Food & Beverage News
Satisfy your appetite for information about food and beverage offerings in the retail, wholesale and hospitality industries, with news from winemakers, brewers, distillers, chefs, influencers and food growers, processors, packagers and manufacturers. Discover the newest trends, research, innovations, products and services that appeal to foodies around the globe.
Bella Pepper Wins Big at This Years Hot Pepper Awards
Bella Pepper has reformulated their sauces and the proof is in the awards. Pepper Blend: 1st - Bella Pepper - Bella Forte | www.bellapepper.com. Exotic Pepper Blend: 2nd - Bella Pepper - Bella Diavolo (Meco, Naga Jolokia). - November 12, 2009 - Bella Pepper
Soda Express Inc. Will Bring the Popular Relaxation Beverage ViB to Retailers in the Portland Area
Relaxing ViBes Arrive in the Northwest - November 12, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Drink Up Some Holiday Cheer The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Introduces New Holiday Beverages
Well, the weather may not yet be frosty, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get ready to warm up to the holidays. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf can help you catch the holiday spirit with its new line of chocolate, peppermint, pumpkin and spiced beverages, launching in stores November... - November 12, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Santrio Signs New Subscriptions with Multiple Food and Beverage Distributors
Open for Business is revolutionizing how wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers manage incoming orders, saving them time and money. - November 11, 2009 - Santrio, Inc.
Sustainable Sourcing Announces Unique, Organic Gift Sets for the Holidays
Sustainable Sourcing, a company dedicated to providing consumers the most ethically sourced and natural products from around the world, has created a line of unique, organic gift sets perfect for the holidays. Consumers will discover gifts for food lovers, gifts to promote health and relaxation,... - November 11, 2009 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
First Watch Restaurants to Roll Out Holiday Gift Card Program
Daytime-Only Chain Makes Gift-Giving Easy and Enjoyable. - November 11, 2009 - First Watch Restaurants, Inc
ViB Holdings LLC Announces Distributor Agreement with Treasure Valley Beverage of Boise, Idaho
Vacation in a Bottle Hits Store Shelves in Idaho - November 11, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
MrGoodbeer.com Giveaway Returns
The monthly giveaway at MrGoodbeer.com is back. The giveaway started in 2001 and was suspended in 2008 but has returned until further notice. A beer related prize will be given away each month to a lucky visitor. The prize for November 2009 is a ceramic beer money jar. In the past contest prizes... - November 10, 2009 - MrGoodbeer.com
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Recognized as an Employer of Excellence by Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Lone Star Bean, an independently owned and operated franchisee of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, proudly announced today that Workforce Solutions Capital Area has named it an Employer of Excellence. The award recognizes local employers for providing an exceptional work environment, participating... - November 09, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Daily Grill Sponsors "5 for 10" Canned Food Drive in Time for Holidays (OC Daily Grills Offer $10 Gift Cards for 5 Canned Goods Nov 16 – Dec 18)
Beginning Nov 16 and continuing through Dec 18, the restaurants will offer $10 gift cards for every five canned goods donated. (The cards may be redeemed at any Daily Grill between Jan 1 – Feb 28, 2010.) - November 08, 2009 - Daily Grill Orange County
Wine Whore “Pimps” Virtual Furniture
One internet blogger believes he has found an innovative way to harvest his love for the grape into a full bodied paycheck. After successfully gaining thousands of loyal fans and followers by “whoring” out his palate (and computer), Randy Watson is using the same technique to sell otherwise unused space on his website. - November 07, 2009 - The Wine Whore
World's First Immersion Circulator Dedicated to Sous-Vide Cooking Launched
Today Addelice Ltd. launched the Swid®, the world's first immersion circulator dedicated to Sous-Vide cooking. - November 07, 2009 - Addelice Ltd.
Spirits Pub & Grub to Host Trivia Nights on Wednesdays
Spirits Pub & Grub (www.spiritscary.com) has announced that the restaurant will feature Big Slow Tom Trivia Night with Trent every Wednesday beginning at 7:30 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to win Spirits Pub & Grub gift cards and can enjoy drink specials featuring $2 bottles of Bud... - November 07, 2009 - Spirits Pub & Grub
ARCO coffee ®co. Gourmet Coffee Company Certified as Green Business by Count Me Green
ARCO coffee ® co. has received certification as a Green Business by the city of Superior and Douglas County’s Count Me Green joint program, providing acknowledgement of ARCO’s continued dedication to environmentally friendly business practices throughout its gourmet coffee company. - November 07, 2009 - ARCO Coffee
ViB Holdings and Mussetter Distributing Inc. Enter New Distribution Partnership
Vacation in a Bottle Arrives in Northern California. - November 07, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
NewProductHelp.com Tabbed to Represent New Personal Health Accessory to Industry on Global Basis
Elba F., a Virginia-based inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Can Clip Sanitary concept to industry over the next 2 years. A simple yet effective new product sure to appeal to consumers in this age of heightened awareness concerning... - November 07, 2009 - New Product Help, Inc.
