Food & Beverage News
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New Venture to Bring Quality Moldovan Wines to UK Wine Lovers
A new company has been launched whose sole aim is to bring superior Moldovan wine to the UK. The company believes that until now the UK has only been in receipt of the below standard, younger wines and looks forward to revealing the true riches of this former Soviet State. - March 27, 2009 - Imperia UK Ltd - Fine Moldovian Wine
SGN Nutrition Launches Environmentally Friendly Nutrient Beverage System
Eco Drink is a healthy and convenient way to get your recommended daily allowance of essential vitamins and minerals. - March 27, 2009 - SGN Nutrition
In Challenging Times … Jamba Juice is Up to the Challenge
Raising Money and Awareness for the Safety of America’s Children During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month - a Partnership with Love Our Children USA - March 26, 2009 - Love Our Children USA
Steelhenge Consulting Ltd Launches Food Incident Management Programme for the Food Standards Agency with Food Incident Response Workshop
Steelhenge, the UK's leading crisis management and business continuity consultancy, has carried out a food incident response workshop in south west England, launching a three year food incident management programme for the Food Standards Agency. - March 25, 2009 - Steelhenge Consulting Limited
Ugly Hermit Finds a Home in St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located in Waldorf, Maryland, has opened its doors and kitchen to the Ugly Hermit Cookie Company, a Maryland-based start-up. - March 23, 2009 - Ugly Hermit Cookie Company
Rootbeerkegs.com Announces New Keg on Campus
Nice Hangover. In the midst of controversy as college presidents debate the legal drinking age to solve alcohol abuse problems on campus, Rootbeerkegs.com proposes a true alternative. Not an alternative to the drinking age, but an alternative to alcohol. Many universities and organizations address... - March 23, 2009 - Root Beer Kegs LLC
Indian Restaurant in Hollywood, Electric Karma, Adds a New Appetizer to the Menu
One must try the new appetizer Chicken Kebab with Cheese, this dish has pleased clients from Tokyo to London. The dish consists of ground chicken, filled with mozzarella cheese and breaded on the outside. Served on a plate with salad on the side, makes it a perfect balance. It is a creation of the... - March 22, 2009 - electric karma
TasteCasting Launched Creating Unique Way to Market Food and Drink Establishments
Central Ohio's Most Socially Networked Uses Various Social Media Platforms to Promote Local Area Restaurants. - March 22, 2009 - TasteCasting
Candy Dynamics and Toxic Waste® Hazardously Sour Candy® Announce Third Annual Toxic Waste Toxic Takedown Challenge™ in Celebration of April 22, 2009 Earth Day
Media are Invited to Partner with Toxic Waste® Hazardously Sour Candy® to Celebrate Earth Day By Hosting Their Own Toxic Takedown Challenges with Free Sour Candy Prizes and Earth Day Environmental Tips Supplied by Candy Dynamics. - March 22, 2009 - Candy Dynamics
Aliki Foods of Old Lyme, CT Donates Over 600 Cases of Overstocked Product to DC Central Kitchen
Aliki Foods donated over 600 cases of overstocked frozen pizza sauce to DC Central Kitchen. DC Central Kitchen's Culinary Job Training program is the proud primary recipient of this donation. - March 22, 2009 - Aliki Foods
WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com Partners with Vineyard Worker Services to Help Industry Workers
Outside the Lines, Inc. (OTL), the Sonoma, CA based Wine & Hospitality Industry consulting firm, has announced that their business & social networking site, WineAndHospitalityNetwork.com (WHN) will be donating a percentage of future event proceeds to Vineyard Worker Services. Upcoming... - March 20, 2009 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Americans Thirsty for Wisdom in Trying Times
Sip and Ponder… Tea startup blends fables with specialty tea. - March 20, 2009 - Aesop's Tea
Vegans Can't Eat Anything! Says Author
Lancashire UK author, Catherine Greenall, has written a 134 page glossy cookbook, ‘Vegans Can’t Eat Anything!’ which is available now from the publisher Lulu.com and Amazon.com. The author, a long-term vegan, decided to write the cookbook to help inspire vegans, those catering for... - March 19, 2009 - Catherine Greenall
