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We would like to extend a hearty congratulations to our friend and colleague, Donna Tobin, a fantastic trademark attorney (and cheese aficionado), on being named a New York Metro Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers. https://lnkd.in/gkBNR7ka #ForkliftFoods #superlawyers #foodandbeverageindustry #fandb #newyorklawyers #partner

Congrats to Vino Del Sol?and Matt Hedges?on their Wine Star Award nomination for Importer of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. We had such a wonderful time with their crew on our 2022 visit to their vineyards in Argentina. Well-deserved for your wonderful portfolio of Argentine wines! https://vinodelsol.com/ #ForkliftFoods #vinodelsol #wineenthusiast #awardnominee #importeroftheyear #imports #wine #awards #innovation

We recently met with our partners, Tier One Solutions, in NYC for a Team Accelerator weekend. We were able to gather in person for a series of workshops and share with them samples and stories from some of the brands we’ve worked with over the years like Red Boat Fish Sauce, La Tourangelle, Marché Berber, De Angelis USA Corp (Sfoglini Pasta), Gatorade, and Danone. It was great getting to know the whole team better and kicking off our plans for the coming year. After the educational sessions, we volunteered with an essential organization from the Bronx, Friendly Fridge BX, where we assembled food for the community. Friendly Fridge BX operates from the belief that “No one should go hungry”, redirecting over 65,000 lbs. of food monthly away from the landfills into the local Bronx community.? Thank you Cynthia Ward and Lyndon Neal for organizing such an exciting team building weekend, we’re looking forward to what’s to come in our partnership. #ForkliftFoods #foodandbeverage #fandbmarketing #foodbranddistribution #communityorganization?#teambuilding #teamwork #educationalworkshop #volunteerwork #networking #growth #accelerator

Don't Be a Chicken -- Raise Them! ???? Keeping chickens as pets has been a growing trend, particularly in urban and suburban areas. Between 2018 and 2020 there was a 62.5% growth in U.S. chicken ownership; there are now roughly 15 million individuals (about twice the population of New Jersey) in the United States who keep backyard chickens, making it the third largest pet industry behind dogs and cats. Ownership is highest among millennials, especially those with kids, reflecting a shift of a more health-conscious and sustainability-minded younger generation. One company is leading the way in premium pet products with a strong focus on the backyard chicken market, Eaton Pet & Pasture. They made history as the first legal hemp seed farm. They use the hemp and other naturally grown renewable materials to create premium pet care products that are clean, safe and effective. And as a farmer-owned company, Eaton Pet & Pasture tracks each of their products from seed to shelf to ensure everything they make can be trusted and traced.???? It’s important to us that companies stay mindful of their business practices and it’s nice to see a company, with whom we’ve worked, that prioritizes sustainability. #ForkliftFoods #SustainableFarming #Sustainability

In a world where everyone is trying to do everything, it’s nice to come across a business with a singular, high-quality focus. That’s exactly what Chef Steve Gonzalez, the former pasta maker-in-chief for Sfoglini, and his wife Kate Glassi, did when they opened the doors to their outstanding, new “pasta shop” called Via Ravioli in Coxsackie, New York.? They are turning out an excellent product, all made with seasonal produce. The fresh ravioli, in flavors like sweet corn and chanterelle, spring pea and mint, basil and mozzarella, and accompanying compound butters (garlic scape!) and sauces are out of this world.?We’re excited for Via Ravioli and hope to see more of it make its way to Manhattan and Brooklyn. #ForkliftFoods #NewBusinesses #ViaRavioli https://lnkd.in/gK9FjtJy

