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KeHE Expands Refrigerated and Frozen Warehouse Capacity KeHE Expands Refrigerated and Frozen Warehouse Capacity

KeHE Distributors, Romeoville, Ill., is expanding non-ambient warehouse space within its U.S. system.

New CEO at Kettle Cuisine New CEO at Kettle Cuisine

The company’s founder, Jerry Shafir, is transitioning from CEO to chairman of the board.

Boreal Water, Dean & Deluca Sign Production Deal Boreal Water, Dean & Deluca Sign Production Deal

Boreal Water Collection, a high end private label bottled water company from New York, signed a private label deal with Dean & Deluca.

Tops Explores Adding More Orchard Fresh Stores Tops Explores Adding More Orchard Fresh Stores

Tops Friendly Markets is already looking for a place to open another Orchard Fresh high-end gourmet and specialty food concept store after opening one in Orchard Park, N.Y., last month.

Indiana Farmers Market Helping Local Meat Sales Indiana Farmers Market Helping Local Meat Sales

A farmers market in Carmel, Ind., will serve as a testing ground for Hoosier farmers with rare meats to offer.

Helliemae's Introduces Father's Day–Inspired Caramel Helliemae's Introduces Father's Day–Inspired Caramel

Helliemae’s, Denver, introduces its latest limited-edition caramel: Atticus.

Michigan Brothers Open Alabama Bakery Michigan Brothers Open Alabama Bakery

Two brothers from Michigan found their niche when they left college and moved to Anniston, Ala. to open a bakery.

Vermont Vendor Travels to NYC Weekly to Sell Maple Lemonade Vermont Vendor Travels to NYC Weekly to Sell Maple Lemonade

Eric Rozendaal of Starksboro, Vt.'s Rockville Market Farm drives 100 gallons of maple lemonade to the Brooklyn Smorgasburg market every weekend.

Maryland, Delaware Coastal Foodmakers Prep for Summer Season Maryland, Delaware Coastal Foodmakers Prep for Summer Season

Over at the beaches in Maryland and Delaware, from the Ocean City Inlet to Lewes, foodmakers are getting ready for another summer season.

Cold Weather Hurts Indian Tea Crops Cold Weather Hurts Indian Tea Crops

While the rest of India is reeling under a heat wave, tea planters in Assam and North Bengal are fearing adverse impact on the premium second flush crop due to lack of sunshine.

Back in New York with Sold-Out Exhibit Halls Back in New York with Sold-Out Exhibit Halls

The Summer Fancy Food Show is back in New York with sold-out exhibit halls and the largest show in its 59-year history.

New Tennessee Law Permits On-Premises Distillery Sales New Tennessee Law Permits On-Premises Distillery Sales

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed into law a bill that allows distilleries to sell the alcohol they produce on premises and limits the ability of local governments to regulate the growing industry.

Exhibitor News: Kathie's Kitchen Debuts New SuperSeedz Flavors Exhibitor News: Kathie's Kitchen Debuts New SuperSeedz Flavors

Kathie’s Kitchen will introduce its line of SuperSeedz premium dry-roasted shelled pumpkin seeds in eight new varieties.

Popcorn Company Launches Spice Blends Popcorn Company Launches Spice Blends

POP! Gourmet Popcorn will debut its new Rub with Love product line, developed in collaboration with Seattle's iconic celebrity chef Tom Douglas, this week at the Sweet & Snack Expo in Chicago.

SugarHouse Pies Debuts New Frozen-Fruit Varieties SugarHouse Pies Debuts New Frozen-Fruit Varieties

SugarHouse Pies is revealing exclusive new flavors for freezer pie suppliers.

Exhibitor News: Harbor Sweets Unveils Salt & Ayre Chocolates Exhibitor News: Harbor Sweets Unveils Salt & Ayre Chocolates

Harbor Sweets is launching a new line of bite-size treats, Salt & Ayre.

Los Angeles Ice Cream Maker Debuts New Website, National Shipping Los Angeles Ice Cream Maker Debuts New Website, National Shipping

L.A. Creamery Artisan Ice Cream launched a new website that now offers nationwide shipping.

Mexico: U.S. Not Respecting WTO Ruling on Meat Labeling Mexico: U.S. Not Respecting WTO Ruling on Meat Labeling

The United States' country-of-origin labeling rules for meat do not abide by a recent WTO ruling.

Groundwork Coffee Bottles Cold Brew Groundwork Coffee Bottles Cold Brew

Groundwork Certified Organic Cold Brew Coffee is now available bottled at Whole Food stores from Santa Barbara to San Diego.

Jump into Specialty Foods, Learn Trends Jump into Specialty Foods, Learn Trends

The Summer Fancy Food Show presents a full menu of seminars and workshops for industry newcomers and veterans alike.