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Amazon, Lidl and future of U.S. grocery market explored at private-label show

Private Label Manufacturers Association’s annual event tracks trends, showcases manufacturers’ capabilities.
Alyse Thompson
Alyse Thompson-Richards
November 15, 2017

With the entrance of online behemoth Amazon and German discount retailer Lidl into the U.S. grocery market, its fate — and associated opportunities — were on the minds of exhibitors and attendees of the 2017 Private Label Trade Show, hosted by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) in Rosemont, Ill. this week (Nov. 12-14).


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Godiva Gold Discovery Collection

Godiva introduces Gold Discovery Collection

Executive Chef Chocolatier Thierry Muret fuses tradition with latest culinary trends.
Bernie Pacyniak
November 8, 2017
Executive Chef Chocolatier Thierry Muret has worked for Godiva more than 30 years. Often when Muret’s asked how he could work for just one company that long, the native Belgian explains that “no one year was similar.” It’s a matter of “looking at our patrons and continuously evolving with the times,” he says. And that extends to the company’s Gold Discovery Collection. 

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Big Chocolate Show

The Big Chocolate Show realizes great expectations

Held Oct. 6-8 in New York City, the show offered attendees access to chocolate makers, chefs, authors, equipment makers. Now in its second year, more than 4,000 attended the show. It is a successor - but under different ownership - to the Salon du Chocolat.
November 8, 2017
Now in its second year, more than 4,000 attended the show. It is a successor - but under different ownership - to the Salon du Chocolat.
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Betty Jane Candies

Betty Jane Candies earns following from Iowa to Hollywood

Company's confections receive recognition, create base of wholesale customers.
November 8, 2017
When Drew Siegert and his family took over Betty Jane Candies in July 2011, they knew the Dubuque, Iowa-based confectionery retailer had developed a loyal following throughout eastern Iowa.
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