We recently conducted a deep dive into the U.S. salmon industry and had the opportunity to speak with the team at LocalCoho, a land-based salmon farm in the Finger Lakes, NY. As land-based aquaculture finds its footing, we were happy to learn of this climate-stable alternative.? LocalCoho provides premium coho salmon for restaurants and retailers. They're known for raising premium coho salmon indoors from egg to harvest using Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS) technology. This innovative approach optimizes resources and minimizes the environmental impact of salmon farming. Free from disease and predators, LocalCoho delivers fresh fish within 24 hours of harvest year-round. Here are some of our favorite things about LocalCoho: ??Sustainability: LocalCoho is committed to sustainable practices and has earned the Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification, as well as a "Best Choice" rating from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.? ??Technology: Their use of RAS technology allows for precise control over water quality, temperature, and other factors, resulting in healthy and high-quality salmon.? ??Expansion: LocalCoho has received significant investments to expand their pilot facility in the Finger Lakes region and is exploring opportunities for growth in other parts of the U.S.? ??Recognition: Their salmon is featured on the menus of renowned restaurants like Nobu in New York and Morimoto in Philadelphia. #ForkliftFoods #sustainabilityfarming #foodsuppliers??

Exciting news ahead! Forklift Foods has officially joined forces with our friends at Tier One Solutions to form a strategic partnership that delivers superior end-to-end marketing solutions, reach and scale for emerging Food & Beverage Brands. President of Forklift Foods, Betsy Fox, has been hard at work with the Tier One Solutions leadership team, Cynthia Ward and Lyndon Neal, to create a new partnership that will combine Forklift Foods' powerful culinary branding and digital experience with Tier One's shopper marketing, sourcing and omnichannel activation expertise. The new joint venture will offer end-to-end marketing solutions to global emerging food and beverage brands, allowing existing and new clients to grow market share and revenue. Read more about our exciting new endeavor with Tier One Solutions here: https://lnkd.in/gJTJFppG #ForkliftFoods #foodandbeverage #strategicpartnership #fandbmarketing

After a four-day whirlwind visit to both the Good Food Mercantile and the Fancy Food Show this week, we were happy to see old friends thriving and winning Good Food Awards and the Specialty Food Association SOFI Golds, and to meet new friends bringing innovative products and delicious global flavors to market. Here are some of our favorites from each day.? ? Saturday at the Good Food Mercantile:?? ??The new Cúrate charcuterie from Chef Katie Button? ??Marché Berber Saffron Honey ? ??XILLI Salsa Macha with grasshoppers from their new Oaxaca regional collection? ??Lady Edison Jinhua style ham with chili crisp? ? Sunday at the Specialty Food Association Fancy Food Show:? ??Marieke? Gouda, this Gold SOFI Award-winning producer impressed us with a rich, creamy texture, wonderful brand story and outstanding flavors ? ??OMED’s new black and white truffle oils, made with Arbequina EVOO, there were no fake truffle notes in these two products? ?? BLiS? Spruce Infused Ponzu Sauce, a Japanese citrus-based sauce steeped with kombu and spruce tips, another Gold SOFI Award-winner?? ??BLiS? Wild Thai Banana Maple Syrup - the essence of bananas foster in a syrup, we can think of so many ways to use this; ice cream, cocktails, waffles and more? ? Monday at the Specialty Food Association Fancy Food Show:? ??MMMJerky - the thin and crispy almost bacon like beef jerky from MMMJerky was a delightful surprise ? ??50/Cut bratwurst from MUSH foods ? ??Fresh Baja Oysters from Monarcha and the sustainable jewelry created from the oyster shells Tuesday at the Specialty Food Association Fancy Food Show:? ??LAKRIDS BY BüLOW licorice – we love this brand. originally from Europe, we’re glad they’re launching here. From the chocolate-covered black licorice to their new Sour Strawberry Licorice with Lemon, every flavor we tried was just amazing.? ??Testa Conserve Blue-fin Tuna Fillets in Sicilian EVOO – hand-sliced and jarred by a family of local fisherman in Sicily, it's some of the best conserved tuna we’ve ever tasted.? ? Stay tuned for more because we can’t wait to share more key trends from the show next week. #ForkLiftFoods #FancyFoodShow #GoodFoodMerchantile #SOFIawards #SpecialtyFoodAssociation #foodandbeverage Betsy Fox Cynthia Ward Lyndon Neal