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Blue Shark Vodka & Atlantic Shark Institute Launch Research Project, Tag a Blue or Two
Blue Shark Vodka has partnered with The Atlantic Shark Institute to launch a shark-tagging mission this summer gathering critical data needed for blue shark conservation. Founder Mark Bloomquist will travel with Atlantic Shark Institute founder and executive director Jon Dodd and his team to tag... - June 03, 2021 - Daytoon, Inc.
Kermit Highfield Louisville Suggested Usage of Palm Oil for Popcorn
Kermit Highfield in Louisville, KY, USA, who is vice president for business development of Consumer Products Corporation, says that the company had been importing and distributing olive oil from Spain, Italy and Turkey for years. Their clients are food service companies, restaurants and various foodstuff manufacturers. While Consumer Products offered a line of sauces and barbeque items, the proliferation of olive oil in the marketplace was keeping pace with sales growth. - June 03, 2021 - Southern Food and Snacks
Despite the Challenges Due to the Pandemic, GHV Gives Impetus to Blue Tokai to Enter the Japanese Market
Having a strong Global reach, GHV is approached by International Enterprises who look to expand in the Indian market. GHV’s cross border Advisory services includes mentoring, market insights, cultural mapping, roadmap development, among several other components, that empowered one of the renowned brands from Japan, Soup Stock Tokyo (SST), to explore the Indian market, wherein SST collaborated with Blue Tokai and became a strategic equity partner. - June 01, 2021 - GHV
Liquid Alchemy & Local Non-Profit Hosting First Ever Looney Tunes & Mead/Cider Pairing Event Fundraiser in Wilmington, DE
Saturday Morning Cartoon Throwback for a great cause. Come watch Looney Tunes cartoons, have a mead/cider pairing with your favorite 80’s cereals and participate in trivia and other contests/prizes to help gain awareness for local non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of the less fortunate. - May 31, 2021 - To Great Lengths, LLC
World’s Top Spirit Bottle Designers at Blue Shark Vodka Launch Special-Edition Pride Month Label
After taking home the top prize at the 2021 SIP Awards for package design series, the world’s top-rated spirit bottle designers at Blue Shark Vodka released a limited-edition Pride Month label. Blue Shark Vodka released its Be Colorful bottle featuring the vodka’s signature underwater... - May 30, 2021 - Daytoon, Inc.
Kitch and Gzooh Kitchens Team Up to Build Virtual Branded Restaurants
The companies are pairing up to build new digital storefronts for restaurants in the United States and Canada. - May 28, 2021 - Kitch
Testrite’s New Lollipop Stands Add Pop and Variety to Visual Merchandising
Testrite’s new Lollipop Display Stands deliver a bold, refreshing update for visual merchandising. By providing hardware to support circular and custom shaped signage designs, the Lollipop Stands break the mold from the conventional square and rectangular displays. In 2020, round floor... - May 27, 2021 - Testrite Visual
Delaget Makes It a Double with the Signing of Sonic Drive-In
Providing a Customized Dashboard for Franchisees and Universal API Access to Partners - May 25, 2021 - Delaget
Croatian Wine Enthusiasts Announce First International Pošip Day
Public-private Alliance of Organizations from Croatia, USA, Canada and Europe announces international day for the Croatian white variety - May 22, 2021 - Croatian Premium Wine
Florida Safety Council Recognized DEMACO for Safety While Building High-Capacity Pasta Machines
DEMACO, a builder of high-capacity pasta machines, was recognized by the Florida Safety Council for its safety program. DEMACO pasta and snack machines are used worldwide by the largest food companies. - May 22, 2021 - DEMACO
Blue Shark Vodka Wins Highest Marks of Any North Carolina Vodka at 2021 SIP Awards
The international SIP Awards announced results of their 2021 competition Tuesday, revealing Blue Shark Vodka has won its second consecutive Platinum award in the vodka category. In total the Wilmington distillery won six awards this year including being named “Best in Class” Platinum... - May 17, 2021 - Daytoon, Inc.
