Hawaiian Host launches the Founder’s Collection in Orlando

Hawaiian Host®, the world’s leading producer of chocolate covered macadamia nuts has redesigned its premium chocolate covered macadamias with the introduction of the Mamoru Takitani Founder’s Collection™. The Founder’s Collection pays tribute to the founder and creator of the original chocolate covered macadamias, Mr. Mamoru Takitani. The new packaging was specifically created to capture the premium quality and authenticity of Hawaiian Host products, delivering the same great taste, with a new look. The new packaging features gold foil, ingredient and product photography, as well as a unique nut meter. All these elements help to elevate the premium look and gift-ability for purchasers and receivers alike. Hawaiian Host® Mamoru Takitani Founder’s Collection is available in the U.S. and globally.

The following Founder’s Collection items will be launched in travel retail:

·       Founder’s Collection Milk Chocolate 8oz. Gift Box (available February 2019)

·       Founder’s Collection Dark Chocolate 7oz. Gift Box (available February 2019)

·       Founder’s Collection Honey Coated Milk Chocolate 7oz. Gift Box (available April 2019)

·       Founder’s Collection Matcha Chocolate 3.5oz. Gift Box (available April 2019)

“At Hawaiian Host, we’re committed to celebrating our rich Hawaiian heritage with products and packaging that delight and inspire” said Helen Liew, Vice President of Marketing at Hawaiian Host, Inc. “The Founder’s Collection 8 oz. milk chocolate covered macadamias are a staple of the Hawaiian Host brand; it’s everyone’s original favourite, now with a new look.”

Liew continued, “We are proud to shine the spotlight on our founder, Mr. Takitani, and his dream to create an original confection unlike anything else, in our new line. A trusted and universally loved gift since 1927, we’re confident our customers will love Hawaiian Host’s new Founder’s Collection of Chocolate Covered Macadamias.”

Hawaiian Host is the world’s premier maker of chocolate covered macadamia nut products – an indulgence to savour and share every day. Its classic confections reflect a deep connection to Hawai‛i and are meant to be shared with others in the true spirit of Aloha. For over 90 years, travellers have been giving the spirit of Aloha with their chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Hawaiian Host’s delicious chocolates can be found in grocery, specialty and travel retail channels across North America.

At this year’s show, Hawaiian Host will be exhibiting with Otis McAllister, booth #701. Otis McAllister has been a leader in the distribution of quality food products around the world, and Hawaiian Host has been added to their premium confection’s portfolio. Their focus for Travel Retail is confectionery and tobacco, where they represent strong, influential and innovative brands. As one of the major players in Travel Retail distribution, Otis McAllister distributes to travel environments such as airports, border stores, onboard cruises, aircrafts, railway stations and downtown stores.

Discover France’s oldest eau-de-vie Chabot brings the Art of Armagnac to Orlando

Visitors to the Summit of the Americas are invited to discover Chabot Armagnac – perhaps the most compelling and intriguing of spirits – as the brand exhibits for the first time in Orlando. Showcasing its core collection on the ALPHA Duty Free (booth no. 400), Chabot is out to put this unique and varied spirit firmly on the travel retail map, unlocking its mysteries worldwide.

Chabot is well placed to take on this mission. Tracing its history back to 1828, this family owned and run business has built an international reputation for Armagnacs of superlative quality and distinctive taste. The best selling Armagnac brand in the world, heritage, tradition and passion remain intrinsic to Chabot’s philosophy – a commitment that is now seen in its determination to introduce these rich and complex brandies to travellers internationally.

Chabot’s aim in Orlando is to share the depth of its portfolio with buyers, bringing to life the multiple layers of rich flavours that make up its varied collection. Each Chabot Armagnac has its own personality, ranging from light and floral to big, bold and robust, with rich and complex flavours just waiting to be discovered.

Perfect for gifting or self-indulgence, Chabot offers Armagnacs to suit all palates and pockets from millennials discovering the spirit for the first time to established connoisseurs. These include:

Chabot VSOP Gold – a young Armagnac with rich aromas of white plum and smoky wood and a full and rounded taste

Chabot Napoleon – imbued with the bold, revolutionary spirit of the military commander, this variety blends France’s most esteemed Armagnacs for a powerful result. Balanced with a lengthy finish, enjoy a nose of plums and oak.

Chabot XO  Superior – Shimmering in a crystal cut glass bottle, this brandy is a unique blend of Armagnacs aged up to 30 years. With a nose of almond and plum XO Superior is full in the mouth with a powerful finish and spicy, long lasting aroma.

Chabot Extra  - Sensual vanilla and tobacco aromas exude from this contemporary styled Armagnac presented in a bottle resembling an eau de partum. With exceptional Armagnacs of at least 15 years, Extra is pure perfection.  

“Armagnac is all about experience and passion and that is something we are keen for buyers to share with us in Orlando,” says Chabot Armagnac President and Owner Kathleen Gentzbourger.  “We see the Americas Duty Free market as a huge opportunity for Chabot Armagnac and are confident that by bringing the Art of Armagnac to Orlando, buyers will understand the potential for themselves when they discover the beauty inside.

“While we are currently present in Los Angeles and San Francisco airports we have the ambition to grow in other locations this year – and are developing new and exciting partnerships in border stores and on-board cruise ships which offer the opportunity to share the story behind Chabot with international travellers.”

Unilever sees great potential for haircare in travel retail and launches Living Proof in Orlando

Unilever will return to Orlando this year for the 2019 Summit of the Americas Exhibition (Coral Spring II) where it will be launching its Living Proof range of haircare products into travel retail.

Living Proof is the #1 Prestige haircare brand in the US domestic market (source; NPD 2017). It uses breakthrough science and patented technology originating from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to solve common hair issues such as frizz, damage and fullness. The brainchild of hair stylists and biotech scientists who were frustrated by the limitations of conventional products, the brad aims to solve hair problems differently, by directly addressing their root causes.

Living Proof offers much more than a quick, superficial fix. Its products are designed to deliver visibly healthier hair and styles that last. All Living Proof products are free from silicones, parabens, phthalates, and are not tested on animals. They are also safe for use on coloured and chemically treated hair.

The Living Proof portfolio includes at least 20 patents and over 50 different products, which have won more than 150 awards to date. The Perfect HairDay Dry Shampoo is currently the #1 Prestige haircare SKU in the US domestic market and is anticipated to dominate travel retail sales. Living Proof’s top 7 best sellers are also available in travel size and are the perfect grab-and-go solution for travellers.  Unilever says it has identified a huge opportunity for Prestige haircare in travel retail and intends to launch in major US airports in Q2 of this year.

Speaking on Unilever’s travel retail business in the Americas, Karen Granit, Business Development Manager of Unilever International Travel Retail, says: “We are projecting double digit growth this year in line with the previous two years. We have added multiple brands to our current portfolio and have partnered with global operators as well as core duty free distributors in the region. We see a huge potential for growth with our Prestige brands, particularly Living Proof and skincare brand Murad. We have a strong and knowledgeable team supporting this channel as we see it as a priority and a key opportunity to drive the overall Prestige beauty category with our retail and distributor partners.”

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