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Russell Reid Offers New Product to Control Drain Flies
Russell Reid now provides DrainGel - an environmentally safe biological drain flyer controller for restaurants and food service establishments. - July 11, 2010 - Russell Reid / Mr. John
CITEM: Getting Back to Our Roots - Philippine Root Crops Show Promise in Promoting Green Lifestyle
To "go home and plant kamote (sweetpotato)" in Filipino lingo depicts a picture of helplessness, and there are many negative, if humorous, connotations about the "lowly" kamote that in local minds make it pale beside loftier foreign greens. Yet the people from Visayas State... - July 09, 2010 - Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions
Gluten Free and Wheat Free Recipe to Jazz Up Your Summer Menu
Allergiesandme.com is focused on giving back to their customers and supporters with new information and references that might help them in their daily struggles. The newest addition is from a wonderful cookbook author, Diane Jacobs. - July 09, 2010 - Allergiesandme.com
Maple Leaf Farms Debuts New Duck Sausage Products
Ground duck and duck sausage added to foodservice product line - July 09, 2010 - Maple Leaf Farms
Clarion Group Announces That Companies Should be Weary of Raising Prices in the Dinning Industry
Companies trying to reduce costs by eliminating the subsidy for their employee dining services should tread carefully, warns Tom Mac Dermott, president of Clarion Group, a consulting firm that specializes in corporate dining and facilities services. “We have seen companies that abruptly... - July 09, 2010 - Clarion Group
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has been named the best place to salsa dance and the best place to eat appetizers by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. The Red Room was also a finalist... - July 09, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Keens Beans Organic Coffee Beans, Pensacola, Florida, Launches New Website to Sell Whole Bean Coffee of Costa Rica to Lovers of Fine Roast Coffee Across the United States
Keens Beans, an organic coffee bean grower and roaster based in Costa Rica and Pensacola, FL, launched a new website, www.KeensBeans.com, so anyone in the US may buy coffee beans directly from them. Keens Beans organic coffee beans are now available to gourmet coffee lovers across America who want organic coffee beans and organic coffee products. Keens Beans offers organic coffee beans shade grown in the mountains of Costa Rica. Keens Beans sustainable coffee contains 100% pure arabica beans. - July 08, 2010 - Keen's Beans
Pushpins Inc. Launches UPCGrocery Providing Categorized and Detailed Product Information of 80,000+ Grocery Products Linked to UPC Code
Pushpins Inc. launches comprehensive, categorized database of 80,000+ grocery products linked to UPC codes. - July 08, 2010 - Pushpins
Emerging Food and Drinks Markets in Latin America: Fast Growth and Maturing Countries and Product Markets Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Emerging Food and Drinks Markets in Business Insights is a new management report published by Business Insights that assesses Latin America across 8 food and drinks metrics, including market size, market growth - July 07, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Sea Island Coffee Announces Rare Coffee Partnership with Pitcairn Island Coffee Farmer
The Pitcairn coffee, a very rare coffee that is grown on the only inhabited island of the Pitcairn Islands in the Southern Pacific Ocean, known from from the history of the HMS Bounty mutineers, has now finally made it to Sea Island Cofffee's collection. It is a rare coffee with a hint of hazelnuts and tobacco. - July 05, 2010 - Sea Island Coffee
Kickstarter.com's Latest Interesting Project - Auntie's Fry Bread Tacos
Fry bread is a popular food in Native American communities that is often served with both sweet and savory toppings such as either honey and sugar, or taco style. - July 04, 2010 - Kickstarter
BP Oil Spill Effects to be Felt by Maryland Crab Cake Lovers
Maryland crab cake businesses will not escape the impact of the BP oil disaster, which will trickle down to the consumer. - July 03, 2010 - Box Hill Crabcakes
Growlers Pourhouse: Serving Craft Beer & Beer Food, to Open in Charlotte in August
Growlers Pourhouse will open in August in Charlotte, NC. The new restaurant concept will serve a rotating American Craft Beer menu, that can be purchased by the glass or for a table in growlers (64oz vessels). Alongside Craft Beer, the restaurant will uniquely serve "beer food." Follow the opening on facebook or twitter (@GrowlersPH). www.growlerspourhouse.com - July 03, 2010 - Growlers Pourhouse
Innovations in Ready Meals: Market Drivers, NPD and Alternative Sales Channels Report Now Available on ReportsandReports
Growth in the industry will primarily come from the key emerging markets such as China and Russia. Ready meals that provide health and indulgence benefits continue to provide a number of growth opportunities for manufacturers in developed markets. - July 03, 2010 - marketsandmarkets
Skull Coast Sails Into Charlotte with Carolina Premium Beverage
Skull Coast selects Carolina Premium Beverage for Distribution in Five Counties of North Carolina, including Charlotte, NC. - July 03, 2010 - Skull Coast Ale Company
Bogart’s American Grill Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill has been named the best place to hear jazz and the location with the best martini selection by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. Bogart’s was... - July 03, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Wave Energy Drink Announces Partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation
Upcoming Events Includes “Walk for Wishes” Effort - July 03, 2010 - Wave Energy Drink
Wave Energy Drink Supports the Troops—and Two of Their Own
Donations Given, Employees Honored - July 03, 2010 - Wave Energy Drink
foodequipmenttrader.com Becoming the Premier Used Equipment Site
www.foodequipmenttrader is becoming the premier website to sell used restaurant equipment online. - July 03, 2010 - foodequipmenttrader.com
WrenchMints, Inc. Sold in Private Equity Sale
WrenchMints, Inc., the Los Angeles based manufacturer of innovative wrench-shaped breath mints, announced today the closing of the sale of 100% of its stock to Anthony Priore, a 30-year marketing veteran, internet and ecommerce leader for an undisclosed amount. Mr. Priore will take over WrenchMints... - July 02, 2010 - WrenchMints, Inc.
This Cupcake Was Made for You and Me
Fireworks on Lake Michigan. Baseball. The Taste. Celebrate the great city and America the Beautiful with Foiled Cupcakes’ 4th of July Assortment. - July 02, 2010 - Foiled Cupcakes
Skull Coast Sails Into Charleston, SC
Skull Coast selects Henry J. Lee Distributing for Distribution in Charleston, Hilton Head and Beaufort, SC. - July 02, 2010 - Skull Coast Ale Company
Wave of Columbia Ramps Up South Carolina Presence
New Energy Drink Beverage Helps Kick Off Overdue Summer Season - July 01, 2010 - Wave Energy Drink
Wave Energy Drink Makes a Splash in Hampton Roads-Area Market
New Energy Drink Beverage Helps Kick Off Overdue Summer Season - July 01, 2010 - Wave Energy Drink
Wave Energy Drink Making Gains in NYC
New Energy Drink Beverage Helps Kick Off Overdue Summer Season - July 01, 2010 - Wave Energy Drink
Superfruits Company Plus 100 Years of Experience
Megafruit Ventures Continued Success Prompts Company Growth Again. Los Angeles-based Megafruit Ventures, Inc., a health food company dedicated to bringing highly nutritious exotic Superfruits to the US, has appointed Breakout Sales and Marketing, formally known as Naturally TCL, to bring... - July 01, 2010 - Megafruit Ventures
Merdeka Coffee Announces New Store Openings
Merdeka Coffee, Indonesia's leading specialty coffee roaster, has continued to grow through what has been a very tough time for retail globally. New openings today have been confirmed for Australia, Malaysia and Indonesia second half 2010. - July 01, 2010 - Merdeka Coffee
C&S Wholesale Grocers Joins Unified Grocers and Brand Coupon Network for ‘Coupons for Miracles’
Cause-Marketing Promotion Aims to Raise Funds for Children’s Miracle Network - June 30, 2010 - Brand Coupon Network,LLC
Need Help Choosing a Wine? There's an App for That.
Free iPhone App for Wine Shoppers Adds New Features to Break Down the Wall of Wine, Provides Seasonal Recommendations. - June 30, 2010 - Hello Vino, Inc.
Rare South African Wines Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Twenty of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, S.A. will be showcased at the 5th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, July 10th & 11th 2010 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration... - June 30, 2010 - Grayhaven Winery
Wave Energy Drink Launches "Taste of Summer" Challenge
New beverage will pay for your first taste. - June 30, 2010 - Wave Energy Drink
LAUNCH Healthy Frozen Dessert Bars Now Available in Whole Foods Markets (Northern California)
Whole Foods Market Inc. has added LAUNCH bars to the shelves of their Northern California stores. LAUNCH bars are a new healthier frozen dessert made from whey protein concentrate and all natural ingredients to deliver a great tasting treat that has positive nutrition and only 100 calories. - June 30, 2010 - LAUNCH Frozen Innovations Inc.
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar has been named the best place to interact with the best wait staff by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. Michael Dean’s was... - June 30, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Cater a 4th of July BBQ with Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ
Nothing is more patriotic than bbq for the 4th of July. Take a load off and let a local Orlando catering company do all the work this holiday. - June 29, 2010 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
JAMPRO Promotes Jamaican Food in New York
Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) will lead a delegation of local exporters in the food and beverage sector to the 56th Summer International Fancy Food Show, which will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York from Sunday, June 27 through to Tuesday, June 29. Twelve Jamaican... - June 27, 2010 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation
Five Mountains Launches 1st 100% Biodegradable & Home-Compostable Loose Leaf Tea Packaging
Five Mountains, a San Francisco-based organic tea crafter and tea-ware manufacturer, push the limits on how “green” tea can be. The all-too-common, disappointing signs of “greenwashing” fail to surface anywhere in their achievement. - June 26, 2010 - Five Mountains
The Twisted Fork Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Twisted Fork has been named the best place to eat pie by Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. The Twisted Fork was also a finalist for best chocolate confection, best desserts and... - June 26, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Snooth Launches THE SPIRIT: A New Cocktail Publication
The world's largest wine site aims to conquer cocktails. - June 25, 2010 - Snooth
My Private Chef Appears at Chicago's Green City Market
On Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., the popular Chef Christopher Tong, of My Private Chef, the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, will present a cooking demonstration featuring locally produced seasonal ingredients offered by the Green City Market. - June 25, 2010 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef Appears at Taste of Chicago 2010
Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef will join an outstanding roster of professional chefs as he presents a cooking demonstration featuring seasonal ingredients during the Taste of Chicago 2010 at the Dominick's Cooking Corner. Chef Tong's demonstration is scheduled for Thursday, July 1 at 11:00 am. - June 24, 2010 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Get a Taste of Summer with My Private Chef at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store, Chicago, IL
Join Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, at Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store. He will present summer menu items featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients using his special flair for the unusual and the delicious.The demonstration will take place on Saturday, June 26, from 2-4 p.m. - June 24, 2010 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Sweet Ways to Cut 300 Calories a Day Naturally – with Stevia Extract in the Raw®
Using Stevia Extract In The Raw® as a replacement for sugar in your favorite summer drinks can help cut calories. - June 24, 2010 - Stevia Extract In The Raw
Rocky Top Catering Wins Best of the Triangle 2010 Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Rocky Top Catering has been named the best catering company in Independent Weekly’s 2010 Best of the Triangle awards. Rocky Top Catering is featured under the Wine & Dine category of the awards. - June 24, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Christian Garces to Headline Sommelier Smackdown
The Wine School is pleased to welcome Christian Garces, brother of Iron Chef Jose Garces, to its signature wine and food pairing event, the Sommelier Smackdown. - June 21, 2010 - The Wine School
Sea Island Coffee Celebrates Rare Coffee Partnership with One of Britain’s Most Exclusive Restaurants
Sea Island Coffee is celebrating the success of its single origin coffee menu with Sketch Restaurant & Club, one of London's most exclusive venues. - June 20, 2010 - Sea Island Coffee
Ella's Sweet Shoppe Grand Opening in Madison, GA
Ella's Sweet Shoppe, a specialty sweet shop with over 4000 ready made candies, 100 independent nostalgic soda pops, 24 flavors of all natural gelato and many of the finest gourmet chocolates and truffles imported from all around the world will celebrate their grand opening on Saturday, July 3rd,... - June 19, 2010 - Ella's Sweet Shoppe
Maple Leaf Farms Launches Video Duck Recipe Contest
“Strut Your Duck” Video Recipe Contest calls for creative recipes using Maple Leaf Farms duck products. - June 19, 2010 - Maple Leaf Farms
MapleSyrupWorld’s New E-commerce Site Sweetens the Online Maple Syrup World
MapleSyrupWorld today announced the launch of its new stylish transactional site that provides a selection of handpicked high quality maple products and a community portal of free information and recipes relating to maple syrup. MapleSyrupWorld offers maple lovers from all over the globe high... - June 19, 2010 - MapleSyrupWorld
California Olive Ranch Wins Top Marks at Der Feinschmecker Olio Award 2010, Presented by Der Feinschmecker, Germany's Most Prestigious Culinary Magazine
California-based Producer of Premium Quality EVOO Receives Honors from Most Influential Food Magazine in Germany. - June 18, 2010 - California Olive Ranch
TheCooksDen Releases CookSearch - A Comprehensive Search Engine Dedicated Exclusively to Cooking and Food Resources
CookSearch, a comprehensive search engine for cooks only, is backed by Google technology. - June 18, 2010 - TheCooksDen