Food & Beverage News

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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.

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.

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

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

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.

Chef Adrianne Calvo to Host Recurring Cooking Segment on Miami, Florida NBC Affiliate, NBC 6

Chef Adrianne Calvo, a Miami, Florida-based chef, restaurant owner, and popular television food personality, will co-host a live weekly food prepartion segment, "Maximum Flavor with Chef Adrianne, brought to you by Panda Kitchen and Bath", during South Florida Today, the flagship local... - June 23, 2009 - Chef Adrianne Calvo

My Private Chef Appears at 2009 Taste of Chicago/Dominick's Cooking Corner

Taste of Chicago welcomes back Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef. Chef Tong is one of Chicagoland’s most accomplished chefs and a favorite at Taste of Chicago will appear again this year at the Dominick’s Cooking Corner. My Private Chef’s demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, June 28 at 12:00 noon at the Dominick’s Cooking Corner tent on Buckingham Fountain Plaza. - June 23, 2009 - My Private Chef, Inc.

Rothschild Safaris Offers Insider Edge to Growing Culinary Tourism Trend

For nearly two decades, Rothschild Safaris has been dedicated to personally exploring the African Continent in order to custom design safari adventures for clients worldwide. Whether travelers are looking for the adventure of camping under the stars of the African sky or a safari in total luxury and style in permanent tents and lodges, Rothschild Safaris always delivers high value at a reasonable cost. - June 22, 2009 - Rothschild Safaris

Old Crew, New Brew

Matt Hagerman and Favio Garcia, formerly brewers for Ashburn VA’s Old Dominion Brewing Company, plan a fourth quarter 2009 opening of a new Brewery. For more information visit www.RhinoChasersBeer.com. - June 21, 2009 - M.A Hagerman Brewing Company

Summer Wine Party Fun

Take advantage of summer special pricing, and kick off the party season with a wine tasting party. - June 21, 2009 - SWILLparty, LLC

Denver Cake Decorator Opens Doors with a Twist. "I'm Just Sayin' Cake Co." Specializes in Famous Quotes Embedded on Cakes.

When a cake decorator and writer get together, things get interesting. Tamara Failla's passion is baking and decorating cakes. Cheri Foster is an author. Together they have formed a Denver Colorado company based on a new edgy concept, celebrate special occasions and personalities by decorating cakes with sayings and quotes. - June 21, 2009 - I'm Just Sayin' Cake Co.

Rocky Top Hospitality Offers AllStar Game Promotion

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced a promotion being put on by Hi5 that will give customers a chance to win a trip to the 2009 AllStar baseball game in St. Louis, Mo. Winners will receive two tickets to the game, $500 spending cast, and a tour of... - June 21, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Five Awards in State Competition

Of the five wines entered by Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery, all of them received medals in the annual state wine competition. - June 20, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars

Maite Eceiza Named Director of Guest Relations at Rocky Top Hospitality

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Maite Eceiza has been named director of guest relations. In this position, Eceiza will oversee the strategic development of training programs, coaching and mentoring for upper level management to enhance... - June 20, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Father's Day Restaurants Specials

Celebrate Father’s Day by treating dad or hubby to special meal. There are plenty of places in New York where you can take your dad or darling husband to celebrate the occasion. Royal card unites the restaurant where you can try great food that won’t disappoint. Most of them will... - June 19, 2009 - Royal Card

Downtown Cary Restaurant Renamed Chatham Street Café & Catering

Gayla Bonke, managing partner of the restaurant formerly named Cindy’s House Café and Catering located at 140 E. Chatham St. in Cary, N.C., has announced the change of the restaurant’s name to Chatham Street Café & Catering. Bonke has owned and operated the restaurant... - June 19, 2009 - Chatham St. Cafe & Catering

Wine Style Asia Award 2009 Scores Three Firsts

It is the first wine award to receive the new tax exemption incentive on wines to be judged – among other firsts - June 18, 2009 - MP Wine Resources Pte Ltd

What Wine Goes with iPhone? Hello Vino Has an App for That

Wine pairing and suggestion Web site launches free iPhone app to help wine shoppers - June 17, 2009 - Hello Vino, Inc.

