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Tap It Brewing Co. of San Luis Obispo Partners with Pacific Beverage Co. to Distribute Its Hand-Crafted American All Malt Ales
Tap It Brewing Co. today announced that it has reached an agreement with Pacific Beverage Co. to distribute its complete line of American All Malt Ales throughout Central California. - March 24, 2011 - Tap It Brewery
FruitFast Announces First Recipe Contest Berry-Cherry Challenge, Entries Due April 5th
Cooks, chefs and bakers of all abilities and backgrounds are invited to enter the Berry Cherry Challenge from Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast. It’s the first ever recipe contest sponsored by the industry leader of natural, all-fruit products promoting healthy living, www.fruitfast.com. - March 24, 2011 - Fruit Fast
Winning Chefs Return for Third Annual Epicurious Vino Challenge
This popular event combines professional chefs, wine, and charity. - March 24, 2011 - RHA Howell Care Centers
Diamond Bakery Launches Line of Hawaiian "All Natural" Crackers
Diamond Bakery (www.diamondbakery.com), a Hawaii-based cookie and cracker company that has been in business for over 90 years, recently announced the launch of their newest product line of Hawaiian “All Natural” Crackers. “In a time when consumers are extremely conscious about... - March 23, 2011 - Diamond Bakery
Mothers Day at the Vanilla Pod Bakery
The Vanilla Pod Bakery, Cheltenham, has launched its Mothers Day 2011 Collection and offers variety of bakery to make any Mum feel that extra special. Vanilla Pod's Mothers Day collection consists of layer cakes, regular size and bite cupcakes, as well as giant cupcakes. Prices start from as... - March 23, 2011 - The Vanilla Pod Bakery
Ardanaiseig Supports Government "Eat in Season" Campaign with New Cookery Classes
Ardanaiseig Hotel in Argyll is lending its support to the Scottish Government’s new "Eat in Season" campaign by offering "Cook in Season" classes with Chef-de-Cuisine Gary Goldie. Guests will learn to prepare gourmet dishes using a range of fresh, seasonal produce, as well as experiencing Gary’s own creations. - March 23, 2011 - Ardanaiseig
Walmart/Sam’s Club Donates $75,000 to 21st Century Parks and The Parklands of Floyds Fork
Sam’s Club, a division of Walmart Stores, Inc., announced a pledge of $75,000 to 21st Century Parks, the nonprofit organization responsible for the creation of The Parklands of Floyds Fork in Louisville, Ky. “We are grateful and appreciative to Walmart and Sam’s Club for their... - March 23, 2011 - 21st Century Parks
Hall of Famer, Tommy Lasorda, to Sign Signature Wines at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Legendary Baseball Hall of Famer, Tommy Lasorda, is teaming up with another legend, Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in Peoria, to feature his collection of Italian table wines. On Wednesday, March 23rd , Grimaldi’s Pizzeria will be hosting a wine tasting and bottle signing of Lasorda’s signature wines. - March 23, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Tres Tíos Tequila™ Enters Into an Exclusive Agreement to Include Montdani International’s High-End Products Into Its Distribution Channel
Tres Tios Tequila expands its distribution channels with the addition of Pedro Ximenez-Spinola from Montdani International. - March 23, 2011 - Tres Tios Tequila, LLC
Bodybuilding Warehouse Whey Protein Pushed by Online Media Direct
The Bodybuilding Warehouse has been thrilled by the great success of its Premium Whey Protein meal supplement, specially designed to give bodybuilders and athletes all the ingredients their bodies need to build high-quality, lean muscle. The success has been helped by Internet Marketing Company Online Media Direct. - March 22, 2011 - Online Media Direct Ltd
The Chef’s Academy Supports the Food Bank 2010 Corporate Good Neighbor Challenge
Culinary Institute Supports Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina - March 20, 2011 - The Chef's Academy
Imperial Teapots UK Unveils a New Range of Green Tea
Imperial Teapots offers a new range of organic Dragon Well Green Tea with research suggesting that drinking green tea will help to combat radiation poisoning. - March 20, 2011 - Imperial Teapots UK
Hotel Galvez to Host Spanish Wine Event during Food and Wine Festival
As part of its ongoing monthly centennial celebrations, Hotel Galvez & Spa, A Wyndham Grand® Hotel, will host a Spanish Wine Pairing Dinner on Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. with visiting Chef Pedro Angel Garcia of Houston’s El Meson Restaurant. This special event is part of the 2011... - March 20, 2011 - Mitchell Historic Properties
