Food & Beverage News
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Brownie Revolution Born in Argentina Takes Root in Seattle: TrixieBakes Spurs Uprising for All-Natural Dark Chocolate Brownies
TrixieBakes offers a variety of flavored brownies online and at a number of Seattle locations. - June 06, 2009 - TrixieBakes LLC
Imperia UK Awarded Distribution Rights for Moldova’s Milestii Mici Winery
Imperia UK has been given the privilege of becoming the UK distributor for the world famous Milestii Mici wine cellar. Wines from the cellar are considered some of the finest to be produced in Moldova and compare favourably to prestige wines from Western Europe. - June 05, 2009 - Imperia UK Ltd - Fine Moldovian Wine
Granite Shield Has Received Kosher Certification
Granite with Granite Shield is the first branded granite on the planet to receive the Kosher certification. - June 04, 2009 - Granite Shield
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Goes Pink
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge along with presenting sponsor, Duke Medicine will support the 2009 Komen N.C. Triangle Race for the Cure® on Saturday, June 13 at Meredith College. The event is the largest... - June 04, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Burrito Diet Empowers Dads to Conquer Their Obesity
The Burrito Diet is Matt Lisk's wonderfully simple, perfectly adaptable, and astonishingly successful healthy-eating-for-healthy-living program. He lost 80 pounds on The Burrito Diet and has kept it off for almost four years, which is a lifetime for chronic dieters. Matt lost the weight so he could be there for his wife and sons, and thinks The Burrito Diet makes a perfect gift for the overweight dad or husband this Fathers' Day who are looking to do the same. - June 02, 2009 - The Burrito Diet
!00% Safe System to Professional Knife Skills
Knife Skills & Kitchen Safety DVD. A New method to teach knife skills safely. Developed for the home cook and the professional. How to select sharpen and maintain your knife. Correct worktable height & correct product and hand positioning. Chef Gargone`s unique safe system to learn professional knife skills with no fear of injury. - June 01, 2009 - Food Art
"New" Food Art: Food Garnishing & Fruit Displays DVD
Chef Garde Manger Shares his unique system to garnish and display all edibles. No special tools or gadgets required. Just easy to follow step-by-step instruction to create hundreds of different garnishes and displays with common fruits and vegetables. - June 01, 2009 - Food Art
Private Label Opportunity for Cherry Juice Concentrate and America’s Award Winning Salsa
Private label tart cherry juice concentrate and award winning salsa recipe from Traverse Bay Farms. Salsa was voted #1 salsa in America two years in a row. - May 30, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery Hosted Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up Event
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that The Mash House Restaurant & Brewery hosted the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Lock-Up event on May 13. The Mash House closed for business and donated the facility to the local charity and provided food for all participants. - May 30, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Unit and IBP to Work Together for Marketing Cachaca
Unit Brazil, an ingredients brokering company located in Sao Paulo, has just concluded a commercial agreement with Industria de Bebidas Pirassununga (IBP) with the purpose to market the brazilian sugar cane distillated called "cachaca" all over the world. Since 1999 Unit has been... - May 29, 2009 - Unit Brazil
WinePress.US Winefest 2009 St. Paul, MN July 30, 31 and August 1
This is the 5th annual WinePress.US Winfest. Sign up for two full days of seminars on making wine, growing grapes and more. Seating is limited and so are the discounted pricing, so sign up today. - May 28, 2009 - WinePress.US
