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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vertical Cold Storage Opens New Kansas City Facility
January 7, 2025 KANSAS CITY– Vertical Cold Storage, a developer and operator of temperature-controlled distribution centers sponsored by real estate investment firm Platform Ventures, has officially opened its Kansas City multi-modal distribution site. The 311,000+ sq. ft. facility is expected to employ over 100 full-time team members and focuses on serving temperature-controlled food and beverage producers. “This state-of-the-art multi-modal center has the latest technologies and equipment to support our customers’ distribution needs. Our highly trained and experienced Kansas City team is proud to support the wide variety of needs those customers bring to us every day,” said West Hutchison, President and CEO ...

Americans Weigh In: International Food Information Council Releases New Research Examining Perceptions Around Obesity & Weight Loss Medications
(Washington, D.C.) — The International Food Information Council (IFIC) has published a new survey examining Americans’ attitudes and perceptions toward obesity medications. The IFIC Spotlight Survey: Americans’ Perceptions of Obesity Medications reveals significant insights into the growing awareness and interest in prescription medications as a tool for weight management. Americans Struggle With Weight Management & Seek Solutions Obesity affects 40.3% of U.S. adults, and rises to 73.6% when including overweight individuals, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The IFIC Spotlight Survey reveals that nearly half of Americans (42%) are actively trying to lose weight, consistent with findings from previous IFIC surveys ...

PLMA Announces January 2025 as Store Brands Month
CHICAGO (November 19, 2024) - PLMA has announced that January 2025 will be celebrated as the inaugural Store Brands Month. The month-long, direct-to-consumer program is a partnership between retailers and manufacturers to promote the quality, value and excellence of store brands to shoppers. PLMA President Peggy Davies shared highlights of the new industry collaboration at “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024 - Empowering the Retail Industry” Private Label Trade Show here. The sold-out, record-breaking Show began Nov. 17 and runs through today. The goal of Store Brands Month is to increase consumer trial by focusing attention on the positive attributes and practical factors of ...

USDA Expands Access to Nutrition Resources in Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2024 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $4.5 million investment to create three additional USDA Nutrition Hubs. The hubs will support effective, translatable and scalable approaches to advance food and nutrition security and reduce the burden of diet-related chronic diseases, especially in underserved, at-risk communities. “Nutrition security means everyone has consistent and equitable access to healthy, safe, affordable foods essential to optimal health and well-being,” said Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. “Ensuring nutrition security for all has been a cornerstone priority for the Biden-Harris Administration, and these new Nutrition Hubs will pave the ...

Fira Barcelona Announces Alimentaria & Hostelco 2026
Barcelona, 12th December 2024 The upcoming edition of Alimentaria & Hostelco, taking place 23 - 26 March 2026 at the Gran Via venue of Fira Barcelona, returns with a unique and stronger proposal for the catering and hospitality business, in addition to representing the best and brightest from the other sectors that make up the food industry and its value chain. A trade show platform that will continue empowering the industry’s internationalisation and innovation, looking towards its 50th anniversary with new executives heading up both fairs. Alimentaria & Hostelco are getting ready for their upcoming edition, generating the synergies that ...

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