Salon du Chocolat to Return to NYC in November 2024
The largest world-renowned celebration of chocolate and cocoa, Salon du Chocolat, is set to return to the heart of New York City on Nov. 8-10, 2024 at the Javits Center.
Globally recognized by its Parisian origin,Salon du Chocolat is a remarkable international gathering of chocolatiers, artisans, pastry chefs, experts, and businesses from around the world, united by their unwavering passion for everything chocolate. Together, they create an awe-inspiring array of delectable offerings while showcasing their craftsmanship, diverse cultures, and extensive knowledge in a thoughtfully curated and immersive setting.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore exclusive vendors, partake in delectable tastings, demonstrations, and educational seminars, shop for chocolate treasures, and most importantly, revel in the joy of chocolate in all its delightful forms.
The November 2024 edition of Salon du Chocolat New York City marks an exciting new chapter with globally recognized event organizer, Messe Frankfurt. This collaboration is poised to elevate the trade show to new heights, offering an even more premium, immersive experience for attendees, building on the strong foundation established in 2019.
“Celebrated for its diverse gastronomic landscape and culinary innovation, New York City provides the perfect backdrop for an event that celebrates the art of chocolate in all its forms. We look forward to continuing Salon du Chocolat’s legacy of excellence,” said Sharona Sandberg, operations manager, Messe Frankfurt Inc.
Save the date and prepare your taste buds for a sumptuous adventure at Salon du Chocolat New York City 2024.
For more news of interest to the confection industry, subscribe to Gourmet News.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Continues Free Turkey Promotion
BJ’s Wholesale Club, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs, will hold its annual free turkey promotion, helping members take advantage of incredible savings as they shop for their holiday essentials.
From Nov. 1 through Nov. 9, BJ’s members will be eligible to receive a digital coupon for a FREE fresh or frozen Butterball whole turkey when they spend $150 in the same transaction, in-club or online.
The free turkey coupon will appear in members digital coupon gallery beginning Nov. 11, and must be redeemed by Nov. 22, while supplies last. To qualify, members will need to create a digital account on BJs.com, so that they can clip their free turkey offer in their coupon gallery, either through the BJ’s mobile app or online at BJs.com.
“We are proud to continue our tradition of free Thanksgiving turkeys,” said David Rajkovich, Vice President, Food Merchandising, BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We always provide unbeatable value, and our free turkeys provide another way for families to save on their Thanksgiving celebrations.”
At BJ’s Wholesale Club, members will also find a wide assortment of fresh food, deli items, pantry essentials, delectable desserts, entertaining sets, homeware and so many more holiday must-haves, all in an easy one-stop shop:
- Wellsley Farms Sweet Potatoes, 3 lbs., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Wellsley Farms Fresh Gourmet Carrots, 2 pk./1 lb., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Wellsley Farms Signature Cheese Sampler, 32 oz., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Wellsley Farms Seven Flavor Cheesecake Platter, 54 oz., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Wellsley Farms Homestyle 9” Apple Pie, 3 lbs., available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Berkley Jensen 16 pc. Drinkware Set, available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
- Berkley Jensen 16 pc. Round Glass Food Storage Set with Airtight Locking Lids, available in-club and with curbside pickup, in-club pickup and same-day delivery
BJ’s members can shop how they want by choosing from a variety of convenient shopping options such as in-club shopping, curbside pickup, in-club pickup, same-day delivery, ExpressPay, and standard delivery from BJs.com. While checking off everything on their holiday checklists, members can also take advantage of BJ’s additional services like Same-Day Select and Buy Now, Pay Later payment options.
BJ’s Wholesale Club will be closed Thanksgiving Day but will re-open its doors, chainwide on Friday, November 24 at 7:00 a.m. so that members can take advantage of the club’s unbeatable holiday savings.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holiday Hours:
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23: Closed
- Black Friday, Nov. 24: 7 a.m. open
- Sunday, Dec. 24: 8 a.m. open
- Monday, Dec. 25: Closed
- Sunday, Dec. 31: 8 a.m. open
- Monday, Jan. 1: 9 a.m. open
Additionally, some clubs will have extended closing hours prior to Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season to allow members extra time to complete their shopping trips. Check with your local club or visit BJs.com/locations for more details.
To learn more about BJ’s Free Turkey Promo, visit BJs.com/FreeTurkey.
For more news of interest to the meat and poultry industry, subscribe to Gourmet News.
NatureSweet, Tomato Groups Urge Saving 2019 Agreement
With broad support from tomato producers, trade associations, state and local leaders, and beyond, NatureSweet has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce strongly urging the government to preserve the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement, which is critical to ensuring stability and fair practices in the market for fresh tomatoes.
A small group of domestic tomato producers is petitioning the Department of Commerce to terminate a longstanding trade agreement between the United States and importers of fresh tomatoes from Mexico. The Tomato Suspension Agreement, which has been in place in various forms since 1996 and was most recently renegotiated in 2019, ensures fair trade practices and a stable market for imports of fresh tomatoes from Mexico to the United States. Without the 2019 Suspension Agreement in place, NatureSweet and countless other companies would face tariffs of more than 20 percent on the import of fresh tomatoes into the United States.
“The suspension agreement is critical to keeping specialty tomato varieties on American grocery store shelves,” says Skip Hulett, vice president of general counsel for NatureSweet. “Nearly all of the grape and cherry tomatoes consumed by American families come from Mexico, where growing conditions are ideal for year-round production.”
NatureSweet, an agricultural company headquartered in Texas, has been producing high-quality, flavor-rich produce for more than 30 years. The company has operations in both the United States and Mexico and employs more than 6,000 agricultural workers. Terminating the suspension agreement would not only impact NatureSweet’s ability to provide fresh produce to Americans, but it would also jeopardize jobs and the company’s ability to continue transforming the lives of agricultural workers in North America.
“We provide year-round jobs, pay our employees almost 40 percent above the median wage for agricultural workers, we help our workers obtain access to improved medical care services, education, and develop careers,” says Hulett. “This tariff would punish companies like NatureSweet, which are doing the right thing.”
In a compliance audit released this month, the Department of Commerce found zero consequential violations of the agreement by importers of fresh tomatoes. Importers continue to play by the rules to deliver fresh, quality tomatoes to American families.
Recently, a coalition of more than 400 companies across the supply chain representing 32 states signed a letter to the Commerce Department urging the Department to keep the agreement in place. NatureSweet will continue to partner with industry leaders to encourage Commerce to reach a resolution that allows economies on both sides of the border to continue thriving.
For more news of interest to the produce industry, subscribe to Gourmet News.