New Way to Shop for Specialty Foods & Mail Order Gourmet Products
Foods of the Web (www.foodsoftheweb.com) is now making it simple for consumers to find, compare and shop online for great mail order gourmet foods, meals, treats, or gifts. - March 19, 2009 - Foodsoftheweb.com
Happi House Restaurants Introduce Numi Organic & Fair Trade Teas
Emerging teriyaki franchise introduces four organic & fair trade certified teas - March 18, 2009 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Nation’s Largest Italian Ice Chain to Hold 17th Annual First Day of Spring Giveaway
Friday, March 20 will mark a “sweet” date for Italian Ice lovers – and those looking for a free dose of happiness in today’s troubled economy. Rita’s Franchise Company, the nation’s largest Italian Ice chain, will hold its 17th annual First Day of Spring Italian... - March 18, 2009 - Rita's Water Ice, Greenville, SC
Gluten-Free Brownie Company Announces Bakery Appointment
Heavenly Foods, Inc., producers of Sweet Baby Cakes Brownies and other gluten-free, grain-free baked goods, has announced the selection of Bellows House Bakery of North Walpole, NH, as its new co-packer. Bellows House will produce the company's line of brownies for distribution to health food... - March 18, 2009 - Heavenly Foods Inc.
The Growth Potential of the Russian Milk Market Remains High
The growth potential of the Russian milk market remains high, with the per capita consumption of milk still being much lower in Russia than in Western European countries, and the country having a considerable population. - March 18, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Dudley’s Expands Bread Line and Distribution, Continues Wellness Advancements
Company Promotes Wellness Focus with Vita Rite and Vita Grain Vitamin Bread Launch Dudley’s Bakery, Inc. today announced two new Vitamin Breads as part of their nutrition and wellness initiative. Vita Rite Vitamin Bread is vitamin-enriched white bread. Vita Grain Vitamin Bread is... - March 17, 2009 - Dudley's Bakery
Company Bar & Grill Unveils Green “Wings O'Fury” for St. Patrick's Day
Spicy Green Wings Not for the Faint of Heart. - March 14, 2009 - Company Bar and Grill
Carrington Kicks Off Tea Party to Benefit State Food Pantries
Carrington Tea is one that wants to give back -- and is challenging other food companies in the state to do the same. - March 14, 2009 - Carrington Co. LLC
PureOFlow Delivers Aquatech Dealers and Distributors the Solution to Water Softener Ban
Product chosen by Discovery Channel’s Planet Green series as an economical and environmentally-friendly water purification system. - March 13, 2009 - LifeTime Lumber
Demand for Western-Style Bakery Products is Growing in Russia
The demand for bakery products has seen a strong increase in recent years in Russia. One of the major reasons for the growing demand is the growth of the Russian population’s buying power. Local products are leading the market, as they occupy the largest part of the market, but the demand for... - March 12, 2009 - Global Research & Data Services
Former Co-Head of the Corporate Finance Department of Raymond James Joins American Liquor Alliance, LLC
Ron Miller of Miller Advisory Corp. has formally joined forces with American Liquor Alliance, LLC to spearhead Mergers & Acquisitions as American Liquor Alliance continues the march to revolutionize the retail wine and spirits industry. - March 12, 2009 - American Liquor Alliance, LLC
Howard University Alumni Launch Cookie Company with Hopes to Compete in $6 Billion Market
The Ugly Hermit Cookie Company hopes to compete in the $6 billion cookie market using a generations-old family recipe. - March 11, 2009 - Ugly Hermit Cookie Company
Carbon Neutral Competition "Show Your Footprint"
Features Carbon Neutral Olive Oil along with a description of a Carbon Neutral Competition. - March 11, 2009 - CSE North America
Boca Java, Inc. Extends Gourmet Coffee Line to Hospitality Industry
Boca Java, Inc., a leading retailer of fresh-roasted gourmet coffee, announced today the launch of their line to the hospitality industry. - March 11, 2009 - Boca Java, Inc.
