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Blenz Coffee Joins the Campaign to Support the Make-A-Wish Foundation BC & Yukon
During the month of December, a month focused on gifts and giving, Blenz Coffee servers will be asking each of their customers, “Would you like to donate $2.00 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation today?” - December 02, 2009 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Homemade Candy Store, Swiss Maid Fudge Creates Sweet, New Confections for the Holidays
Swiss Maid Fudge creates new sweet treats for the holidays, including a white chocolate dipped Holiday Caramel Apple. Just in time for the holiday season, Swiss Maid Fudge has rolled out a new line of toothsome treats. Beyond the standard product line of this old-fashioned homemade candy store,... - November 29, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Recession Holds Back Essential Training and Food and Drink Industries
Ken Robinson Associates, the food industry hygiene and safety training video producer, has launched a new training system which helps companies to streamline off-the-shelf training video clips with their own custom systems and processes. This cost-effective video training system is designed to keep... - November 28, 2009 - Ken Robinson Associates (KRA)
The Artful Chocolatier Joins Wisconsinmade.com's Artisan Group
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gourmet food and gift store, is happy to announce that The Artful Chocolatier of Conover, WI has joined Wisconsinmade.com's growing family of Wisconsin artisans. - November 27, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative of New Outdoor Cooking Accessory
Wilfredo and Ines R., Texas residents and inventors. have contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent their new outdoor cooking accessory invention to industry. A simple yet effective new product sure to appeal to all who cook with charcoal, the Riveras' new... - November 27, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurants Named Triangle Hot Spots
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that two Rocky Top Hospitality restaurants, Red Room Tapas Lounge and Bogart’s American Grill and Bar, have been named Triangle hot spots by OpenTable.com. The results are based on an OpenTable survey of... - November 27, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Nika Corporate Housing LLC, Gives Thanks to U.S. Armed Forces
Nika Corporate Housing is proud to announce its 6th annual Thanksgiving dinner for all of our military men and women deployed to Tampa, FL during this holiday season. - November 26, 2009 - Nika Corporate Housing
Swiss Maid Fudge’s Handmade Peppermint Stick Fudge to be Featured on TV as a Sweet Holiday Treat
Swiss Maid Fudge will be featured as a maker of handmade peppermint stick fudge on the Lifetime network. The Balancing Act, a Lifetime television network program, will be airing a segment called “Home for the Holidays: Sweet Endings” which features Swiss Maid Fudge’s handmade... - November 26, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Wave Energy Drink Debuts New Can Designs
16 oz. Wave Energy Drink and Sugar-Free Wave Energy Drink Cans Get Simplified Look - November 26, 2009 - Wave Energy Drink
Fun Shakers LLC Want to Shake Up Your Dinner Parties with Obama and Biden Salt and Pepper Shakers, Available Now
Obama and Biden have taken over the nation and now they are taking over your dinner table! Fun Shakers is now releasing its new product of salt and pepper shakers for the Christmas Season. Whether you party on the right, left or somewhere in between, this set will bring your party together! Coming soon the first lady collection with Michelle and Hillary. Sales exceeding expectations, only available at www.funshakers.com. Start collecting today. - November 25, 2009 - Funfriends
Businessman, P. Miller, Actor Mark Wahlberg, Reachback LA, and Onemilliongifts.org Feed Thousands of the Less Fortunate in LA for Thanksgiving
P. Miller, Mark Wahlberg, Reachback LA And OneMillionGifts.org Deliver Thousands of Thanksgiving Dinners in Los Angeles, CA. - November 25, 2009 - reach back la
Simplifast Lemonade Diet Available in All Metropolitan Markets in Seattle
Simplifast, the world’s first ready-to-drink lemonade diet beverage, expands reach into the Seattle area and Pacific Northwest with Metropolitan Market. Metropolitan Markets are the first markets in their area to carry the Simplifast lemon detox cleanse drink. Simplifast was founded to enable... - November 25, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
WHOA! FAT™ - Kitchen Waste Oil Disposal Box Available for the Holiday Season
Island Shell LLC released today a new product designed to reduce occurrence of sewage backups and spills by helping reduce the point source of fats, oils and grease from residential kitchens. - November 25, 2009 - Island Shell LLC
Clarion Group Warns Employers with Food Service Subsidizing About a New IRS Drive
Tom Mac Dermott, president of the food service consulting firm Clarion Group warns employers who subsidize their employee food services should beware of a new drive by the Internal Revenue Service. IRS audits are increasingly focusing on a provision of the federal tax code that considers the cost... - November 25, 2009 - Clarion Group
Seafood of the Month Club Announces New Specials Just in Time for the Holidays
The Seafood of the Month Club (www.seafoodofthemonthclub.com) has announced new special packages to help accommodate all types of budgets. The new packages and pricing takes effect immediately. - November 25, 2009 - Seafood of the Month Club
iPhone App Helps Shoppers Share Wine Recommendations for the Holidays
Hello Vino provides wine advice at the point of purchase and allows consumers to share recommendations on Twitter and Facebook. - November 25, 2009 - Hello Vino, Inc.
