Food & Beverage News
Satisfy your appetite for information about food and beverage offerings in the retail, wholesale and hospitality industries, with news from winemakers, brewers, distillers, chefs, influencers and food growers, processors, packagers and manufacturers. Discover the newest trends, research, innovations, products and services that appeal to foodies around the globe.
One Concierge Expands Coverage in The Bahamas
The One Concierge Network™ expands coverage in the Caribbean through an agreement with FoodStore2Go. - October 11, 2011 - One Concierge
BBQ Cook Off Brings Florida Badges to the Grill and Ribs to the Judges for the First Ever Battle of the Badges BBQ Competition
They typically work as a team, but this BBQ Smoke Off will put South Florida law enforcement officers, firefighters and self proclaimed BBQ experts on different sides of the pit for a BBQ challenge that will give the community a taste of a lifetime, and the winner a year of well earned bragging rights. - October 11, 2011 - Battle of the Badges BBQ Cook-Off
The Ultimate Christmas Gift - a Year of Chocolate
An Online chocolatier is offering the perfect Christmas present for those who appreciate the finer things in life – a year’s supply of choccies. - October 10, 2011 - The Chocolate Moon Ltd
Food Contamination in Restaurants is No Small Potatoes, Says Restaurant Expert Witness
In light of the recent cantaloupe-related illnesses, consumers and restaurant patrons are nervous and more focused on food safety. - October 09, 2011 - Restaurant Expert Witness
The Kingswood Pub & Liquor Store to Feature Rare Craft Tequilas
The Kingswood Pub & Liquor Store has received a very limited supply of rare handcrafted Voodoo Tiki Tequila. The single barrel, small batch award winning tequila is available for tasting in their newly remodeled pub, while the artesian bottles crafted from Mexican bubble glass and featuring a... - October 07, 2011 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Jerry’s Nut House is Awarded – Talk of the Town: Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
Jerry’s Nut House has been honored as a 2011 Talk of the Town Award Recipient in the category of top Candy Stores. Jerry’s located in Denver, Co specializes in Nuts, Candy, Popcorn, Chocolate and Trail mixes. Visit www.jerrysnuthouse.com. - October 07, 2011 - Jerry's Nut House
AmpleHarvest.org Announced as Winner of the Glynwood “2011 Wave of the Future” Award
Nationwide hunger/nutrition initiative enabling thousands of food pantries to receive excess garden produce to be honored at awards ceremony in New York City. - October 06, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Brother David’s Double Abbey Style Ale Wins Gold Medal at 2011 Great American Beer Festival® (GABF)
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) was awarded the gold medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival® in Category: 71 Belgian-Style Abbey Ale from a field of 76 entries. - October 06, 2011 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Genji, Inc. Joins Susan G. Komen for the Cure© in the Fight Against Breast Cancer This October
Portion of Sales to be Donated as Part of “Special Roll for a Special Cause” Promotion - October 06, 2011 - Genji Sushi
Flippin’ Pizza Partners with "AJ’s Kids Crane" to Raise Dough
Portion of Proceeds from Signature Pie to Benefit Kids Knocking Out Illnesses at Rady Children’s Hospital. - October 06, 2011 - Flippin' Pizza
ChefUniforms.com Announces Contest to Win Cash for the Holidays
ChefUniforms.com is holding a contest, in which professional chefs and culinary students will compete to win some extra cash for the holidays. Voting will take place on the company’s website from October 25th to November 28th, and winners will be announced on November 29th. One contestant with the most votes will be the grand prize winner. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.chefuniforms.com/contest. - October 05, 2011 - Chef Uniforms.com
Thirteen is a Lucky Number for Texas Craft Beer Fans
Just in time for Halloween, Saint Arnold Brewing Company will resurrect one of its dearly departed brews. Formerly released as Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 9 nearly two years ago, Saint Arnold Pumpkinator is slated for the first of what will be an annual pre-holiday release on Thursday, October 13, 2011. - October 05, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Sub Zero Announce Grand Opening in Federal Way, Washington
Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogurt announced its Grand Opening celebration for Thursday, October 6th. Sub Zero Ice Cream was started under the direction of founder, Jerry Hancock. Hancock wanted an ice cream shop where customers would have limitless options. Each serving of Sub Zero Ice Cream is made... - October 05, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Say “Aloha” to JTM Food Group’s “Signature 25” Sweepstakes
New promotion highlights 25 of the company’s popular food service products, offers a trip to Hawaii and other great prizes for food service operators. - October 05, 2011 - JTM Food Group
Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt Has Arrived in Layton, UT
