Kitchen

JACK MORTON HIRES KELLY ROE AS EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Morton, the global brand experience agency, announced it has appointed Kelly Roe as SVP, Executive Creative Director. Based in Chicago, Roe joins Jack Morton from The Kitchen, the in-house creative agency at Kraft Heinz focused on digital and social creative, strategy, and production for 22+ brands.  

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  • Former leader of The Kitchen at Kraft Heinz joins in Chicago; Agency announces promotions and new hires in creative and strategy
    BOSTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Morton , the global brand experience agency, announced it has appointed Kelly Roe as SVP, Executive Creative Director.
  • Based in Chicago, Roe joins Jack Morton from The Kitchen, the in-house creative agency at Kraft Heinz focused on digital and social creative, strategy, and production for 22+ brands.
  • In her new role, Roe will oversee creative for brands including Guinness, Under Armour, P&G and several healthcare clients.
  • In addition to the appointment of Roe, the agency also announces:
    Ben Russell joins Vivi, Jack Morton's culture-forward inclusive marketing practice, as Senior Strategy Director.

47,000 Guests Celebrated the 16th Annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One Hosted by God’s Love We Deliver

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Friday, October 20, 2023

and celebrate the 16th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) October 12-15.

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  • and celebrate the 16th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) October 12-15.
  • “Every day, more and more people reach out to God’s Love We Deliver for the medically tailored meals and nutrition education and counseling only we provide in New York City.
  • The Festival kicked off on Thursday, October 12 with Peroni’s Taste of Italy presented by Stella Italian Cheese hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabriele Bertaccini .
  • The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One is hosted by God’s Love We Deliver with 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds supporting New Yorkers facing severe illness.

HCA Healthcare Presents 2023 Awards of Distinction

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today presented its annual HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction at a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today presented its annual HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction at a ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • The HCA Healthcare Awards of Distinction, which include the Frist Humanitarian Award, the HCA Healthcare Innovators Award and the HCA Healthcare Excellence in Nursing Award, celebrate the organization’s positive impact on patients, colleagues and communities by recognizing extraordinary individuals who exemplify HCA Healthcare’s culture and values.
  • “Our annual Awards of Distinction celebrate the talented and compassionate individuals throughout HCA Healthcare who truly live out our mission,” said Sam Hazen, chief executive officer of HCA Healthcare.
  • “Nurses are the heart and soul of HCA Healthcare,” said Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC, senior vice president and chief nurse executive of HCA Healthcare.

Tickets Still Available to the 2023 Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

New York’s most renowned culinary Festival will take over the Big Apple next week when the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) returns to celebrate its 16th anniversary on October 12-15, 2023.

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  • New York’s most renowned culinary Festival will take over the Big Apple next week when the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) returns to celebrate its 16th anniversary on October 12-15, 2023.
  • The Festival, which encompasses more than 80 events and is steadfast in its mission to EAT.
  • A variety of walk-around tastings, intimate dinners, cocktail parties, brunches, cooking classes and more will take place at locations across the city.
  • New French Bistro Brunch presented by Grey Poupon hosted by Geoffrey and Margaret Zakarian will debut at The Standard Highline.

Wanda Fish Raises USD $7M in Seed Funding To Accelerate Pilot Production of Cultivated Bluefin Tuna

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Monday, October 9, 2023

REHOVOT, Israel , Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FoodTech start-up Wanda Fish Technologies, Ltd., announces it has secured USD 7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Netherlands-based global aquaculture investment fund Aqua-Spark, with additional funding from returning pre-seed investors The Kitchen Hub by the Strauss Group, Peregrine Ventures, LLC, PICO Venture Partners, MOREVC, and CPT Capital, LLP. Since its inception, Wanda Fish has raised USD 10 million in funding.

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  • Since its inception, Wanda Fish has raised USD 10 million in funding.
  • Founded in 2021 by The Kitchen Hub and Daphna Heffetz, a leading figure in biotechnology-based innovation, Wanda Fish develops premium quality, cultivated fish outside of the ocean.
  • This new injection of capital will boost Wanda Fish's ability to accelerate the creation and increase the scale of a cultivated whole-cut filet of bluefin tuna.
  • As a cultivated filet, Wanda Fish's bluefin tuna has no common ocean pollutants, like mercury, and is produced under non-GMO standards.

