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Brynwood Partners VI L.P. and Mondelez International, Inc. to Sell Back to Nature Foods Company, LLC to B&G Foods, Inc.
GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Brynwood Partners VI L.P. ("Brynwood VI") announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Back to Nature Foods Company, LLC to B&G Foods, Inc. for approximately $162.5 million in cash, subject to customary closing and post-closing working capital adjustments. The transaction, which is expected to close in the third quarter, is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals. Brynwood VI and Mondelez International, Inc. formed the Back to Nature joint venture in 2012 through an innovative structure, whereby Brynwood VI acquired operating control while Mondelez International ... |
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NY NOW and HGTV Magazine Announce “Best In Market” Award Winner
NEW YORK, NY. - August 21, 2017 - NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, in conjunction with HGTV Magazine announced today the winner of the “Best in Market” Award. The Cheese Knife by W&P Design, LLC received the recognition at the NY NOW summer 2017 market and is on display now in the Accent on Design® section (Booth #3861) at New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. "We’re incredibly honored to receive the Best in Market distinction from NY NOW and HGTV Magazine for The Cheese Knife,” said Josh Williams, Co-Founder, W&P Design, LLC. “It really is the perfect accessory for enjoying cheese ... |
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Sur La Table Names Billy May As Chief Executive Officer
SEATTLE, Aug. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Sur La Table, the leading retail destination since 1972 for those passionate about cooking and entertaining, announced today the appointment of Billy May as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. May, a fourth-generation retailer with over two decades of retail, digital marketing, and eCommerce experience, will also join the Board of Directors. He succeeds Diane Neal who retired earlier this year. "We would like to thank Diane for her leadership and many contributions to Sur La Table," said Kevin Nickelberry, Managing Director at Investcorp and a member of Sur La Table's Board of Directors. "We are excited to work with Billy going forward and ... |
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Country Archer Jerky Co. Raises Follow-On Round to Fuel Rapid Growth
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., July 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Country Archer Jerky Co., the Natural grocery channel's #1 top-selling and fastest-growing jerky brand, announced the closing of a significant second round capital raise with Monogram Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on consumer and retail investments. The deal is a follow-on from Monogram's initial capital investment in March 2016. Country Archer's "More meat. Less bull. No Junk." product formulations have proven to be a winning recipe for the emerging brand known for its better-for-you jerky, meat-based Frontier Bars, and new Paleo Certified meat sticks—all made with 100% grass-fed beef ... |
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Emmi Roth Awarded First Place Ribbons at 2017 American Cheese Society Competition
DENVER, Aug. 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Emmi Roth took home two first place and one third place awards at the 2017 American Cheese Society's Competition in Denver, Colorado. First place in the American Originals Category went to Roth's Private Reserve, a raw milk, washed rind alpine-style cheese handcrafted using copper vats and aged for more than 6 months on spruce boards in the Roth cellars. The result is a complex flavor with undertones unique to the seasonal milk that is used. Roth Organic Grand Cru® Reserve also took home first place in the Washed Rind Cheeses category. Organic Grand Cru ... |
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Toosum Healthy Foods, LLC Acquires Socially-Conscious Snack Brand KUTOA
Toosum Healthy Foods, LLC is expanding their platform of all-natural snack foods with the acquisition of the health bar brand KUTOA. Since 2014, Toosum has offered their 100-calorie, gluten-free, non-GMO, Vegan oatmeal bars to a growing audience, and are now ready to expand. “We are committed to only providing top quality products made with wholesome ingredients,” explains Toosum founder Peter Guyer. “By working with KUTOA, we’re able to meet these standards while gaining access to more sales channels, lowering the cost of goods, and increasing profits of both brands.” KUTOA is a health bar brand whose nutrient-packed creations are making an impact ... |
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Laurie Burns Leaving Forty One Madison Position
(NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 8, 2017)-- Laurie Burns, director of the New York Merchandise Mart at Forty One Madison and senior vice president of Rudin Management Co., Inc., is stepping down from the position she has held the past nine years. In announcing her departure, Eric Rudin, president of Rudin Management, said Burns will remain through the next New York Tabletop Market, October 17 to October 20, her final day. The search firm Korn Ferry has been hired to find her successor. Joining the Merchandise Mart just as the economy was headed into a recession deeply impacting the tabletop ... |
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National Non-Profit, Icing Smiles, Partners with PreGel America
CONCORD, N.C., July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Icing Smiles, a national non-profit, is creating a lot of smiles with the help of caring local bakeries all over the country and supportive corporate partners like PreGel America. It is through their generosity that over 13,580 custom cakes have been delivered to critically ill kids and their siblings. Delivering their first cake in 2010 to Violet, a beautiful 6-year-old battling brain cancer, Icing Smiles has since provided cakes to thousands of children across the country. "We understand that the simple things, like a birthday cake, are luxuries for a family battling illness," ... |
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Contemporary Design Drives Innovation At NY NOW Summer 2017
WHITE PLAINS, NY. — July 20, 2017 — NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, will once again be at the forefront of the design community by bringing together a curated collection of brands for its exclusive Accent on Design® section at the upcoming summer 2017 market. As part of NY NOW’s HOME Collection, Accent on Design is the industry’s leading resource for innovative, design-led merchandise for more than 30 years. It presents established and emerging design brands that continually push the creative envelope and change the way we look at every day. This section will be open ... |
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Homer Laughlin China Company Represents West Virginia During White House “Made in America Week”
July 19, 2017—Newell, WV — As the White House turns its focus to American-made products with a weeklong program showcasing homegrown goods and companies, HLC Inc. is proud to have been chosen to represent West Virginia in the “Made in America Product Showcase” as part of “Made in America Week.” Only one company from each of the 50 states was selected to be highlighted in the celebration. “This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a whirlwind adventure, really,” said Katie Bricker, director of foodservice marketing, HLC Inc. “I found out about this, like the rest of the country, late last week and ... |