Gnosis Chocolate Offers Custom Raw Chocolate Bars
Gnosis Chocolate introduces a one-batch run of SuperCounselor chocolate to the public as well as offering custom chocolates for any occasion or retailer. - May 27, 2009 - Gnosis Chocolate
Happi House Sees Huge Spike in QSR Catering Sales
Happi House, an emerging teriyaki franchise, focuses on growing ‘Affordable Catering’ market. - May 21, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Salute Wine + Food Festival Offers Calgarians Entertaining & Affordable Events
Festival organizers challenged international wine makers, celebrity chefs and some of Calgary’s best restaurants and wine boutiques to deliver premium quality at an affordable price. The result is a lifestyle event offering one-on-one access to an exciting world of international wine craftsmen, renowned chefs, fine dining, educational seminars and stylish tastings to be enjoyed by novice and serious wine lovers alike. - May 21, 2009 - Salute Wine + Food Festival
Lambda, the Most Expensive Olive Oil in the World, Lands in London
/lambda/ ultra premium olive oil now available at Harrods - May 21, 2009 - /lambda/
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill to Host Bartender Competition
Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that the restaurant will host a bartender competition on Wednesday, June 3 at 7 p.m. Participants in the competition will showcase their skills, dance steps and... - May 21, 2009 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
IFIS Proud to Announce New Edition of Popular Food Science & Technology Dictionary
Leading food science publisher IFIS (International Food Information Service) announce publication of the new and updated IFIS Dictionary of Food Science & Technology Second Edition. - May 20, 2009 - IFIS
Networking for Supply Management Professionals
Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast 2009 networking event for Supply Management Professionals is coming to Orange Park, Florida. - May 19, 2009 - Institute for Supply Management - Florida's First Coast
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Electric Karma, Introduces the Bollywood Movie Night on Thursdays
Electric karma has become the new name of a popular dining destination in the Hollywood area. A break from the nightclubs and bars that populate this side of town, this Indian restaurant in Hollywood delivers a relaxing yet upbeat dining experience that anyone is sure to enjoy. The newest... - May 19, 2009 - electric karma
With Her New Cookbook, Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms, Jane Doiron Seeks to Inspire Busy Moms One Recipe at a Time
Jane Doiron, Ashburnham resident, elementary school teacher and busy mom of two sons, said she envisioned that the recipes, which she spent years modifying into make-ahead meals, would someday be published in her first cookbook. Out of Doiron’s vision, Make-Ahead Meals for Busy Moms was born. - May 15, 2009 - Jane Doiron
Fourth Annual TomatoFare® Chef's Challenge at White Heron Cellars in Trinidad, WA., Above Crescent Bar ~ Labor Day Sunday Sept 6 ~ 4PM-9PM
Culinary professionals and aspiring chefs from across Washington State, Oregon and Idaho are invited to participate in the Fourth Annual TomatoFare® Chef’s Challenge, Labor Day Sunday Sept 6 at White Heron Cellars in Trinidad, WA. above Crescent Bar. - May 15, 2009 - TomatoFare 2009
ZizZazz Las Vegas Corporate Office Expanding Due to Growth
ZizZazz Las Vegas Corporate office is expanding to keep up with demand for ZizZazz Explosive Energy Mix, Kidz Zazz and ZizZazz Explosive Workout Mix. The ZizZazz Las Vegas Corporate office plays a vital role in the marketing, research and development and ensuring non-interrupted distribution. - May 14, 2009 - ZizZazZ
Recycle/Reuse/Renew. Modifying Existing Slipsticks Keeps Project Under Budget.
