Ari Goldsmith, Vice President of Marketing and Digital Media at KeHE remarked on the event's success. “We are beyond pleased with the food industry’s attendance and engagement at the KeHE Holiday Show, and we were thrilled to host such a successful event for our customers and supplier partners. Returning to an in-person event added a new energy and collaborative element to the show experience. We are proud to host an event that enables innovation, partnerships, and profitable sales growth for our supplier and retailer partners and can’t wait for our next event.”
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Throughout the two-day event, attendees sampled, explored, and purchased new products. Emmy Award-winning chef and special guest Andrew Zimmern provided cooking demonstrations and tastings for the audience.Celebrating On Trend Winners:
Appetizers and Snacks: SOMOSBaking, Sweetener & Spices: King Arthur Baking Company
Beverage: HEART WATER
Candy & Confections: JOJO's Chocolate
Dairy & Refrigerated: nutpods
Diversity: Mingle Mocktails
Fresh: Grillies
Frozen: Snow Days
Furry Friends & Household Products: Hosted
HBC, Personal Care & Baby: Hume Supernatural
Mission – Based Brand: Our Gorongosa
Best of Show: Chickapea
Condiment, Spreads & Toppers: Fila Manila Filipino American Kitchen
Pantry Staples: Yishi
VMS: So Good So You
“We couldn’t be more excited with the winners,” said Rachelle Radcliffe, KeHE Director of Brand Development. “This array of unique brands will add a whole new flair to our company and to the industry as a whole and we are certain that this selection will add an unparalleled level of variety and innovation to grocery stores this holiday season.”
