Food & Beverage News
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Chatham Street Café & Catering Unveils New Menu
Gayla Bonke, managing partner and chef at Chatham Street Café & Catering (www.chathamstreetcafe.com), located at 140 E. Chatham St. in Cary, N.C., has announced that the restaurant has launched a new menu for full-service lunch, brunch and dinner. Formerly Cindy’s House Café... - July 22, 2009 - Chatham Street Cafe & Catering
Anderson Valley Brewing Company Takes Home 6 Medals
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (AVBC) was awarded with 6 Medals from the 1st Annual US Open Beer Championships in Atlanta, GA - July 20, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
VGS’ MagaForms™ Menu Displays Revolutionize the Concept of Menu Boards by Taking on a Whole New Shape
These re-imagined menu boards combine patented magnetic technology with colorful, changeable dimensional image forms to capture both the customer’s attention and their appetite. - July 18, 2009 - Visual Graphic Systems
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins Best of the Triangle 2009
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has been named the best place to salsa dance by Independent Weekly’s 2009 Best of the Triangle awards. The Best of the Triangle winners are selected by readers’ polls. - July 18, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Sweet Recipes at Chocolat Bernrain and Salzburg Schokolade with OS-PDM
The Swiss and Austrian chocolate manufacturers Bernrain and Salzburg use special calculation options in the recipe management software OS-PDM to automatically calculate cocoa content, milk solids, milk fat and other parameters. - July 18, 2009 - SpecPage
Randys Pizza Challenge
Two of The Top Ten Competitive Eaters in The World Strolled into Randy’s Premier Pizza on Saturday Night To Take the Randys Pizza Challenge. - July 17, 2009 - Randy's Pizza
Metropolitan Vintners Acquires NYCWineReport.com to Expand Reach Into NYC Wine Market
Metropolitan Vintners announces the acquisition of NYCWineReport.com, a trusted voice in the NYC wine market for wine reviews, pricing and purchasing information. - July 17, 2009 - Metropolitan Vintners
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Introduces Fiery Cocktails Just in Time for National Tequila Day
Feel some heat coming your way? Tequila drinkers around the world wait in anticipation as National Tequila Day (July 24th) a looms right around the corner. This year, Voodoo Tiki Tequila will be introducing one-of-a-kind cocktails to spice up your night. Make the best of your National Tequila Day... - July 16, 2009 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
San Francisco Summer Wine Tasting Series Announced
The dates for the San Francisco Summer Wine Tasting Series in Del Monte Square at The Cannery are announced. San Francisco’s Summer Wine Tasting Series will run every Sunday afternoon from July 19 to August 16 and will feature a different wine region across California each week. The series... - July 16, 2009 - Winery Collective
Decorated Rap Stars, Three 6 Mafia, Plan Cookery Show
Oscar winning hip-hop artists, DJ Paul and Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia, have teamed up with reality showrunner and producer, Adam Briles (Survivor, The Contender, Out of the Wild: The Alaska Experiment), on a new television project titled, “Cookin’ Ain’t Easy!” The project was... - July 15, 2009 - Mise En Scene Entertainment, Inc.
Golden Spoon Expands to the Philippines
First of 25 stores slated to open by end of Q3 2009 in the Manila area. - July 15, 2009 - Golden Spoon Franchising
Get Personal to Get Business in Down Economy, Advises Lightning Labels
If you want to get new business and keep present customers, get personal. Our topsy-turvy economy and increasingly impersonal business pitches, communications and customer service have strained loyalty and patience to the breaking point. People are overworked, under-supported, and mad as hell. - July 15, 2009 - Lightning Labels, Inc.
Sensitive Detection of Melamine Contamination
Bioo Scientific launched the MaxSignal® Melamine Enzymatic Assay Kit today which detects melamine contamination in food. - July 15, 2009 - Bioo Scientific
inXitu’s BTX, the World’s First Portable Solid Fat Content XRD/XRF Analyzer Able to Measure Polymorphic Triglyceride Phases: Alpha, Beta and Beta-Prime
Editable fat content XRD XRF analyzer, serving the food industry. - July 15, 2009 - inXitu
New Age Beverage Delivers a New Vibe to Colorado… ViB Relaxation Beverage Hits Store Shelves
A favorite of entertainer Jessica Simpson and NBA, NFL athletes nationwide, ViB Holdings LLC today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with New Age Beverage, based in Denver, CO. The partnership will bring celebrity favorite ViB (Vacation in a Bottle) to convenience store retailers... - July 15, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Bacon Freak Brings ‘Southern Style" Barbecued Bliss to Breakfast & Snacks
Bacon Freak brings back a southern style snack treat that you just don’t find anymore. “BBQ Pork Cracklin’s” are a delicious gourmet version of what most of us have come to know as “pork rinds,” however these golden nuggets are exploding with and are nothing like what you’ve tasted before. - July 15, 2009 - Bacon Freak
Blast Cap Technologies® Announces Supply Agreement with Integrated Beverage Group, LTD for New Zap Cap Product Line
To see demos and a summary of Blast Cap Technologies visit their brand new youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBlastCap. - July 14, 2009 - blast cap technologies
Multi Blast Announces New Infomercial Beverage Product Launch with Blast Cap Technologies for New Beverage Dosing and Dispensing Cap Product Line
To see Demos and Summary of Blast Cap Technologies please visit their brand new youtube page. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBlastCap. - July 14, 2009 - blast cap technologies
Organise Your Approved Supplier Program Files with the Launch of a New Website: approvedsuppliernetwork.com. Complimentary Trial Period Now Open.