New Concept, Coal Burger, Set to Sizzle in the Spotlight
Coal Burger is a fast casual burger concept based on fresher ingredients and coal fired flavor. Using all natural products and ingredients, in both their build out and their food, they are revolutionizing the fast casual concept. Developed and owned by the founders of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, Coal Burger uses a coal-fired brick oven to flavor their all grass-fed beef burgers. Coal Burger currently is expanding in Arizona and Texas. - March 19, 2011 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Faith Starr Coming to Sunny Bridge Natural Foods
Sunny Bridge Natural Foods announced Faith Star will be speaking on More On Herbs and the Healing Properties of Food, Saturday, March 26 at 1:00 at the store. - March 19, 2011 - Marketing Pathways
Big Red Soda Asks Fans to Choose the Ultimate Red Head
Consumers Vote for Their Favorite Celebrity Red Head and Raise Funds for Locks of Love Charity Big Red, America’s original and #1 selling red soda, announced the first-ever Ultimate Red Head Showdown. In the spirit of March Madness, Big Red has assembled a 32-player bracket composed of... - March 18, 2011 - Big Red Inc.
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. Will Go Big with Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 11
Saint Arnold Brewing Company today revealed plans for its upcoming release of Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 11. Brewed in mid-February, Saint Arnold Divine Reserve No. 11, is a Double IPA (India Pale Ale). The beer is slated for release on March 29, 2011. - March 18, 2011 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Rocky Top Hospitality Raises More Than $9,500 for Local Nonprofits
Bogart’s American Grill 10-Year Anniversary and Closing Celebration Raises Money and Awareness for Local Area Charities. - March 18, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Swedish Book Wins "World’s Best Wine Book for Professionals": the Creation of a Wine by BKWine
The Swedish wine book “The Creation of a Wine” was awarded the prize “World’s Best Wine Book for Professionals 2010” in the international book competition Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2011. The book is written by Britt Karlsson, with photography by Per Karlsson. The book is an in-depth description of vineyard vine growing and wine making in the cellar. The book is not yet translated from Swedish into any foreign language. - March 18, 2011 - BKWine AB
Rebootizer USA Signs Kiteboarder Kris Kinn to Team of Sponsored Athletes
Rebootizer USA (http://www.rebootizerusa.com), exclusive distributor of the popular Rebootizer Detox Shaker, has signed Kris Kinn, professional kiteboarder and International Team Rider for Best Kiteboarding, to its growing team of sponsored athletes. Rebootizer USA was introduced to Kris Kinn... - March 17, 2011 - Rebootizer USA
Tres Tios Tequila Launches in San Antonio with High-End Ultra-Premium 100% Blue Agave Products
The Alamo city is now home to Tres Tios Tequila, a high-quality tequila company with a new line of 100% Weber blue agave ultra-premium products. - March 17, 2011 - Tres Tios Tequila, LLC
Chatham Street Café to Host Irish Night on March 17
Local Restaurant to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Night - March 17, 2011 - Chatham Street Cafe & Catering
Pomona's Pectin, Featured in New Cookbooks, Inspires Growing Numbers of Home Canners
Pomona’s Pectin, for making low-sugar jam and jelly, has been featured in three cookbooks published in 2010. Canning is predicted to be the #1 food trend in 2011. “More people are interested in eating and preserving locally grown food," said Connie Sumberg, co-founder of Pomona’s. “Pomona’s gives home canners the tool they need to make jam and jelly in the most healthy, low-sweetener way, which is important at a time when we are facing national epidemics of diabetes and obesity." - March 16, 2011 - Workstead Industries
California Coast: Wineries and Beyond in the March Issue of Exec Digital
Exec Digital explores California Coast Wineries - March 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Phil Biz Guide Lists the Top Chinese Restaurants in Manila, Subic, Angeles City and Clark Philippines
Chinese residents, visiting business executives and expat community in Manila are delighted with Phil Biz Guide's report of this new Chinese restaurant in Manila that serves authentic Hong Kong styled Chinese food and dim sums. - March 15, 2011 - Phil Biz Guide
