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Teriyaki Takumi Collection

In Japan, the revered tradition of fine craftsmanship is known as takumi. Our Takumi sauces take teriyaki to a whole new level of authentic appeal — they’re truly America’s Artisan Teriyaki sauces. Takumi Original is bursting with sesame seeds, minced ginger and sweet-savory Asian flavors. Use it as a marinade or pour it on after grilling, broiling or sautéing steaks, chops, salmon, burgers or veggies. For stir-fries, sauté meat, tofu or veggies, then stir in sauce just before serving.

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New Triple Ginger joins Kikkoman’s other popular flavors: Original, Spicy Miso and Garlic & Green Onion. Premium Takumi Collection Teriyaki Sauces are thick and rich sauces using authentic, natural ingredients, plus they are preservative-free and trans fat-free.

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According to a new report published by Allied Market Research titled, “Food Service Equipment Market by Product Type and End Use: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021–2027,” the global food service equipment market size was valued at $34,252 million in 2019, and is projected to reach $44,810.8 million by 2027. Big Woods Restaurant announces the opening of two new locations in the Fashion Mall at Keystone in Indianapolis in spring 2022. The first, a Big Woods restaurant and the second, a Hard Truth bar that will be at the center kiosk in the Fashion Café. These locations mark the 10th restaurant and second bar to open under Big Woods Restaurant Group’s management in the state of Indiana. Coca-Cola United opens $65 million Tifton Sales Center. The state-of-theart facility benefits associates and customers in South Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. The 343,000-square-foot facility, which also includes a warehouse, fleet shop, administrative offices and meeting space, is home to the latest technology and state-of-theart equipment used in the beverage industry. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store announces its breakfastall-day, delivery-forward brand, the Pancake Kitchen by Cracker Barrel, will expand to operate out of nearly 100 more Cracker Barrel locations in 2022, bringing the offering to 200 locations nationwide. The Pancake Kitchen will serve a variety of pancakes and other breakfast favorites for delivery and pickup via DoorDash and Uber Eats. George’s Beverage Company has partnered with Old Bay, a brand of McCormick & Company Inc. to launch Old Bay Vodka. Crafted at McClintock Distilling in Frederick, Md., Old Bay Vodka is made from corn and six times distilled for maximum purity and smoothness. The vodka perfectly highlights the quintessential flavor of the iconic Old Bay spice blend. Hyatt Hotels Corp. announces the opening of Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa, previously known as Park Central San Francisco, following a comprehensive $70-million-dollar reimagination. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Downtown SoMa is a thoroughly refreshed, multifunctional hotel. Kona Gold Beverage Inc., a holding company focused on product development in the better-for-you and hemp and CBD functional beverage sector, is pleased to announce its popular Ooh La Lemin Lemonades will be sold in Walmart brick and mortar stores. The company’s 16-oz. Ooh La Lemin Lemonades, available in four flavors, in select states starting in June of 2022. More than 1,000 new Aldi stores have opened throughout America over the past decade, and customers nationwide have fallen in love with the company’s fast and affordable shopping experience. Aldi plans to open approximately 150 new stores and remains on track to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of this year. Next Level Burger goes all in on a national expansion, set to quadruple its stores by the end of 2025. America’s first 100% plant-based burger joint chain is bringing its popular vegan classics to the masses, with many more locations and more cities — coming over the next four years. New England Food Show, the region’s largest restaurant and food-service event serving the food-service and retail sectors, will be held April 3-5 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston. U.S. demand for grainbased foods is forecast to grow 2.5% annually in nominal terms through 2025, according to GrainBased Foods: United States, a report recently released by Freedonia Focus Reports. Suppliers are projected to benefit from population growth and disposable personal income gains.

Better-for-you beverage Rowdy Energy, created by entrepreneur Jeff Church and NASCAR Cup Champion Kyle Busch, announced the brand’s newest product line, Power Burn. The product, available in four flavors at 7-Eleven convenience stores (inclusive of Speedway), has been clinically proven to burn 135 calories per can.