An existing packaging distribution system for crackers had to be reworked to accommodate the installation of a new packaging machine. The cost for all new conveyors would have exceeded the approved project budget. Preliminary plans determined it would require longer and bigger conveyors to... - May 14, 2009 - Triple/S Dynamics
Horizontal Motion Conveyor Reduces Labor Costs
A Midwest nut and snack company reduced the number of line workers from four to one. The company was suffering from increased labor costs and decreased line yields because chocolate covered pretzels were shingling. Several line workers were needed to manually align the product downstream of the... - May 14, 2009 - Triple/S Dynamics
PureOFlow Delivers Affordable Water Purification to Combat Drug-Tainted Water
Many pharmaceutical companies are legally dumping drugs into waterways that lead to sources of drinking water and baths. Many of us take care of our skin – we use sunscreen, buy creams and try to eat right. But how many of us pay close attention to what is seeping into our skin’s open pores during a shower or bath? Poor skin conditions are exacerbated as a result and more money is spent on dermatology. Are we also focusing on food ingredients and not on water? - May 14, 2009 - PureOFlow by Pure Revolution
Rocky Top Hospitality Selected to Cater BCA Roundtable 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 Business Club America Triangle Chapter Roundtable event hosted by... - May 14, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Montana Grass-Fed Scottish Highland Beef & Shetland-Icelandic Lamb Meat Available Beginning Jul 2009
USDA-inspected Montana limited gourmet-quality, grassfed beef high in healthful omega fatty acids and low in cholesterol, from a small family farm available for sale July 2009 with lamb ready in the fall. - May 13, 2009 - Gumbo Highlands
Nexus Distribution Qualifies as a SmartWaySM Transport Partner
Logistics provider Nexus Distribution meets U.S. EPA Certified SmartWaySM specifications for its commitment to the environmental performance of its private fleet, freight forwarding and warehouse operations. - May 12, 2009 - Nexus Distribution
San Angel Mole Named 2009 sofi ™ Silver Finalist by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade
San Angel Mole Cascabel Sauce has been selected as a Silver Finalist in the 2009 sofi™ Awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. The sofi Awards recognize excellence in specialty foods and beverages in 33 categories and are a coveted industry honor. - May 12, 2009 - San Angel Mole Company, LLC
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery Wins Four Awards in an International Wine Competition
Purgatory Cellars/White Owl Winery scored four medals in their first wine competition of the season. This was the first time the silver medal winner, Five Buck Huck has been entered in any wine competition. - May 10, 2009 - White Owl Winery/Purgatory Cellars
ILG Introduces Its Food Processing Machines and Equipments Online Marketplace
Industrial Leaders, publisher of the Buy American blog has launched a new online directory focusing on various food processing machines and equipments from US-based manufacturers and suppliers - May 09, 2009 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Local Cookie Company Celebrates Cinco de Mayo with the Launch of a New Website and Two Additional Tasty Treat Brands
Like Cinco de Mayo, The Lucky Cookie Company wants to share the tradition of celebration, by bringing fun and food to the party with their new website and lucky cookie treats. With three brands and over a dozen delicious cookie flavors, the unique and tasty cookie treats contain a message like a fortune cookie with a lucky twist... Fun. - May 07, 2009 - The Lucky Cookie Company
Elizabeth Wallace Named Executive Vice President at Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Elizabeth Wallace has been promoted to executive vice president of the company. In this position, Wallace will oversee corporate communications and strategic planning for all six restaurants and the catering... - May 06, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Soda-Club "My Mom the Magician" Worldwide Television Campaign
Soda-Club (SodaStream), the world leader in home carbonation systems, announces the launch of a new television campaign introducing the Soda-Club Home Soda Maker. The campaign shows a wonder family with a "magician" mom that turns tap water into sparkling drinks in seconds using the magic... - May 06, 2009 - Soda-Club
Introducing the First Collection of Pink Ribbon Tableware
Distinctive pink ribbon paper tableware includes dinner and dessert plates, luncheon and beverage napkins as well as beverage cups. This is the first collection of pink ribbon theme tableware anywhere. - May 05, 2009 - Celebrate in Pink,LLC
BioActor and Ferrer Grupo Sign Collaboration Agreement for BONOLIVE
BioActor and Ferrer Grupo announced a Collaboration Agreement to jointly market BioActor’s innovative bone health ingredient BONOLIVE in selected markets. BONOLIVE is a proprietary olive polyphenols formulation for bone health aimed at the prevention of age related osteoporosis. BONOLIVE has... - May 05, 2009 - Bio-Actor