Back Bay Restaurant Group, Inc. Selects Vendor Safe to Provide PCI Managed Security Services
Boston-based Back Bay Restaurant Group, Inc. has signed a three-year agreement for Vendor Safe to deliver PCI Managed Security Services to Back Bay’s corporate headquarters and restaurants. Thirty-day implementation, affordable monthly fee key factors in Back Bay decision. - March 11, 2009 - Vendor Safe Technologies
Stephen Zwick Joins RipBang Studios as Principal
As Principal of Architecture and Interiors, Zwick will insure the quality of design and documentation across all projects. - March 10, 2009 - RipBang Studios
PureOFlow Secures Top Industry Sales Professionals for Executive Positions
Strategic hires with a combined 200 years’ industry experience join revolutionary water purification systems manufacturer. - March 10, 2009 - LifeTime Lumber
The Science of Weight Loss
In February 2009, the New England Journal of Medicine, published a study by Dr. Frank Sacks of the Harvard School of Public Health and others. In their study, they showed that it doesn't matter which diet you choose: if you want to lose weight, you'd better reduce your calorie intake. In the book... - March 09, 2009 - John Josefson
GENS NANO - Self-Sanitizing Coating for Walls & Ceilings Receives CFIA Approval
Canadian company receives approval from Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) for its proprietary hygienic, self-sanitizing green coating utilizing natural mineral titanium dioxide to protect food processing plants, poultry farms, offices, schools and hospitals. - March 07, 2009 - Green Earth Nano Science, Inc.
West Winery Releases Loco Vino Collector’s Series Wines
West Winery is excited to announce the arrival of the Loco Vino Collector’s Series wines. Loco Vino (www.railroadwinery.com) pays tribute to classic American rail service by showcasing extraordinary train images, paired with an exquisite selection of dry and semi-dry wines. - March 05, 2009 - West Winery, LLC - Macon, MO
Earth's Sweet Pleasures Fudge Voted in the Top 5 by Mother Earth News
In the article "Chocolate! The Best of the Best of Organic, Fair Trade Chocolates," published Feb. 26, 2009, Earth's Sweet Pleasures Rich Rainforest Dark Gourmet Fudge Bar ranked in the Top 5. - March 04, 2009 - Earth's Sweet Pleasures
Baker’s Breakfast Cookies Team Up with Go Dairy Free Author for a Healthy Food Giveaway
During the first week in March, the websites www.GoDairyFree.org and www.OneFrugalFoodie.com will host a giveaway sponsored by Erin Baker’s Wholesome Baked Goods. Entries to the giveaway will be open from March 1, 2009 through March 6, 2009. To enter, viewers are simply asked to comment on... - March 04, 2009 - Go Dairy Free
Ishida Launches Global Website "ishida.com"
Ishida launches its global website "ishida.com" on March 2, 2009. The aims of website is to provide the information of Ishida’s technologies, products and corporate information for customers all over the world. This website consists of the three main contents; Technology... - March 02, 2009 - Ishida Co., Ltd.
