Food & Beverage News
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Enterprising Restaurant and Bar Owner Mario Marovic Expands Operations Despite Unsettled Economy
A client of 714 Media, Marovic continues to keep his eye on the bigger picture - September 03, 2009 - 714 Media
Lean Sourcing Innovation: Aligning Consumption to Strategic Sourcing, A Retail Manufacturing Must Have White Paper by Bellwether Services
Bellwether Services, a Lean Six Sigma, Lean Sourcing, Spend Management, and Supply Chain Consultancy Firm Announces a Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Supply Chain Cost Reduction White Paper. The white paper is titled "Aligning Retail Consumption and Global Strategic Sourcing Innovation in the Retail Manufacturing Supply Chain." - September 03, 2009 - Bellwether Services
Swiss Maid Fudge Launches Seasonal Homemade Confections for Fall 2009: Pumpkin Fudge, Cranberry Walnut Fudge, Pumpkin Seed Brittle and Pumpkin Truffles
Swiss Maid Fudge, an artisanal candy maker in Wisconsin Dells, WI, is introducing their Fall lineup of homemade confections. These candies are available for a limited time only and include: Creamy Pumpkin Fudge made with real pumpkin. Delicious Pumpkin Seed Brittle enhanced with select pumpkin... - September 03, 2009 - Dells Fudge
Woodchuck Cider Unveils 2009 Fall Cider Limited Release
Woodchuck Fall Cider can be Tasted at the Sept. 15 Apple Season Kick-off at Shelburne Orchards. - September 03, 2009 - Woodchuck Hard Cider
Clarion Group, a Food Service Consulting Company, Welcomes Former IMF Chief of Hospitality Services as VP
Ernest W. Wilder, former Chief of Hospitality Services at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington, DC, has joined the consulting firm Clarion Group as a vice president, Clarion president Tom Mac Dermott has announced. Mr. Wilder will lead projects that encompass corporate and university... - September 03, 2009 - Clarion Group
Wireless Temperature Monitoring and HACCP Food Safety Monitoring Solutions
Presenting the FreshLoc foodservice temperature monitoring system for HACCP compliance and HACCP Food Safety Monitoring at the Western Foodservice Expo, San Diego, CA. - September 03, 2009 - Green Edge Systems, Inc
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Launches Expanded Menu
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar, has launched an expanded menu. The new menu features 20 items priced at $15 and under. New dishes include Cioppino Risotto featuring shrimp, crab,... - September 03, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Mama Theresa’s Meatball Eating Contest to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy and the New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Mama Theresa’s Pizzeria & Italian Eatery along with Mama Theresa’s Italian Specialties announces their First Annual Meatball Eating Contest. All proceeds will benefit Muscular Dystrophy and the New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Sunday, September 6, 2009 at 1:30 PM at the Big V Shopping Plaza in New Windsor, New York. Winner will receive a trophy and $250 cash prize. Please call (845)561-6262 for registration information. - September 02, 2009 - Mama Theresa's
The Beer Journal Releases Great American Beer Festival Edition
Special Commemorative Journal will help Beer lovers remember the Beers they try during the GABF (Sep 24-26, 2009 in Denver, CO). - September 02, 2009 - The Beer Journal
Global Trade Base Penetrates Taiwan Market with Gourmet Salsa
Global Trade Base announces the international launch of Mama Dida’s brand salsa to Taiwan. - September 02, 2009 - Global Trade Base
Ethos 360 Helps Launch New Cherry Voodoo
The economy has done nothing but help the alcoholic beverage industry. Cherry Voodoo is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the opportunity capitalizing on deep industry knowledge and an experienced management team. - September 01, 2009 - Ethos 360
Sticky Fingers Bakeries Improves All Natural Easy Bake English Scone Mixes
Sticky Fingers Bakeries Specialty Foods, Inc, leading manufacturer of quick and easy scone mixes, muffin mixes, brownie mixes, Irish Soda bread mix, and a superb selection of handcrafted English curds and northwest jams, enhances their line of all natural easy bake English scone mixes. The baking... - September 01, 2009 - Sticky Fingers Bakeries
