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PLMA Announces Re-Election of Board Chairperson, Welcomes New Directors
NEW YORK (April 8, 2025)- Kristal Sevcik - Vice President of Business Development at AmeriQual Group, LLC - has been re-elected chairperson of PLMA’s Board of Directors. Sevcik was first elected to the position in 2024 and now will serve a second one-year term. Through a show of hands, the members of the association accepted the slate proposed by the Nominating Committee - Jeanine Antiporek of Refresco North America and Andy Russick of Pacific Coast Producers - at PLMA’s 2025 Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference, held April 2-4 in Scottsdale. Sevcik said that through resilience, innovation and collaboration, the private label manufacturing ... |
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Gift For Life/ NY NOW Partner for 2025 AIDS Walk New York
April 15, 2025… Gift for Life, the gift and home industries’ longest-running, volunteer-led, national charitable organization, and NY NOW are once again fielding a team for AIDS Walk New York, the largest single-day AIDS fundraising event in the world, on Sunday, May 18, in New York’s Central Park. NY NOW again has pledged to match the first $5,000 in donations raised by the team for the 2025 edition, with all proceeds benefitting GMHC’s HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy programs. “This is the 40th year of AIDS Walk New York and the Gift for Life/NY NOW team has again set a ... |
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Gellert Global Group Acquires Heartisan Foods
Elizabeth, NJ– Gellert Global Group (GGG), one of North America’s largest and most established food importers, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Heartisan Foods, a rapidly growing American producer of premium branded and private-label specialty cheese. The addition of Heartisan’s capabilities will strengthen GGG’s specialty cheese platform. The acquisition brings together two complementary forces in the specialty cheese market. Heartisan Foods was formed in 2021 through the strategic merger of Baron County Cheese, Red Apple Cheese brand and Naturally Good Kosher brand. Under the ownership of Ronin Equity Partners and Landon Capital Partners, Heartisan quickly emerged as a leader ... |
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Vermont Farmstead Cheese Acquires Grafton Village Cheese Company
We are thrilled to share an exciting milestone in our journey to elevate Vermont cheesemaking: Vermont Farmstead Cheese (VFC) has acquired Grafton Village Cheese Company (GVCC). This strategic investment strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional quality, foster creativity, and enhance scale and dependability across our brands. More importantly, it reinforces our long-term commitment to both the craft of cheesemaking and the talented individuals who bring it to life. By uniting the expertise, resources, and rich traditions of VFC and GVCC, we are creating a dynamic company that honors the distinct identities of each brand while driving innovation and operational excellence. This synergy ... |
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Parmigiano Reggiano Reports 3.2 Billion Turnover in 2024 With Strong Export Gains
Milan, 17 April 2025– During the annual press conference at Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium reported its 2024 performance results. Despite a challenging geopolitical environment, uncertainty in international markets and concerns over increasing trade restrictions, overall, the turnover at consumption reached a historic high of 3.2 billion Euros compared to 3.05 billion in 2023, with an increase of 4.9%. Total sales volumes grew by 9.2% supported by a strong performance in the domestic market (+5.2%) and even more so in exports (+13.7%). Producer prices also increased. In 2024, the average price for 12-month matured Parmigiano Reggiano rose ... |
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nora fleming Welcomes Lisa Lewis as Director of Sales & Revenue
[Addison, IL] — January 3, 2025— nora fleming, the beloved brand known for its innovative serving pieces and interchangeable minis, is delighted to announce Lisa Lewis as its new Director of Sales & Revenue. With an impressive career spanning roles at Village Candle, Stonewall Kitchen, Michel Design Works, and True Brands, Lisa brings a wealth of expertise in sales and revenue management, particularly within the gift and specialty markets. Lisa’s career has been defined by her ability to help brands expand their presence in the gift channel, often after achieving success in grocery, mass, and specialty gourmet categories. Additionally, during ... |
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HOIST® Announces Retail Expansion with Publix
CINCINNATI, Ohio, (January 13, 2025)– HOIST®, the beverage industry leader known for its IV-level hydration, is proud to announce its upcoming retail expansion into national supermarket chain, Publix. This new partnership will see the brand’s products available in 1,309 Publix locations across the southeast– including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The official Publix reset kicks off January 2025, allowing Publix customers to shop HOIST ready-to-drink (RTD), original flavors Black Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon, Peach Mango and Blaze Orange. The brand is also excited to introduce the highly anticipated 2025 innovation, Five Star Punch, which ... |
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The Coca-Cola Foundation Awards $200,000 Economic Empowerment Grant to Operation Homefront
SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- In recognition of Financial Wellness Month, The Coca-Cola Foundation has awarded a grant for $200,000 to Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit serving America's military families. The grant will provide rent-free transitional housing to wounded, ill, and injured veterans and offer support to service members and their families at Operation Homefront's three Transitional Housing Villages across the country as they are medically discharged from the military and settling back into civilian communities. Operation Homefront's Transitional Housing Villages provide temporary rent- and utilities-free housing to military families as they receive medical treatment or rehabilitation services, transition out of the ... |
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JAMBAR Named the Official Energy Bar of World Class Ski Resort Aspen Snowmass
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- JAMBAR®, the artisan-made, whole food organic energy bar created by Jennifer Maxwell, inventor of the original PowerBar®, is pleased to announce it has entered into a three-year agreement as the official Energy Bar Affiliate Partner of Aspen Snowmass. Founded in 1946, Aspen Snowmass comprises four internationally renowned mountain resorts that have played host to numerous international ski championships. JAMBARs will now be sold at over 18 points-of-sale across Aspen's four mountain resorts in Colorado, including Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. Popular with skiers, snowboarders and outdoor enthusiasts, JAMBAR is being strategically placed at all ... |
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Gift For Life Partners with Market Organizers to Support So Cal Wildfire Relief Efforts
January 13, 2025… In response to the devastating wildfires ravaging Southern California, Gift for Life is rallying the gift and home industry to support World Central Kitchen’s (WCK) relief efforts through a series of at-market fundraising events during the 2025 winter markets in Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas and New York City. Industry donations are accepted at www.giftforlife.org/donate. The Southern California wildfires have caused immense damage, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents, destroying homes and businesses and threatening communities across the Los Angeles area. World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is on the ground, providing immediate relief to impacted families ... |