Owner of Long Life Juicers Announces Grand Opening of On-Line Business Offering Wide Variety of Juice Extractors
Announcing Grand Opening of On-Line Business that Offers Wide Variety of Juice Extractors for Improving Nutrition, Lowering Grocery Bills, and Enjoying Healthy Fast-Food. - March 02, 2009 - Long Life Juicers
Hi-5 Wins Midtown Magazine 2008 Diamond Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Hi-5 has won the 2008 Midtown Diamond Award for best place to watch the big game presented by Midtown Magazine. The Midtown Diamond Awards are voted on by readers and showcase readers’ favorites in... - February 28, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Introducing Voodoo Tiki Tequila’s Desert Rose the Only Prickly Pear Tequila in the World
The Prickly Pear Margarita. With only a few ingredients (2 1/2 oz Voodoo Tiki Desert Rose® Prickly Pear Infused Tequila; 1/2 oz Triple Sec; 1 oz Orange Juice; 2 oz Sour Mix and Dash of Grenadine for color- Combine all ingredients in a glass with ice and shake. Drink on the rocks, or strain into a martini glass for Mar-Tiki Style. Garnish with a lime wheel.), you can enjoy the smooth, refreshing taste of this one of a kind margarita in the comfort of your own living room. - February 28, 2009 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Boca Java.com Hit Milestone in Continued Partnership
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Boca Java, Inc. today announced a new milestone reached in their continued partnership. Through its charitable efforts and product positioning, Boca Java’s contribution to the fight against the diseases now exceeds $75,000. - February 28, 2009 - Boca Java, Inc.
Meal Service Provider Golden Tiffins Reaches 1,000 Customers
Mumbai based breakfast, lunch and dinner meal provider Golden Tiffins has recently signed up its 1,000th customer. To mark this milestone, the lucky thousandth customer has been provided with a free premium lunch meal for the next 1 year. Golden Tiffins is an innovative food company that aims to... - February 27, 2009 - Golden Tiffins
The Design Group, Miami’s Best Kept Secret & Multicultural Superstars Invaded the South Beach Wine & Food Festival with Their Luxury Designs and High End Interpretation
This year’s Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival has come to a successful end for The Design Group of Miami (TDG), named 2009’s preferred décor and production vendor at the event servicing 14 clients including Food Network, Whole Foods Market who is a new Platinum... - February 26, 2009 - The Design Group Miami
sqeez tube drinx Presents New Website
The launch of sqeez tube drinx now is backed up by a new sqeez website. - February 26, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH
Central Virginia Farm Announces Subscription Program for Fresh Vegetables
Frog Bottom Farm Responds to Growing Consumer Demand for Locally Grown Produce by Introducing Weekly Vegetable Subscription Program - February 26, 2009 - Frog Bottom Farm LLC
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation Raises Money and Awareness for Africa: Hosts VIP Party Fundraiser to Support African Cause at the Hotel Icon to Raise >$5000
The Endeavor for Hope Foundation (“The EFHF”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, whose mission is to “provide access to education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa,” hosts invite-only VIP party on Saturday, 3/20/09 (7 –10 pm @ Hotel Icon, Downtown Houston). Event is also the Exclusive VIP Pre-Party for DJ Pete Tong/Deadmau5’s concert. The party will raise awareness about The EFHF as a nonprofit charity, as well as the need for support for basic education in rural Sub-Saharan Africa - February 25, 2009 - The Endeavor For Hope Foundation
From Earthy Origins to a Decadent Delivery, Truffles Are Growing on Gourmet Foodies and Farmers Alike
On March 5th through 8th, in Asheville, NC, the exquisite mushroom will bring together artists and chefs, farmers and sommeliers, musicians and dog-trainers for the First Annual National Truffle Fest (www.NationalTruffleFest.com). - February 25, 2009 - National Truffle Fest
World-Class Wines Chosen at Virginia Wine Showcase™
People’s Choice Medallions to be Awarded to Eleven Virginia Wines. - February 25, 2009 - Farm Wineries council, Inc.
Seattle Microbrewery Resolves Trademark Dispute with Australian Brewery
Laughing Buddha Will Change Its Name - February 24, 2009 - Laughing Buddha Brewing Co.
Merdeka Coffee Announces Expansion Plans for 2009
Bucking general negative sentiments in the retail sector, Merdeka Coffee has announced plans to open 4 new branches this year. - February 23, 2009 - Merdeka Coffee
Boca Java, Inc. Sends the Warmth of Coffee from Florida to Alaskan Sled Run
Boca Java, Inc., a retailer of fresh-roasted gourmet coffee, announced today they have provided the participants of the 2009 Serum Run '25 with enough coffee to help fuel their journey. - February 22, 2009 - Boca Java, Inc.