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TasteTV Announces the 2012 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America

TasteTV is pleased to announce that the 2012 Best Chocolatiers and Confectioners in America Award Winners have been released. The awards are for the titles of Grand Master Award Winners, Master Award Winners, and Excellence Award Winners. - February 02, 2012 - TasteTV

New Beach Body Boot Camp Site Provides Top At-Home Boot Camp Workouts, Exercises and DVDs

The Beach Body Boot Camp site offers details on boot camp workouts that can be done as home. Options include P90X, Turbo Jam, Insanity and more. - February 01, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Vegetarian Food Festival Takes Second Bite Out of Big Apple

The first weekend of March will see the second annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, the blowout event for foodies, locavores, vegetarians, vegans, flexitarians, and all those who want to find out more about living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. - February 01, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.

Texas Salsa Creator Keeps Dude Food Super Simple for Sunday's Big Game

Simple preparation together with delicious twists on gameday classics make Sunday super. - February 01, 2012 - Burnt Orange Texas Salsa

16 Handles Wants Fans to Name It! for $500

16 Handles Has Facebook Fans Create and Vote on New Product Name - February 01, 2012 - 16 handles

Belle Chevre Launches a Line of Cookies Frosted with Artisan Goat Cheese

Meet the newest member of the Belle Chevre goat cheese product line, handmade sugar cookies frosted with artisan goat cheese icing. Customizable for all occasions. - February 01, 2012 - Belle Chevre

Eat/Drink/Etc Launches - A Food and Beverage Lifestyle Website for Gourmets

Website EAT/DRINK/ETC (EDE ONLINE) launches, showcasing the latest in food and beverage lifestyle and cigar information. EDE ONLINE features brands and products as well as news, events, education and trends in the global gourmet scene. - January 31, 2012 - EDE ONLINE

Cloud-Based Digital Menu Boards Are Reveling with Samsung's Internet Enabled TV's

Digital Menu Me is disrupting the Digital Signage market by releasing a truly Cloud-based digital menu system that has no third party devices needed, just a Samsung internet TV. - January 30, 2012 - Digtial Menu Me

Bread Connection is Coming to Chandler Plaza in Chandler, Arizona

Bread Connection is opening a new store at the Chandler Plaza in Chandler, AZ. Starting February 2012, the new cafe will serve breakfast and lunch, and offer a variety of specialty breads, pastries, meats and other quality foods that are delicious and affordable. - January 29, 2012 - Chandler Plaza

First Line of Soft-Serve Gelato to Hit Froyo Market in 2012

Yogurtiamo, the premier liquid frozen yogurt manufacturer, has announced its 2012 plans, which include an innovative line of soft-serve gelato and sorbet. The company will be expanding their yogurt flavors to include new flavors such as Crème Brulee and Peach Cobbler, and will feature... - January 28, 2012 - G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc

Sweet or Cheesy, Wisconsinmade.com Makes Valentine's Day Easy

The gift giving experts at the online gourmet food and gift store, Wisconsinmade.com, share their recommendations for Valentine's Day gifts. - January 28, 2012 - Wisconsinmade.com

San Francisco Sushi Chef Kaz Matsune Introduces New "Breakthrough" Team Building Sushi Class

The new concept in team building cooking class that will inspire you to breaktrough from the ordinary thinking. - January 26, 2012 - Breakthrough Sushi

Alvarado Street Bakery Received the AIB Superior Certification

AIB awards Alvarado Street Bakery their highest certification. - January 25, 2012 - Alvarado Street Bakery

New Weight Loss Solutions Website Offers Diet, Detox and Weight Loss Options for Fast and Safe At-Home Weight Loss

The weight loss centers and solutions website from John Spencer Ellis brings diet secrets and solutions home for women and men interested in losing weight. The website, available at http://www.weight-loss-centers.info/, now offers several effective diet, detox and weight loss options and programs. - January 24, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Le Méridien Presents Its New À La Carte Venue

KuDéta Bar & Lounge opens its doors to a burst of incomparable flavours. Set in the heart of Balluta bay, and overlooking astonishing sea views, KuDéta extends its menu to a seated á la carte served daily to tourists and patrons alike. - January 21, 2012 - Le Meridien St Julians Hotel & Spa

Wine Train Hosts Real "Ghost Whisperer" at Two Events

Famed Paranormal Investigator Speaks at Wine Train Mary Ann Winkowski Communicates with Earthbound Spirits. - January 20, 2012 - Napa Valley Wine Train

UnHinged Homestead, Organics Homemade Goods, Providing Local Healthy Food Choices from Mansfield

