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Once a year, Columbia County Bounty presents a food event that no self-respecting gourmand can miss. More than just a fundraiser, this dinner matches the area’s best chefs with produce from the area’s best farms. Held at the Columbia County Fairground in Chatham, locavores can “taste” over forty different recipes – from main courses to salads, breads and desserts. There are even local wines, ales, and organic roasted coffees. Going back for seconds – and even thirds – isn’t unusual.
For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.ColumbiaCountyBounty.com
June 5, 2010
Congratulations to Mike McKay of Hudson and Kyle Lewis of Greenville on winning their license class at Ginsberg’s first-ever Drivers’ Rodeo on June 5, 2010. The Drivers’ Rodeo contest was based on off the International Foodservice Distributors Association’s National Food Industry Truck Driving Championship, a competition that highlights and rewards safe and excellent driving skills. The drivers had to complete a written test, perform a truck pre-trip inspection, drive through an eight-stage obstacle course, and were graded on each section. McKay won the overall competition and will represent Ginsberg’s at the annual IFDA Truck Driving Championship in September in Orlando, Florida.
March 31, 2010
Thank you to everyone for your business and contributing to the success of our Spring Food Show.
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October 2009
Congratulations to Strongtree Coffee from Hudson, New York. For winning the Hudson Valley Chili Cook-Off. The Cook-Off was held at Hudson's Riverfront Park on October 10, 2009.
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September 2009
Congratulations to the Bounty Cooking Contest Winners at the Columbia County Fair. The cooking contest was held on September 7, 2009 and all submissions were required to feature local ingredients.
Gail Wittwer-Laird won with her Goat Cheese Gratin with Zucchini and Caramelized Onions (a la Philmont). Gail used local ingredients from Hawthorne Valley Farm Store in Harlemville and the new Philmont Farmer's Market. Her presentation included handmade and hand painted pots from Berkshire Pottery, Hillsdale, NY.
Congratulations also goes to 11-year old Mikala Menegio-Stahl for her Platinum Blondies with Berry Fudge Swirl Ice Cream and Chocolate Fudge. Mikala was the winner in the junior contest!
March 2009 - Thank you to everyone who attended out March 30, 2009 Food Show.
February 2009 - Ginsberg's recognized Market Dymanics Group - 2008 Broker Firm of the Year, Maryellen Arsenault from Lomac Associates - 2008 Broker Rep of the Year and Ken's for 2008 Manufacturer of the Year for their commitment to Ginsberg's.
Broker Firm of the Year Broker Rep of the Year
Market Dynamics Group Maryellen Arsenault - Lomac
February 2009 Ginsberg's recognizes Sales Consultant, Gary Sells as the 2008 Ultimate Sales Professional and Gwen Pasco received the Inside Sales Professional Award of Excellence.
Suzanne Rajczi, Gwen Pasco, Gary Sells and Steve Jorgensen
January 2009 - Ginsberg's has announced the date for theirCelebrating 100 Years Anniversary Food Show. It will be held on March, 30, 2009 at the Mid-HudsonCivic Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. More details to follow at a later time.
December 2008 - Ginsberg’s is welcoming the new year with a lucrative new contract with Restaurant Operators Cooperative (ROC). We have recently signed a contract projected to be worth $15 million annually. ROC is a cooperative of restaurants, diners, country clubs and hotels located mostly in the capital region. ROC previously had a contract with Ginsberg’s nine years ago and we have both grown substantially since then. The cooperative was worth about a $5 million then, compared to $15 million today. Ginsberg’s has grown even faster, expanding from $35 million to $113 million in the same time according to Suzanne Rajczi, Ginsberg’s Vice-President of Merchandising. “We believe in the philosophy of doing business with independents. It’s important for us to be two steps ahead of these chains and keep these independent restaurants successful and profitable,” Rajczi said. Ginsberg’s started, as a family owned grocery store in Hudson, and will be celebrating 100 years of business in 2009.
Seated, Evan Christou, president of ROC/owner of Top Diner; Suzanne Rajczi, vice president of merchandising, Ginsberg's Foods, Inc. Standing left to right, Mark Davine, Ginsberg's sales director; Nancy Ginsberg, executive vice president; David Ginsberg, president/CEO; Tony Loupessis, ROC board member/owner of Latham 76 Diner; Elaine Euripidou, ROC office administrator.
November 2008 - Ginsberg's has scored in the EXCELLENT category in our recent HACCP audit. This is our 9th year in achieving this rating. Hats off and thank you to all employees who helped to achieve this excellent score.
October 2008 - Congratulations to following employees for their years of service:25 Years, John Grossman; 20 Years, Chuck Goodermote, Tim Havlik, Sue Kelly, Dan VanPelt , Ed Wagenbaugh; 15 Years, Cassandra Dauski, Ray Gonzalez , Bill Rich; 10 Years, Bob Bradway, John Buchinger, Rick Hebert, Laurie Johnson, Scott Ormerod, Marc Riegel, Hank Traulsen; 5 Years, Rena Darrow, Phil Haigh, Wayne Heck, Steve Johnson, Jim Kelly, Anne Maben, Mike McKay, Floyd Mink, Dan Sigond, Jennifer Somers.
July 2008 – Morton A. Ginsberg Scholarship award winners are Virginia Schertel and Rebecca Gregory. Virginia, daughter of Peter Schertel, Night Computer, will be attending Paul Smith College majoring in Environmental Studies. Rebecca, daughter of Larry Gregory, Trainer, is attending Russell Sage College majoring in Mathematics. Each winner will receive $1,000. 2008
