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World of Coffee Moves to Milan, 100% of Attendee Revenue to Benefit Ukrainian Coffee Community Displaced by War
The Specialty Coffee Association has announced that the 2022 World of Coffee trade show, originally scheduled to take place in Warsaw, will be moving to Milan, Italy. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has forced thousands of Ukrainians to seek refuge in Poland, including at the PTAK convention center where World of Coffee was scheduled to take place. With the event moving to a new location in Milan, we remain committed to donating 100% of the revenue from World of Coffee ticket sales to Ukrainian coffee businesses and professionals. World of Coffee + World Coffee Championships: Milan, June 23-25, 2022 While the ... |
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Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano, p-Chip Corporation, and Kaasmerk Matec Partner to Launch Breakthrough in Food-Safe Digital Tracking Technology
REGGIO EMILIA, ITALY – (March 30, 2022) The Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano (CFPR) today announced its partnership with Kaasmerk Matec (Kaasmerk) and p-Chip Corporation (p-Chip) to launch a line of food-safe and secure traceability digital labels for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels. The new technology will deliver previously unseen levels of traceability, inventory tracking and control, product authentication, quality-assurance testing, product serialization, and consumer safety. “Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the world’s oldest and most famous cheeses, and it is a product that symbolizes Italian produce,” said Nicola Bertinelli, president of the Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano. “Since the establishment of our Consortium ... |
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Culinary Futures ‘Reach for the Stars’ Fundraiser a Success
(March 2022)The 18th annual Culinary Futures ‘Reach for the Stars’ benefit returned to Chicago, March 6, 2022, raising more than $50,000 to help fund scholarships for underserved students within the Chicago Public Schools. After a 2-year hiatus of the in-person event, this year’s reception and silent auction welcomed more than 100 housewares industry supporters, Chicago-area locals and many Culinary Futures alums, all to lend their support to the students who will benefit from the scholarships provided through the non-profit No Matter What and Millie’s Camp. “It was wonderful to get back to the in-person event to help support the students ... |
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Warren Shoulberg To Receive Gift For Life’s 2022 Industry Achievement Award
March 31, 2022— Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ sole charitable organization, today announced that business journalist Warren Shoulberg will be honored with its 2022 Gift for Life Industry Achievement Award on June 22, 2022, in Dallas, TX. Gift for Life’s Industry Achievement Award, which has been presented at Gifts & Decorative Accessories’ Retailer Excellence Awards (REA) since 2009, recognizes overall excellence and contribution to the gift and home industry – whether as a thought leader, standard-bearer or overall industry influencer. “Warren’s journalistic excellence in the home and gift industries makes him so deserving of this special recognition,” said Cole Daugherty, chair of ... |
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Juniper Market Launches First Sales Event
March 21, 2022– JuniperMarket, the newly launched wholesale marketplace powered by International Market Centers (IMC), today begins its first ever sales event – Spring Savings – offering a 20% cash rebate on all purchases plus extra deals and incentives from nearly 20 leading brands. The event runs through April 21, 2022, at JuniperMarket.com/SpringSavings. “The Spring Savings event is the first of many special buying opportunities that will showcase JuniperMarket’s leading brands and incentivize buyers to source and shop on our marketplace,” said Juniper CEO Bill Furlong. “We’re launching with an emphasis on top gift and home furnishings brands to demonstrate how ... |
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Cello Parmesan and Copper Kettle Parmesan Claims Top Places At 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest
Cello Parmesan and Copper Kettle Parmesan took first, second, and third place at the 2022 Championship Cheese Contest. In addition, Cello took home: · 2nd place in the Asiago category · 2nd and 3rd place in the Open Class: Soft Cheese category for their Mascarpone · 3rd place in the Open Class: Semi-Soft Cheeses for their Fontal... |
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Vita Coco Teams Up with The Big Ten Conference, Big Ten Network
NEW YORK, March 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- Leading coconut water brand Vita Coco is teaming up with The Big Ten Network to bring the power of clean hydration to Big Ten Conference fans as the brand expands to reach the audience for college athletics and its surrounding communities. The sponsorship marks Vita Coco’s first collegiate sports partnership and bolsters Vita Coco’s marketing efforts into the Midwest. Vita Coco will be featured at select upcoming Big Ten Conference events throughout the 2022-2024 seasons, including the Big Ten Football Championship Game, Big Ten Men and Women’s Basketball Tournaments and more. With natural attributes and high levels ... |
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Sonja Berton Joins Kuhn Rikon USA as Director of Business Development
March 2, Petaluma, CA– Kuhn Rikon USA announced today that Sonja Berton has joined the team as Director of Business Development in the United States, where she will lead sales efforts for most accounts. With her extensive experience in housewares including gadgets, cutlery, textiles, and most recently, small appliances, Berton brings a wealth of industry knowledge, expertise, and passion to the Kuhn Rikon team. Most recently, she managed key accounts for Breville USA, working with key retailers including Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales. “Having worked with Sonja for many years, I am confident that her experience ... |
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Specialty Food Association 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show Returning to Las Vegas
NEW YORK, NY (March 7, 2022)The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Winter Fancy Food Show will be returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in 2023. Running January 15-17, the Show will feature specialty food and beverages from domestic and international exhibitors, educational programming, and the traditional post-event food rescue. “The SFA looks forward to an even bigger and better Winter Fancy Food Show in 2023 which will be hosted in the larger and more conveniently laid out West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center,” said SFA Board Chairman, Charlie Apt. The 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show is open only to qualified ... |
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International Market Centers Completes Acquisition of Shoppe Object and Shoppe Online
NEW YORK – (March 4, 2022) – International Market Centers (IMC) today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Shoppe Object, a design-focused home and lifestyle tradeshow and its Shoppe Online B2B e-commerce platform. Additionally, to better accommodate buyer and exhibitor preferences, Shoppe Object will shift its three-day event opening to Sunday, with the summer 2022 edition running August 14-16 at Pier 36.“We are so excited to welcome Shoppe Object and Shoppe Online to the IMC family. The community and elevated point of view that the founders have built is fresh, bold and differentiated from other markets. Under Jesse James’ continued ... |