Moms Eat for Free and Tiki’s Exotic Mashed Potato Bar
“Mom has fed and taken care of you and your family well, so now it’s time to return the favor.” said Bill Tobin, managing partner and CEO of Tiki’s Grill & Bar. “We’re excited about this year’s buffet menu and our Exotic Mashed Potato Bar. We hope everyone will come and celebrate Mother’s Day with us,” he added. - May 03, 2009 - Tiki's Grill & Bar
Bluewater Seafood Mail Order Fresh Seafood Company - Announces New Online Fresh Seafood Market with Delivery Service
Bluewater Seafood makes fresh seafood an affordable and convenient option with cheap prices and convenient delivery service. Enjoy top quality Live Maine Lobster, Fresh Seafood, Fresh Fish from Bluewater Seafood with shellfish, crab or clams also available with delivery service to any home or business location. - May 03, 2009 - Bluewater Seafood
May Product News from Vodka Emporium
Product news form Vodka Emporium, highlights include the new summer vodka flavours, Belvedere Intense Vodka, Stoli Elit Vodka and many more. - May 03, 2009 - Emporium Drinks Limited
Coco’s Café Brings Martini Bar Concept to Mt. Pleasant with “Tini Room”
French restaurant Coco’s Café has opened The Tini Room at its location in the Whole Foods Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant to cater to the after-work crowd or for folks looking for a casual atmosphere to enjoy light bites and drinks. Owner Stephen Ollard converted a portion of the... - May 02, 2009 - Coco's Cafe
Upscale Grocers, Club Stores, and Food Producers Now Have New Convenience Packaging Possibilities from Sealpac USA, LLC
Sealpac USA now providing new packaging technology possibilities for US and Canadian markets. Areas of significant impact exist with multipack, club store packaging, consumer convenience, and other application areas. Fresh food, cooked foods, convenience foods, and snack foods have direct applications; with separable trays consumer can use some, store some while maintaining stored package hermetic seal allow for expanded consumer convenience. - May 01, 2009 - Sealpac USA
Aura Launches Specialist Wine Services
Aura Sustainability Ltd is launching a range of core services that aim to add value to New Zealand wine producers. Sustainability is fast becoming a critical business strategy which is being driven by such factors as consumer expectation, competitor advances, value chain requirements and brand... - May 01, 2009 - Aura Sustainability
Escape Velocity Systems President Evan Garber Selected to Speak at Sage Software Insights 2009 Conference
EVS President Evan Garber will be speaking at two Sage Software Insights 2009 sessions to present information involving the food and beverage industry. The food and beverage session topics are areas of expertise for Garber as well as EVS, whose sole mission is to provide industry leading process manufacturing solutions to the small and mid-size market space. - May 01, 2009 - Escape Velocity Systems (EVS)
New Das Lolli Lollipops Launch to Sweeten Recession Woes
Adventurous, all natural, uniquely flavored lollipops surprise, delight and dare with unexpected mouthwatering flavors. - April 30, 2009 - Das Foods LLC
Proprietor Trent Ghiringhelli of Heibel Ranch Vineyards in St. Helena, CA Celebrates Release of First Vintage, 2006 Lappa's, Napa Valley Red Wine
Release celebrated with Open House and BBQ at Heibel Ranch Vineyards, Pope Valley, CA on May 16, 2009 from Noon to 4:00pm. - April 30, 2009 - Marshall Lamm
Four Rocky Top Restaurants Participate in Triangle Restaurant Week
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that four Rocky Top restaurants, Bogart’s American Grill, Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar, Red Room Tapas Lounge and The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar, will participate in Triangle... - April 30, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
A Grandmother's Love & Recipes Transcend Time
Cookbook author Elizabeth Rose von Hohen's Grandmother's Cookbook has been described as “A Family Love Letter.” Its comfort food recipes are tried and true, some have existed in the family for well over one hundred years. Their appeal is now just as it was then ~ simple recipes using basic ingredients. - April 29, 2009 - Carrie J. Gamble, Inc.
Matador Cantina Opens Its Doors to the Public in North Orange County
Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Fullerton, the cantina offers a fresh mix of traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine. - April 29, 2009 - The Matador Cantina
Traverse Bay Farms Used as Secret Ingredient in Chef’s Challenge
Traverse Bay Farms Red Raspberry BBQ Sauce Used as Secret Ingredient in Chef’s Challenge. - April 29, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
Moldova and the Wine Revolution
Recent events in Moldova have thrust a small Eastern European country into public view; for many this will be the first time that they have heard of the former Soviet State. Although the current politics are complex, a wine importer based in the UK steps forward to explain a little bit about Moldova and suggest why the term “wine revolution” is so appropriate. - April 29, 2009 - Imperia UK Ltd - Fine Moldovian Wine