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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Local Old Fashioned Candy Shop Finds Sweet Spot on National Television Network
The woman behind Swiss Maid Fudge doesn’t joke about sweets but she does make people smile. The old fashioned candy shop has been the family business since 1962. Today, local owner Jane Heller announces Swiss Maid Fudge will be part of the Lifetime Television show The Balancing Act for three... - October 29, 2009 - Dells Fudge
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
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
New Cocktails Add Ghoulish Flare to the Halloween Party Season
Pocket Cocktails™, the acclaimed iPhone drink application has been updated to include a fantastic collection of new Halloween-themed beverages. These new cocktails are perfect to add a dash of ghoulish flare to the upcoming Halloween party season. A sneak preview of these drinks along with a... - October 28, 2009 - Pocket Cocktails Inc.
My Restaurant Guru Partners with Triangle Lifestyle Magazines and Web Sites
Christie Hadden, chief guru of My Restaurant Guru (www.myrestaurantguru.com), has announced a partnership with Fifteen 501 and Wake Living magazines as well as the Triangle Web sites SpoonFedRaleigh.com and TriangleBlvd.tv. My Restaurant Guru will contribute a “Restaurant Profile”... - October 28, 2009 - My Restaurant Guru
Alice Cooper Surprise Performance After Party at Aces & Ales! Owned by Cooper Guitarist Keri Kelli, the Set Included Cooper Classics as Well as a Great Selection Covers.
Aces & Ales is owned by Alice Cooper guitarist Keri Kelli so it made perfect sense that the band played a surprise performance this past Saturday night to a packed house of friends and fans. The set included Cooper classics 'No More Mr. Nice Guy' '18' 'Under My Wheels' and the legendary 'Schools Out'. Proudly leading a craft beer revolution, "Ace & Ales" frequently rotate a carefully chosen array of 14 beers on tap, as well as 25+ bottled brews; eleven 50-inch Plasmas and a great food selection. - October 27, 2009 - Aces & Ales
Yats Restaurant & Wine Bar Updates Its Elaborate 3000-Label Wine List Adding Matired Vintages and Some New-World Labels
An excellent wine list is not just about 1st growth and cult Cabernet but a seemingly unending selection of affordable aged vintage wines that are not available anywhere else, not even in the best wine shops around town. Yats Restaurant has just that. - October 27, 2009 - Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar
Vietnam Pushes to Reform and Modernize Its Meat-Processing Industry
The Vietnamese government is pushing to reform and modernize its meat-processing industry. The push to build more modern slaughter houses, offer investment incentives to private operators, and impose tough laws and standards indicates growing demand for modern meat processing technology. ILDEX Vietnam 2010 is expanding its meat-processing profile to satisfy this demand. - October 27, 2009 - N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Co., Ltd.
Oregon Restaurant Association Names Vice President of Strategic Communications
Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today that John Hamilton has been promoted to the newly developed position of Vice President of Strategic Communications and will report directly to ORA President & CEO Steve McCoid. He will be responsible for creating and managing communications... - October 26, 2009 - Oregon Restaurant Association
What’s on in Manila – Yats Wine Cellears Pairs Wine with Japanese Food on November 6th Tickets Available Now
Yats Wine Cellars push the envelope in wine and food pairing to hold a public wine dinner at a Makati Japanese Restaurant on November 6th. Tickets must be purchased in advance at p3,500 a person, for this exciting 5-course wine-paired Japanese meal. - October 26, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Hosts Halloween-Themed Evening
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood & Oyster Bar will host “A Devil of a Wine Dinner,” a Halloween-themed wine dinner on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. The five-course dinner, prepared by Chef Adam... - October 25, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Vacation Vibes Are Coming to Nevada
The Popular Relaxation Beverage, Vacation in a Bottle, Announces Northern Nevada Distributor - October 24, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Caribbean Savouries Ltd’s Founder Paul Scott Shortlisted for BBI Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Caribbean Savouries Ltd is proud to announce that its founder Paul Scott has been nominated for Entrepreneur of The Year at the BB Annual awards 2009. Caribbean Savouries Ltd was founded by Jamaican-born Paul Scott, a vivacious and hard-working entrepreneur with a vision for success and a passion... - October 24, 2009 - Caribbean Savouries Ltd
