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The Specialty Coffee Association Announces Winners of the 2021 SCA Awards
Announcing the winners for the 2021 SCA Awards March 29, 2021 — The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce the winners for the Best New Product Awards, Coffee Design Awards, and Sustainability Awards as part of this year’s inaugural SCA Awards program, recognizing excellence in product innovation, design, and sustainability across the industry. The 2021 SCA Awards consist of three platforms: the Best New Product Awards, Coffee Design Awards (formerly Design Lab), and Sustainability Awards. Taking place online for the very first time, the 2021 SCA Awards was open to companies and individuals around the globe, expanding the ... |
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Las Vegas Market Reports Uptick in Leasing for April Staging
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (March 29, 2021) – In line with a surge in buyer pre-registration, Las Vegas Market is experiencing a notable increase in new, expanded, relocated and recommitted gift, home décor and furniture exhibitors for its April Market, running April 11 – April 15, 2021, with 50+ updates on 42 showrooms floors. “Growth across our gift, home décor and furniture resources in the lead up to the April Market is a testament to the cross-category strength and resilience of Las Vegas Market,” said Scott Eckman, International Market Centers’ (IMC) chief revenue officer. “With buyer pre-registration pacing at 80% above ... |
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Las Vegas Market Announces Two FIRST LOOK Webinar Dates
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – (March 11, 2021) –Las Vegas Market announced today that its proprietary FIRST LOOK trends program will present four design and color themes – COLOR CLASS, PATTERN PRIMER, REMOTE CONTROL and SUMMERTIME – during two image-rich, 45-minute webinars on March 24 and March 31. The CEU-accredited sessions will be presented in advance of April 2021 Market, running April 11 – April 15, 2021. The FIRST LOOK webinars will be presented by program curator and 25-year magazine editor Julie Smith Vincenti. FIRST LOOK – Home Furnishings will take place from 1 to 1:45 p.m. (PST) on Wednesday, March 24; and FIRST LOOK ... |
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Quantum Energy Squares Named "Best New Product" by KeHE
LOS ANGELES, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Energy Squares, a plant-based energy bar powered by organic caffeine and balanced macros, has been chosen by KeHE, a leader in natural and organic food distribution, as its 2021 On Trend® "Best New Product in Breakfast & Bars." KeHE celebrates its commitment to innovation annually with its On Trend® Awards program as part of their Summer Show for retail buyers across the U.S. "Congratulations to Quantum on winning the On Trend® 'Best New Product of Breakfast and Bars' award!" said KeHE National Category Director, Alex Marx. "Each entry was run through our methodology by a ... |
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IMC_di Welcomes Latest Round of New Hires to Juniper Team
March 5, 2021 – IMC_di (International Market Centers’ Digital Innovation division) announced today another round of new hires encompassing sales, development, engineering and customer success to its team developing Juniper, a full suite of digital sales and marketing solutions designed to connect wholesale buying and selling across all channels – online, on the road, or at market. “We’re excited to welcome these new staff members to the rapidly expanding Juniper team,” said Eric Dean, president of IMC_di. “As the Juniper software solutions gain momentum in the marketplace and JuniperMarket prepares to launch this summer, we’re hiring the best and brightest to ... |
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Voortman® Announced as “Official Cookie” of the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2021)—The National Confectioners Association announced that Voortman®, which was acquired by Hostess Brands, LLC in 2020, has been named the “Official Cookie” of the 2021 Sweets & Snacks Expo. With this designation, the Voortman brand will have a widespread presence across the show, which regularly draws thousands of confectionery and snack industry professionals. “As the exclusive Official Cookie of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, Voortman will be able to take advantage of exclusive and prominent brand awareness opportunities at the show,” John Downs, president & CEO of the National Confectioners Association, said. “We’re excited to be partnering with ... |
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The Specialty Coffee Association Announces Finalists For The 2021 SCA Awards
March 15, 2021 — The Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) is proud to announce the finalists for the Best New Product Awards, Coffee Design Awards, and Sustainability Awards as part of this year’s inaugural SCA Awards program, recognizing excellence in product innovation, design, and sustainability across the industry. The 2021 SCA Awards consist of three platforms: the Best New Product Awards, Coffee Design Awards (formerly Design Lab), and Sustainability Awards. Taking place online for the very first time, the 2021 SCA Awards was open to companies and individuals around the globe, expanding the reach and prestige of these important annual competitions. ... |
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Bed Bath & Beyond CEO Mark Tritton To Keynote IHA’s Connect SPRING Virtual Event?
ROSEMONT, IL (March 9, 2021) – Mark J. Tritton, president & CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond, will speak with Marshal Cohen, chief industry advisor, Retail, at The NPD Group, in a Fireside Chat keynote session during Connect SPRING, the International Housewares Association announced today. Connect SPRING, an IHA virtual event, will be held March 16-26 and Tritton’s session will take place Tuesday, March 23 at 11 a.m. CDT. During their Fireside Chat, Tritton and Cohen will explore hot topics in the home industry. Tritton will explain his transformation agenda for strategic growth in 2021 and “beyond,” highlighting how the leading ... |
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IMC Hits Milestone with Pre-Pandemic Level Attendance At Spring Market At AmericasMart
ATLANTA– March 9, 2021 – International Market Centers (IMC) continues its positive market momentum with a return to pre-pandemic attendance levels at its Spring Market, March 1-5, 2021 at AmericasMart® Atlanta. The successful market marks a new milestone in IMC’s post-COVID-19 recovery: more than 90,000 attendees safely served, and 13 markets presented across its Atlanta, High Point and Las Vegas campuses during the pandemic. “It’s incredibly poignant to mark one year of adapted markets with a return to better than pre-pandemic levels of traffic,” said Bob Maricich, IMC CEO. “The Spring Market in Atlanta is a benchmark in two ways: it shows ... |
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Ka-Pop! Snacks and Bubba's Fine Foods Merge to Create a Powerhouse Healthy CPG Company: Awakened Foods™
LOVELAND, Colo., March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/-- Ka-Pop! Snacks, makers of Ancient Grain Popped Chips & Puffs, and Bubba's Fine Foods, makers of Paleo & Keto-friendly snacks, granolas, and private-label goods, announced a merger agreement today. This new company, operating as Awakened Foods, will compete in the fastest-growing food trends in the $110B global healthy snacks market and the $38B global cereal/granola market. "The combination of two companies at this early trajectory is extraordinary. Rarely is there such a perfect fit in culture, capabilities, products, and innovation. This merger allows us to simultaneously accelerate our top and bottom line, building on an ... |
