpo America co-located with the Summer Fancy Food Show," said Phil Robinson, SVP, member development for ... |