Marketing Firm Looks to Crown "America's Cupcake Queen" 2011
Whilly Bermudez Media- continues its “America’s Best” series with a nationwide 'Social Media Contest' to crown "America's Cupcake Queen 2011." - March 14, 2011 - Whilly Bermudez Media
Sauce2u.com Announces Exclusive Launch of Tiger Blood Hot Sauce®
Sauce2u.Com has located the secret recipe to make Tiger Blood Winning Hot Sauce®. Sauce2u.com has searched the world and flown in the rare ingredients for this winning hot sauce. Sauce2u.Com was founded in 1996 in Baltimore, Maryland as a retail location and web based hot sauce supplier. Over... - March 13, 2011 - Sauce2u.Com
Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences Released Update of Eat Wine Santiago, the First English-Language Food & Wine E-Guide for Santiago, Chile
Written by long time American expat, Liz Caskey, co-owner of Liz Caskey Culinary &Wine Experiences, a Santiago-based boutique luxury travel firm specializing in culinary & wine journeys in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, Eat Wine Santiago delivers an orientation to the city’s neighborhoods, Chilean etiquette and customs, an extensive list of the city’s best restaurants, a must-try wine list and culinary dictionary to help navigate the local menus. - March 13, 2011 - Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences
Turf Care Supply Corporation to be Featured on Upcoming Episode of American Farmer
The episode will focus on granular and liquid fertilizers, as well as granular control products, including insecticides, pre-emergent herbicides, post-emergent herbicides and fungicides. - March 12, 2011 - DMG Productions, LLC
DirectRooms.com – Copenhagen Hosts Exhibition of British Food and Drinks in March 2011
DirectRooms.com reveals that Denmark’s capital city will host an exhibition to showcase A Taste of Britain in March 2011. - March 12, 2011 - DirectRooms.com
FDA & FTC to Speak at ACI Food & Beverage Marketing & Advertising Event
American Conference Institute presents its Advanced Legal Summit on Food & Beverage Marketing & Advertising, March 31-April 1 – Washington, DC. ACI is pleased to announce that several senior-level enforcement officials from the FDA and FTC will be speaking at ACI’s upcoming Advanced Legal Summit on Food & Beverage Marketing & Advertising. - March 12, 2011 - American Conference Institute
Regional President of The Chef’s Academy Joins N.C. Hospitality Education Foundation
Jayson M. Boyers to Educate Workforce for the N.C. Hospitality and Tourism Industry - March 12, 2011 - The Chef's Academy
Latin Touch Catering Does Caja China Style Roasting Right
Over the weekend Latin Touch catering went back to its roots, catering a wedding reception just minutes from their southwest Miami home. The caja china style whole pig roast was a hit with all in attendance. - March 12, 2011 - Latin Touch Inc
NewProductHelp.com Designated as Official Marketing Representative of Arnold Cup Invention
Jerry A., California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Arnold Cup concept to industry over the next 2 years. An innovative and effective new product designed to make beverage consumption more convenient and desirable,... - March 11, 2011 - New Product Help, Inc.
South Florida Food Truck, The Fire Within, Develops an Innovative Way to Raise Start Up Capital in Today's Tough Economy
The Fire Within implements corporate sponsorship and a "double-your-money-back" incentive as a fund raising method to raise start up capital. - March 11, 2011 - FoodTruckRoadTrip.com
Genji Sushi Co-Presents Sustainable Sushi Tasting Event at National Cherry Blossom Festival
Purveyor of All-Natural Sushi and Japanese Cuisine Celebrates Festival with Multicourse Tasting Menu of Sustainable Fishes. - March 11, 2011 - Genji Sushi
Living Harvest Foods, Inc. Unveils New Product at Expo West: Frozen Dessert Bars
Living Harvest Foods, Inc., manufacturer of the top-selling Tempt Hempmilk and other innovative hemp-based foods, is unveiling their latest offering at the Natural Foods Expo in Anaheim, CA, March 10-13, 2011. Living Harvest introduced their Tempt® Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert in 2009, the first... - March 11, 2011 - Living Harvest Foods, Inc
IonSense Introduces the DART XZ Transmission Module for Rapid Quantitation of Contaminants in Food Safety and Product Quality
Fast and Accurate Determination of Chemicals and Contaminants using Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry. Displayed at Pittcon 2011 Booth #2735. - March 10, 2011 - IonSense, Inc.