People are smarter about the foods they eat these days, and more consumers have turned to organic food products for personal health and reasons of quality. UnHinged Homestead provides high-quality organic foods and ready-made convenience items for people who are too busy for complex food preparation, but care about what they eat. - January 20, 2012 - UnHinged Homestead

A New Craft Brewery to Open in the Triangle

Though software engineering may not be the first thing that comes to mind when discussing craft beer, such is not the case for two new brewers in the craft beer scene. Andrew Simmering and David Britt, RTP software engineers, are working towards opening a new brewery in the Triangle area; Shade... - January 20, 2012 - Shade Tree Brewing Company

Onesource Water Acquires Next Generation H2O

Onesource Water Expands Operations into Central Florida Onesource Water, a leading provider of bottleless water cooler systems, is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of Next Generation H2O, a distributor of point-of-use office and home water coolers in Central Florida. This acquisition... - January 20, 2012 - Onesource Water

City Tropics Bistro Unveils New Menu

Popular local restaurant, City Tropics Bistro, unveils its new menu with over 30 new items. - January 19, 2012 - City Tropics Bistro

Greencore USA’s Newburyport, MA Facility Achieves Prestigious BRC "GRADE A" Accreditation

Greencore - one of a handful of Sites in US to Achieve this Standard of Consumer Product Safety and Quality Certification. - January 19, 2012 - Greencore Group

Flying Elephant Pub & Grill Announces Winner of Its First Annual Chili Cook-Off Event

Premier Live Music and Entertainment Venue in North County San Diego Rewards Winner with Inclusion on Menu. - January 18, 2012 - The Flying Elephant

Chukar Cherries Highlights New Products and Packaging at Winter Tradeshows

In anticipation of the company’s 25th anniversary, Chukar Cherries has revamped their packaging and launched new cherry sauces and gifts. - January 18, 2012 - Chukar Cherry Company

Pacific Resort Hotel Group Take Out "The Oscars of the Travel Industry"

Pacific Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) in the Cook Islands have kicked off 2012 in celebration mode after walking away with awards for the “World’s Leading Boutique Island Resort” and “World’s Leading Island Villas” at the 2011 World Travel Awards Grand Final event hosted last night by the Qatar Tourism Authority at Katara Cultural Village in Doha, Qatar. - January 17, 2012 - Pacific Resort Hotel Group - Cook Islands

International Food Trader, Boyd International, Ships Record Quantities of Meat to Ghana During December

Boyd International is a globally recognized specialist trader in “fifth quarter” products, bones and offal from all meat and poultry species. Based in the United Kingdom, they have a dedicated team of meat traders who speak numerous languages and help ensure the buying experience is... - January 16, 2012 - Boyd International

Vote for Chicago Prime Steakhouse

Visit www.zagat.com/vote by Monday, January 16, 2012 to register and vote for Chicago Prime Steakhouse as your favorite restaurant in Chicago. Complete the survey for free perks including a 2012 Zagat Chicago/Milwaukee Dining Guide or an entry into the "Night on the Town" mega-sweepstakes. - January 16, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse

Gray & Creech Announces New Sparkling Water System Offering

innowave® Water Treatment System Provides Unique Feature to Add Carbonation to Purified Water with Low Maintenance Costs - January 15, 2012 - Gray and Creech

Traditional Wassail Will Welcome 2012 Crops

A traditional wassail will bid welcome and good health to 2012 apple and pear crops this month when the Welsh Perry and Cider Society host the first public event of the year at Raglan Cider Mill, Monmouthshire. On 28th January, the annual event refers to a ceremony that involves singing and... - January 15, 2012 - Welsh Perry and Cider Society

Whole Health Everyday Announces Weekly Delivery Service of Gluten Free & Dairy Free Meals

Just in time to start off the New Year, Whole Health Everyday announces weekly delivery service of their delicious gluten free & dairy free meals for residents of Newport Beach, Corona del Mar and Costa Mesa, CA. As the need for gluten free products continues to rise, Chef Rebecca Club,... - January 14, 2012 - Whole Health Everyday

Toffee Break Desserts Wins The Taste Awards’ Best Toffee in America

Toffee Break Desserts, a suburban Chicago-based artisanal toffee maker, was awarded Best Toffee in America by The Taste Awards, the premier broadcast awards show celebrating the best in food, fashion, and home lifestyle programs in television, film, online and radio. Toffee Break Desserts was... - January 14, 2012 - Toffee Break Desserts

JTM Food Group Develops Seven New Turkey Products for Their Food Service Product Lineup for Restaurant, Healthcare, and Military Customers

