Contact: Jamie Wainer
Phone: (508) 999-6408 x346
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Date: January 5, 2015
Henry Wainer to be Inducted into the Specialty Food Association Hall of Fame
NEW BEDFORD, Mass., - Henry Wainer, President of Sid Wainer & Son, will be honored as an inductee into the Specialty Food Association inaugural Hall of Fame class for his leadership in the specialty food industry. According to the Specialty Food Association, their new Hall of Fame honors “individuals whose accomplishments, impact, contributions, innovations, and successes within the specialty food industry deserve praise and recognition”. The induction will take place at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco on Sunday, January 11, 2015.
“The Specialty Food Association is the premier trade group in our industry,” began Henry Wainer, the third generation to lead Sid Wainer & Son, “It is a huge honor to receive this recognition.” After traveling the globe to search out the world’s finest artisanal specialty food producers, Henry Wainer is credited with bringing products of the highest quality to chefs and retailers across America. From the start, Henry Wainer has always been at the forefront of trends – in particularly, sourcing products of the upmost integrity that are produced using wholesome, clean and great tasting ingredients. Not only will you find Dr. Wainer’s products in the pantries of some of the greatest chefs in America but now, leaders in retail have made it possible for home chefs to have access to these ingredients as well. Sid Wainer’s products are also available online and can be seen on television.
Sid Wainer & Son, a family owned business, was started by Henry Wainer’s grandfather in 1914 and recently celebrated their 100th anniversary. Sid Wainer & Son procures the finest specialty items from around the world and delivers to customers nationwide. Additionally, Sid Wainer & Son works closely with local farms to be able to supply locally grown New England fruits and vegetables. This includes their own Jansal Valley Farm located in Dartmouth, MA and their own greenhouses in New Bedford, MA.
About Sid Wainer & Son: Sid Wainer & Son, based in New Bedford, MA, has been the most prominent importer and distributor of specialty produce in the country since 1914. In addition to produce, Sid Wainer & Son offers artisanal cheese and specialty foods, including their exclusive Jansal Valley® line. Sid Wainer & Son supplies over 30,000 of the finest restaurants, hotels, gourmet shops, retailers, and caterers both domestically and internationally. To learn more about Sid Wainer & Son, visit www.sidwainer.com.