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U.S. Bison Sales Hit $340 Million, Growth Limited by Supply
Westminster, CO (May 26, 2016) The U.S. bison business has grown into a $340 million category at the retail and food-service level, with continued growth primarily constrained by the limited supply of market-ready animals, according to information compiled by the National Bison Association this week. The association's analysis was based on the results of the latest survey of commercial bison marketers, along with the release of its annual analysis on the Economic Size of the U.S. Bison business. "The bison market is enjoying strong stability and profitability, with growth projected to continue as long as we can expand herds across ...

Krinos Foods Celebrates New $25 Million Facility with Private Grand Opening Celebration
Krinos Foods officially opens the doors to its new 100,000-square-foot facility located at 1750 Bathgate Ave. in Bronx, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 15. To assist with the private grand opening celebration, Krinos Foods Chairman Eric Moscahlaidis and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Maria Torres-Springer will address guests and will perform a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Attendees and media will be invited to tour the new facility, take part in the grand opening festivities and learn more about Krinos Foods, the company, its products and impact on the Bronx neighborhood. The new location and $20 million facility is the result of ...

National Farm to Table Alliance Launched
The National Farm to Table Alliance is a collection of organizations interested in the production, use, and benefits of sustainable local farm fresh seasonal products and supports the important exchange between Practitioners, Policy Makers and Consumers while promoting food safety. The Alliance was started by the organizers of the annual Farm to Table Experience. Formation of the Alliance was supported by Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture, which is a founding member joined by the Arkansas Agricultural Department, Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Centerplate, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Slow Foods USA, and the National Food and Beverage Foundation. ...

Family-Owned Cheese Maker Nabs Top Honors At World Championship Cheese Contest
Entries from Arthur Schuman, Inc. (Fairfield, New Jersey) earned four Best of Class Awards at the World Championship Cheese Contest. Four generations of commitment to quality and leadership was again best of class recognition in four categories, with four additional cheeses receiving honors, as well. “Seventy years ago, my grandfather founded our business with a passion for bringing the best cheese to the American market,” said Neal Schuman, president and CEO of ASI. “This recognition and acknowledgement by our peers in the industry is a testament to the dedication, hard work and great talent of our cheese-making teams.” ASI took ...

George Gellert of Atalanta Corporation Will Be Inducted into the Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame At The Summer Fancy Food Show
NEW YORK (June 1, 2016) – The Specialty Food Association announces a new group of honorees for the 2016 class of the Specialty Food Hall of Fame. The 47 individuals have been instrumental in building and shaping the $120.5 billion specialty food industry into the thriving business it is today. Inductees include George Gellert, Atalanta Corporation, Gary Guittard, Guittard Chocolate and Daniel Lubetzky, KIND. Those honored were nominated and selected by Association members and the Hall of Fame Committee. Established in 2015, the Hall of Fame's mission is to "honor individuals whose accomplishments, impact, contributions, innovations, and successes within the ...

Specialty Food Association Names sofi Winners
Since 1972, the sofi Awards have helped the Specialty Food Association advance culinary excellence and creativity worldwide by recognizing the outstanding work of its members. From mouthwatering sauces to delectable desserts to savory snacks, these 2016 honorees were chosen from more 3,200 entries by a national panel of culinary experts in a blind tasting. Those that reach the level of winners and finalists serve as ambassadors for the industry and represent the best of what specialty food has to offer. In all, the 2016 sofi Awards Honorees include 28 winners and 100 finalists across 28 categories. For a list of all ...

Fairway Group Holdings Corp. Reaches Agreement With Senior Secured Lenders on Deleveraging Transaction
NEW YORK, May 02, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fairway Group Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:FWM), the parent company of Fairway Market, the iconic New York food retailer that offers customers a differentiated one-stop shopping experience "Like No Other Market", today announced that the Company has reached an agreement with its senior secured lenders holding more than 70% of the Company's senior secured debt on the terms of a reorganization that will eliminate approximately $140 million of senior secured debt and provide financing to restructure the Company's balance sheet. To implement the agreed upon restructuring, Fairway Group Holdings Corp and certain of its ...

Cibus 2016 Opens This Monday May 9 in Parma Italy
(Milan, April 20, 2016) – With more than 35 years of expertise, further enhanced during the Expo2015 six-months with hundreds of foreign top buyers at the “Cibus è Italia” pavilion, Cibus confirms itself as the food industry highest quality platform to increase the exchanges with foreign markets. The complete program of the 18th edition of Cibus, the International Food Fair organized by Fiere di Parma and Federalimentare, has been presented to the press today in Milan. The Minister for Agricultural Policies, Maurizio Martina, will inaugurate the event on Monday May 9 in Parma. The exhibition will continue until May ...

National Bison Association Announces Theme For Summer Conference
The three day meeting, which changes location each year, is packed with information and fun. The conference will provide both new bison ranchers and current producers something to take away. Located just 40 miles northwest of Minneapolis, Elk River is an ideal location for our summer event and features the conference host-farm, Snake River Farm This holistically managed farm produces not only bison, but also a variety of livestock including pasture-raised swine, poultry, beef cattle and more. The conference includes a tour of the Snake River Farm, offering an example of a working bison operation. Hosted and largely planned ...

Congress Directs FDA To Create an Olive Oil sampling and Testing System
The Agriculture Committee has directed the FDA to take a sampling of imported olive oil (95% of the olive oil in the US is imported) to determine if it is adulterated or misbranded, and report to Congress within 270 days on its findings and what actions the FDA will take to ensure consumer safety and proper labeling of imported olive oil. Congress' report stated, "The committee is concerned with reports that consistently describe the prevalence of adulterated and fraudulently labeled olive oil imported into the United States and sold to American consumers." Whereas many in the olive oil industry have been ...

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