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2026 Good Food Awards Finalists Announced
The Good Food Awards proudly announce the 2026 Finalists in 16 of 18 product categories judged in a blind tasting held in October 2025. Products from 234 outstanding American companies were selected as finalists from over 1,200 entries by makers dedicated to crafting food and drink that are not only delicious, but also sustainable and responsibly produced. While the majority of finalists have been determined, the Grains and Oilscategories will be judged in March to accommodate the seasonality of those products. Finalists for these two remaining categories will be announced in April. The finalists announced today represent a diverse array of culinary traditions, techniques, and regions, embodying excellence within ... |
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Las Vegas Market Winter 2026 Wraps Up with Strong Buyer Engagement and a Thriving Industry Community
LAS VEGAS, NV – _February 2, 2026– The Winter 2026 edition of Las Vegas Market, held January 25-29, 2026, at the World Market Center Las Vegas, wrapped up on a high note, delivering impressive impact across the board. The refreshed branding and updated market experience generated palpable buzz from the start, and that energy carried throughout the entire week. With strong order writing, a notable increase in new buyers, and a renewed sense of community, the event reinforced Las Vegas Market’s position as a critical sourcing hub for the home, gift, and lifestyle industries on the West Coast. Increased New ... |
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ISM 2026 sets the international standard for what is snacked, purchased and traded worldwide
From 1 to 4 February 2026, ISM in Cologne confirmed its position as the leading global trade fair for sweets and snacks. With around 1,600 exhibiting companies from 72 countries and a foreign share of 87 percent, the trade fair presented itself at a consistently high international level. Parallel to this, the debut edition of ISM Ingredients as an independent trade fair format set a strong signal and boasting 87 exhibiting companies almost trebled the number of exhibitors compared to the former ingredients segment of ProSweets Cologne. Around 32,500 trade visitors in total from 140 countries used the trade fair ... |
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Partners Coffee Opens "Bedford," a Heritage Williamsburg Café Rooted in Coffee Craft and Conversation
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Partners Coffee announces the opening of Bedford, a new cafe located at 145 Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg. Bedford is a deliberate return to the cafe experience that built the brand, where hospitality, education, and connection come first. Located just blocks from the original North 6th Street cafe, where the company's roastery first began, Bedford builds on 14 years as a neighborhood fixture and signals how the brand is evolving without losing what made it successful. The 50-seat cafe was intentionally designed to create a convivial environment where guests can linger and appreciate the craft of the ... |
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IHA Global Innovation Award Retail Winners From 30 Countries Announced
ROSEMONT, IL (February 4, 2026) – The Inspired Home Show and the International Housewares Association (IHA), the global sponsors and organizers of the gia program, today announced the national gia winners for Excellence in Retailing 2025-2026: 31 outstanding home and housewares retailers from 30 countries around the globe, including three totally new to the gia program – Croatia, Indonesia and Paraguay. The winners will be honored at The Inspired Home Show 2026, which will take place March 10-12 in Chicago. The gia program was created by IHA and The Inspired Home Show to foster innovation and excellence in home and housewares retailing throughout the world. Since the launch of gia in 2000, there ... |
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Eating Europe Marks 15th Anniversary by Funding 15,000 Meals for World Central Kitchen
NEW YORK, NY, January 28, 2026— Eating Europe, the food tour company known for connecting guests with local communities through food, today announced a year-long fundraising commitment to benefit World Central Kitchen (WCK) in honor of its 15th anniversary. In 2026, Eating Europe will help support the equivalent of 15,000 meals through donations to WCK, based on $5 helping to provide one meal, with a contribution made for every booking throughout the year. For 15 years, Eating Europe has celebrated the people behind the plate—homegrown food makers, family-run businesses, and neighborhood institutions that keep culinary traditions alive. This anniversary initiative underscores a belief ... |
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Acme Smoked Fish Foundation Announces 2025 Seafood Industry Climate Award Recipients
[Brooklyn, NY] – January 23, 2026— The Seafood Industry Climate Awards (SICA), an initiative of the Acme Smoked Fish Foundation, today announced the three recipients of its 2025 awards. The annual program honors innovative projects making measurable strides in reducing the seafood industry’s carbon footprint while advancing resilience and equity across the sector. SICA supports innovators working throughout the seafood value chain—from harvesting and aquaculture to processing, materials, and workforce development. This year’s three recipients were selected from a competitive pool of applicants across the United States and Canada. Each will receive a $70,000 grant to advance solutions with clear implementation ... |
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Rich Products Builds Pizza Powerhouse through Strategic Acquisition of Great Kitchens Food Company
BUFFALO, N.Y. (January 26, 2026)– Global, family-owned food company Rich Products (Rich’s) today announced the strategic acquisition of Great Kitchens Food Company from Brynwood Partners VIII L.P. North America’s largest manufacturer of private label take & bake pizzas – and home to the iconic Uno Foods brand, Great Kitchens has robust expertise and capabilities in fully topped pizzas, bringing deep dish and handheld products to Rich’s portfolio. This strategic move significantly expands Rich’s topped pizza offerings and strengthens the company’s position as a leader in pizza. “As a major player in the food industry for more than 80 years, pizza has been an integral part of ... |
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Specialty Cheese Brand Celebrity Expands Portfolio with Four Bold Flavors
Elizabeth, NJ—After more than two decades as a beloved staple in the specialty cheese aisle, Celebrity is entering an exciting new chapter. The brand has unveiled a refreshed visual identity that leans into a fun, approachable, and slightly sassy personality, blending retro-inspired colors with a cool, confident "celebrity" attitude. The redesign, crafted by Senior Graphic Designer Kathy Orbe, reflects a brand that is comfortable in its own skin—bold, joyful, and built to support both longstanding favorites and innovations still to come. Among those innovations is Celebrity Spreadables, an exciting new line that marks the brand's first entry into cow's milk cheeses. This expansion represents a ... |
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GC Buying Group Opens 2026 With Record Participation and Momentum for Independent Retail
Atlanta, GA — January 16, 2026— GC Buying Group kicked off 2026 by bringing nearly 100 vendor partners and over 200 independent retail buyers together for two days focused on what actually grows a store: better merchandising, smarter vendor partnerships, and the kind of education that works in the real world. The Power of the Independent: Start the Year Member Conference, held January 14-15 during Atlanta Winter Market, featured the largest vendor showcase in GC history and delivered what members consistently say they need most: actionable ideas, early access to programs and products, and peer relationships that make running an ... |
