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Private Label Industry Prepares for Second Annual Store Brands Month
NEW YORK (May 15, 2025) – Extensive promotional plans across all retail formats are underway for the second annual national Store Brands Month in January 2026. Retailers, manufacturers and service providers are developing engaging in-store events and social media content to promote the quality, value and uniqueness of private label products directly to consumers. The Store Brands Month committee has met to outline strategies. Plus, PLMA hosted an informational webinar last week and PLMA is assisting with promotional ideas, social media content, logos/graphics and more at www.storebrandsmonth.com. Store Brands Month is a month-long celebration to increase consumer attention to the positive attributes of store brands ...

Home vs Hunger’s “Party with a Purpose” Raises Money for World Central Kitchen at High Point Market
May 14, 2025, High Point, NC... Gift for Life’s Home vs Hunger team wrapped up another heartfelt edition of its “Party with a Purpose” fundraiser during the Spring 2025 High Point Market, raising $10,300 in support of World Central Kitchen’s ongoing hunger relief efforts. Held on Sunday, April 27, at the vibrant Eichholtz showroom — and themed around the Netherlands’ joyful King’s Day — the event welcomed 200+ industry guests who gathered in a sea of orange, the official color of hunger relief, to show unity and commitment to crisis-affected communities around the world. In a reminder to revelers that the “Party with a Purpose” ...

Parma Ham Marks Key Milestone in its Ecological Evolution
The Parma Ham Consortium today announced it has completed a multi-year project to support the ecological transition of its companies, reaffirming its commitment to the environment. Launched in 2022, the project set out to define an environmental policy for the Parma Ham sector to help optimize its sustainability performance. The Parma PDO protection body brought in several partners that are highly qualified, recognized authorities for the multi-phase project. The Politecnico di Milano supported the definition and implementation phase, while its spin-off Enersem collaborated on the development of the software envisaged by the research. CSQA lent its expertise on verification. In ...

HostMilano expands to Riyadh with Host Arabia
Milan, 29 April 2025– From December 15 to 17, 2025, Riyadh will welcome Host Arabia, an evolution of the renowned HostMilano International Hospitality Exhibition, tailored for one of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality markets. The event is organized by Fiera Milano - a leading global exhibition organizer with decades of experience in international B2B events - in partnership with Semark, a key player in Saudi Arabia’s event industry. Together, they bring the full scope of HostMilano’s innovation, business insight, and sector expertise to the Gulf region. Held at the Riyadh Front Exhibitions and Conferences Center, Host Arabia will offer international companies ...

Open Influence Partners with Parmigiano Reggiano for Creator-Led Campaign in North America
Los Angeles, April 28, 2025 – Open Influence, a global award-winning creator marketing company at the forefront of the creator economy, has announced its collaboration with the Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium on a creator-led campaign designed to reintroduce the world’s most iconic cheese to modern consumers. With the intent to spark renewed appreciation for Parmigiano Reggiano’s unmatched quality and heritage, the campaign blends tradition with contemporary storytelling. Open Influence will lead all creator marketing efforts in the U.S. and Canada, spotlighting the brand’s authenticity, craftsmanship, and elevated taste experience. The campaign leverages a curated network of creators to bring Parmigiano Reggiano’s exceptional ...

Atalanta Corporation Celebrates 80 Years of Excellence in the Specialty Food Industry
Elizabeth, NJ— Atalanta Corporation, named after the legendary Greek huntress, takes inspiration from its mythological namesake, who represented excellence, global exploration, careful selection, and a pioneering spirit. As the largest privately held food importer in North America, Atalanta Corporation proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary. Since its founding in 1945, the company has been committed to bringing the finest products from around the world to American tables, reflecting the values of its namesake. Over the past eight decades, Atalanta has grown from a small family business into a third-generation global leader in the food industry. It is renowned for its diverse ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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