AfricanCaterers.com Launches Its Online Marketplace to Help Customers Quickly Hire African Caterers
AfricanCaterers.com announces the grand launch of the world's largest online marketplace for African catering services. Customers can use the AfricanCaterers.com marketplace to search and find the best African caterers near their local area for creating unique experiences and events featuring... - May 15, 2021 - African Caterers
2021 Sofi New Product Winner - Thatcher’s Gourmet Popcorn
Nearly 1,500 Products Competed for Top Specialty Food Association Awards, but finally White Cheddar Truffle by Thatcher's Gourmet Popcorn amazed the customers in terms of flavor, appearance, texture, ingredient, quality, innovation & won the Sofi Award. - May 15, 2021 - Thatcher's Gourmet Popcorn
Aspen Brewing Announces Acquisition of Capitol Creek Brewing Co.
High Country Brewing, parent company of Aspen Brewing Company, to acquire Capitol Creek Brewery in Basalt, Colorado later this month. - May 14, 2021 - Aspen Brewing Company
New Jersey Celebrities Come Out for Hunger
With the need greater than ever, the Community FoodBank of New Jersey's virtual Blue Jean Ball raises over $1.2 million. - May 14, 2021 - Community FoodBank of New Jersey
Peter S. Poteres Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide
Peter S. Poteres of Naperville, Illinois has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2021 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and contributions in the field of consulting. About Peter S. Poteres Peter Poteres is the president of ETHOS... - May 11, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Shocking Disparities Galvanize Maryland’s Child Advocacy Community; Advocates for Children and Youth Host Summit to Focus on Advancing Equity
With COVID-19 highlighting or exacerbating disparities, there are organizations and community members working to advance equity for all young people with bold, innovative solutions. This virtual Summit, featuring Chef Jeff Henderson award-winning chef and founder of the Chef Jeff Project, gives attendees a view into this transformational work through storytelling, research and advocacy approaches. - May 10, 2021 - Advocates for Children and Youth
Vegan Gastronomy Culinary Academy Partners with Protein Brewery Company to Develop Plant Based Protein Solutions
Developing new protein for food - May 09, 2021 - Vegan Gastronomy
Russ Davis Wholesale Announces Leadership Changes
Russ Davis Wholesale, today, announced the expansion of its leadership team with the goal of positioning the organization to meet the needs created by a growing demand for fresh food. - May 07, 2021 - Russ Davis Wholesale
Hooters Peoria Closing After 18 Years
Hooters of Peoria is closing after 18 years. Last day of business will be May 9. - May 05, 2021 - Hooters Arizona
Russ Davis Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in Veggie Pizza
Russ Davis Wholesale of Wadena, Minnesota is voluntarily recalling Veggie Pizza under the Crazy Fresh and Quick & Easy brands as it may contain undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of a serious or life-threating allergic reaction if they consume... - May 04, 2021 - Russ Davis Wholesale
2021 NC Fine Wines Competition Results Announced
The Fifth Annual NC Fine Wines Competition results were announced tonight via Zoom with people from across the state and around the world. Due to COVID-19 concerns the Awards Ceremony, which is usually held in Winston-Salem as a Formal Black Tie Gala, was more casual and comfortable as guests... - April 30, 2021 - Fine Wines of NC
Detroit Pizza Chain Enters Region Into the Chicken Sandwich War
Local Detroit Pizza Chain Enters Region into the Chicken Sandwich War. Toarmina's Pizza gives Detroit-Area Residents a Chicken Sandwich with Quality Ingredients. Toarmina's Pizza of Metro Detroit introduces the Italian Chicken Sandwich. The new Toarmina Italian Chicken Sandwich features 3... - April 29, 2021 - Toarmina's Pizza
Kermit Highfield in Louisville Tells Whether Snacking is Good or Bad for You
Southern Food and Snacks president Kermit Highfield says eating can help keep your appetite levels on a balanced, particularly on days when your dinners are separated further separated. Nonetheless, it's critical to settle on solid nibble decisions. Eating a bite is superior to allowing yourself to turn out to be voraciously ravenous. This can prompt helpless food decisions and abundance calorie consumption. - April 27, 2021 - Southern Food and Snacks
Just in Time for Mother's Day, TasteTV Launches MothersDayChocolates.com
TasteTV's online marketplace The Chocolate Registry launches new Curated Mother's Day Chocolate Collection at MothersDayChocolates.com. The Chocolate Registry, the online marketplace for delicious Bridal and Wedding Chocolates & Confections, has launched a new special collection for... - April 24, 2021 - TasteTV
