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Carla Hall Named Keynote Speaker for Specialty Food Business Summit
Famed chef and co-host of ABC’s The Chew, Carla Hall, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Specialty Food Business Summit in Chicago April 2 to 4. “I’m thrilled to join the Specialty Food Association and this group of small business entrepreneurs,” said Hall. “I hope to provide inspiration and insight to help make their entrepreneurial journey as exciting as my own.” Before joining The Chew, Hall was a contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef and Top Chef: All Stars. Over her career, she launched several businesses including a catering company and an artisanal cookie company. She opened her first ... |
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Cuisinart’s Mary Rodgers Named Hall of Femme Honoree
Mary M. Rodgers, director of marketing communications for Cuisinart, a leader in culinary appliances, professional quality cookware and kitchen accessories, has been selected as a Direct Marketing News 2017 Hall of Femme honoree. The award spotlights a select group of women leaders in marketing who excel as mentors, always keep their customers first in mind, work for the betterment of their industries and take risks to not only inspire but to create and develop an innovative and successful future for those who look to them. “It is truly a privilege to have received such an accolade,” said Rodgers. “Being recognized ... |
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The International Culinary Center® Launches Culinary Entrepreneurship Program
The International Culinary Center® (ICC®), a global leader in culinary and wine education, announces the launch of the ICC Culinary Entrepreneurship Program Presented by Tyler Florence at its Campbell, California campus. Led by celebrity chef and entrepreneur Tyler Florence, Culinary Entrepreneurship is an immersive, personalized program that provides students with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to launch and fuel a new business within the food industry. As a restaurateur, cookbook author and owner of multiple food and wine-focused businesses including a food app (Yumavore), award-winning wine label (Blending Sessions) and more, Florence will serve as an instructor and class ... |
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Meat Institute Launches New MyMeatUp App
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) today unveiled the first-of-its-kind mobile app aimed at helping consumers become more confident when buying meat and poultry. The free MyMeatUp app is the only available app with a full guide to beef, pork, lamb and veal retail meat cuts, and draws on content from www.MyMeatUp.org, a popular resource that was launched in 2016. "This dynamic, interactive app offers consumers a convenient, go-to guide that will equip shoppers with essential tips when buying, preparing and cooking meat and poultry products," said NAMI President and CEO Barry Carpenter. "It ... |
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California Olive Oil Council Marks 25th Anniversary as Industry Leader
Berkeley, Calif., January 17, 2017- The California Olive Oil Council (COOC) is celebrating its 25th Anniversary since its founding in 1992. The organization has made great strides for the California olive oil industry and has grown to represent over 90% of the olive oil production in California. Over the last 25 years, the COOC has worked tirelessly in pursuit of grower education, quality standards and consumer assurance, including the establishment of the first sensory panel for olive oil in North America as well as the renowned Seal Certification Program. Around a table of enthusiastic farmers in Napa, the idea for a trade group ... |
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Lenox Was Selected to Produce the Official Inaugural Gifts For The Eighth Consecutive Time
Bristol, PA – (January 17, 2017); For the eighth consecutive inauguration, Lenox Corporation has created the official Inaugural gifts from the American people, given to the President and Vice President of the United States. On January 20, 2017, Lenox on behalf of the American people will present the custom-made, one-of-a-kind engraved crystal bowls at the Inaugural Luncheon following the swearing-in ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol. Lenox offered these stunning gifts to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), and the design was approved by the committee. Lenox Corporation, the oldest and most prestigious maker of crystal and fine china ... |
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International Brands Bring Global Flare To NY Now Winter 2017 Market
WHITE PLAINS, NY. — January 24, 2017 — As part of its ongoing efforts to spotlight the compelling design and products from the international community, NY NOW®, the Market for Home, Lifestyle + Gift, applauds the brilliant foreign companies and exhibitors that will be participating in the upcoming winter 2017 market. Our international exhibitors bring a special creative flare and contribute tremendously towards helping make NY NOW a must-attend event for buyers looking to experience unique offerings from around the world. “As a global collection of brands and as leading market in the industry, it is so exciting to share ... |
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Las Vegas Market Issues Housewares Design Awards
Las Vegas Market recognized and celebrated the winners of the 12th Housewares Design Awards, for the first time hosting a two-hour awards gala in connection with its Winter Market. From 60 finalists, 12 were named Best in Category winners and three were awarded Best of the Best distinctions, with gold going to Electrolux for the Masterpiece Food Processor (shown here), silver to iRobot for the Roomba 960 and bronze to Oxo for the Good Grips Hand-Held Spiralizer. Additionally, the inaugural Design Influencer of the Year was presented to Mo Mullen, director of business development for West Elm LOCAL. “Las Vegas ... |
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Little Bird Kitchen Completes New Manufacturing Space, Rebranding
Little Bird Kitchen, the New York-based makers of candied jalapeño products, has updated its look with a new logo and tagline, including adding the hashtag #hotandsweet to all of its products. Owners Corey and Sara Meyer also announced the completion of their new manufacturing space in Plainview, N.Y. The 11,000-square-foot space enables Little Bird Kitchen to significantly expand production and hire additional staff. Little Bird Kitchen’s products, which earned kosher and non-GMO certifications in 2016, include the original Fire Bark and Fire Bites, chocolate with candied jalapeños; and new products: Fire Powder, powdered candied jalapeños; and Fire Syrup, a jalapeño-based ... |
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Makers of Bak Kwa Meat Snacks Moving to Larger HQ, Production Space
Little Red Dot Kitchen has acquired a larger headquarters and production facility in the San Francisco Bay area to accommodate rising demand for its Bak Kwa meat snacks and to position the company for future growth. Little Red Dot Kitchen will complete the transition from San Jose, Calif., into the new facility in Hayward, Calif., in February, according to CEO Ching Lee. The Tripaldi Way facility includes increased office and production space and a commercial kitchen, Lee said. The company produces a line of five Bak Kwa meat snacks, which are like a sweet and savory jerky infused with Asian ... |