How to Prepare the World’s Most Exotic Appetizers is Discussed in the March Issue of Food and Drink Digital
Newly developed Front of Book story featuring How to Prepare the World’s Most Exotic Appetizers including escargot, caviar and Oysters Rockefeller. - March 10, 2011 - WDM Group
Award Winning Honibe™ Honey Drops™ Now Available in Hannaford and Sweetbay Supermarkets
Honibe™ Honey Drop™ Sweetener Sold in 105 Sweetbay Supermarkets in Florida and 170 Hannaford Locations in the Northeastern United States - March 10, 2011 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Beer Aficionados Rejoice: Charlotte Craft Beer Week
An all-out celebration of Craft Beer to be held at another anticipated Charlotte Craft Beer Week March 11 – March 20, 2011. - March 10, 2011 - Growlers Pourhouse
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Introduces Sunday Brunch Buffet
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Hosts New Brunch Buffet - March 10, 2011 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Sustainable Wineries and Restaurants Are Discussed in the March Issue of Food & Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide, announces the launch of its March issue. For the cover issue three wineries were investigated in how they best... - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Franchises That Are Going Green Are Featured in the March Issue of Food and Drink Digital
Food & Drink Digital, a top digital media source for global food and drink news and information reaching over 155,646 C-Level executives and more than 49,814 companies worldwide announces the launch of its newly developed Front of Book story featuring Franchises that are Going Green. Going... - March 09, 2011 - WDM Group
NY-Style Pizzeria Invites Community to Join in on March Madness with a Flippin’ Twist
Flippin’ Pizza Calls for Pie Creations to Give Fans an Opportunity to Take a Chance at the Big Dance - March 09, 2011 - Flippin' Pizza
ChefUniforms.com to Hold Its First Ever Contest for an All-Expense Paid Trip to the 2011 National Restaurant Association Show
ChefUniforms.com is holding a contest, in which professional chefs and culinary students will compete to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2011 NRA Show. Voting will take place on the company’s website from April 4th-29th, and winners will be announced on May 2nd. One Professional and one student will be chosen by tallying the votes. For more information about the contest and for complete rules and regulations, please visit www.chefuniforms.com/contest. - March 08, 2011 - Chef Uniforms.com
Steaz® to Debut New Packaging, Zero Calorie Innovations at Expo West 2011
The Healthy Beverage Company Co-Founder Steven Kessler and his Steaz® Team are gearing up for a Zero Calorie roll-out at this year’s Natural Products Expo West, with introductions of new flavors and innovative new packaging. Steaz® will be located at Booth #2909 from 10:00 a.m. - March 08, 2011 - The Healthy Beverage Company
Sparkling Organic Success
Now the Fizz is Back in the Soda Market with Organic and Natural Ingredients. - March 07, 2011 - SIPP eco beverage co.
Fairtrade Fortnight: 28th February – 30th March 2011
Fairtrade fortnight runs between 28th February – 30th March 2011 and the Supermarketonline is promoting the week by offering a range of fairtrade office supplies goods at discounted prices. - March 05, 2011 - The Supermarket Online
Auntie's Fry Bread - LA's First Native American Food Truck
In LA's culturally diverse Food Truck Culture, Native American culture has been underrepresented. Not just food trucks, but brick and mortar restaurants as well. Seeing this need, Kate Koyama and Eric Evans are opening the Auntie’s Fry Bread Gourmet Food Truck in a few weeks. According to Koyama, “Growing up in a community where fry bread is as common as hamburgers, I was surprised that a city as large and culturally diverse as Los Angeles did not offer fry bread.” - March 05, 2011 - Auntie's Fry Bread