Blenz Coffee at Granville and Davie Re-Opens with High Style, High Traffic, and High Energy
After a stunning renovation, the highly anticipated re-opening last Friday of Blenz Coffee at Granville and Davie jump started the weekend club scene on Granville Street. - September 01, 2009 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Count-n-Count Launches Web-Based Food Stock Control Solution
Paul Clarke, founder of Count-n-Count, speaks on the launch of the internet-based food stock control system. - September 01, 2009 - Run-a-Restaurant
Eighth Anniversary of Syndicated Wine Radio Show from Las Vegas
Eight years of broadcasting and promoting great food from upscale restaurants and wines from all around the world. - August 31, 2009 - Les Kincaid Enterprises, LLC
Arizona Wine Growers Collaborate to Create Their First Event Located at the Farm at South Mountain
The Arizona Wine Growers Festival at The Farm Debuts with Wine Tasting, Walk-Though Exhibits, People's Choice Competition and Professional Tasting Awards - August 30, 2009 - Arizona Wine Growers Association
ARK Vegas Announces a 30-Minute Lunch Guarantee at Yolos Mexican Grill
Yolos Mexican Grill, located inside the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, announced today it will offer weekday lunch service with a 30 minute guarantee beginning Monday, September 7th. - August 30, 2009 - ARK Las Vegas
Clarion Group Releases Recommendations for Improving Corporate Food Service Operations Amid Economic Recession
“The most important thing to keep a company dining service profitable,” Tom Mac Dermott, president of the food service consulting firm Clarion Group said, “is to keep demonstrating real value. That doesn’t mean lower prices, but offering meals that are fresh, food quality... - August 29, 2009 - Clarion Group
Posh Productions Catering Announces New Senior Event Planner and Its 30th Anniversary Company Re-Launch
Posh Productions Inc., a 30 year old established event planning and catering company announces its 30th anniversary and re-launch along with the introduction of new Senior Event Planner Suzanne Akullian. - August 29, 2009 - Posh Productions Inc.
FruitFast® Announces Juice Concentrate Stimulus Plan
- Abundant Harvest Means Savings on Healthy Fruit Juices - August 29, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Rocky Top Hospitality Selected to Cater American Association of Chamber Executives Event
Katherine White, catering director of Rocky Top Hospitality’s catering company, 1705 Prime Catering and Events (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the firm was contracted to provide catering services for the American Association of Chamber Executives event for delegates. The... - August 29, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Corporate Transportation Reaches 30% Growth
During a time when most transportation companies are parking trucks, Corporate Traffic, Inc. continues to expand its asset based subsidiary, Corporate Transportation. With the most recent addition of four new company trucks and trailers, Chad Cline, Executive Vice President of Corporate... - August 28, 2009 - Corporate Traffic
Farmsphere.com, the First Open Platform Oriented to Food & Agribusiness Launches Version 2.0 Beta
An initiative of Argentinean Internet entrepreneurs seeking to develop opportunities and harness the collective knowledge in food and agribusiness sector. - August 28, 2009 - Farmsphere
K&W Food Guys Raise $23,000 for NC Hospitality Education Foundation and NCRLA
Tournament has raised over $50,000 for scholarships in past two years. - August 28, 2009 - North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
Springville Ranch Set to Host Second Farmers Market
The Springville Ranch will host a Farmers Market on August 29, 2009 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Vendors will be selling local produce, grass-fed beef, crafts, handmade baked goods, nuts, honey, native plants and more. The Long Riders band will perform at "high noon." - August 28, 2009 - Springville Ranch