New Turkey Products Provide Customers with Healthier Menus Options - January 13, 2012 - JTM Food Group

Kroger Now Offers Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Texas Beef

Nolan Ryan Beef and Kroger are proud to announce that their long-standing partnership now includes exclusive sales of Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Texas Beef at Kroger Southwest Division stores, which includes locations in Texas and Louisiana. Procuring the highest quality beef exclusively from... - January 12, 2012 - Nolan Ryan Beef

STF Enterprises Brings Spirited Cakes to Wisconsinmade.com

Tasty rum cakes from a local Milwaukee baker are the latest addition to the Wisconsinmade.com online gift store. - January 11, 2012 - Wisconsinmade.com

Designer Gets Creative in the Kitchen with "LOVE – the Secret Ingredient"

For over 30 years, Mary has been churning out creativity through her award-winning brand design firm PM + CO. While Mary still dishes out the innovations from her distinguished art department, there’s another place where she innovates with her family and loved ones each and every day – her kitchen. From the drawing board to the cutting board, Mary’s recipes and stories will delight your mind just as her creations delight your palate – and she’s excited to finally share them with you. - January 11, 2012 - Pisarkiewicz Mazur and Co., Inc.

Fountain Square Brewing Co. Announces Its Grand Opening

Located in Historic Fountain Square, Fountain Square Brewing Co. is thrilled to celebrate its Grand Opening with a Winter Luau. Offering prizes for best dressed, hula hoop, and limbo in addition to serving up great beer! - January 10, 2012 - Fountain Square Brewing Co.

Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt Opens in Sandy, UT

Sub Zero Ice Cream opened their newest location in Sandy, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, January 7th. "We are excited to be a part of a growing franchise that has the best ice cream," Owner, Christian Thurgood. "We are also excited to be small business owners in the... - January 10, 2012 - Five Star Painting

DietGuru.com Now Offers Customized Diet and Meal Plan for Weight Loss and Improved Health and Energy

The Diet Guru program, now available at http://www.dietguru.com/, offers a customized diet and meal plan that promotes weight loss and overall better health. The turnkey blueprint for weight loss success is both affordable and effective. - January 09, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

Gary Oppenheimer from AmpleHarvest.org to Speak at TEDxManhattan "Changing The Way We Eat" on January 21, 2012

www.TEDxManhattan.org - Oppenheimer to talk about the AmpleHarvest.org Campaign - Find or host a Viewing Party in your Area to watch the Live Webcast. www.AmpleHarvest.org/TEDx - January 08, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org

Healthy Living Introduce New Product Featuring Organic Sea Minerals

Leading North American health product suppliers Healthy Living have recently announced the introduction of an exciting new product to their outstanding catalogue. The company’s new organic Kona Deep Sea Minerals product is design to provide clientele with all their required minerals and trace... - January 08, 2012 - Healthy Living

BJ’s Wholesale Club the First to Replace Coffee Can with Innovative Fres Bag™ Package

Citing enhanced flavor preservation and logistical cost savings, BJ’s Wholesale Club is replacing its 40 oz canned ground coffee with a new, flexible package designed by Fres-co System USA, Inc. - January 07, 2012 - Fres-co System USA, Inc.

Dimples BBQ Sauce Selected as 2011's Best Mild Tomato Sauce

Dimples BBQ Sauce has been chosen by The "Q" Review as the Best Sauce of 2011 in the Mild Tomato Sauce Category. - January 07, 2012 - Jarico, Inc.

Venezia's Secures "Best Slice" Honor for Second Year in a Row

Arizona Foothills Magazine has selected the winners for the third annual “Best of Our Valley” contest. For the second year in a row, Venezia’s Pizzeria has been awarded the honor of “Best Slice.” - January 07, 2012 - Venezia's Pizzeria

Chukar Cherries Showcases Product Line in Seattle’s Pacific Market Center

Northwest specialty food company makes their products available to retailers year-round - January 07, 2012 - Chukar Cherry Company

Exports Increasing for EXIM Strategies Corporation Because of Presidential Executive Order 13534 – National Export Initiative (NEI)

EXIM Strategies Corporation, a Texas based Export Management Firm, is creating successful results exporting U.S. produced goods as a direct result of Presidential Executive Order – National Export Initiative (NEI). “The cooperative efforts of multiple government agencies including the... - January 07, 2012 - EXIM Strategies

John Street Beverage Launches New Website for Start Up Coffee Shops

John Street Beverage are proud to announce launch of their new and improved website for coffee loves and those who want to open their own coffee shop “New website is going to be a great resource for coffee lovers,” said John Street Beverage. - January 07, 2012 - John Street Beverage