Fiery Condiment Awards Announced - The Hot Pepper Awards 2009
The Hot Pepper Awards 2009, an annual fiery foods competition, announces winners. - November 07, 2009 - The Hot Pepper
Chevron Stores Now Offer Idaho Customers Vacation in a Bottle
ViB Unwinds the Midwest with Strategic Retail Partnership. - November 06, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
What's New This Christmas in Manila Philippines? Yats Leisure Unveils Do-It-Yourself Private Wine Tasting Party.
New 2009 idea in celebrating Christmas in Manila Philippines is to hold a Private Wine Tasting at home or office. Yats Leisure organizes everything from wine to service, one-stop shopping for Christmas Party in Manila. - November 06, 2009 - Yats Leisure
Shop, Sample and Stock-Up During 21 Stocking Days of Christmas
Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake Offer Rarely Available VQA Wines and Unique Shopping Experience. - November 06, 2009 - Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake
XYIENCE and Circle K Stores Present Contest Winner with a New Harley-Davidson
Promotion generates a 30 percent increase in sales of Xenergy at Circle K stores. - November 06, 2009 - XYIENCE
Swiss Maid Fudge’s Handmade Candy Store Features on The Balancing Act
Wisconsin’s premier handmade candy store, Swiss Maid Fudge, will be featured on Lifetime network’s The Balancing Act: Sweet Endings, sharing information about its unique, old-fashioned cooking methods and samples from its line-up of delicious fudges, candies and seasonal treats. - November 06, 2009 - Dells Fudge
ViB Expands Its Reach and Adds New California Distributor
Vacation in a Bottle Chills Out the Central Coast - November 06, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
A Sparkling Good Time for All, the City of Yountville Hosts the 21st Annual Festival of Lights
The city of Yountville, California kicks off its 21st Annual Festival of Lights, the largest Christmas event in the Napa Valle, on November 27th. - November 06, 2009 - Yountville Chamber Of Commerce
The Daily Bagel Announces New Ownership and Opportunity
The Daily Bagel located in Eugene at 4770 Village Plaza Loop is under new ownership and with it comes a new focus on customer service and more healthy options that complement the Eugene lifestyle. The shop is now run by owner, Srithip Sresthaphunlarp, and her best friend, Jennifer Williams. The two... - November 06, 2009 - The Daily Bagel
Give “Thanks” with Orlando Catering Company Bubbalou’s BBQ This Thanksgiving
Bubbalou’s, an award-winning restaurant and Orlando catering service, provides BBQ catering and convenient Party Packs for Thanksgiving that can be picked up or delivered. - November 05, 2009 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Top 15 European Retailers to Capture 66% of Sales Growth to 2014
Retailnet Group, LLC has announced that the top 15 European Retailers are expected to capture 66% of retail sales growth from a base share (2009) of 43% in its recently released updated European Retail Forecast. The top retailers’ share of growth is accelerating as retailers develop greater capabilities and leverage scale. RNG’s European Retail Forecast is a product of RetailNet Group’s Trade Analytics services. - November 05, 2009 - Retailnet Group LLC
Swiss Maid Fudge Unveils Improvements to Online Store for Homemade Candy Gifts
Swiss Maid Fudge recently made improvements to their online product shopping system. Their new website offers what they call, “A safe & easy way to buy homemade candy & fudge online.” Clients have been advised to take advantage of the company’s secure online candy store to... - November 05, 2009 - Dells Fudge
John Lenore & Company Introduces Vacation in a Bottle to San Diego Retailers
ViB Holdings LLC Announces Distributing Agreement with John Lenore & Company. - November 05, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
SharkSafe.org Adds Multilingual Support
Certification Program Uses Chinese and French Versions to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation. - November 04, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Premium Vegan Meats Premiering in New York City
Match® vegan meats look, cook and taste like animal meat. - November 04, 2009 - Match Premium Vegan Meats
Table for Two Catering Launches in Spring Hill, TN
Shivonne Hood offers niche catering at affordable pricing to Middle Tennessee- serving Franklin, Spring Hill, Columbia, Brentwood, and Nashville, TN. - November 04, 2009 - Table For Two
Bioo Scientific Introduces a ELISA to Screen Food for Flumequine Contamination
Bioo Scientific released the MaxDiscovery™ Flumequine ELISA kit for testing food and feed samples for flumequine contamination. - November 04, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
Relaxing ViBes Arrive in Southern California’s 7-Eleven Stores
ViB Holdings LLC Announces Distribution Deal with 7-Elevens in California. - November 04, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
evalu8.org Welcomes Internationally Recognized Wine Expert as New Feature Writer
Paris-based sommelier and wine expert Michel Moulherat has been a bold proponent of organic, hand-made wines for decades; now he gains a forum to help wine-lovers match the right wine with their food. - November 03, 2009 - evalu8.org Media Inc.
