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Owl’s Brew Closes Series A Funding
New York, NY (June 2017) -- Owl’s Brew, creators of the tea-based cocktail mixer and Owl’s Brew Radler, the first ever blend of tea and beer, has announced the closing of their Series A fundraise. Investors include Cambridge Companies SPG and ZX Ventures, a startup venture group that’s part of Anheuser-Busch InBev. Funding will be used for the launch of Owl’s Brew Radler, as well as the growth of the Owl’s Brew mixer brand. Created by entrepreneurs and tea enthusiasts Jennie Ripps and Maria Littlefield, Owl’s Brew was designed with versatility and simplicity in mind. Each cocktail mixer pairs with ... |
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IHA's Jeff Murphy Passes Away
ROSEMONT, Ill. (June 12, 2017)—Jeff Murphy, 53, vice president, international, at the International Housewares Association, passed away June 7 during a hiking trip to Yellowstone National Park. Jeff’s death was the result of fall near Turkey Pen Peak in Mammoth Hot Springs, Wyoming, according to National Park Service officials. He went missing on Wednesday and a search began Thursday when his wife notified authorities that he had not checked in. “All of us at Yellowstone extend our sympathy to the Murphy family for their tragic loss,” said Yellowstone Superintendent Dan Wenk in a statement. “On behalf of IHA and the ... |
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California Milk Processor Board Launches "California Thrives on Milk" Campaign
Recognizing that nutrition education leads to healthier food choices and in support of National Dairy Month in June, the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB) is launching "California Thrives on Milk," a month-long series of free educational wellness events in select underserved communities that show a marked rate for "food insecurity" across the state. California's Rising Rate of "Food Insecurity" According to the California Association of Food Banks, while California produces nearly half of the nation's fruit and vegetables, 1 in 8 Californians – 5.4 million - struggle with food insecurity. "Food insecurity" is defined as the occasional or constant lack ... |
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Riviana Foods Expands Ready To Serve Rice Plant In Memphis
HOUSTON, May 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Riviana Foods Inc. announced today that it is doubling the production capacity for its microwaveable rice products under the Minute® rice brand. The ready to serve rice plant, constructed in 2011, was integrated into Riviana's state-of-the-art processing and packaging plant in Memphis, Tennessee, a 400,000-square-foot facility which began operation in 2010. The capacity expansion is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year. According to Bastiaan de Zeeuw, Riviana's President and CEO, the expansion is in response to double-digit growth of sales of Minute® Ready to Serve products every year since ... |
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American-Made Hydrox® Cookies Goes Clean Label
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As Mondelez shifts its cookie and snack production to Mexico (including Oreo®), and continues to use high fructose corn sweeteners, GMO flours and partially hydrogenated oils, LEAF® Brands, maker of Hydrox® the "original sandwich cookie," will announce at the 2017 Sweets and Snacks show in Chicago that they have improved their flagship sandwich snack cookie, Hydrox® by moving to a clean label formula and non-GMO. Recently, there has been a major movement towards cleaner labeling across not only within the food industry but also with consumers nationwide. Loyal customers are extremely important to LEAF® ... |
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Global Design Trends and Wares Set to Make Their Mark At NY NOW® Summer 2017 Market
WHITE PLAINS, NY. — May 17, 2017 — Looking for great craftsmanship and unique pieces that tell a story? Buyers should look no further than the Handmade® Global Design section at NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift. As the industry’s most expansive marketplace, NY NOW’s unique Handmade Global Design section presents 150 global import resources with a focus on good design, traditional craftsmanship, and community building through global artisan workshops. NY NOW’s Handmade Global Design section will be open exclusively on August 19 and runs through August 22 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in the ... |
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Survey: Nutrition Information Abounds, But Many Doubt Food Choices
Washington, DC, May 16, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans are consuming food information from more sources than ever before, yet our nutritional literacy is sorely lacking—and our health may be suffering as a result. Those are among the findings of the International Food Information Council Foundation’s 12th Annual Food and Health Survey. “As in previous years, the Food and Health Survey has shown that Americans feel overwhelmed by conflicting food and nutrition information,” said IFIC Foundation CEO Joseph Clayton. “But this year, we’re finding troubling signs that the information glut is translating into faulty decisions about our diets and health.” ... |
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GC Welcomes Back Industry Insider
Dallas, May 3 – GC Buying Group is pleased to announce the return of Karen Chandler to the team as Special Projects Coordinator. With broad experience in all areas of the independent kitchenware sector, including opening her own retail store, Chandler’s relationships and acute understanding of the industry will bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to GC. “Being a Store Owner has given me an entirely new perspective and widened my understanding about the everyday triumphs and tribulations faced by independent retailers,” expressed Chandler. “I am proud and eager to return to GC able share my expertise with ... |
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Alkame Holdings Inc. Acquires Bell Foods International
LAS VEGAS, May 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alkame Holdings, Inc. (OTC:ALKM), a publicly traded health and wellness technology holding company with a focus on patentable, innovative, and eco-friendly products, is pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2017, we have entered into a series of agreements under which we have acquired through an operating lease, the operating assets of Bell Foods International, Inc. (“Bell”) and simultaneously entered into a property lease for the manufacturing facilities of Bell. Bell Foods International, Inc., based in Oregon, is a marketer, importer, manufacturer and customized co-packer of all natural, organic and gourmet specialty food products. ... |
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Crate and Barrel Names Neela Montgomery as New CEO
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel today announced the appointment of Neela Montgomery as Chief Executive Officer. The former Executive Board Member for Multi-Channel Retail of Crate and Barrel’s shareholder, Hamburg-based Otto Group, will assume the role effective August 1, 2017. The 42-year-old Briton joined the Otto Group in November 2014 and has very successfully led the Otto Group’s Multi-Channel Retail strategy. Serving simultaneously on multiple boards for Otto Group companies, the Chairwoman has guided the outstanding development of the companies she has served; including most notably Crate and Barrel. “Crate and Barrel is a strong brand, a great company and ... |