Ar Cash Flow Introduces Debt - Free Cash Resource to Upper Hunter Valley Winery
AR Cash Flow is successfully helping small businesses discover creative financing that does not involve going through lengthy bank procedures or sacrificing ownership each time they need cash. Their latest success is with Yarraman Estate Wines in Upper Hunter Valley, which is pleased to have... - August 27, 2009 - AR Cash Flow
Simplifast Grows in Texas at Central Market
Simplifast®, the first ready-to-drink fasting beverage containing everything necessary to sustain a proper fast/cleanse, is now available in all eight Central Market stores in Texas. Simplifast is packaged in 16-ounce bottles and comes in three delicious flavors including Lemon, Strawberry and... - August 27, 2009 - Simplifast, LLC
Alkaway Releases Self Serve Alkaline Ionized Water Dispenser
Alkaway, formerly Ion Life, worldwide distributors of the EmcoTech Jupiter range of water ionizers, has released the Alkaway self serve dispensing system for alkaline ionized water. Alkaline Ionized water is booming in the US with over 100,000 domestic units sold, mostly through MLM channels. The... - August 26, 2009 - AlkaWay
Vine Park Brewery Offers Its 4th Annual Back to School Special
A new school year is about to begin, and Vine Park is once again honoring our community’s dedicated teachers with a 20 percent discount now through Labor Day. - August 26, 2009 - Vine Park Brewing Company
Rocky Top Restaurants Participate in Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill and The Red Room Tapas Lounge will participate in Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week from Monday, Aug. 24 through Sunday, Aug. 30. Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is produced by... - August 26, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Philippines Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities
“Philippines Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities” report offers an insight into various emerging segments in the Philippines food and drinks industry. - August 26, 2009 - RNCOS
Bubbalou's Caters BBQ's to End the Summer with a Bang
Call Bubbalou's BBQ catering services to help you with an end of Summer cookout. - August 25, 2009 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Clarion Group Advances Healthy and Sustainable Dining with New Fresh & Natural Food Program
With the rising tide of consumer interest in health, nutrition, organic and local-grown foods and sustainability issues, corporate and campus food service operators have been scrambling to revise their programs to meet new customer preferences. Clarion Group, a national food service consulting... - August 21, 2009 - Clarion Group
Truffle Hunting Weekends in Italy Launched by Love Umbria
Love Umbria, specialists in gourmet tours in Italy announces the launch of its new truffle hunting weekends. - August 21, 2009 - Love Umbria Limited
Family of Four Dines for Under $20, Including Tax at TJ’s Pizza Buffet – All-You-Can-Eat for One Low Price
In Clovis, CA, a Tj's Pizza Buffet opened on August 17, 2009. It is all-you-can-eat for a low buffet price of $6.99. Soup, Salad Bar, Breadsticks, Mac & Cheese, Pizza, Desserts, & Ice Cream. Clovis High Schools and Fresno State are prominent in the decor, as the restaurant promotes community, fun, and family. "Where family, friends, and food come together." - August 20, 2009 - Tj's Pizza Buffet
Longevity Drinks LLC Launches New Site Offering Acai, Noni and Goji at Bulk Wholesale Prices
Longevity Drinks LLC announces the launch of its new website http://www.LongevityDrinks.com designed to provide importers with highest quality Amazon freeze dried Acai powder and Acai juice, Hawaiian Noni powder and Noni juice, Goji juice and other health promoting products at bulk wholesale prices. - August 20, 2009 - Longevity Drinks LLC
Meal Planning Site Offers Free Directory of Thousands of Gluten and Dairy-Free Products
Consumers who are allergic to gluten or dairy products can now take advantage of a free directory that makes it easier for them to find delicious foods to fit their diet restrictions. The directory, which contains thousands of products without gluten or dairy, can be downloaded at... - August 20, 2009 - Hasty Chef, Inc.
