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Axios
23-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
Meet Richmond's zestiest summer tomato bagel
Baltik's Bagel in South Richmond is upping the Hot Tomato Summer ante this year with its entry: the Pomo‑D'ORO. Why it matters: The bagel sandwich features Hanover tomatoes, vodka cream cheese, fresh basil, speck, Duke's Mayo pesto blend and a drizzle of 25‑year‑old balsamic from Emilia‑Romagna in Northern Italy. Plus, it's served between the bagel shop's specially made tomato bagel, which they've dubbed the TomAGEL. The big picture: Every summer for the past five years, Duke's Mayo has done a weeklong promo in celebration of summer's best food combo: Duke's Mayo and tomatoes. The event started in Richmond and is now in seven cities, with Richmond boasting the most local restaurants participating. Every local spot is serving up their take on the tomato and mayo combo. And all are competing for the fan favorite award, the Golden Tomato Award. Karri's thought bubble: I tried the Pomo‑D'ORO this week and it tastes like summer in food-form — or like Richmond's classic tomato and mayo sandwich, just upgraded and with zing. It's that aged balsamic that takes it over the edge. Chef and owner Yero Rudzinskas told me the bagel sandwich has been flying out the door since the promo started. You can try one for yourself at Baltik's through Saturday for $9.95, or $3.95 if you just want the TomAGEL.
Axios
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
It's Hanover Tomato Festival weekend
The Hanover Tomato Festival is back. Why it matters: It's a big weekend for people who like Duke's Mayo and giant tomatoes. The big picture: The festival has been around for nearly 50 years and is one of Hanover's greatest pride and joys. All the tomatoes you'll come across are locally grown, and all the food vendors will have tomato-themed dishes. There's also tomato golf, tomato guessing contests, tomato tosses and tomato coloring sheets. There's also music, jugglers, dance parties and magic shows. If you go: The festival is at Pole Green Park in Mechanicsville on Friday, 5-9pm, and Saturday, 9am-1pm. Other things to do this weekend: 🎂 The National Park Service is celebrating what would've been Maggie L. Walker's 161st birthday starting: Friday with tours of her Jackson Ward home. 9am-4:30pm. Free And a historical tour from Elegba Folklore Society on Saturday at noon. $15. 🤠 Country singer Darius Rucker is at Atlantic Union Bank After Hours in Doswell on Friday. 7pm. Tickets start at $51. 🦈 James River Cellars in Glen Allen is doing " Shark Week Shark-cuterie Flights" with four wines, meats and cheese in honor of "Shark Week" all weekend. 11am-7pm. $19. 🛍️ The East End Street Fair is back at Occasions Too on Nine Mile Road with live music, food and local vendors on Saturday. 11am-5pm. Free. 🐦⬛ The Counting Crows are playing at the Amphitheater on Saturday, too. 6pm. Tickets are still available starting at $40. 🎭 The Greater Richmond Convention Center is having " Cosplay World" this weekend, where people can show off their costumes and meet other fans. 10am-5pm. $12.51 💃🏻 And there's " Lip Sync Battle Burlesque" at Ember Music Hall on Saturday, where performers will battle it out for the top spot. 6pm. Tickets start at $26.60.
Business Wire
07-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Sauer Brands Announces Executive Appointments to Support Continued Growth
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sauer Brands, Inc., a leading food company, today announced key leadership appointments that will support the Company's continued robust growth, expanded distribution, and strategic transformation: Jeremiah Ashukian has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective July 14; Wendy Fiel joined as General Counsel, effective June 30; Tom Lee has been named Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, effective July 14. These three executives will report directly to CEO Yuri Hermida and join the Executive Leadership Team, working alongside senior leaders Clay Matthews (Chief Operating Officer), Brad Wile (Chief Growth Officer), Paula Benedetto (Chief Sales Officer), and April Timmons (Chief People Officer). These appointments come as Sauer Brands continues to invest in people, brands, and capabilities to meet increasing consumer demand across its product portfolio, which includes brands like Duke's Mayo, Mateo's Salsa and Kernel Season's, as well as other flavor-enhancing products distributed nationally through retail and foodservice channels. 'We are thrilled to welcome Jeremiah, Wendy, and Tom to Sauer Brands at such a pivotal time,' said Yuri Hermida, CEO of Sauer Brands. 'As we scale our business and accelerate strategic investments, having world-class leaders with deep industry experience and functional expertise is critical. Jeremiah, Wendy, and Tom are exactly the kind of proven, people-first leaders who will help us sustain our momentum and build for the future.' Ashukian brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience in the consumer food industry. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Krispy Kreme, where he helped drive global financial performance and expansion. Prior to that, he spent over two decades at Mars, holding CFO roles across North and South America in the confectionery segment. Throughout his career, he has led high-impact financial initiatives that enabled sustained growth, operational excellence and value creation. Fiel brings more than 20 years of legal leadership experience in the consumer goods sector and as a litigator in private practice. Most recently, she served as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Sabra Dipping Company, where she established and led the legal department and provided strategic counsel across the business, including marketing, human resources, quality and food safety, and procurement. Prior to Sabra, she held senior legal roles at Heineken USA and The Nature's Bounty Co., where she supported major brand portfolios and innovation teams. Her expertise spans legal strategy, compliance, and risk management in fast-paced, regulated environments. Lee brings more than 20 years of experience in strategy, M&A, and corporate finance. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Strategy and M&A at Sovos Brands, where he led enterprise-wide initiatives focused on growth and value creation, helping build the company's strategic platform and contributing to its successful sale to Campbell's in March 2024. Prior to Sovos Brands, he spent ten years at J.P. Morgan as a senior investment banker advising clients in the consumer sector on strategic M&A and capital markets transactions. About Sauer Brands Sauer Brands, Inc. is a privately held, high-growth food company with a portfolio of beloved brands and a mission to 'Make Life Taste Better.' Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, the company is known for its commitment to flavor, quality, and innovation across a wide range of condiments, spices, sauces, and more. Sauer Brands is backed by Advent International.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