Beverage Distributor Giant, Big Geyser, Adds Deep River Snacks to Distribution Portfolio
Gourmet Snack Food Company Teams up with Premiere NYC Distributor - October 24, 2009 - Deep River Snacks
No Tricks, Just Treats with Bubbalou's BBQ Orlando Catering and Restaurants
Hire Bubbalou's BBQ to cater your Halloween event. - October 23, 2009 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Caribbean Savouries Ltd’s Caribbean Food Delights Patties Shortlisted for Best New Food Product at World Food Awards
Caribbean Savouries Ltd is proud to announce that their Caribbean Food Delights range of patties has been shortlisted for best new product at the annual World Food Awards. With its delectable range of authentic Jamaican patties, flavoured with mouth-watering seasoning and wrapped in perfectly... - October 22, 2009 - Caribbean Savouries Ltd
UK Based Caribbean Savouries Makes an Ethical Difference in Jamaica
As many companies spend most of their time focusing on keeping profits to themselves during the economic downtown; one company is making a difference and reaping the rewards. In May 2009; Caribbean Savouries launched its new range of flavours with the help of the Jamaican High Commissioner, Hon. - October 22, 2009 - Caribbean Savouries Ltd
Jamaican High Commissioner Launches Caribbean Food Delights New Flavours in Asda, London
Within the past few days the Jamaican High Commissioner, Hon. Burchell Whiteman OJ, has launched Caribbean Savouries the distributors of the brand Caribbean Food Delights delicious new range of Jamaican patties in an Asda store in Colindale, London. Two new flavors of authentic Jamaican Patties... - October 22, 2009 - Caribbean Savouries Ltd
Trick or Teeth: Sugar Consumption is the Scariest Thing About Halloween
Ghosts, goblins and monsters sneaking out in the night aren’t nearly as frightening as cavities and decaying teeth, according to the dentists at 6 Day Dental and Orthodontics. Following the surge of candy intake, 6 Day dentists prepare for the aftermath of the Halloween sugar explosion and... - October 22, 2009 - 6 Day Dental & Orthodontics
Zona Rosa Coffee™ Launches Coffee Line to Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:WFMI)
Zona Rosa Coffee™ Launches Coffee Line to Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Public, NASDAQ:WFMI) Press release from: Zona Rosa Caffe Zona Rosa Caffe has long been known not only for their variety of coffee beverages and teas, but also for their exceptional line of organic Latin coffees. Today, Zona... - October 22, 2009 - Zona Rosa Caffe
Bogart’s American Grill Hosts Skirt! After Work Event
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill will host Skirt! After Work on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by Skirt! magazine, will feature displays by a variety of representatives from local businesses... - October 22, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
It is Worth Spending Cholesterol Quota - Foie Gras de Oie at Lemon Exchange
Lemon Exchange www.Lemon.hk is offering Hong Kong customers Foie Gras de Oie, one of the best gourmet dishes, at an affordable price. Perfect to go with wine or the signatory lemonade and fruit juice lassie drinks. - October 22, 2009 - Lemon Exchange
Lemon Exchange Special Offer
At www.LEMON.hk, get a free drink now. - October 22, 2009 - Lemon Exchange
Hong Kong Chinese Food Close Up – New eBook Launched by Hong Kong Food Blog
The newly launched eBook Hong Kong Chinese Food Close Up is dedicated to make the food hunting job easier for visitors to Hong Kong. - October 21, 2009 - Hong Kong Food Blog
Yoshinoya Expands Chain in San Gabriel Valley with Covina Location
Yoshinoya, one of Japan’s largest restaurant chain companies and a global brand with over 1,400 locations throughout the world, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant on October 2nd. Located in Covina, California, the opening brings the total number of restaurants to ninety seven in the United States. - October 21, 2009 - Yoshinoya America, Inc.
What's Happening in Manila Philippines - Yats Wine Experience Wines from Southern Hemisphere
Yats Wine Experience is a structured wine tasting that is aimed at helping participants explore certain styles of wine for the purpose of forming a discerning opinion. This is a most efficient way to expand tasting horizons for wine enthusiasts. - October 21, 2009 - Yats Wine Cellars
Posh Productions Caters an Intimate Fundraiser for Legendary Mr. Pat Boone and His Ryan’s Reach Foundation
Posh Productions Inc. had the wonderful task of catering a recent fundraising event at the home of legendary recording artist Pat Boone and his wife Shirley. The event was to highlight his Ryan’s Reach Foundation. Posh Productions provided event elements that included appetizer platters, a... - October 21, 2009 - Posh Productions Inc.