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PLMA Announces January 2025 as Store Brands Month
CHICAGO (November 19, 2024) - PLMA has announced that January 2025 will be celebrated as the inaugural Store Brands Month. The month-long, direct-to-consumer program is a partnership between retailers and manufacturers to promote the quality, value and excellence of store brands to shoppers. PLMA President Peggy Davies shared highlights of the new industry collaboration at “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024 - Empowering the Retail Industry” Private Label Trade Show here. The sold-out, record-breaking Show began Nov. 17 and runs through today. The goal of Store Brands Month is to increase consumer trial by focusing attention on the positive attributes and practical factors of ... |
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USDA Expands Access to Nutrition Resources in Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $4.5 million investment to create three additional USDA Nutrition Hubs. The hubs will support effective, translatable and scalable approaches to advance food and nutrition security and reduce the burden of diet-related chronic diseases, especially in underserved, at-risk communities. “Nutrition security means everyone has consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, affordable foods essential to optimal health and well-being,” said Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “Ensuring nutrition security for all has been a cornerstone priority for the Biden-Harris Administration, and these new Nutrition Hubs will pave the ... |
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Fira Barcelona Announces Alimentaria & Hostelco 2026
Barcelona, 12th December 2024 The upcoming edition of Alimentaria & Hostelco, taking place 23 - 26 March 2026 at the Gran Via venue of Fira Barcelona, returns with a unique and stronger proposal for the catering and hospitality business, in addition to representing the best and brightest from the other sectors that make up the food industry and its value chain. A trade show platform that will continue empowering the industry’s internationalisation and innovation, looking towards its 50th anniversary with new executives heading up both fairs. Alimentaria & Hostelco are getting ready for their upcoming edition, generating the synergies that ... |
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Nominations Are Open For the 2025 SCA Sustainability Awards
December 16, 2024— Nominations are now open for the 2025 SCA Sustainability Awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is January 31, 2025. The 2025 Sustainability Awards will recognize for-profit and non-profit organizations that advance sustainability in the coffee sector while inspiring others to design and initiate similar endeavors. The Sustainability Awards were created in 2004 to promote, encourage and honor the efforts of those serving as role models through sustainable projects in the specialty coffee sector. Each year, aligned with our Sustainable Coffee Agenda, an ad hoc SCA Sustainability Committee reviews dozens of applications from around the globe. Sustainability Award: ... |
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Gift For Life Announces 2024 Top Donors
December 18, 2024— Gift for Life today announced its list of top 2024 donors, recognizing 43 individuals and companies that have contributed between $500 and $10,000+ during this calendar year. The announcement is part of Gift for Life’s continued commitment to acknowledge its generous supporters through a tiered recognition program, launched in 2023. “The generous gifts from our industry partners are crucial to organizations like World Central Kitchen, which rely on charitable donations to carry out their critical mission,” said Sarah Mount, Chair of Gift for Life. “As we approach year-end, we’re delighted to broadly recognize the manufacturers, sales agencies, ... |
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GC Buying Group Announces 2025 Retailer Advisory Board
Dallas, December 16 – GC Buying Group is pleased to announce the 2025 Advisory Board of retailers. The Board functions throughout the year as a separate arm of the GC Team, providing insight into special challenges and opportunities for GC independent kitchenware retail members and GC vendors in the Group. 2025 Advisory Board Members are: Angela Skogen, COOKS ON MAIN, Williston, ND Gregg Smith and Mary Moore, THE COOK’S WAREHOUSE, Atlanta Rebecca and Jeff Carney, COOK’S WORLD, Rochester, NY Art and Martha Nading, THE EXTRA INGREDIENT, Greensboro, NC Sean O’Hanlon, LE ROUX KITCHEN, Haddam, CT (ME, MA, NH store locations) Bob, ... |
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Dallas Market Announces Passing of Chairman Bill Winsor
DALLAS – December 13, 2024– Dallas Market Center announces the passing of its chairman emeritus, Bill Winsor, on Thursday following a brief illness. Winsor served as president and chief executive of Dallas Market Center from 1993-2015. He was named chairman emeritus in 2015 and remained active in the business. Over the course of his career with Dallas Market Center, Winsor guided the growth, strategy, management, and merchandising of what is today a 5 million square foot B2B marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of consumer products including women’s, men’s, and children’s apparel and accessories; Western and English lifestyle products; home furnishings; ... |
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Reps Are Local Too Announces Second Roundtable Event
ATLANTA – December 4, 2024– Following the success of its inaugural webinar in October, which attracted over 400 registrants and 200+ live attendees, Reps Are Local Too is excited to announce its second virtual roundtable, “Living in a ‘Fair’ World: Navigating Partnerships in a Multi-Channel World,” taking place on Tuesday, December 19, at 7:00 PM Eastern / 4:00 PM Pacific Time. The upcoming roundtable will dive into the evolving dynamics of partnerships in today's complex, multi-channel landscape, offering insights for sales representatives and vendors. The session will explore strategies for thriving amidst shifting trends in online and offline wholesale channels, ... |
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Fiera Milano and Semark Announce the Launch of Host Arabia
Riyadh, 26 November 2024– Fiera Milano, Italy's premier trade fair and congress sector leader and one of the top operators globally, today proudly announced Host Arabia, in partnership with Semark, a Saudi leader in event organization for the Food Service sector. This launch took place during Horeca 2024, the biggest international food, beverage & hospitality exhibition happening in Saudi Arabia, with the esteemed presence of Italy’s ambassador in the kingdom, Mr. Carlo Baldocci. Set to launch in Riyadh in 2026, the new trade fair Host Arabiawill introduce to Saudi Arabia the successful format of HostMilano – the world’s foremost exhibition for professional hospitality, out-of-home, and ... |
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nora fleming Named in Fast Company’s Fourth Annual List of Brands That Matter
[Addison, IL], December 10, 2024– nora fleming is proud to announce its inclusion in Fast Company’s fourth annual Brands That Matter list in the “Enduring Impact: 15+ Years in Business” category. The list honors brands and individuals that do not merely create customers, they resonate with individuals and communities in a profound way. Through captivating branding and marketing efforts, these companies and nonprofits have established relevance and impact on culture. The full list can be found on fastcompany.com and in the upcoming Winter print edition on newsstands beginning December 17, 2024. This year’s list includes large international organizations, small-but-mighty companies, and nonprofits, and highlights 119 ... |