Sub Zero Ice Cream is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Layton, with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 8th. Grand opening festivities will be from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. With free taste tests, giveaways and live music. Sub Zero Ice Cream & Yogurt has... - October 04, 2011 - Five Star Painting
Heather Biggs of Karrimah Farm in Western Australia Earns the IFWTWA Culinary Excellence Award
The International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association's prestigious award recognizes the best of the best in culinary achievement around the world. - October 04, 2011 - Explorer Media & Marketing
Olive Oil from Spain Pours Into Los Angeles
Spanish Olive Oil Expert Partners with Top Los Angeles Chef for an Exclusive Tasting - October 02, 2011 - Olive Oil From Spain
David and Goliath Showdown in the Rum Industry
Rum industry set for David and Goliath showdown as New York-based Cofresi Rum Company prepares to take on market titan Captain Morgan and stem tax revenue losses to Puerto Rico in the wake of Diageo's flight. - September 30, 2011 - Cofresi Rum
Fox Barrel Cidery Reserves, Unfiltered Pure Pear Ciders
Unfiltered pure pear ciders smoothed with organic honey. Unfiltered pearfection. - September 30, 2011 - Crispin Cider
Sunderland Gets a Magnificent Seventh
A brand new and exciting world of taste has finally come to Sunderland. EuroFoods announce the opening of their seventh Masala Bazaar store in the UK, situated in Sunderland. - September 30, 2011 - EuroFoods Group
Organizations That Have In-House Food Services Would be Wise to Determine How Well Their Food Service Personnel Understand and Comply with Food Safety Procedures
Organizations that have in-house food services would be wise to determine how well their food service personnel understand and comply with food safety procedures, advises Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a dining and hospitality services consulting firm headquartered in Kingston,... - September 30, 2011 - Clarion Group
FreshDirect Helps Android Users Buy Groceries On-the-Go
FreshDirect, New York City’s premier online grocer, is now helping busy families order groceries from just about anywhere, using their Android™ phones with FreshDirect’s new Android app. Now busy parents can stock up their pantries and load up refrigerators during their commute... - September 30, 2011 - FreshDirect
TasteTV's Chocolate Guide North American Edition Released as an eBook for iPads, Kindles, Nooks and Smartphones
The Chocolate Guide: North American Edition is a newly released ebook for tablets and smartphones such as the Kindle, Nook, iPad, and iPhone. - September 30, 2011 - TasteTV
Texas Winery Welcomes New Winemaker
Haak Vineyards and Winery Adds Assistant Winemaker to Growing Staff. - September 30, 2011 - Haak Vineyards & Winery
Calvo's "87 Lunches" Breaks Record for American Express Publishing
Adrianne Calvo's Blog wows readers as she merges heart and food in extraordinary words. - September 29, 2011 - Maximum Flavor Productions
Imbibe and Blue Beverages Form Exclusive Partnership
Leading developer and marketer of beverage flavors in the Midwest announces partnership with NY-based low-acid bottling company. - September 29, 2011 - Imbibe Inc.
Dapuri White Coffee Partners with Belacan Grill in Food Sales Donations to Boys & Girls Club of Tustin
As the global provider of premium white coffee products, Dapuri White Coffee announced today its partnership with Belacan Grill’s food sales donation to Boys & Girls Club of Tustin. - September 29, 2011 - Dapuri (White Coffee Manufacturer)
San Diego Wine Storage Unveils New Website
New site features online wine inventory and wine forums. - September 29, 2011 - San Diego Wine Storage
Rita Clark with Texas Trust Credit Union Looks to Reclaim Title as Grand Champion Black-Eyed Pea Chef
Texas Trust Credit Union’s Rita Clark, will compete to regain the title of Grand Champion Black-Eyed Pea Chef in the 5th annual Black-Eyed Pea Cook-Off. Clark will prepare a Patriotic Black-Eyed Burger. The cook-off and festival is a free family fun event benefiting the East Texas Arboretum. The October 8 event will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Athens, Texas. - September 29, 2011 - Texas Trust Credit Union
In Spite of the BP Oil Spill, Hurricane Irene & Other Seafood Industry Challenges – BoxHill Crabcakes Reports Good News for Its Customers and About Its Business
Even though the seafood industry has had a year and a half of bad news and ongoing difficulties, BoxHill Crabcakes of Abingdon, Maryland, has plenty of good news to report. - September 28, 2011 - Box Hill Crabcakes
Maria Bellas Biscotti Now Offers Wholesale Biscotti and Wholesale Italian Cookies
Maria Bellas Biscotti, an online authentic Italian bakery, is pleased to announce that all of their baked creations are available for wholesale. - September 28, 2011 - Maria Bella's Biscotti
Double L to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
This segment will focus on innovations in potato handling and harvesting equipment. - September 27, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
Genji Sushi Honored with Responsible Packaging Award
Company Recognized for Its Patented 100% Compostable Sushi Tray by Leading Industry Body - September 26, 2011 - Genji Sushi
Now Buy Imported, Gourmet or Organic Products Online in India