A Much Awaited Line of Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Viogner Just Arrived at Yats Wine Cellars Philippines
Yats Wine Cellars offer a wide range of great white wines not just Chardonnay and sauvignon Blanc but also excellent Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Viogner. - November 01, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Philippines French Restaurant Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Offers Extensive Wine List Including Over 1000 French Vintage Wine
Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar revamps its French Mediterranean menu and upgrades its French selections to over 1000 in the new wine list. - November 01, 2009 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Dallas Stars’ Pro Mike Modano Invests in Popular Relaxation Beverage, ViB
ViB Holdings LLC today announced that Mike Modano, famed Dallas Stars’ forward, is one of the celebrity investors behind the leading relaxation beverage, Vacation in a Bottle. “I like to invest in products I believe in. ViB helps me unwind after big games and helps me focus at... - November 01, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Yats Wine Cellars Public Philippines Wine Tasting in Makati on 28th Nov, France 5 Greatest Wine Regions
Yats Wine Cellars Wine Experience of France's Greatest Wine Regions Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Loire, Languedoc-Roussillon ticket price p1000 at Somerset Millennium Hotel Legaspi Makati Manila Saturday 28th November. - November 01, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Asia Travel and Dining Guide Names Yats Wine Cellars as Place to Buy French Wine in Manila Philippines
Over 2000 bins of French vintage wines of all price range can be found at Yats Wine Cellars, a very convenient place to buy French wine in Manila Philippines. Asia Travel & Dining Guide selected Yats Wine Cellars as its preferred wine shop to buy French wines because of the breath of selection... - November 01, 2009 - Asia Travel and Dining Guide
Caribbean Delicacies Kick Off Columbia's Cuisine Series
Presented by the Student Development Office of Columbia International College, the International Cuisine Series saw a full house on its opening – The Caribbean Prelude. With vibrant reds, greens and yellows adorning the Student Café, the Series got off to an amazing and promising start. - October 31, 2009 - Columbia International College
ViB Holdings LLC Announces Distributing Agreement with Tri-Eagle Beverage Company to Bring Vacation in a Bottle to Northern California
Today ViB Holdings LLC, manufacturer of the trendsetting beverage Vacation in a Bottle, adds Tri-Eagle Beverage Company to its expanding roster of distributors. Tri-Eagle Beverage Company is a premium beverage sales and distribution company focused on both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. - October 31, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Every Holiday with Carolyn Kepcher
3 Screen Productions presents a Holiday Survival Guide for busy women entitled, “Every Holiday with Carolyn Kepcher.” - October 30, 2009 - 3 Screen Productions
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is Going to the Dogs
The Austin locations of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf partner with non-profit organization, Blue Dog Rescue - October 30, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
North Sydney’s Cafe Xpresso is First Past the Post for Melbourne Cup Lunch Catering
Successful North Sydney establishment Cafe Xpresso today announced its new summer menu ahead of in-house Melbourne Cup celebrations for North Sydney businesses. - October 30, 2009 - Boost Group Limited
Farm to Market Ecommerce Service Announces Largest Online Wine Market
AgBASE.com users can now shop and purchase wine directly from local and regional wineries providing them with the widest selection of favorite and unusual wines in the largest online food and beverage marketplace. - October 29, 2009 - AgBASE Directory
Crisco National Pie Champ Offers Foolproof Holiday Pie Secrets
Holiday Pie Demos Available For TV, Radio and Web. - October 29, 2009 - Dawn Viola
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Founder to Speak at National Wine Conference
One of the founders of Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery, (whiteowlwinery.com) of Birds, Illinois will present a 75-minute seminar Saturday, November 7th during the 42nd Annual Conference of the American Wine Society in Destin, Florida. - October 29, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Takes Gold for Canned Gold
Boonville, CA - October 23, 2009 – Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) takes a Gold Medal in the Pale Ale / IPA category at the first-ever beer festival event to exclusively feature beer in cans. - October 29, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Chatham Street Café and Catering to Host "Live" Art Show
Gayla Bonke, owner and chef at Chatham Street Café & Catering (www.chathamstreetcafe.com), located at 140 E. Chatham St., has announced that the restaurant will host the “Live” art show, featuring work from students of the Egg in Nest art studio in Apex, N.C. The proceeds... - October 29, 2009 - Chatham Street Cafe & Catering