Get your business organised today by joining www.approvedsuppliernetwork.com and receive a free, no obligation trial. approvedsuppliernetwork.com will save you time and resources in managing your Approved Supplier Program. This site provides 24/7 access to business details and approved supplier documents of potential and/or existing suppliers and customers. Update your own files and be advised whenever your suppliers and customers' files change or have expired. Join today and get organised. - July 11, 2009 - Approved Supplier Network
Raymond Vineyards Expands Partnership with Asian Art Museum
Raymond Vineyards is pleased to expand their partnership with The Asian Art Museum. - July 09, 2009 - Raymond Vineyards
Weber’s Restaurant to Offer Fixed-Price Meals
Because of their menus’ popularity during Restaurant Week, Weber’s Restaurant of Ann Arbor will offer options for one price dining during July. Weber’s Restaurant’s fixed price meals titled, “Prix Fixe,” will include a three-course lunch for $12.00 and a... - July 09, 2009 - Weber's Restaurant and Hotel
Trevelino/Keller Launches Dine and Shoppe and Prixfixe
A B2B Community for Restaurants and Retailers with a Virtual Co-Op Solution - Vesdia, AdvanceMe and TwitPay Join as Partners. - July 09, 2009 - Trevelino/Keller Communications Group
Sustainable Food Skills Course at Lost Valley Educational Center
With today’s food prices on the rise, the need for food preservation skills is becoming increasingly important. Permaculture is more than organic gardening. It is about working with nature and not against it. - July 05, 2009 - Lost Valley Educational Center
Solution for Food Traceability
With recent food safety scares that our country has experienced, the term "Food Traceability" has emerged. It is quickly becoming a hot topic with the fresh food industry and labeling. - July 04, 2009 - MPI Label Systems
Café Málaga Launches New Media Campaign
Restaurateur relies on innovative mobile advertising to build brand awareness and increase reach. - July 04, 2009 - Radius Mobile Media, LLC
Stainless Steel Resolvers Designed for Extreme Duty and Food Grade Applications
AMCI has developed a family of heavy duty, IP67 rated stainless steel resolver transducers. Options include 304 stainless steel, 5/8” shaft, and hi-temp rating. Designed for harsh environments such as food processing, wash downs, and steel mills. - July 04, 2009 - AMCI
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Three Medals in Indy International Wine Competition
The Indy International Wine Competition is one of the largest wine competitions in the United States and is the largest competition for fruit wines in the country. All three wines submitted by Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery in this contest won medals. - July 03, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Chatham Street Café & Catering Sets New Hours
Gayla Bonke, managing partner and chef at Chatham Street Café & Catering (www.chathamstreetcafe.com), located at 140 E. Chatham St. in Cary, N.C., has announced that the restaurant has expanded its hours in an effort to better serve its customers. Chatham Street Café &... - July 03, 2009 - Chatham Street Cafe & Catering
Blenz Coffee Opens Up for South Okanagan Residents and Visitors
Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd. proudly announces the grand opening of Blenz – Penticton, the 5th Blenz location in the Okanagan region and the 54th Blenz location in British Columbia. - July 02, 2009 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Brown Distributing Brings the Anti-Red Bull to Austin: ViB Arrives
ViB Holdings Announces Distributor Agreement with Brown Distributing. - July 02, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri Gets New Name and Keeps Clearwater Best Wings Reviews
Mugs Grill & Bar on Missouri (http://www.mugsonmissouri.com) gets a new name, a new makeover and a new take out area, while keeping votes for Clearwater Best Wings and Clearwater Best Sports Bar. - July 01, 2009 - Mugs on Missouri
Bloomer Candy Milk Chocolates Available on Chocolate.com
Bloomer Candy Company will now have their exquisite chocolates and candies sold on Chocolate.com. - July 01, 2009 - Bloomer Candy Company
YJB Professional Services Launches Cooler Light for Refrigerated Display Cases
YJB Professional Services, a leader in innovative LED lighting solutions, today introduced Cooler Light, a new lighting product to replace existing florescent lighting systems in refrigerated display cases. The Cooler Light is designed to be used in any display case that requires a high performance... - July 01, 2009 - YJB Professional Services
Boss Hog Bacon Pet Treats Now Available
Boss Hog loves Bacon, it was only a matter of time before he created bacon pet treats. These 100% real bacon treats aren’t Beggin – they’re bacon. - July 01, 2009 - Bacon Freak
Shoe Inn Helps Southwest Nut Company Maintain Emphasis on Food Safety
Southwest Nut Company, one of the country’s leading pecan processors, is now using Shoe Inn’s automatic shoe cover dispensers and shoe covers as they constantly strive to be the best in the industry through Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety. - June 28, 2009 - Complete Business Systems International, Inc.
