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The Hershey Company and NCAA® Renew Partnership
HERSHEY, Pa., March 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- College basketball just got a whole lot sweeter! Today, The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) announced a five-year extension with CBS Sports, Turner Sports and the NCAA® to continue its role as “Official Confectionery Partner.” Hershey’s iconic brand, Reese’s, will return as title sponsor of the Reese’s College All-Star Game and will continue to host a kick-off to Final Four® weekend with Reese’s Final Four Friday®. “Reese’s brand is all about fun and NCAA® March Madness® is arguably the most fun, exciting and highly-anticipated event in college sports,” said Kristen Riggs, Senior Marketing Director, ... |
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The Legacy Companies Announces Acquisition of Yonanas
Fort Lauderdale, FL – March 3, 2017 The Legacy Companies today announced the acquisition of Yonanas Consumer Retail Division from Winston Products, LLC. Yonanas is a natural fit within The Legacy Companies' portfolio of health and wellness brands that includes Omega Juicers and Blenders, Excalibur Dehydrators, and Nautilus Water Distillers. In 2010, the Yonanas concept was born with the product launch officially taking place in 2011. Today, Yonanas has sold over 3 million units around the world. It is a premier lifestyle brand for an increasingly health-conscious global population. "Yonanas strengthens our commitment to developing and marketing innovative products that ... |
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Hershey Announces New Executive Team
HERSHEY, Pa., Feb. 23, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY) today announced the new executive leadership team that incoming President and CEO Michele Buck has chosen to lead the organization into the next phase of its growth and success. The new team balances continuity in key positions through exceptional leaders from within the company and world-class talent from outside of Hershey. “Hershey is an innovative snacking leader with its number one market share in U.S. confection and increasing breadth across U.S. snacking,” said Buck. “I’m extremely confident in the individuals who will lead our organization as we delight ... |
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A Return to Indulgence and Milk Leads 2017 Food Trend Predictions
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Cooking with milk and a return-to-indulgence movement is back this year, according to chefs from across the state of California who participated in a January 2017 Food Trends culinary competition. With semi-finalist recipe submissions ranging from pork chops braised in milk to Latin-fusion desserts including Coconut Tres Leches and Churro Sando with Horchata Ice Cream and Dulce de Leche, one thing is certain – 2017 will be a stellar year for milk-loving foodies. The winning recipe - Smoky Chili Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Kahlua Milk Frosting & Vanilla Milk Drizzle - was created by ... |
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Schuman Cheese Expands Processing Capabilities
(Fairfield, New Jersey) Schuman Cheese, the nation’s leading hard Italian cheese company, is expanding its footprint in dairy country with the addition of a 54,000-square-foot production facility in Fall Creek, Wisconsin. The new facility, to be known as Imperia-Fall Creek, is part of a selective asset purchase agreement with Greenwood Packaging. The purchase, which closed February 23, positions Schuman Cheese to expand its production and cold storage capabilities for customers, as well as its own growing portfolio of consumer and food service products. Greenwood, previously a co-manufacturing partner for Schuman Cheese, currently operates three production lines. In addition to integrating ... |
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Winners Declared in The Sol d'Oro Northern Hemisphere 2017 Olive Oil Competition
Verona, 27 February 2017. With one gold medal more than last year, Italy improved its share of the medals to defeat Spain 12-3 in the duel between the world's best extra virgin olive oils which ended this evening in Verona after attracting entries by 300 samples from 10 countries (Italy, Spain, Croatia, Slovenia, Turkey, Portugal, Germany, France, Chile and - for the first time - Japan). The international jury of 13 highly qualified judges from Greece, Turkey, Tunisia, Spain, Italy and Slovenia worked for six days in "blind tastings" to assess the oils. The Sol d'Oro Northern Hemisphere 2017 competition ... |
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Love Cooking Co. Teams With Hell's Kitchen on Branded Kitchenware
The housewares development and brand extension experts at Love Cooking Co. have entered into an agreement with the producers of the long-running Hell's Kitchen TV show to develop, design, produce and distribute a line of kitchenware carrying the Hell's Kitchen brand. The product line will include cookware, cutlery, meal-prep, textiles, ceramic oven-to-table, gadgets and accessories—all integrated with a distinctive Hell's Kitchen logo and motif. Love Cooking is currently known for several high-quality, popular brand lines of housewares, including Mrs. Fields, Harry & David, Monster Bakeware and Kreative Kitchen. "As with our other brands, our Hell's Kitchen line will be developed ... |
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New York Tabletop Market Reveals Seminar, Speakers
From brick-and-mortar to the digital marketplace, The New York Tabletop Market’s Spring 2017 Breakfast Seminar will feature the program “E-tail vs. Retail: Tales of How to Maximize Sales in Tabletop.” The panel discussion’s distinguished participants include Jung Lee, owner of the eponymous New York boutique and co-founder of world renowned event company Fête; Debbie Propst, president of high-end home e-tailer One Kings Lane; and moderator Warren Schoulberg, industry veteran and editorial director of Home Furnishing News. The seminar and breakfast will be hosted in Forty One Madison’s newly renovated Level A meeting room on April 5 from 8 ... |
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Meyer Adds to Celebrity Roster With Ayesha Curry Brand
Building on its impressive roster of celebrity collaborations, Meyer U.S. is teaming up with Ayesha Curry – NY Times best-selling cookbook author and Food Network host – to introduce the Ayesha Curry lifestyle brand. Launching in fall at retail nationwide, Meyer’s newest brand in its Celebrity division will feature a full line-up of products in cookware, bakeware, stoneware, cast iron, kitchen tools and gadgets, and warm beverage items. “We’re delighted to collaborate with the very talented Ayesha Curry and warmly welcome her to our portfolio of celebrity brands,” said Darrin Johnston, managing director of Meyer U.S. “At Meyer, we’re very ... |
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Hummustir Wins in Specialty Food Association Front Burner Contest
Hummustir, a new take on deconstructed hummus, was recently awarded first place for most innovative product at the first-ever Front Burner Foodservice Pitch Competition. The event occurred in San Francisco at the 42nd Winter Fancy Food Show and was hosted by the Foodservice Council of the Specialty Food Association. Hummustir provides the consumer with cooked chickpea puree, toasted tahini and simple spices in a 12-ounce container or in 3- to 5-pound sizes for foodservice. Flavors include Classic, Mediterranean and Village. The product was launched in mid-2016 by Baruvi Fresh LLC Co-Founders Alon Kruvi, Rakesh Barmecha and Vineet Bokaria. "We are ... |