Katie’s Pizza Plans Giveback Tuesday for GiFT
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria’s next Giveback Tuesday event will take place on Tuesday, April 27 in Town & Country. Funds raised from the day will be donated to Giving is a Family Tradition (GiFT), a nonprofit that has been dedicated to empowering families with critically ill newborns since 2011. - April 15, 2021 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
FutureBridge Identifies Three Insect Sources Primed to the Food and Beverage Industry’s Alternative Proteins Goals
“While insect protein remains in the very early stages of development, our analysts predict this to shift as the industry opens up to a more diverse pool of alternative protein sources,” says FutureBridge. - April 14, 2021 - FutureBridge
Food for Thought Newsletter Wins Best Recipe Newsletter of 2021
FamilyCookbookProject.com has been named the Best Cooking and Recipe Online Newsletter of 2021 by the Web Marketing Association’s 19th annual Internet Advertising Competition Awards. The Family Cookbook Project creates personalized cookbooks for individuals, families, church groups and schools. - April 09, 2021 - Web Marketing Association
Digital Video Series “Cooking with Kiya: Two-Minute Techniques” Launches April 8 on CreateTV.com
American Public Television (APT), the original home to public television’s culinary experts and sponsor of the Create Cooking Challenge, announced the premiere of a 10-part short-form digital video series from contest Grand Prize Winner Kiya Schnorr. Selected from a nationwide pool of entries... - April 08, 2021 - American Public Television
Seafood Analytics Teams Up with Two Tech Innovators to Offer Transparency and Traceability of Seafood Quality Using Blockchain
This is the future of seafood traceability, where all the information about the catch, and the quality of the fish, is captured on blockchain technology. - April 08, 2021 - Seafood Analytics
Upscale Living Magazine Launches New Website in Spanish
Upscale Living Magazine (ULM), based in Miami, Florida, and dedicated to the creation of content specialized in the latest trends in the luxury, lifestyle, and real estate market, launched its new site in Spanish completely dedicated to the Hispanic community in South Florida, and throughout Latin... - April 06, 2021 - Leyva Publishing Group LLC
Neoteros and AppIt Ventures Launch BoxMetrix, a Tracking and Monitoring Platform That Will Help Companies Save Billions of Dollars in Lost Revenue
BoxMetrix is an all-in-one monitoring, tracking and operations management system that helps companies protect their high-value assets at scale. - March 31, 2021 - AppIt Ventures
Kareem Chef Halwa Recalled
Kareem Mart recalls “Halva” because of possible health risks. Kareem Mart of Garden City, MI, is recalling its 1 lb. and 2 lb. Kareem Chef brand “Halva,” “Halva with Pistachio,” and “Halva with Chocolate” food treats because they have the potential... - March 27, 2021 - Kareem Mart Inc
Prominent Business Leader Mohammad Mahmoud of Cranberry Junction Ice Cream in Hackensack Teams Up with Local Girl Scout Troop 6200 to Fight Childhood Hunger in New Jersey
Prominent Business Leader Mohammad Mahmoud of Cranberry Junction Ice Cream, a locally recognized ice cream shop comes to the aid of the NNJ Girl Scout Troop 6200. Troop 6200 needed a place to sell their cookies for the season and Mr. Mahmoud opened his location, his heart, and wallet to make the girl's dream come true to raise money to help with child hunger. Proceeds of their cookie sales along with Mr. Mahmoud’s matching donation will go towards the local Feeding America. - March 21, 2021 - Cranberry Junction Ice Cream
Emport LLC Offers Gluten Proficiency Testing Panel and Certified Reference Standards for Gluten
Emport LLC is pleased to provide both gluten proficiency testing and gluten reference materials for food safety professionals. These materials are ideal for any manufacturer or contract lab wishing to boost confidence in their gluten testing capabilities. - March 21, 2021 - Emport, LLC
Intertek Launches Crystek Honey Crystallization Services
Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, is pleased to announce the launch of Crystek, a process to evaluate the composition and production of honey, which can predict and prevent crystallization. Honey crystallization is a natural phenomenon where honey turns... - March 18, 2021 - Intertek
Wellness Drink Posca Romana Wins Gulfood Innovation Award
Posca Romana was awarded as the most innovative Halal product in this year's Gulfood fair in Dubai. With still challenging times ahead in the FnB industry Gulfood 2021 marked the most successful return for food businesses worldwide as the only live, in-person food & beverage sourcing event of the year. - March 16, 2021 - P.O.S.C.A.
