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INTERGASTRA TO HOST CULINARY OLYMPICS
BLANCO NAMES NEW LEADERS
Nonaillada
Now in its 25th year , the IKA / Culinary Olympics will be held concurrently with Intergastra for the first time . The joint announcement came from the German Chefs ’ Association ( VKD ), event organizers and Messe Stuttgart . Intergastra will take place from February 15 to 19 , 2018 , in Stuttgart , Germany .
“ Stuttgart provides us with the opportunity to present the IKA / Culinary Olympics in a better international light ,” says Andreas Becker , president , VKD . More than 2,000 chefs from 50-plus countries will compete . Intergastra hosts around 100,000 trade visitors .
GROUPE GM REBRANDS GLOBAL NETWORK Global amenity supplier Groupe GM announced a rebranding of its distribution network to enhance and unify its brand . The Paris-based firm , which supplies products in more than 70 countries around the world , has established a network of distributors each with their own characteristics and names . As of July , the title “ Groupe GM ” became part of all Groupe GM ’ s partner distributors ’ names . Each regional hub will be recognized as part of a global Groupe GM brand . Distributors that Groupe GM collaborates with will not change their names , but will remain Groupe GM exclusive members .
CORNERSTONE FOODSERVICE GROUP ACQUIRES LLOYDPANS Cornerstone Foodservice Group , a newly created company of ShoreView Industries , announced that it acquired LloydPans , a metal fabricator and manufacturer of commercial baking solutions for the pizza , baking and restaurant industries . The group completed its first acquisition ,
Spring USA , in September 2016 .
“ Cornerstone Foodservice Group was created to bring together leading and groundbreaking brands , trusted by industry professionals worldwide ,” says Kristine Holtz , CEO , Cornerstone Foodservice Group . “ Lloyd- Pans is a great addition to the family .”
Kretschmer
Blanco Professional named Nadine Kretschmer director of global marketing and corporate communications . In addition to her work as head of marketing and communications , she assumes responsibility for product management in the catering business unit .
Milena Nonaillada was named head of product management for the catering business unit .
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