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Ariston
16 www.aristonoliveoil.com 860.224.7184
Aroma
Ridge 26 www.wickedjackstavern.com 770.421.9600
Associated Brands Ltd. 16 www.bushabrowne.com 201.947.9009
Bakto
Flavors 19, 30 www.baktoflavors.com 732.354.4492
Bannex
4 www.bannex.com 800.234.5832
Bemka
30 www.bemka.com 877.462.0533
Buddy
Squirrel 26 www.buddysquirrel.com 800.972.2658
Chefs Shelf 22 www.chefsshelf.com 773.583.4850
eSutras
Organics 19, 30 www.esutras.com 773.583.4850
Fast-Pak Trading Company 21 www.fastpakstore.com 201.293.4757
Frontier
Soups 30 www.frontiersoups.com 800.300.7687
Hammond's Candies 30 www.hammondscandies.com 888.226.3999
Heartland Gourmet 27 www.heartlandgourmet.com 800.735.6828
Il
Mulino New York 30 www.ilmulino.com 212.223.8848
The Invisible Chef 8 www.theinvisiblechef.com 800.456.7115
Java Frost 30 www.javafrost.com 800.676.3661
KBC Kane Food Group 25 www.kanecandy.com 800.875.5557
MarDona Specialty Foods 21 www.mardonausa.com 855.645.7772
Pacific Resources International 20 www.shoppri.com 805.684.0624
Pastificio Felicetti 15 www.felicetti.it/en 39.0462.501225
Private Label Manufacturers Assn. 3 www.plma.com 212.972.3131
Rabbit Creek Products 19, 24 www.rabbitcreekgourmet.com 800.837.3073
Robert Rothschild Farm 30 www.robertrothschild.com 800.356.8933
Rubschlager 30 www.rubschlagerbaking.com 777.826.1246
Salty Wahine 22 www.saltywahine.com 808.378.4089
Seattle Gourmet Foods 8, 30 www.seattlegourmetfoods.com 800.800.9490
Sisters Gourmet 26 www.sistergourmet.com 770.338.1388
Specialty Food Association 5 www.specialtyfood.com 212.482.6440
Sticky Fingers Bakeries 30 www.stickyfingersbakeries.com 800.458.5826
Stonewall Kitchen 2 www.stonewallkitchen.com 888.326.5678
Uncle Bunk's 22 www.unclebunks.com 304.652.1920
United Olive Oil 32 www.unitedoliveoil.com 212.346.0942
Wind & Willow 24 www.windandwillow.com 888.427.3235
Wixon 29, 30 www.wixon.com 800.841.5303
CALENDAR
October 6-10
SupplySide West
Las Vegas, Nev.
www.west.supplysideshow.com
October 13-14
Atlanta Foodservice Expo
Atlanta, Ga.
www.atlantafoodserviceexpo.com
October 17-19
Produce Marketing Association
Fresh Summit
New Orleans, La.
www.pma.com
October 17-19
Coffee Fest Portland
Portland, Ore.
www.coffeefest.com
October 20-22
National Farmland, Food and
Livable Communities Conference
Lexington, Ky.
www.farmland.org
October
27-28
Tri-State Food Expo
Secaucus, N.J.
www.tri-statefoodexpo.com
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World Tea Expo & Healthy Beverage Expo
Welcome Two Leading Event Talents to Its Team
Joining a leading-edge team of conference man-
agers and tea and healthy beverage authorities,
Samantha Hammer-Mitchell is the new Event Direc-
tor and Brooke Mathewson the new Senior Manager
for Operations of World Tea Expo and Healthy Bev-
erage Expo.
As a career professional in event management,
Hammer-Mitchell brings 20 years of experience
producing global tradeshows and conferences
with a commitment to creating business- and
community-enhancing opportunities. "I'm excited
to be a part of the tea and healthy beverage indus-
tries, working with a strong, established event
management group and advisory board members
– leaders from these industries," said Hammer-
Mitchell. "My focus is to build upon the group's
mission to create value and increase commerce
for the thousands of international attendees, spon-
sors and exhibitors of the co-located expos. I look
forward to supporting the members of our com-
munities, while strengthening partnerships for col-
lective, maximum growth."
Mathewson, as Senior Event Manager for World Tea
Expo and Healthy Beverage Expo, will be directly re-
sponsible for event operations and logistics. "World
Tea Expo and Healthy Beverage Expo play critical roles
for the communities they serve, and I'm excited to
bring my operations experience to such vital shows,"
said Mathewson. "Working on events that foster edu-
cation and the growth of industries as global and as
important as these will be especially gratifying."
For more information on World Tea Expo & Healthy
Beverage Expo, visit www.worldteaexpo.com or
www.healthybeverageexpo.com.
Sartori Master Cheesemaker, Mike
Matucheski, Crowned Grand Master
Cheese Maker at Wisconsin State Fair
Sartori Master Cheesemaker, Mike Matucheski, was
crowned Grand Master Cheese Maker at the 2014
Wisconsin State Fair Cheese & Butter Auction with Sar-
tori Reserve Chai BellaVitano
®
being recognized as the
Grand Champion cheese. This is Sartori's third year in
a row receiving top honors at the competition, includ-
ing a 2013 Grand Champion for Sartori Classic Asiago
and a 2012 Grand Champion for Sartori Limited Edition
Pastorale Blend
®
.
Since 2009, Matucheski has received Grand Master
recognition four times. "Mike's a true artist and
cheesemaking is his passion," said Pat Mugan, Sartori
Vice President of Research and Development. "He's
well versed in different flavors and how they'll impact
a piece of cheese when added to the rind."
Prior to Matucheski becoming a cheesemaker, he
was a self-employed farmer, specializing in organic
herbs, hops and vegetables. "Cheesemaking takes a
lot of practice and skill. You've got to have that knack
for both the science part and the art. Having a back-
ground in herbs and beer has really expanded my cre-
ativity to craft new and unique cheeses for Sartori,"
said Matucheski.
Since 1995, Matucheski has been making cheese
in Antigo, Wisconsin, and in 2011 he received his Mas-
ter Cheesemaker certification in the production of Asi-
ago and parmesan. He is currently studying for a
second certification in Fontina and Romano. As a result
of his continued fascination with all things cheese,
Mike has won various awards at Wisconsin, U.S. and
international cheese contests.
Tim Omer Named President and
Managing Director of Emmi Roth USA
Tim Omer has joined Emmi Roth USA as President and
Managing Director. Omer brings more than 25 years
of specialty cheese industry experience to his new
role, having previously served as the CEO and Presi-
dent of DCI Cheese Company, which was sold to Sa-
puto in 2011.
In announcing the appointment of Omer, Matthias
Kunz, Chairman of the Board of Emmi Roth USA, said,
"As a true insider to domestic and imported specialty
cheeses, Tim brings a deep and thorough knowledge
that will be instrumental in helping our company con-
tinue to grow. We view this appointment as a sign of
our commitment to being one of the leading compa-
nies in our industry."
As President and Managing Director, Omer will help
underpin Emmi Roth USA's position as an artisanal-
centered, cheese-driven organization. "I am excited to
start a new challenge with one of the finest cheese
companies in the world, and I am fortunate to have the
opportunity to lead a group of passionate team mem-
bers that are committed to the highest quality products
and service," said Omer.
Omer received his bachelor's degree in commu-
nications from the University of Wisconsin-Steven's
Point and MBA from the University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee. In 2004, Omer was the recipient of the
Ernst and Young "Entrepreneur of the Year" award
for Wisconsin.
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