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Italy is Partner Country of Summer Fancy Food
NEW YORK (March 17, 2015) – Italian food is the most popular international cuisine in the U.S. This summer, Italy will bring its best in classic specialty food and on-trend new products from all regions of the country to the Summer Fancy Food Show. This marks the first time the show organizer, the Specialty Food Association, has engaged a partner country sponsor for the event, the largest marketplace devoted exclusively to specialty food and beverages in North America. The show runs June 28 – 30, 2015, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Italy has long been ... |
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U.S. Championship Cheese Breaks Records
Madison, WI – The largest cheese, butter and yogurt competition in the United States has smashed previous records with 1,888 entries from 28 states. The 2015 United States Championship Cheese Contest, set for March 17-19 in Milwaukee, is hosted by Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association. “It’s a great honor to execute the nation’s largest dairy competition,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA executive director. “We congratulate and thank the dairy community for supporting this exciting event and look forward to the addition of yogurt entries in the contest.” Held every other year since 1981, the contest reached 1,702 entries of cheese and butter ... |
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Consumers Interested in Fresh, Healthier Options
Chicago, February 24, 2015 — More almond milk, Greek yogurt, quinoa, and sea salt are in America’s kitchens today than in 2011, the last time The NPD Group, a leading global information company, conducted its Kitchen Audit survey, which asks U.S. consumers to report on what appliances, cookware, and utensils they own, food ingredients they have on hand, usage, and sources of recipes. Growth in these items and other ingredients suggest a growing interest in fresh and more healthful options, says NPD. From 2003 to 2013, consumption of fresh foods — fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, and eggs — grew by 20 percent to over ... |
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What's in Store Dairy Trends Forecast
Madison, WI – “Protein” is the new buzzword among today’s consumers, and retailers can capitalize on this trend by marketing their dairy departments as wellness destinations where shoppers can find natural foods, clean ingredient lists, and, of course, products rich in protein. This food industry trend and dozens more within the dairy, deli, cheese, and bakery sectors are highlighted in What’s in Store 2015, the 29th edition of the annual resource publication of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association™ (IDDBA). Among the highlights of the Dairy chapter: · Dairy is one of the most frequented perishable departments in the store. Consumers average 35 trips ... |
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2015 Seafood Excellence Finalists Announced
Portland, ME – March 3, 2015 – The 12 finalists for the 2015 Seafood Excellence Awards, the prestigious best new products competition held in conjunction with Seafood Expo North America, have been announced. Winners of the competition will be presented during the Seafood Excellence Awards ceremony, which will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at 3:30pm during the Seafood Expo North America/Seafood Processing North America in Boston. The Seafood Excellence Awards annually recognize the product leaders in the North American seafood market. Each year, exhibitors at the event have the opportunity to submit their new products for consideration. Products are evaluated ... |
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McDonald's Committed to Cut Antibiotics
NEW YORK (March 4, 2015) – McDonald’s – the world’s largest fast food chain – today announced that it is committing to s erving chicken raised without antibiotics used in human medicine in all of their U.S. restaurants within two years. This comes on the heels of new leadership for the company. Steve Easterbrook began as CEO of McDonald’s on Monday, and brings to the role a legacy of healthier food and environmental initiatives within the company’s United Kingdom division. Today’s announcement marks a big step forward in protecting the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics for people, according to the ... |
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Black Bomber Named Best Seller in UK
Black Bomber® has been named the best-selling British cheese brand in English specialty food shops in an annual survey by prominent United Kingdom trade magazine Fine Food Digest. Black Bomber is imported to the United States by Atalanta Corp. For the fourth year running, the magazine – published by the prestigious Guild of Fine Food – asked delis, cheesemongers, farm shops and high-end food halls to name the best-performing products in every main section of their shop. Snowdonia Cheese Company’s Black Bomber extra mature cheddar was voted the best-selling British cheese, ahead of a Stilton and two West Country ... |
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SIAL Canada Returns to Toronto
Toronto, January 12, 2015: SIAL Canada, the International Food and Beverage tradeshow, returns to Toronto for the third time from April 28 to 30, 2015. The Toronto edition promises to be a source of inspiration and innovation for the entire agri-food industry. As the largest food tradeshow in Canada, SIAL Canada offers visitors an unequalled selection of International, Canadian and Quebec products. In addition, as the largest tradeshow in the Great Lakes region, SIAL Canada has significant influence across the American Northeast. In 2014, SIAL Canada experienced record-breaking numbers in Montreal. For three days, Montreal became the capital of the ... |
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IDDBA's Webinar on Milenium Shoppers
Changing American demographics and evolving food culture are affecting how we live, shop and eat. While Baby Boomers account for a large share of shoppers and dollars, it is Millennial shoppers who are at the forefront of the New American Appetite. IDDBA's latest study, Engaging the Evolving Shopper: Serving the New American Appetite, showcases the evolving U.S. shopper of fresh perimeter categories through the lens of Millennials. Key findings have been highlighted in an on-demand webinar available at www.iddba.org/engagingevolvingshopper. Millennials engage with fresh perimeter categories differently than Boomers. From their ready adoption of mobile tools to their need for fresh fast food ... |
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International Cheese Tours, Loire Valley
The second edition of the International Cheese Tours, Loire Valley, will be back in Tours from the 7th to the 9th of June and will be hosted at the VINCI International Congress Center. It’s the international rendezvous for professionals in the dairy sector. With more than 100 exhibitors and 2,000 delegates, the 1st edition of The International Cheese Tours Loire Valley was a success and quickly became the leading industry trade fair for professionals. Its mission is to inform and showcase the latest products and innovations in order to develop business and partnerships in France and abroad. The trade ... |
