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Brooklyn Cured Chosen as 2027 sofi™ Award Finalist by the Specialty Food Association
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (October 26, 2026)– Brooklyn Cured, maker of innovative and sustainable charcuterie, is proud to announce that its Dirty Martini Salami and Bourbon & Sour Cherries (The Manhattan) Salami have both been named finalists for the Specialty Food Association (SFA)’s 2027 sofi Awards, an annual celebration of the best specialty food products of the year. Standing for “specialty outstanding food innovation,” the sofi Awards have put a spotlight on excellence in specialty food and beverage since 1972. Brooklyn Cured’s recognition follows its 2024 sofi Award win for its meat & cheese Snack Packs, further underscoring the brand’s commitment ...

Cibus Reports 92% of Exhibition Space Booked for the Spring 2027 Show
Paris, 19 October 2026 – Cibus 2027, the most important trade fair dedicated to the Italian agri-food sector, has already booked 92% of its exhibition space ahead of the next edition, taking place at Fiere di Parma, Italy, from 4 to 6 May 2027. Bringing together major Italian food brands, regional specialities and certified products, the event is expected to welcome 3,000 brands and 3,500 international buyers from 80 countries, with all major exhibitors confirming their return. The 2027 edition will build on this distinctive identity while expanding business opportunities across foodservice and hospitality, private label, specialty and premium Italian food, and fresh convenience. New initiatives ...

Dallas Market Center Unveils THE ATELIER in Newly Remerchandised Temps
DALLAS, Texas – October 20, 2026— Dallas Market Center, the global marketplace connecting retailers and designers with new products from top brands, has remerchandised the Temps for its January Total Home & Gift Market. The Temps are now four distinct neighborhoods across the World Trade Center and Trade Mart, led by the debut of THE ATELIER. The Temps run January 6-9, 2027, during the Total Home & Gift Market, January 6-12. “Buyers head to the Temps first because that’s where they find what’s next,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Now each neighborhood has a clear point ...

After More Than 100 Years, The Laughing Cow® Stops Laughing
CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2026 —Since 1921, The Laughing Cow® has been radiating optimism and positivity from grocery store shelves, lunchboxes and refrigerators around the world, inspiring people to see the positive side of life. But this week, consumers may notice something unusual in the cheese aisle: The Laughing Cow stopped laughing. Known for spreading joy, The Laughing Cow has long been a reminder not to take things too seriously. So the unexpected change raises an obvious question: Why did The Laughing Cow stop laughing? While there’s been no explanation for The Laughing Cow’s sudden mood shift just yet, she’s been ...

The Cheese Industry Mourns the Loss of Margaret Cicogna
From The Gellert Family: We share sad news: Beloved Atalanta retiree Margaret Cicogna, one of the most impactful individuals in the Italian Specialty Cheese business, passed away on Saturday at age 91. Margaret was "Cheese Royalty"—literally. An Italian Countess who was crucial in developing many of the relationships (if not all) with our Italian Specialty Cheese suppliers and introducing them to many of the high-profile customers we still serve today. This includes Wegmans, HEB, Bristol Farms, to name a few. Margaret never hesitated to do what it took to get cheese to customers. If this meant going ...

Baldor Specialty Foods Expands into North Carolina
North Carolina, June 22, 2026– Baldor Specialty Foods, a specialty food distributor serving more than 16,000 customers along the East Coast, today announced its expansion into North Carolina with an initial focus on the Triangle, Triad, and Charlotte metro areas. Restaurants, hotels, retailers, universities, and other foodservice operators throughout these regions will gain access to Baldor’s curated selection of more than 6,000 products, including peak-season and specialty produce, premium proteins, artisanal dairy and cheese, hand-crafted bakery, and exceptional pantry essentials. This expansion reflects the dynamism and creativity of North Carolina’s hospitality industry, which continues to grow and innovate. Baldor is the ...

The Summer Fancy Food Show Opens This weekend
The Summer Fancy Food Show opens this weekend in NYC. We recently published our special editions of Fine Foods Quarterly and Fine Cheese & Charcuterie Magazines, where you can learn what’s new in the specialty food world. Access the digital edition of Fine Foods Quarterly Here: https://mydigitalpublication.com/view/gourmet-business/fine-foods-quarterly/fine-foods-quarterly-june-26 Access the digital edition of Fine Cheese & Charcuterie Here: https://www.mydigitalpublication.com/view/gourmet-business/fine-cheese-charcuterie/fine-cheese-charcuterie-june-26 ...

National Restaurant Association Show Donates 156,500 Pounds of Food, Supplies and Materials to Local Communities
CHICAGO (June 17, 2026) — The 2026 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® donated 156,500 pounds of food, kitchenware, supplies and operational materials through its partnership with Fight2Feed®, supporting 35 agencies across four Illinois counties following the event's May 16-19 run at McCormick Place in Chicago. For the first time, McCormick Place introduced composting stations on the Show floor, giving exhibitors a direct way to divert food scraps from landfills. Together, the efforts helped recover usable resources and reduce waste while supporting communities across the Chicago region. “The foodservice industry understands the value of putting resources to good use,” said Lisa Malikow, ...

Cabot Creamery cheese selected as a Good Housekeeping 2026 Snack Awards Winner
CABOT, June 16, 2026 – Cabot Creamery announced today that its Pepper Jack and Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese Snack Sticks were named winners in Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Snack Awards. The full list of awards can be found on goodhousekeeping.com/snacks2026. This independent, third-party recognition arrives just as retailers expand protein-forward, grab-and-go assortments to meet surging demand in the snacking aisle. The award places the farmer-owned cooperative’s snacking line in front of Good Housekeeping’s national audience and gives category buyers a credentialed, premium cheese snack to anchor better-for-you and on-the-go sets. “Recognition like this feels more meaningful when it comes from a name people already ...

Rogers Collection, Valserena, and the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium to Host Public Wheel Cracking at the 2026 Fancy Food Show
YARMOUTH, Maine, June 17, 2026 — Rogers Collection, a Maine-based importer of estate-produced Mediterranean foods, is proud to announce a special collaboration with Valserena and the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium (Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano) for a public Parmigiano Reggiano wheel cracking at the 2026 Specialty Food Association Fancy Food Show. The event will take place on Monday, June 29, at 12:00 PM at Booth #848 in New York City’s Javits Center and will feature the ceremonial opening of a 24-month-aged wheel of Valserena Parmigiano Reggiano. The wheel cracking will celebrate the craftsmanship, history, and protected origins of one of Italy’s most ...

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