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Unveils New Menu
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood & Oyster Bar have released their new dinner menu. Featured among the new offerings are several house-prepared prime rib dishes such as a slow roasted prime rib, shaved prime... - November 25, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Enjoy Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen’s 17th Annual Thanksgiving Grand Buffet
The Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen warmly welcomes the community to join it on November 26th for the 17th annual Thanksgiving grand dinner buffet—Xiamen’s first, and still its finest. - November 25, 2009 - Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
A Call to Action to All Retailers and Their Customers
The Display Case Company is challenging all retailers and their customers to remember the Arts Organizations this year in their charitable giving. - November 24, 2009 - Display Case Company
Revive Energy Mints Commercial Reaches Over 2 Million Viewers
As awareness for Revive Energy Mints continues to grow and extend into different regional markets and major retail locations, Revive corporate has stepped up their marketing efforts and recently aired a string of 30 second commercial spots on major television networks reaching upwards of 2 million viewers. - November 24, 2009 - Revive Energy Mints Franchise - Revive Franchising, LLC
Mellace Family Brands Fights Hunger Through Mama Cares
Foundation set up to help those in need – here and abroad – is addressing the needs of kids suffering from severe acute malnutrition. - November 23, 2009 - Mellace Family Brands
Serenata Wines and Evening Land Vineyards
Serenata Wines will be the first British house to sell the tantalizing tipples of Evening Land Vineyards, which was started by the late movie director Mark Tarlov. - November 23, 2009 - Serenata Commerce Ltd
Ola’s Coffee Holiday Gift to the Needy Families in the Bay Area
Ola’s Coffee, Tea and Equipment, Inc. announced their free holiday gift donation to needy families in the Bay Area. On November 24, 2009 the company will donate 300 brand new coffee/tea brewers together with one-pack of Ola’s organic, low-acidic, premium coffee. - November 21, 2009 - Ola's coffee, Tea & Equip. Inc.
Vacation in a Bottle Signs New Northwest Distributor
Columbia Distributing Brings Relaxation and Focus to the Northwest. - November 21, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
XYIENCE Earns No. 1 Spot in Las Vegas’ Speedee Mart
XYIENCE announces that Xenergy checks in as the No. 1 selling energy drink at Speedee Mart in Las Vegas, for its multi-purchase incentive energy drink sales. The 21-store chain, which offers Xenergy Premium and Xtreme on a two-for-$3 pricing schedule, also reports that Xenergy is the No. 2 selling energy drink overall, behind Monster Green, and ranks in the top ten best-selling beverage products. - November 21, 2009 - XYIENCE
Martha Stewart Invites Founder of Bake for Hope to Participate in Martha’s 1st Annual Pie Contest Show
Bake for Hope founder, Lisa Pederson, of grass-roots charity event, gets invited to participate on Martha Stewart’s 1st Annual Pie Contest show airing this holiday season. - November 20, 2009 - Cause Good
Georgia Restaurant Brokers Release Report on Status of Georgia Restaurants for Sale and Lease Market
Georgia Restaurant Brokers announced today that the wave of closures of restaurants is at a high. The restaurant brokerage firm released the results of their studies on the status of Georgia restaurants for sale or lease. The report concluded that the Greater Atlanta Area restaurant vacancies are... - November 20, 2009 - Georgia Restaurant Brokers
Portland Native Travis Hollman Brings Vacation in a Bottle to Pacific Northwest
Focus and Relaxation Drink Available at Albertsons Stores. - November 20, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Top 100 Global Franchises Report - a Blue-Print for Succeeding in Franchise Business Opportunities
Franchise Direct (www.franchisedirect.com) has ranked the world's most successful franchises in 2009 that performed best in international markets into a Top 100 List. - November 19, 2009 - Franchise Direct USA
Rocky Top Hospitality Participates in First Friday
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that the company participated in First Friday, one of Raleigh’s most popular evening escapes, taking place at various local venues on the first Friday of every month. In addition to offering First Friday... - November 19, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
New Thanksgiving Desserts Unveiled by Luxury Chocolate Company in Florida
Luxury Chocolate Company, Norman Love Confections in Fort Myers, Florida announces unique Thanksgiving desserts options. - November 18, 2009 - Norman Love Confections
Katz Deli Announces Plans to Donate Holiday Proceeds to Local Charity
Katz’ Deli Austin (www.katzneverkloses.com) proudly announces their plans to donate 100 percent of the profits from Thanksgiving and Christmas Day to The Center for Child Protection. Katz’ Deli Austin (http://www.katzneverkloses.com/) announces its plan to donate 100 percent of the... - November 18, 2009 - Katz Deli Austin
123Recipes.com Announces an All New More Social Look; It’s All About Recipes, Cooks and Healthy Eating
Leading Online Recipe Site Launches an All New Look Based on Current Needs of Home Cooks. - November 18, 2009 - 123Recipes.com
Native Washingtonian Wins Two Awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009
Monica Sanowar, owner of Sun Pony, Inc., a small Washington DC based company that manufactures three hot sauces as well as a gourmet jerk sauce won two awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009. - November 17, 2009 - Sun Pony, Inc.
