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Koelnmesse celebrates 100th anniversary with opening of Confex
To mark its 100th anniversary, Koelnmesse is hosting a grand opening ceremony for Europe’s most cutting-edge event and congress centre: Confex. The technologically and environmentally groundbreaking new building creates new opportunities for innovative event formats in the region. After almost three years of construction, a core element of the one-billion-euro investment programme Koelnmesse 3.0 is launching on schedule.“For 100 years, Koelnmesse has been a centre for ideas and innovations from all over the world. Confex will secure this special position for the next generation,” says NRW Minister-President Hendrik Wüst on the occasion of the opening. “It was the wish of ...

Over $5.87 Million Awarded To Diary Processors By The Pacific Coast Coalition
FRESNO, CA, May 14, 2024 — $5.87 million in grants have been awarded to dairy processors along the Pacific Coast, strengthening the region’s food systems. The Pacific Coast Coalition - Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by California State University, Fresno, has named 28 winners across California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and New Mexico. While all grants are pivotal to the sustainability and longevity of each respective business, Rosa Brothers Milk Company (Hanford, CA) was awarded almost $1 million for the purchasing of ice cream equipment to meet demands, produce novelty items, provide healthier alternatives and expand into the pet food market ...

Specialty Food Association Reveals Winners of Sofi Awards
NEW YORK, NY (May 15, 2024)The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has revealed the winners of its 52nd annual sofi™ Awards. Well-known and coveted markers of quality in the food industry, the sofi Awards are a celebration of creativity, innovation, and culinary excellence. The sofi Gold Award-winning products represent the best of the best in each of 48 specialty food and beverage categories, from Appetizers & Snacks to Meat & Poultry to Water & Functional Beverages. Click here to view all 48 winners. Characteristics such as spicy-sweet flavor profiles, global ingredients, and gluten-free formulas were shared among multiple Gold Award-winning products, indicating ...

Cypress Grove Awarded Prestigious sofi™ Gold for Meyer Lemon and Honey Goat Cheese
Arcata, CA (May 20, 2024) — Cypress Grove is delighted to announce that their newest creation, the Meyer Lemon and Honey fresh goat cheese disk, has been honored with the esteemed sofi™ Gold Award by the Specialty Food Association. This marks Cypress Grove's 16th sofi™ Award and represents a significant milestone with its 5th accolade for Meyer Lemon and Honey, which was launched in June 2022. Noteworthy recognitions also include 2023 “Best USA Cheese with Additives” at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards, third place at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2023 and at the California State Fair 2024. Meyer ...

Maha Freij Named 2024 SFA Hall of Fame Honoree
Three Little Pigs is pleased to announce and express its warmest congratulations to Maha Freij, President of Three Little Pigs, on her remarkable achievement as one of the recipients of the Specialty Food Association's Hall of Fame! This prestigious recognition is a testament to Maha’s decades-long dedication, innovation, and immense contributions to the specialty food industry. Maha Freij has over 35 years of experience in the specialty food industry, where she began as an Accounts Receivable Specialist for Three Little Pigs in 1988 and quickly took an interest in all facets of the business. Maha eventually worked her way up to National Sales Manager in 1995 and later President ...

The Good Food Foundation Announces The 2024 Good Food Award Winners
Portland, Ore. (April 30, 2024)– The Good Food Foundation is proud to recognize 215 exceptional food and drink crafters in 18 categories from across the United States as this year’s Good Food Award Winners. Chosen through a rigorous blind tasting and sustainability vetting process from nearly 2,000 entries, these exceptional makers rose to the top on the basis of taste, while also demonstrating an outstanding commitment to sustainable environmental and social practices. Thirty-eight states are represented among the 2024 Good Food Award Winners. More than half of this year’s Winners are women-owned businesses, and nearly one fifth (17%) are BIPOC-owned. The 2024 ...

Expo West 2024 Drew Over 65,000 Industry Professionals To The Recent Edition
The Natural Products Expo West by Informa Markets drew over 65,000 industry professionals to the Anaheim Convention Center last month. More than 3,300 exhibiting companies worldwide showcased their organic and conscious products, including Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), natural foods and lifestyle items. The event focused on sustainability, women's health, healthy aging and regenerative products. The vibrant trade show floor hosted packed community sessions and standing-room-only keynotes, Expo West highlighted its role as the epicenter of global health and wellness trends.Natural Products Expo West showcases an unparalleled array of brands spanning 30 categories, bringing together 840 new-to-show brands alongside nearly 700 ...

PLMA Announces Election of New Board Chairperson, Directors
NEW YORK (March 25, 2024) - Kristal Sevcik, VP of Business Development at AmeriQual Group, LLC, has been elected Chairperson of the Board of Directors of PLMA, the trade association for the global store brands industry. Sevcik, who most recently served as First Vice Chairperson, was chosen on March 21 at PLMA’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in San Antonio. She succeeds Doug Bausch of LNK International, Inc., who will serve as Ex-Officio. “I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the private label industry, working beside many amazing professionals,” Sevcik said. Other selections to the Executive Committee ...

Parmigiano Reggiano Reports Record 2023 Worldwide Sales of Over Three Billion Euros
Milan, 26 March 2024– On March 26th during the annual press conference at Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan, the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium reported its 2023 performance results. For the PDO, it was a year of great challenges: dairies and commercial operators placed on the market the largest production, that of 2021 (4.1 million wheels), in a context linked to the macroeconomic uncertainties caused by international conflicts and the inflationary trend that reduced the purchasing power of families. Despite these premises, 2023 was a positive year. Overall, the turnover at consumption reached a historic high of 3.05 billion Euros compared to 2.9 ...

Fiere Di Parma and Koelnmesse Join Hands To Boost Tuttofood’s International Presence
Koelnmesse and Fiere di Parma proudly announce the expansion of their partnership. Having successfully collaborated in the Food-Tec industry for the past 8 years, the two organizations are now extending their cooperation to the Food & Beverage sector.Starting in 2024, TuttoFood will be supported by Koelnmesse, the organizer behind globally renowned food fairs such as Anuga and ISM. With its extensive global sales network and international expertise, Koelnmesse, in collaboration with Fiere di Parma, aims to reinforce the already established position of TuttoFood. As of today, therefore, the Agri-Food companies market benefits from a single trade fair platform that has in ...

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