Sai Prasad Foods Wins Prestigious International Quality Excellence Award

Sai Prasad Foods LTD. announces wining of The International Business Productivity Forums (IBPF) prestigious International Quality Excellence Award 2008 in recognition of outstanding performance in quality & services. - June 17, 2009 - Sai Prasad Foods LTD.

Celiac Disease Awareness Event Joins Medical Professionals and Food Industry

The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is set to host the first Northwest Arkansas Celiac Awareness & Education Day on Friday, July 10th 2009 in Springdale, Arkansas. This landmark event held from 9:30am to 3:30pm will expand awareness and education among critical professional... - June 16, 2009 - National Foundation for Celiac Awareness

Taste of Crete is a Sponsor in the First Gabby Awards Honoring Outstanding Greek Americans in Chicago

Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece is a sponsor at the inaugural Gabby Awards which will reward excellence amongst Greek Americans in Chicago, Illinois, June 19th. - June 16, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC

Dieting and America’s Obesity Crisis May be Solved by Emerging Field of Food Psychology Coaching

Creators say if facts and information could heal and transform people's food, weight and health woes, they would have done so long ago. - June 16, 2009 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development

The Mash House Brewery Wins Seven Carolina Championship of Beer Awards

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Mash House Brewery was honored with seven Carolina Championships of Beer Awards at the seventh annual Hickory Hops Beer Festival in Hickory, N.C. Gold awards were presented to Jack'd up Stout and... - June 13, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Kimball Distributing Debuts a New Beverage Star in Dallas-Fort Worth: ViB Arrives

Kimball Distributing has been named the sole distributor of ViB (Vacation in a Bottle) for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. “We wanted to partner with Kimball because they have a reputation of delivering premium, sports nutrition beverages to the market. They also deliver five-star service... - June 13, 2009 - ViB Holdings, LLC

Streetza - a Mobile Pizza Restaurant That Tweets - a Taste of Things to Come

Streetza, in Milwaukee, WI offers freshly made gourmet pizza from a mobile kitchen which actively communicates with customers using social media tools. - June 12, 2009 - Streetza

Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Celebrates Founders’ Day with the Burger Badge Bash. Featuring 71 Cent* Legendary Burgers for Las Vegas’ Clark County Public Servants.

Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas is celebrating Founders’ Day, the company’s 38th anniversary, in true rock-star style. On Sunday, June 14th, Hard Rock staffers will don 70’s attire and turn the clock back to 1971 with a selection of oldies and rock classics. The event will also feature... - June 12, 2009 - Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas

Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Gold in International Wine Competition for One-of-a-Kind Wine

Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery has won another gold medal with their one-of-a-kind Persimmon Solera. This sherry-style wine was entered in contests, starting in 2007. So far, it has won a silver medal in Vienna, Austria, the Illinois Governor's Cup for Best Dessert Wine in the State, a 90 point wine rating from the Beverage Tasting Institute, the P.E.A.K. Label of Excellence Award and numerous other gold and silver medals. - June 12, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars

The Pomegranate Lime Rickey

Pho Republique brings the Lime Rickey back to Boston with a Pomegranate Twist - June 11, 2009 - Pho Republique

Certification and Advanced Color-Matching Techniques Enables Packaging Service to Diversify

Barry Sanel Packaging Advisors achieves IoPP certification and expands to offer new print color services. - June 10, 2009 - Barry Sanel Packaging Advisors

Lansing Community College, Going for World Record to Raise Money for Local Kids

Lansing Community College and Culinary Professor Chef Nick are attempting to break the world record for the largest slab of fudge. Proceeds from the sale of the fudge go to support kids in need. Please help support this great cause, order your fudge today at www.candyrecord.com. - June 08, 2009 - Lansing Community College record event

3PL Nexus Distribution Expands to 1 Million Square Feet in Chicago

Third party logistics provider Nexus distribution expands to 1 million square feet in Bedford Park, IL, adding a third warehouse to its Midwest region facilities. The new distribution center has direct access to the adjacent CSX intermodal yard and gives Nexus exclusive access to a private roadway that can be used to transport heavy containers. - June 08, 2009 - Nexus Distribution