Food & Beverage News
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Mellace Family Brands Launches Program to Offset Its Environmental Impact
Company makes a commitment to support the generation of clean energy and carbon offsets. - December 08, 2009 - Mellace Family Brands
Attention New York City Drinkers: Happy Hour is Now 24/7
A new business emerges in time to put some “Cheers” into the holiday season, turning every hour into Happy Hour with the I’m Not At Work Card. - December 08, 2009 - I'm Not At Work Inc.
Açai Roots™ Launches Pure Açaí Frozen Pouches
San Diego based company Açai Roots™ has launched its newest edition, "Pure Açaí Frozen Pouches," a delicious, healthy and convenient açaí product developed after intensive research among the company's customers. - December 07, 2009 - Acai Roots
Leeks… Camembert… Action. Be the Star of eatthechef.com.
Welcome to a brand-new cookery video sharing website - where anyone with a video camera can be the star of the show. - December 07, 2009 - Eat The Chef
Blenz Coffee Responds to Fervent Fans of Belgian Hot Chocolate with Rubens Chocolate Prize Draw
Fans of Blenz hot chocolate know that nothing beats hot chocolate when it comes to putting a smile on your face and warmth in your soul. And the best hot chocolates are made with real Belgian chocolate. So Blenz Coffee has partnered with Rubens Chocolate for a chocolate lovers dream contest this month. - December 07, 2009 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar Offers New Catering Services for Wine Dinners in Manila Complete with New Wine List
Yats Wine Cellars uses quality Vintage Wines in its Wine parties so clients can make a statement with their events. - December 06, 2009 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Swiss Maid Fudge Launches a New Product, Homemade Gingerbread Bark, to Warm Up Homes for the Holidays
Swiss Maid Fudge releases their newest seasonal baked good, homemade gingerbread bark, in time for the holidays. Especially developed as a new product for the season, Swiss Maid Fudge’s homemade gingerbread bark adds a spicy crunch to cookie platters. Destined to become a new family... - December 06, 2009 - Dells Fudge
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent Donut Tree Invention to Industry on Global Basis
Stephen M., Georgia resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida-based invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Donut Tree concept to industry. A simple yet innovative new product designed to offer a sanitary method of demonstrating a variety of food products to... - December 06, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Coronado Brewing Company Serves Frothy Brews at Capital Hill Holiday Beer Tasting
Coronado Brewing Company (CBC) took Capital Hill by storm recently, serving its highly coveted and very tasty micro-brewed boutique beers at the annual Capitol Hill Holiday Beer Tasting. CBC hopes to bring ‘Idiot IPA’ to the event in 2010. - December 06, 2009 - Coronado Brewing Company
The Twisted Fork Named a Best Place for Group Dining
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Twisted Fork, has been named the second best place for Group Dining in the Triangle by OpenTable.com. The recognition comes as the result of an OpenTable survey of more than 31,000 diners. For more... - December 05, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Nutritional Experts Say Hospital Food Ticks All the Right Boxes
Food is an essential part of patient care – and dieticians in Cambridge are working hard to ensure a ‘robust and exciting’ menu is offered to all hospital patients, whatever their needs. Working practise and success of this theory is demonstrated at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, largely due to the vision and understanding of Lifespan Catering Services. - December 05, 2009 - Lifespan Catering Services
Vacation in a Bottle Announces a 252-Percent Increase in Sales for 2009
2009 Proved to be the Year of Much Needed Relaxation - December 05, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Xtreme Frozen Yogurt Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Its Original Murrieta Self-Serve Shop
Dedicated to Supporting the Local Community, Frozen Yogurt Shop Starts Second Year in Business with Additional Store Location. - December 05, 2009 - Xtreme Frozen Yogurt
iPhone CurryVideos App Available Now
Homemade cooking videos, shopping cart generator, GPS based store locator and a searchable ingredients glossary highlight a truly useful cooking assistant. - December 04, 2009 - iDevelopment LLC.
HobnobCharleston.com Announces Holiday Fund Raiser for LEAP
HobnobCharleston in collaboration with LEAP is announcing "Leap Into The Holidays" a fund raising event involving a silent auction, live music, food, beverages and fun. No cover just come help support this amazing non-profit that supplies therapy using horses to troubled kids. - December 04, 2009 - HobNobCharleston.com
iPhone App Makes 2 Million Wine Recommendations in First 6 Months
Hello Vino provides wine recommendations to consumers at the point of purchase through its free iPhone app and mobile Web sites. - December 04, 2009 - Hello Vino, Inc.
TimeWise, Inc. Launches New Kitchen Concierge Service
DISH with debbie, a new kitchen concierge service, offers members a hotline for practical cooking advice, simple meal ideas, menu planning, and more. - December 03, 2009 - TimeWise, Inc.
Yats Wine Cellars Special Wine Gift for Christmas of 2009
Christmas Wine Gift just became available from Yats Wine Cellars. Each year Yats Wine Cellars put together a special case of 12 bottles vintage wine to celebrate Christmas, for 2009 there are only 50 sets available. - December 03, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
The Grimes Companies Recognized with Award for Contributions to International Business Growth in Region
The Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce honored The Grimes Companies (TGC) with the “International Business Leader of the Year – Small Company” award at the Chamber’s November 24 Cornerstone Luncheon. The award recognizes The Grimes Companies’ dedication to the growth of the region’s logistics industry and its strength in international logistics. - December 02, 2009 - Total Distribution, Inc.
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.
Swiss Maid Fudge Releases Handmade Cranberry Walnut Fudge for the Holiday Season
Swiss Maid Fudge releases their newest candy, handmade cranberry walnut fudge, in time for the holidays. Over 45 years of dedicated, hard work in the candy industry has earned Swiss Maid Fudge a reputation as handmade candy experts. They have perfected the tastes of their customers’... - December 02, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Vacation in a Bottle Brings Focus and Relaxation to the West Coast
ViB Holdings LLC Adds Eagle Distributing Company to Roster of Distributors - December 02, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Unveils New Menu
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Red Room Tapas Lounge has released their new menu. In addition to new items such as the coriander crusted tuna, grilled marinated steak, paella and a delicious flan dessert, the menu now features a new... - December 02, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
New Holiday Cookies from Bella’s Cookies
Bella’s Cookies is releasing their 2009 line of Holiday offerings available now through December 31st. Several new types of natural and organic cookies, candies and desserts are making the list this year, with a special focus on varieties to suit those with certain food allergies or intolerances. - December 02, 2009 - Bella's Cookies
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
Vacation in a Bottle Signs New Northwest Distributor
Columbia Distributing Brings Relaxation and Focus to the Northwest. - November 21, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
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
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