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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
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
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
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
Kelapo Coconut Oil Expands Sales Force
Appoints New National Sales Manager and Brokerage Team - January 06, 2012 - Kelapo Coconut
Sanwa Farmer’s Market Places High Value on Consumers’ Time Through Store Changes
To encourage business in a struggling economy, Sanwa Farmer’s Market is expanding store hours, promoting specials on Facebook and Twitter, offering great in-store savings, and spicing up the website. - January 06, 2012 - Sanwa Farmer's Market
Rubio’s® Restaurants Rings in New Year with Bold New Takes on Signature Fish Taco
Iconic Restaurant Gets Innovative; Announces Two New Dishes of Chef-Crafted Seafood Recipes and Plans to Continue Expanding the Menu with More Sustainable Seafood Options Throughout 2012. - January 06, 2012 - Rubio's
Exec Digital’s January is Now Live
January 2012 started off with a bang, and Exec Digital celebrated the best of the best with its’ first ever “Best Of” Issue. - January 05, 2012 - WDM Group
2012 May Prove to be a Better Year for Corporate and Campus In-House Food Services and Other Hospitality Services Than Last Year
“2012 may prove to be a better year for corporate and campus in-house food services and other hospitality services than last year,” Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a dining and hospitality services consulting firm says, “but plenty of challenges remain. “The... - January 05, 2012 - Clarion Group
Single Malt Whiskey Merchandiser The Whiskey Place Promotes Deals on Glenrothes and Glenlivet Scotches
The Whiskey Place, known for its selection of single malt whiskey, is promoting its lines of Glenrothes and Glenlivet scotches, which are currently on sale. - January 05, 2012 - The Whiskey Place - Single Malt Scotch Brands
Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Brands Laphroaig and Glenmorangie Now Available at Limited Time Discounts at LiquorsGalore.com
Discount liquors warehouse Liquors Galore is showcasing its lines of Glenmorangie and Laphroaig single malt scotch whiskey brands. - January 05, 2012 - Liquors Galore
New Cake Pops Are Tops at Veronica’s Treats. Sweet Sensation Snags Place in Celebrity Gift Bags.
With rave reviews from gourmet food critics and inclusion in celebrity SWAG bags at the Emmys, Oscars, MTV, SAG & ACM Awards, Cake Pops are the top selling new product at Veronica’s Treats. The handmade treats are big on taste and small on size, capitalizing on chocolate-lovers desire for... - January 05, 2012 - Veronica's Treats
10 Smart Health Resolutions for 2012
The 10 Smart Health Resolutions for 2012 are for those that are looking to improve their health and lifestyle by taking it one step further than just losing a couple of pounds and giving their bodies more of what they need and less of what they don't need. By simplifying food and beverage intake to include more whole food organic sources, and giving up empty purchases that give little in return, people can choose to invest in their health and develop a new appreciation of good tasting food. - January 04, 2012 - Smart Health Talk
The Pollo Tropical® 21 Days to a New You Meal Plan Serves Up Wellness
Several exciting, new ingredients to the Plan in 2012 include the new Create Your Own TropiChop®, a new brown rice that’s steamed with chicken broth to lock in flavor, and new menu pairings that take full advantage of the fresh menu item ingredients at Pollo Tropical. - January 03, 2012 - Pollo Tropical
SVS Vending Announces Credit Card Readers for Snack Machines in San Jose Service Area
SVS Vending, the vending machine service in California has announced that they are providing vending machines with credit card readers for San Jose snack machine Customers. The credit card readers or “e-ports” provide clients with vending machines that do not require cash, although it... - January 01, 2012 - svs vending
Lovebites Joins Rise of Small Desserts in 2012
2011 saw the rise of mini desserts, from Macarons and Cake Pops to Katie Rosenhouse's new concept "lovebites." - December 31, 2011 - lovebites
Best Hot Sauces and Condiments of 2011 Announced
The Hot Pepper Awards 2011. The yearly competition of hot sauces and other fiery condiments. - December 31, 2011 - The Hot Pepper
WST Signs Deal with Revel Systems iPad POS
Wave Secure Technologies signs deal with Revel Systems iPad Point Of Sale to distribute Revel with remote eyes. WST has also released an API which Revel Systems iPad POS has now integrated into allowing for remote eyes capabilities for the Revel iPad POS which now has a line of security camera... - December 30, 2011 - Remote POS Eyes
Mims Distributing Company Releases Podcast About Responsible Drinking
CEO Chip Mims Explains Importance of Consuming Alcohol in Moderation - December 29, 2011 - Mims Distributing
Atacora Essential, Inc.: A New Model for Social Entrepreneurship in Africa
Atacora Essential is creating a Fair Partnership business model based on building personal relationships with and conferring ownership to African collaborators. By revaluing indigenous resources, empowering women and promoting environmental stewardship, Atacora Essential is revitalizing rural African communities and bringing healthy pure botanical products to global markets. - December 28, 2011 - Atacora Essential, Inc.