National Van Lines Lending a Hand with Water Relief
National Van Lines, Inc. partnered with Proviso Mayors, including the Village of Broadview’s Mayor Katrina Thompson, by supplying a truck and driver to deliver much-needed bottled water to families in Jackson, Mississippi. “We want to be available to collaborate with our community and... - March 12, 2021 - National Van Lines
How Indian Tea Garden Aggregator, Mittal Teas Has Inspired Women Into Work
Based in New Delhi, tea garden aggregator Mittal Teas has been supplying tea to its customers since its inception in 1954. Founded following a rise in demand for Darjeeling & Assam teas, the wholesaler is now led by father and daughter duo, Vikram and Nikita Mittal. Alongside its goal to... - March 09, 2021 - Mittal Teas
Milford Valley, Sandra’s Chicken Brands Honor Mothers with Rose Giveaway
Consumers can nominate a mother to receive a dozen roses on Mother’s Day. - March 08, 2021 - Maple Leaf Farms
Anil Uzun Will Start a New YouTube Series, “Cooking in New Zealand”
Anil Uzun will start a new series to discover New Zealand cuisine. The series will be broadcasted on YouTube and the first episode will air on June 10 at 07.00 pm. - March 06, 2021 - Anil Uzun
Kareem Chef Sesame Paste Tahina Product Recall for Health Reasons
Kareem Mart of Garden City, MI, is recalling its 1 lb., 2 lb., 10 kg. of “Tahina” food treats because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with... - March 05, 2021 - Kareem Mart Inc
Glatt Kosher, Traditional Passover Seder 2021 at NYC Kosher Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar in Manhattan, New York
For over 19 years, Talia's Steakhouse, the premier Glatt Kosher restaurant on the Upper West Side, has been offering prepaid Passover (Pesach) Seders, lunches and dinners for Yom Tov and Shabbat. - March 03, 2021 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
CT Mom Brings Smiles in an Unconventional Way
CT mom brings smiles in an unconventional way with cheeky and unique wine labels and other party decor. - March 02, 2021 - Class With Sass Wines LLC
Hungry Planet® Plant-Based Meats Arrive at Nine Food Bazaar Stores
Hungry Planet® is expanding its grocery footprint in the Northeastern U.S. by offering its plant-based meats at nine Food Bazaar locations in New York. This launch will provide millions of customers in-store accessibility to four types of 12 ounce Hungry Planet® ground meats –... - March 01, 2021 - Hungry Planet®
Hungry Planet® Plant-Based Meats Now Available at Lazy Acres Natural Market
Hungry Planet® is thrilled to announce the launch of its premium plant-based meats at three Lazy Acres Natural Market locations this month, with two additional stores rolling out next month. This Southern California grocery chain will join dozens of venues throughout the region who offer... - February 27, 2021 - Hungry Planet®
Despina Kapanidis Recognized as a VIP Member for 2021 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Despina Kapanidis of Plymouth, Massachusetts has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2020 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of restaurant services. About Despina Kapanidis Despina Kapanidis is the owner of Georgio's... - February 24, 2021 - Strathmore Worldwide
Ground-Up Flavor Company Offers a Delicious Reprieve for Scorched Palates
Ground-Up Flavor Company launches it's flagship hot sauce Lovestuff Five Pepper Sauce for wide release. - February 23, 2021 - Ground-Up Flavor Company LLC
Retail Cart Sanitizing System (CSS-5000) Launched by Navis SaniTec, a Division of Navis TubeTex
Navis TubeTex is excited to announce the launch of its newest business division, Navis SaniTec, and the first of many industrial and commercial-based sanitation solutions, the CSS-5000 Cart Sanitation System. - February 18, 2021 - Navis Sanitec
Sativa Bliss Announces an Innovation in Their Customer Service Department
Sativa Bliss Cannabis Boutique, one of the promising cannabis retailers in Ontario which is committed to providing a unique shopping experience, announces new capabilities in their customer service department which serves as a key differentiator in the cannabis retail business. - February 16, 2021 - Sativa Bliss