Scott Bianculli Joins Red Sky Tapas & Bar of Marietta
Red Sky Tapas & Bar, an eclectic tapas restaurant located in East Cobb of Marietta, announces the addition of Scott Bianculli to its team. Bianculli will focus on building the restaurant’s operations and sales efforts, including improving upon already excellent service and food, and... - August 20, 2009 - Red Sky Tapas & Bar
Paul Martin’s American Bistro Sponsors Winning Beach Volleyball Team at 2009 Surf International Festival
Paul Martin’s American Bistro is the proud sponsor of this year’s winner of the Charlie Saikley Beach Volleyball Tournament Women’s Open. Held in Manhattan Beach, the six-man / six-woman tournament was part of the 2009 International Surf Festival which took place July 31 through... - August 19, 2009 - Paul Martin's American Bistro
Domain Name Vino.com Set for Auction
Rick Latona Auctions announced today the auction of domain name Vino.com will take place October 27, 2009 in New York City in combination with the T.R.A.F.F.I.C domain conference. “We are pleased to bring another domain name with so much domestic and international appeal to the auction block... - August 19, 2009 - Rick Latona Auctions
The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery Featured on Around the World in Eighty Days
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery will serve as the backdrop for an episode of BBC1 television’s Around the World in Eighty Days. The series follows six pairs of presenters, who are celebrities in the United Kingdom, as they... - August 19, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Bevamerica Announces 2009 Launch of Their Maximus Line
BevAmerica Announces 2009 Launch of their Maximus line of drinks. - August 19, 2009 - Bevamerica
BevAmerica Announces Release of Bikini Soda
BevAmerica Announces 2009 Launch of Bikini Soda. - August 19, 2009 - Bevamerica
Miljenko Matijevic / Steelheart Launches Gourmet Coffee Line "SteelHeart Coffee" August 17th via "Ralph’s" Grocery Stores Throughout Southern California
Miljenko Matijevic/SteelHeart has been busy working on a dream…. now a reality. The singer, writer, producer is introducing something new to his fans and to the world…., Mili’s own special blends of gourmet “coffee.” Scheduled to hit the shelves August 19th to sixty... - August 18, 2009 - SteelHeart Records LLC
Green Supply Chain & Sustainability Strategy is Authored by John Wilkerson, Supply Chain, Sourcing & Sustainability Visionary
John Wilkerson, CPSM, SSMBB, of Bellwether Services authors Green Supply Chain Thought Leadership White Paper, a Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Development Tool for Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, Buying, Sustainability, and Supply Chain Professionals. - August 18, 2009 - Bellwether Services
WinCup® Launches New Javalicious™ Product Line
WinCup's new Javalicious™ stock print design features rich and robust coffee colors printed on insulated foam cups. - August 17, 2009 - New Wincup Holdings, Inc.
My Private Chef Presents Fresh Menu Ideas at the Popular Chicago Botanic Garden Chef Series
Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef will share his culinary expertise as he presents a cooking demonstration featuring seasonal fresh ingredients during the Chicago Botanic Garden’s popular annual Garden Chef Series. Chef Tong will appear on Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 1:30 and 2:30 p. - August 17, 2009 - My Private Chef, Inc.
My Private Chef Appears at the Andersonville Farmers Market in Chicago IL
On Wednesday, September 9, at 5:30pm, Chef Christopher Tong, of My Private Chef, the Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, will conduct a cooking demonstration using local seasonal ingredients from the Andersonville Farmers Market in Chicago. Working with the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce, Chef Tong is a proud sponsor of the Market as evidence of his devotion to using the freshest ingredients in his gourmet dishes. - August 17, 2009 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Launches Its Newest Treat in Support of a Good Cause
Sweet Child Of Lime is Jeremiah’s Italian Ice’s newest treat that ‘Chills the Palette and Warms the Heart.’ Jeremiah’s is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this delicious new frozen dessert to the Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children. - August 16, 2009 - Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Chatham Street Café & Catering Named One of Western Wake’s Best Ladies’ Lunch
Gayla Bonke, managing partner and chef at Chatham Street Café & Catering (www.chathamstreetcafe.com), located at 140 E. Chatham St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted one of the places for Best Ladies’ Lunch in western Wake County by residents of Cary, Apex,... - August 16, 2009 - Chatham Street Cafe & Catering