Imperial Store India has started its online retail journey by launching Imperialstore.in in Gurgaon. It is a premium online store. Imperialstore.in is one of a kinds in India, especially when the brick-and-mortar model of supermarkets has just taken off. It provides a truly global shopping... - September 25, 2011 - Imperial Store India
milk&more Help Mrs Bettaney Celebrate Her 100th Birthday
milk&more commemorate the 100th birthday of long standing customer Mrs Bettaney with a special birthday cake. - September 25, 2011 - Milk and More
La Cerveceria Selects Workhouse as A.O.R
WORKHOUSE (workhousepr.com), one of the country's leading public relations and integrated creative agencies, represents La Cerveceria and serves as media contact and A.O.R. - September 25, 2011 - Workhouse
Bread Basket Cake Company Shines at GBK & Tic Tac Mints’ Emmy Awards Gift Lounge
The Bread Basket Cake Company unveiled a jaw-dropping specialty Emmy cake at GBK & Tic Tac Mints’ Emmy Awards Gift Lounge as guests got a taste of their famous truffles. - September 24, 2011 - Bread Basket Cake Company
Ludo Buckets Another New Item
Ludo, LLC, a kids' candy manufacturer, launches its latest item, Bubble Bucket. A nostalgic tub of bubblegum and inside each piece is sour powder. - September 24, 2011 - Ludo, LLC
Dairy Crest's Online Delivery Service, Milk&More is Delighted to Have Scooped Two Prestigious Industry Awards
Praised for Its Success as "The Little Store at Your Door" - September 23, 2011 - Milk and More
Phoenix’s Newest Craft Beer Brewery Opens Its Doors Sept 27th for Brewery Tours and Onsite Retail - Fulfilling Local Beer Sales Rep’s Longtime Brewery Ownership Dream
Co-owners with long history in craft brewing business say Arizona needs more craft beer breweries. - September 23, 2011 - Phoenix Ale Brewery LLC
Arrowhead Grill Marks Arizona Restaurant Week with Special Flair
Arizona foodies and fans of Chef Charles Schwerd have another reason to visit the west Valley's best steakhouse, Arrowhead Grill, in September - Arizona Restaurant Week. The week-long celebration of food, which runs from Sept. 17-25, offers a special prix fixe menu created by Schwerd which costs... - September 22, 2011 - Arrowhead Grill
SIPP on Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Soon to be released flavor will preview at the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore the end of this week. - September 22, 2011 - SIPP eco beverage co.
An Interactive Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour - Three Celebrity Chefs Share Secret Recipes & Stories from Their Childhood
From Culinary Bad Boy Productions, Chef Chris Nirschel has reunited with self-taught culinary wunderkind and acclaimed Mama’s Boy, Chef Vic Vegas along with the Queen of Spice, Chef Susie Jimenez in an all access look at the recipes from Childhood, that defined the methods that they are... - September 21, 2011 - Culinary Bad Boy Productions
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Showcases Customized Gifts
Wine sets the mood for many occasions, from anniversaries to romantic dinners for two. MyReviewsNow Online Shopping announces its affiliation with Personal Wine, combining carefully selected award-winning wines with a unique personalized label to create special customized gifts for any occasion. - September 18, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Axium Foods Rolls Out New Flavors for Pajeda’s and Fiesta Crunch Snacks
Axium Foods is broadening both of their branded snack lines with new flavors. - September 18, 2011 - Axium Foods
Muesli Fusion Launches Create Your Muesli
Muesli Fusion is proud to announce its Create Your Muesli website. Customers first pick a whole grain foundation then pick from a selection of dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and sweets. There are traditional ingredients like raisins, cranberries, and almonds and ingredients not found in many other cereals like pineapple goji berries, cacao nibs, or chia seeds. With 34 total ingredients, there are literally quadrillions of possibilities. - September 18, 2011 - Muesli Fusion, Inc.
Halloween Cakes Of The Month for October
Now Offering the Cake Of The Month at The Blue River Baby Shoppe - September 17, 2011 - The Blue River Baby Shoppe
MyReviewsNow Shopping Showcases Wine Cellar Design
MyReviewsNow Shopping affiliate, Wine Racks America, is a comprehensive online shopping and resource center for the display of wine. MyReviewsNow Shopping is pleased to feature the Wine Racks America wine cellar design center. - September 16, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
Eat Local Now! Accepting Nominations for the Jeff Fairhall Local Food Hero Award
Eat Local Now! established the Jeff Fairhall Local Food Hero Award in 2008 in honor of Fairhall, a pioneer in creating organic food that was sold in supermarkets, on airlines and in corporations. Fairhall pushed organic food into the mainstream founding the Essential Sandwich Company and later the Essential Bakery. He passed away in 2007. - September 16, 2011 - Eat Local Now!
Viva La Independencia, Celebrating Mexican Independence Day at Señor Pico
For the occasion of Mexican Independence Day, the Rembrandt Hotel invites Corona Beer lovers to come and celebrate Mexican Independence day with a special Corona Beer Promotion, Buy 1 Corona Light for 220++ THB and get a free Corona Extra, from today until the end of this September. Freshen up... - September 16, 2011 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok