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Sticky Fingers Bakeries Launches New Promos and Marketing Strategies for Their Line of Premium English Scones in 2010
Sticky Fingers Bakeries does not see the current economic downturn as a time to run for cover. “We are doing everything we can think of to support the needs of our customers, bending over backwards as much as possible,” states Tom Owens, co-owner of Sticky Fingers Bakeries. “We... - January 08, 2010 - Sticky Fingers Bakeries
SoundSign – the World’s First Noise Activated Warning Sign for Pubs and Restaurants
Cirrus Research, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment for health and safety applications, has unveiled SoundSign, it’s new electronic noise activated warning sign for pubs and restaurants trade. - January 06, 2010 - Cirrus Research plc
RetailNet Group Releases Global 100 Retailer Forecast and Key Retail Drivers for 2014
RetailNet Group, a retailer and packaged goods research and advisory consultancy has released its Global 100 Retailers forecast and report of the key drivers of retail in the next 5 years. Founded by Dan O'Connor, a widely regarded retail industry analyst, RetailNet Group tracks and reports on the strategies and capabilities leading retailers are leveraging for growth. - January 05, 2010 - Retailnet Group LLC
Applied Food Sciences Inc. Appoints CK Nutritional Ingredients as Its Exclusive Sales, Marketing and Distribution Partner for the Canadian Natural Health Products Market
Applied Food Sciences Inc. Austin, Texas (AFSTM) and CK Nutritional Ingredients (CKNI), Toronto, Ontario, Canada are pleased to announce the execution of an exclusive sales, marketing and distribution agreement for the Canadian natural health products market. Specifically, CKNI will market... - January 05, 2010 - Applied Food Sciences Inc
My Private Chef Presents an Elegant Winter Cooking Class at the Cheney Mansion in Oak Park, IL
Chef Christopher Tong, of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, has been invited to the beautiful Cheney Mansion to present an elegant Winter menu. Chef Chris will conduct a cooking demonstration in the famous mansion's kitchen. It will take place on Monday, January 25 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Cheney Mansion, 220 Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL. Located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago. - January 05, 2010 - My Private Chef, Inc.
My Private Chef Presents a Winter Soups Cooking Class at the Whole Foods Market Lakeview, Chicago, IL
Whole Foods Market welcomes back Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based gourmet dining service, My Private Chef. He will conduct a cooking class in the on-site classroom on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 12 noon at the Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL. - January 05, 2010 - My Private Chef, Inc.
My Private Chef Celebrates Fat Tuesday at Gilda's Club Chicago, IL
Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will continue his series of healthy cooking demonstrations at Gilda's Club, Chicago. The meals are designed to inspire people living with cancer, to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy. This... - January 05, 2010 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Chocolate Alchemy Open New Shop in Loughborough
A fantastic new handmade chocolate shop is opening in Loughborough. Local entrepreneur Peter Gardner has struck gold with Chocolate Alchemy, a new concept for Loughborough, opening in the New Year. - January 02, 2010 - Chocolate Alchemy
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wraps Up 2009 with Another Silver Medal for One-of-a-Kind Wine
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery's Persimmon Solera sherry-style wine was selectively entered in only seven wine competitions this past year. It scored a medal in each contest. - January 02, 2010 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Catalina Restaurant Group Incorporates Smarter Takeout® Into Their Business to Offer Online Pie Ordering to Their Coco’s Bakery Restaurant and Carrows Restaurants Custome
IT Problem Solver, Inc. is proud to announce their newest customer to integrate with Smarter Takeout® online ordering. - January 01, 2010 - IT Problem Solver, Inc.
End of Christmas Signals the Start of Saint Arnold Winter Stout Season
Curious craft beer lovers and tourists can try latest seasonal as brewery introduces its first weekday tours - January 01, 2010 - Saint Arnold Brewing Co.
Spirits Pub & Grub to Host Military Appreciation Week
Spirits Pub & Grub (www.spiritscary.com) has announced that the restaurant will host a military appreciation week from Sunday, Jan. 10 through Saturday, Jan. 16 for customers who are serving or who have served in the military. Military members with proper identification will receive a 10... - January 01, 2010 - Spirits Pub & Grub
Xtreme Frozen Yogurt Hosts Free Frozen Yogurt Day for Carlsbad & Murrieta Communities
Frozen Yogurt Shop in Carlsbad and Murrieta Exceeds Goal of Collecting 150 Toys; Treats Community to Free Frozen Yogurt at January Event. - December 30, 2009 - Xtreme Frozen Yogurt
Concept Branding Group Adds Steve Gostin to Management Consulting Team; Expands Throughout the West
Leading small business brand and operational consulting firm continues to add resources to increase client marketing success and to increase brand exposure - December 29, 2009 - Concept Branding Group
Yats Wine Cellars Reports Record Participation of Foreign Tourists in Recent Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Held in Clark Freeport Philippines
Public wine tasting events dubbed Yats Wine Experience have traditionally been patronized mostly by local wine enthusiasts but all that changed in the recent event held in November 2009. Wine lovers from Singapore, China/Hong Kong, Korea and Japan dominated the attendance. - December 28, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Online Candy Retailer, Swiss Maid Fudge, Sells Old-Fashioned Fudge as Holiday Gifts
Wisconsin homemade candy store, Swiss Maid Fudge, retails gift sets of old-fashioned fudge for the holidays. Having recognized their consumers’ demands for gift sets, Swiss Maid Fudge has designed several gift sets of old-fashioned, homemade fudge. Online shoppers can purchase a Fudge Tin... - December 25, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Spirits Pub & Grub to Host New Year’s Eve Celebration
Spirits Pub & Grub (www.spiritscary.com) has announced that the restaurant will host a New Year’s Eve celebration on Thursday, Dec. 31 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. - December 25, 2009 - Spirits Pub & Grub
Gourmet Fudge Store, Swiss Maid Fudge, Launches a New Line of Homemade Holiday Candies
Wisconsin gourmet fudge store, Swiss Maid Fudge, has created and launched new, seasonal variations of their classic candies. Especially developed as new products for the season, Swiss Maid Fudge’s line of holiday treats is sweetening the season for candy-lovers across the United States. New... - December 25, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Corporate Traffic Inc Teams Up with the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program for Children This Holiday Season
Corporate Traffic Inc. a Jacksonville, FL based third party logistics provider proudly announces its first year supporting the Florida Guardian Ad Litem by furnishing Christmas presents for at risk children in their local area. - December 24, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Last-Minute Stocking Stuffer for the Beer Connoisseur
Discount VIP tickets to The Great Arizona Beer Festival available through midnight Christmas Eve at www.azbeer.com - December 24, 2009 - The Great Arizona Beer Festival
ChallahNMore.com Announces the Introduction of Amy Lyn's Flax Thins
Challahnmore.com will now be selling Amy Lyn's Flax Thins through their web page http://challahnmore.com/flaxthins.htm. Amy Lyn's Flax Thins are a tasty nutritious bread and snack alternative. They are delicious with cheeses, dips, salsa, soup and salads or as tasty topping. - December 24, 2009 - challahnmore.com
Açai Roots™ Donates Food & Toys to Families in Tijuana
Açai Roots™ organized Saturday, December 19th, a donation to over 40 families in Tijuana, Mexico. - December 23, 2009 - Acai Roots
Microlife Medical Home Solutions Launches Comprehensive Online Health Management Program; MiHealthLog™
Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc. (MiMHS) launched MiHealthLog web-application for consumers who are interested in better managing their health and wellness. “Self-monitoring is the single best health behavior an individual can use to improve their health. Studies have repeatedly... - December 21, 2009 - Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.
The Pure Pantry Introduces Healthy, Organic and Delicious Gluten-Free Baking Mix Line with New Recipes
Celiac disease inspires mom, entrepreneur chef to create organic products, show others how to cook healthy, nutritious and delicious gluten-free recipes. - December 19, 2009 - The Pure Pantry
Yats Leisure Announces Plan to Add Specialty Wine Shop in Clark Freeport Inside Clark Recently Upgraded Oxford Hotel
This is a Wine Shop with a twist, called the Yats Wine Shop, it offers taste and buy with their wide selection of wine served by the glass from afternoon to evening. Shoppers taste, like and then buy. - December 19, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Fiamme Restaurant & Bar and The Melting Pot Thousand Oaks to Go Head-to-Head in the Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Cookie Bake-off
Owner of both establishments, Liz Beddow, will compete against Fiamme’s Executive Chef Bob Barber and eight other chefs to create the best Girl Scout Cookie dessert. - December 19, 2009 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate the New Year with Flair at Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Live music, fine food and champagne at midnight highlight Fiamme’s Celebration. - December 19, 2009 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Spirits Pub & Grub to Host Public Safety Employee Appreciation Week
Spirits Pub & Grub (www.spiritscary.com) has announced that the restaurant will host a public safety employee appreciation week Dec. 21-27 for local public safety officers and employees. With identification, employees of local fire departments and law enforcement officers will receive a 10... - December 18, 2009 - Spirits Pub & Grub
The No Limit Network Wine Tasting
Mix, mingle and learn everything there is to know about wine at The No Limint Network wine tasting class. - December 17, 2009 - The No Limit Network
Creative Cupcakes Stealing the Spotlight at Parties Nationwide
New product allows you to create whimsical, unique cupcakes that steal the show at any event. - December 17, 2009 - The Great American Inventor
Deacom Recognized as Top 100 Technology Provider by Food Logistics Magazine
Deacom, Inc. (www.deacom.net), producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System for mid-to-large sized food and beverage manufacturers, has been named one of the top 100 technology providers to the food and beverage industry by Food Logistics... - December 17, 2009 - Deacom
Rocky Top Hospitality Raises More Than $7,000 for Memories for Marcus
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the company raised more than $7,000 during the Memories for Marcus fundraiser that took place on Dec. 2 at Hi5 Sports Bar & Grill. The event, which accepted monetary and toy donations, was held to... - December 17, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Swiss Maid Fudge, a Homemade Fudge Store, to be Featured on Lifetime Television Program, “The Balancing Act”
On December 16, a Wisconsin homemade fudge store, Swiss Maid Fudge, will be featured on a Lifetime network program. The Balancing Act will air a segment called “Home for the Holidays: Sweet Endings” featuring Swiss Maid Fudge’s special holiday fudge and candies. The segment airs... - December 16, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Christmas Party Food Delivery Hong Kong Offered by Lemon Exchange www.lemon.hk
Lemon Exchange www.lemon.hk cordially invites you for Christmas party food in Hong Kong. For as low as HK$58 per person, your party will enjoy a wide variety of gourmet Western food. Place order at www.lemon.hk now, and get a free dish of ravioli upon sign-up. - December 16, 2009 - Lemon Exchange
Swiss Maid Fudge Releases Limited Edition Old Fashioned Holiday Candy Including Homemade Hand-Dipped Chocolates
Swiss Maid Fudge created traditional-style, homemade hand-dipped chocolates specially for the holidays. The holiday items expands the business’ catalog by providing a selection of old fashioned candy designed to help customers get the most out of the season. - December 16, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Liquid Planet First on the Market to Release Fully Biodegradable Tea Packaging
Liquid Planet, founded in Missoula in 2003, recently released their 100% organic tea packaged in single serve, fully biodegradable and compostable sachets and clear overwraps, making them the first company to do so commercially in the world. Although tea companies have been packaging organic tea... - December 15, 2009 - Liquid Planet
Spirits Pub & Grub to Accept Toys for Tots Donations
Spirits Pub & Grub (www.spiritscary.com) has announced that the restaurant will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children ages 2 through 12 to donate to Toys for Tots. Toys can be dropped off through Friday, Dec. 18 at the restaurant, located at 701 E. Chatham St. Guests who donate a toy... - December 13, 2009 - Spirits Pub & Grub
Sydney Showboats Signs Up Adam Williams
Adam Williams, the choreographer and performer well known in the entertainment industry, both home and abroad, signs up with the famous Sydney Showboats. According to Olivia Ostaszewskyj, Entertainment and Marketing Manager of Sydney Showboats, Adam Williams has signed a contract with the company... - December 13, 2009 - Sydney Showboats
Sale of Wines in Philippines Holding Up According to Latest Report from Yats Wine Cellars, Leading Supplier of Fine Vintage Wine in Philippines
Manila Wine Consumers outgrow simple wine from S America and Australia, shift purchasing towards venerable vintage wine from Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Italy and Spain. Unexpected market shift causes inventory and cash flow problems for importers. - December 13, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Angeles Sports Club Held a Successful Private Wine Tasting Catered by Yats Wine Cellars on 10th December 2009
Members and guests of Angeles Sports Club enjoyed a rare treat to a wine tasting organized by newly appointed General Manager Mark Lord, catered by Yats Wine Cellars located in Clark Freeport. - December 13, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Christmas Gift Idea from Asia Travel Dining Guide
Vintage Beer is a unique Christmas Gift Idea discovered by Asia Travel Dining Guide this year. Hong Kong and China tourists visiting Clark Philippines should stop by Clark Wine Center to pick up a few bottles. - December 12, 2009 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
Wave Energy Drink Crashes Ashore in New York City
Wave Energy Drink begins New York City distribution. - December 12, 2009 - Wave Energy Drink
XYIENCE Announces Xenergy Xtreme is Now Available in Canada at Mac’s and 7-Eleven Stores
XYIENCE continues to experience success in Canada, with Xenergy Xtreme, the latest addition to the brand’s energy drink line-up, now on the shelves in Mac’s stores in Ontario and 7-Eleven convenience stores spanning Ontario to British Columbia. For consumers, this means that between the... - December 11, 2009 - XYIENCE
Sustainable Sourcing Announces Healthy Cooking Alternatives
Sustainable Sourcing, a company with a mission to bring consumers the finest in great tasting, ethically sourced and natural products from the world’s most pristine lands, has announced healthy cooking alternatives and provided creative recipes on their web site. The recipes offer unique ways... - December 11, 2009 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
Rico Wisner ‘s Punch from Ipanema Wins the Grand Prize at the Final Shake Off in Cuca Fresca’s "Shake Your Way to Brazil" National Mixology Challenge
On December 1st, Rico Wisner won the Grand Prize in Cuca Fresca's national mixology contest, "Shake Your Way to Brazil." Mr. Wisner's winning cocktail is the Punch From Ipanema and is a new twist on a classic punch. - December 11, 2009 - Cuca Fresca Exports, LLC
Simplifast Betters Health at BetterHealth Markets
Simplifast, the world’s first all natural ready-to-drink lemon detox beverage, expands reach into the Midwest with BetterHealth Markets in the greater Detroit, Ann Arbor and Lansing areas. - December 09, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Pukka Herbs Launches Eagerly Awaited Range of Organic Fairtrade Green Teas
Pukka Herbs, the organic herbal expert dedicated to helping people lead a healthy, balanced life, is launching a range of healthy green teas to complement its existing herbal tea range. These fine, whole leaf teas have been created by Pukka’s herbal director, Sebastian Pole, using premium,... - December 09, 2009 - Pukka Herbs
Zycus Spend Management Solutions Confirms Procurement Contract with Fonterra
Zycus, a world leader in Spend Management solutions, today announced that the world's leading dairy exporter Fonterra has selected Zycus Spend Analysis and Strategic Sourcing solutions to help streamline procurement processes and create an enterprise-wide view of spend to identify savings... - December 09, 2009 - Zycus Inc
Ring in Christmas with Bubbalou’s BBQ Catering in Orlando
Cater Christmas dinner with bbq from Bubbalou’s. Bubbalou’s Barbecue catering in Orlando provides barbecued meats such as chicken, beef, and pork with accompanying sides. They also have smoked turkeys and hams if you prefer a more traditional Christmas meal. - December 08, 2009 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Danger on the Dessert Table
STATkids® Top Tips to Protect Your Child This Holiday Season. - December 08, 2009 - STAT KIDS, LLC