T-Mobile's Hometown Grants Spark Positive Change in 25 New Communities

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Why it matters: T-Mobile is committed to being a force for good, and Hometown Grants is one way the Un-carrier is making a big difference in small towns.

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  • Why it matters: T-Mobile is committed to being a force for good, and Hometown Grants is one way the Un-carrier is making a big difference in small towns.
  • Who it’s for: Anyone who wants to make a positive impact on their community.
  • How it works: To select Hometown Grant recipients, T-Mobile works with Main Street America and Smart Growth America — two organizations with expertise in building stronger, healthier and more connected communities.
  • T-Mobile awards 25 Hometown Grants each quarter to small towns with a population of 50,000 or less.

Merlot Marketing promotes Chad Riley to Director of Client Services

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Merlot Marketing, Inc. (Merlot), has promoted Chad Riley to Director of Client Services. In this new role, Riley will be responsible for overseeing all client relationships, guiding strategic direction and developing business objectives that provide value to clients and the agency.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Merlot Marketing, Inc. (Merlot), has promoted Chad Riley to Director of Client Services.
  • Nationally recognized marketing and PR agency, @MerlotMarketing, has promoted Chad Riley to Director of Client Services.
  • "After nearly a decade with Merlot Marketing, every day still provides ample opportunity to grow, and I'm excited to keep expanding my experience as Client Services Director," said Riley.
  • Click to Tweet: Nationally recognized marketing and PR agency, @MerlotMarketing, has promoted Chad Riley to Director of Client Services.

InSinkErator Introduces the Next Generation of Garbage Disposals

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

RACINE, Wis., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InSinkErator, the world's leading brand of garbage disposals, has introduced the next generation of disposals for today's modern kitchen. Completely redesigned to grind more types of food waste and do so quietly, the new Power and Advance Series disposals feature the company's re-engineered MultiGrind® and SoundSeal® Technology. InSinkErator has also simplified installation on these units with the new EZ Connect technology.

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  • All-New Garbage Disposals Aim to Encourage Greater Usage for Healthier, More Sustainable Kitchens
    RACINE, Wis., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- InSinkErator, the world's leading brand of garbage disposals, has introduced the next generation of disposals for today's modern kitchen.
  • Invented, designed, and assembled in America, this next generation of disposals demonstrates the commitment InSinkErator makes to innovation in today's modern kitchen, providing an environmentally friendly solution for managing food waste.
  • Over 85 years ago, InSinkErator revolutionized the way food waste was discarded in the kitchen, and it continues to be a category leader.
  • The new and improved garbage disposals from InSinkErator have been designed to grind food waste into finer particles that easily flow through household pipes, giving homeowners more confidence to use their disposal without fear of plumbing issues.

Marcone Commercial Kitchen Group Adds Two Regional Sales Directors

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Nashville-based Donny Smith will assume the role of Southern Regional Director, while Washington, D.C.-based Eric Holder has been named Northern Regional Director.

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  • Nashville-based Donny Smith will assume the role of Southern Regional Director, while Washington, D.C.-based Eric Holder has been named Northern Regional Director.
  • In their new roles with Marcone, Smith and Holder will oversee sales strategy and direction for their respective regions of the Commercial Kitchen Group.
  • "Both Donny and Eric are seasoned veterans in the commercial kitchen service space," said Keri Llewellyn, President of Marcone Commercial Kitchen.
  • With the new hires, Regional Sales Director Jeff Victory will assume the role of Western Regional Director, along with leading Strategic Accounts.

YouCopia® Recognized for Growth and Innovative Products

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YouCopia®, a Chicago-based company that creates innovative organizing products for the home, has ranked No. 3305 on the 2023 Inc. Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at America's most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment — its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000 list.  

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- YouCopia ®, a Chicago-based company that creates innovative organizing products for the home, has ranked No.
  • "We feel fortunate to achieve this milestone and to be recognized with other brilliant companies making strides for consumers."
  • In addition, the company has received awards from Good Housekeeping magazine and Apartment Therapy for their unique, customizable, organization products.
  • YouCopia's StoraBag™ Food Bag Dispenser was recognized in Good Housekeeping's 2023 Best Cleaning & Organizing Awards in the Creative Clutter Busters category.