India’s Castle Announces El Dorado SEO to Handle Online Marketing and Advertising Strategy
Local Indian food restaurant India’s Castle has hired El Dorado SEO to head up its online marketing and advertising strategy. - November 17, 2009 - India's Castle
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Welcomes Master Tea Blender, David De Candia, to Texas Locations
One of the World’s Leading Tea Experts Visits to Share Tea Knowledge and Launch The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Texas-Exclusive Blend, Ten Gallon Tea - November 16, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: a Truly Personal Investment in Wine and Argentina
With the growing interest in Argentine wines, ALI speaks with Dan Karlin, owner/operator of Anuva vinos, one of the few Argentina based U.S. importers. - November 16, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Snooth Announces 250,000th Registered User
Snooth registered user base growing by 500% per year. - November 16, 2009 - Snooth
Inspiration for Heart-Healthy Cooking with Indian Flavors
A success story brings a fusion food cookbook to market. - November 15, 2009 - Sugandhi
Arizona Consumers Now Have a Healthy Choice Among Relaxation Beverages
VIB Arrives at Arizona Albertsons - November 15, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Top Mixologists Will Battle to "Shake Their Way to Brazil" at the Final Shake Off for Cuca Fresca’s National Mixology Challenge
The country's top mixologists will battle to win the grand prize, a trip to Brazil, in Cuca Fresca's Shake Your Way to Brazil Mixology Challenge. - November 14, 2009 - Cuca Fresca Exports, LLC
Haralambos Beverage Co. Brings the Leading Relaxation Beverage to California
Southern California Emerges as New Front for Relaxation Beverage War - November 14, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Philippines Angeles Bar - The London Pub Unveils a New Class of Beer Called Vintage Beer Small Quantity Available Now
Voted as leading bar in Angeles City and Clark Freeport Philippines, The London Pub stretches its lead with the introduction of a rare class of beer called Vintage Beer. - November 13, 2009 - The London Pub
Swiss Maid Fudge’s Line of Gourmet Fudge and Candy Feature on National TV’s The Balancing Act
Swiss Maid Fudge has garnered a positive reputation and immense success on the strength of its catalogue of old fashioned, gourmet fudge and candy. National television network, Lifetime will be featuring Swiss Maid Fudge as part of The Balancing Act’s seasonal spotlight, Home for the Holidays: Sweet Endings, sharing the secret of Wisconsin’s favorite candy shop with the entire country. - November 13, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Fiamme’s Club Inferno Announces Full Slate of Entertainment for November
Fiamme Restaurant & Bar Fall performance schedule for Club Inferno, announced today, features some of LA’s top touring bands, magic and comedy. Since its inception, Fiamme’s Club Inferno has gained notoriety for offering the finest entertainment in LA and Ventura counties in a... - November 13, 2009 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Fiamme Restaurant & Bar is Serving Up a Feast on Thanksgiving Day
Share Thanksgiving with Friends, Family and Fiamme - November 13, 2009 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Cincinnati Bengal Roy Williams Invests in Leading Relaxation Beverage, Vacation in a Bottle
ViB Holdings LLC Announces Celebrity Investor. - November 13, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
NewProductHelp.com Enthused About Opportunity to Represent New Beverage Accessory to Manufacturers Worldwide
Heather W., Hawaii resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to reprsent her Keep Your Cool concept worldwide. A simple yet innovative new product sure to appeal to consumers, Keep Your Cool's unique design insures that drinks made in... - November 13, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Fiamme Restaurant & Bar’s New Menu Features Special Seasonal Favorites
What’s your favorite food memory? Is it the rich, creamy Mac and Cheese recipe passed from generation to generation, a comfort food like meat loaf, or the mouthwatering aroma of mom’s stuffed bell peppers? This Fall, proprietors Liz Beddow and Jerry White are introducing three new... - November 13, 2009 - Fiamme Restaurant & Bar
Freelance Writer Publishes Cookbook
Renee O’Farrell, a local freelance writer recently published ‘The Orangery Cookbook.’ Now available on Lulu.com and coming soon to Amazon.com, ‘The Orangery Cookbook’ is a collection of favorite recipes gathered throughout O’Farrell’s travels, both domestically and abroad. Every one tried and true, this collection of over 600 recipes has something for any taste and every occasion. - November 12, 2009 - Renee O'Farrell, DBA O'Farrell Consulting