Chef of the Future Introduces "Not Your Average Cajun Seasoning"
Chef of the Future proudly introduces his "Not Your Average Cajun Seasoning." New to the National Marketplace, this is a wonderfully tasty seasoned rub for everything cooked on your grill or in your kitchen. - June 27, 2009 - RJM Products Company DBA
ViB Holdings LLC Announces Distributing Agreement with SPIKE Beverage, LLC ViB Arrives in Arizona
Today ViB Holdings LLC, manufacturer of the revolutionary beverage, ViB, which stands for “Vacation in a Bottle”, announced a distribution agreement with SPIKE Beverage LLC. SPIKE Beverage will distribute ViB to retail outlets throughout Arizona. SPIKE Beverage is a premium... - June 27, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC
Taste of Crete a Sponsor in the Third Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival June 25-28th 2009
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece will be one of the sponsors at the LA Greek Film Festival in Los Angeles, California which features new films from Greek filmmakers around the world. - June 26, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Summit Matsu Chillers Improve Product Quality at Chocolate Manufacturer
Summit Matsu Chilling Systems has played a key role at Dullo Chocolates to provide the Australian market with high calibre, hand made chocolates by providing the industrial chiller needed to maintain product quality. - June 26, 2009 - Summit Matsu Chilling Systems
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Two Medals in International Wine Competition
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery has always been selective in what wines it enters and in what wine contests. This year, their focus is on the one-of-a-kind Persimmon Solera and recently released Five Buck Huck wines. So far, both wines have won medals in every competition they have been entered in this year. - June 26, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
Aunt Gussie's Announces New Gluten Free English Muffins and Focaccia Bread
Aunt Gussie’s new gluten free English Muffins and Focaccia Bread offer tasty alternatives for individuals with Celiac disease or those following a gluten free diet. The new gluten free breads come in individually wrapped servings and are baked with the finest all natural and wholesome ingredients delivering a gluten free product with exceptional taste and unique texture. - June 25, 2009 - Aunt Gussies Cookies and Crackers
Yes We Can. Anderson Valley Brewing Company Releases Summer Solstice and Poleeko Gold in Cans
Yes We Can. Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) is excited to announce the release of world-famous beer packaged in cans. - June 25, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) Takes Gold & Silver
Anderson Valley Brewing Company (“AVBC”) is proud to announce that it received two awards in the Los Angeles County Fair – International Commercial Beer Competition. The judges awarded AVBC the Gold Medal for its Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout in the British Stout/Oatmeal Stout... - June 25, 2009 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Food and Beverage Ingredient Manufacturer to Support Growth Initiatives with DEACOM ERP Software System
California Custom Fruits & Flavors, a food and beverage ingredient manufacturer, has licensed the DEACOM ERP Software System to support the company’s growth plans. - June 25, 2009 - Deacom
1705Prime Steakhouse Hosts Wine Dinner Series
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events will host a wine dinner as part of their 1705Prime Wine Dinner Series. 1705Prime’s Chef Paul Schaffer and Rocky Top Hospitality’s partner, the Wine Merchant work... - June 25, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
GLASSHINE Interactive Tumblers: It Will be Popular Tomorrow
Latest developments in glassware industry - glass tumblers with interactive illumination - June 25, 2009 - Kodar sp.z o.o.
Desserts from Bella’s Cookies Feature Local Producers
Natural and Organic Bakers of Bella’s Cookies in Delaware are introducing a new local infused dessert line. Cakes, pies, tarts all containing locally sourced ingredients are making their way online and for ordering as well as finding at area restaurants. Delaware beachgoers have something tasty to look forward to this summer. - June 25, 2009 - Bella's Cookies
World-Class Wines Showcased at the South African Food & Wine Festival
Fifteen of the finest wines to come out of the world-renown wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl & Robertson Valley, S.A. will be showcased at the 4th annual South African Food & Wine Festival, July 10th, 11th & 12th 2009 at Grayhaven Winery, Gum Spring, Virginia. The festival is a celebration of the culture, food, wine and music of South Africa. Visitors will taste a stellar line-up of wines from Cape Point Vineyards, Mulderbosch and others as well as Grayhaven’s own award-winning wines. - June 24, 2009 - Grayhaven Winery
Vine Park Begins Surly Growler Trade in
Surley sold more than 3,500 barrels of beer, which, by law, disqualified the brewer from selling Growlers in 2009. Vine Park Brewery located in St. Paul, is resolving this problem by stepping in. - June 24, 2009 - Vine Park Brewing Company
Professional Plastics Announces Enhanced Web Experience for Customers
Professional Plastics, a leading distributor of high-performance plastic stock shapes, recently upgraded their web site to include new, easy to use navigation tools and a more streamlined checkout process. The redesigned site has also been fully translated into ten languages to better serve their customers outside of the USA. - June 23, 2009 - Professional Plastics, Inc.