/C O R R E C T I O N -- Duke's Mayonnaise/
In the news release, Duke's Mayonnaise Teams Up with Chef Mason Hereford for Launch of Limited-Edition Kitchen Tools, issued 03-Apr-2025 by Duke's Mayonnaise over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the mention of New Orleans in the first paragraph has been corrected and the last sentence in the boilerplate 'About Mason Hereford' has been updated. The complete, corrected release follows: RICHMOND, Va., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned chef Mason Hereford – best known as the genius behind the beloved New Orleans sandwich joint Turkey and the Wolf – is bringing his love of Duke's Mayo to home kitchens everywhere with the launch of their limited-edition kitchen tools. The two-piece collection that launched today includes a Duke's Mayo and Turkey and the Wolf co-branded deviled egg tray and mayo spatula, just in time for the upcoming Easter holiday and spring/summer entertaining. For years, acclaimed chef and restaurateur Mason Hereford has been vocal about his profound love for Duke's as his go-to mayo in all of his inventive culinary creations. Mason's love for the brand goes so deep that he also rocks a tattoo on his arm of Winnie the Pooh guzzling a jar of Duke's Mayo in place of his usual jar of honey. Additionally, Mason features the brand extensively throughout his popular NOLA restaurants and in his cookbook, Flavor Trippin' in New Orleans. The collaboration is an exciting evolution for the two like-minded partners, who have previously joined forces for smaller projects like Duke's 'House of Twang' -- a series spotlighting the gritty inner workings of iconic southern restaurants – featuring Mason and his Turkey and the Wolf team. "This collab has been a longtime coming," said Hereford. "Duke's is not just my go-to mayo, it's an essential ingredient in my kitchen. As a standalone, I slather it on tomato sandwiches and dip my french fries in it, but I also use it as the base to a ton of sauces and classic dishes like deviled eggs. Duke's is simply superior when it comes to mayo. We've talked about working on a cookware collection for a while now, and I'm excited that we can finally share it with the world." The Duke's Mayo x Mason Hereford Limited-Edition Collection: Deviled Egg Tray: Featuring a two-toned, speckled melamine design, this tray is perfect for showcasing those creamy, perfectly dressed deviled eggs – just in time for spring and summer holidays when deviled eggs are on the brain and being whipped up for every gathering and backyard BBQ. $34.99. Spatula: The silicone spatula with a polypropylene handle is crafted to spread, scrape, and serve with ease, making it the perfect companion for your Duke's-laden dishes. $19.99. The partnership between Duke's Mayonnaise and Mason Hereford is rooted in their shared commitment to authenticity, tradition and a love for delivering bold, uncompromising flavors. For Duke's, this collection is a celebration of the deep, long-lasting relationships they've cultivated with chefs like Mason, who feature the mayonnaise on their menus and in their kitchens all over the country. The spatula and deviled egg tray are a nod to these culinary connections, blending tradition with a fresh, bold approach to entertaining and cooking. "Mason's the perfect partner for this collab – he aligns with our brand so well," said Rebecca Lupesco, Marketing Director of Duke's Mayonnaise. "We're both about pushing the boundaries with products and recipes that speak to people who care about quality and creativity. He's been an avid Duke's supporter for years now, so teaming up for a fun collection like this felt like a no-brainer." The limited-edition collection is now available exclusively at To learn more about the collection and Duke's Mayo, follow @dukes_mayonnaise on Instagram and X. About Duke's Mayonnaise Duke's Mayonnaise was created in 1917 in Greenville, S.C., by Eugenia Duke. Since then, Duke's has been adding southern flavors to make good things better. In addition to the flagship mayonnaise, which is still made according to the founder's original recipe, Duke's offers light, olive oil, and flavored mayonnaises, tartar sauce, sandwich relish and regionally inspired Duke's Southern Sauces, dressings, and mustards. Duke's is the Official Condiment of the Tailgate, Official Mayo of the Carolina Panthers and title sponsor of the Duke's Mayo Classic & Duke's Mayo Bowl. About Mason Hereford Mason Hereford is a celebrated figure in New Orleans' vibrant food scene, known for his inventive take on classic dishes and his influence on the city's culinary culture. He is the renowned chef-owner of the acclaimed Turkey and the Wolf, a counter-service only joint that Food & Wine and Esquire listed as one of the best restaurants of the decade, and Bon Appetit named as the Best New Restaurant in America in 2017. He also owns Molly's Rise and Shine, a breakfast spot nearby that Food & Wine named one of the ten Best New Restaurants in America in 2020. His cookbook, Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin' in New Orleans, became a New York Times Bestseller. Mason partnered with the co-chef of Turkey and the Wolf, Philip Cenac, and his wife, Lauren Agudo to open the 80s-themed hotspot Hungry Eyes in 2023. In 2024, Mason and partner Nate Barfield opened a modern meat and three restaurant, Hot Stuff. Mason has received five James Beard Award nominations: one for Best New Restaurant in 2016, one for Best Chef Southeast in 2019 and 2020, one for his cookbook in 2023, and one for Outstanding Restauranteur in 2025. 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Bloomberg
25-03-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Buyout Firm Falfurrias Raises $1.35 Billion for Midsize Deals
Falfurrias Management Partners, the private equity firm that sold Duke's Mayo owner Sauer Brands this year, closed a new buyout fund totaling $1.35 billion to target middle-market companies. The latest fund, Falfurrias Capital Partners VI, topped its predecessor's $850 million haul in 2021, according to a statement reviewed by Bloomberg News.
