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Beautiful Skin All Year with Seabuckthorn International and Christmas Naturals
BC-based Seabuckthorn International Inc. teams up with Western Canada’s own natural products distributor Christmas Natural Foods. - January 15, 2009 - SBT Seabuckthorn International Inc.
The Jersey Boys do It Again. Teenaged Brothers Alex Gere and Austin Gere Along with Their Friend Nick Panes Launch Xfuel, the Energy Drink for Gamers… by Gamers.
The Jersey Boys do it again. Teenaged brothers Alex Gere and Austin Gere along with their friend Nick Panes launch Xfuel, the energy drink for Gamers…by Gamers. Together with their respective fathers, Joe Gere and Howie Panes who’s About Me Labs is changing the face of the dietary... - January 14, 2009 - Xfuel
California Wineries Join the Fight Against Drunk Driving
Arrive Alive announces that they have increased distribution in California with additional wineries wanting to reduce customers drinking and driving with the Arrive Alive Alcohol Breathtester. - January 14, 2009 - Arrive Alive
Fort Wayne Company Introduces Revolutionary "Buffalo Claws®" - Uncle Eddie’s, LLC Contributes to Community While Developing Innovative Food Product
Fort Wayne’s newest innovation is finally available to the public. The soon-to-be legendary Buffalo Claws®, made by Uncle Eddies, LLC, a locally owned and operated company, has made its taste bud scintillating product available to the public at five local bars, restaurants, and catering... - January 13, 2009 - Uncle Eddie's, LLC
A Moment in Time, Performed at Ossawippi Express Dining Cars Orillia Ontario
Presented by Marriott Productions in co-operation with the Ossawippi Express - January 13, 2009 - Ossawippi Express Dining Cars
Philippines Looking at World as Potential Halal Food Industry
The Philippines has been focusing its efforts to get a significant share in the global halal food industry which is growing stupendously, says RNCOS report. - January 11, 2009 - RNCOS
BISCOTTEA® to Launch Line of Gluten-Free, Tea-Flavored Shortbread at Winter Fancy Food Show
At the Winter Fancy Food Show, BISCOTTEA® will launch a new line of independently-tested, gluten-free, tea-flavored shortbread cookies in three of their most popular flavors: Chai, Blueberry with White Tea and Earl Grey with Darjeeling. - January 10, 2009 - Teance
Reception at the Italian Culinary Academy to Launch the 2009 International Day of Italian Cuisines
Cesare Casella, Dean of Italian Culinary Studies at the Italian Culinary Academy will host a reception for media and industry professionals to launch The 2009 International Day of Italian Cuisines, organized by the Virtual Group of Italian Chefs (GVCI) which takes place on January 17, 2009. Chef... - January 09, 2009 - Italian Culinary Academy
Airdale Pint Nights with a Purpose
Airdale Brewing Company begins an educational series designed to make people informed consumers and get them excited about local craft beer. - January 09, 2009 - Airdale Brewing Company
DC Power Dining Spot Opens For Lunch
Just in time for the 2009 Inauguration, American steakhouse and power dining spot, Sam & Harry's, has re"steak"ed its claim as home of the power lunch. Now, like its sister restaurant, The Caucus Room, you can find celebrities and politicos chatting it up and exchanging secrets at Sam... - January 09, 2009 - S&H Management Co.
QSR Magazine’s Culinary School Challenge 2009
The Challenge: Create a no- or low-sodium condiment suitable for bulk foodservice applications. The condiment’s sodium content must meet the Food and Drug Administration’s definition of one of the following categories: Sodium-free (Less than 5 mg per reference amount and per labeled... - January 08, 2009 - QSR Magazine
Tart Cherry Powder is Now Available from Traverse Bay Farms
Traverse Bay Farms offers tart cherry powder. Tart cherry powder can be used as a food ingredient, to manufacturer tart cherry capsules and more. Traverse Bay Farms, a Michigan-based company, announced that company has launched a complete line of super fruit powders. The first superfruit powder in... - January 08, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Indonesia Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Indonesia Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities” to its report gallery. The extensive report provides detailed overview on the consumption patterns of Indonesians in various food segments like milk, fruits, vegetables and meat. - January 08, 2009 - RNCOS
Welcome Home Dinner Packages for Travelers
A new service providing travelers the option of having freshly prepared meals ready for them upon returning home. All services are provided by Home Plate Advantage Personal Chef Service, providing customized meals based on the client's needs and preferences. - January 07, 2009 - Home Plate Advantage
America’s First Annual Truffle Fest Will be a North Carolina Affair
Tickets now on sale for the March 5-8, 2009 culinary event to be held in Asheville, North Carolina at www.NationalTruffleFest.com. - January 06, 2009 - National Truffle Fest
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Electric Karma, Serving Up Traditional Indian & Vegan Dishes
electric karma is a unique Indian restaurant, unlike any other in Los Angeles. The specialty about it is the room without the roof (Skyroom), where you can forget about everyday life for a couple of hours and just lounge on pillows like the Maharajas and enjoy the exquisite cuisine of this Los Angeles Indian restaurant. - January 04, 2009 - electric karma
Rocky Top Hospitality Sponsors Triangle Heart Ball
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Rocky Top Hospitality will sponsor the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Embassy Suites in Cary. The Triangle Heart Ball recognizes... - January 04, 2009 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Chill Bubble Tea Now Open in Dallas, TX
Chicago based Chill Bubble Tea opened the doors to their newest location at 13465 Inwood Road in Dallas on Saturday December 13. Chill Bubble Tea is an upscale and trendy retailer of made-to-order bubble teas, hot and cold teas, as well as all natural frozen yogurt with real fruit toppings. The... - January 03, 2009 - Chill Bubble Tea
TheCoffeeWire.com, the Coffee World Delivered with Online Video
TheCoffeeWire.com is a brand new website launched by Brent and Nichole Miller that is all about coffee. Brent is going on location to coffee houses and coffee companies everywhere to educate the audience and review the best products in the industry. - January 02, 2009 - thecoffeewire.com
Scholarship Available for High School Seniors Interested in a Culinary Education
The winner of the Best Teen Chef Competition earns the chance to be a Food Network “Intern for a Day.” - January 02, 2009 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Hop Industries Corporation Has Now Added Shelf Clips and Accessories to Their Ever Expanding Product Line
Hop Industries Corporation a leading distributor of retail display accessories for over 30 years has proudly added shelf clips and accessories to their expanding product line. As a direct manufacturer, they can produce items to your exact specifications. Their products include: label backers,... - January 01, 2009 - Hop Industries Corporation
Anti-Ageing Water, Develops "The World's Healthiest Wine"
Global Beverage Innovations Releases Antioxidant Research of it's Anti-Ageing red & white wines which contain up to 100 times the amount of Resveratol found in most wines. - December 26, 2008 - Global Beverage Innovations
ador.com.au - Australian Dining Out Reviews Google Maps Mashup Application Launched
ador.com.au GeoView http://www.ador.com.au/adorgeo.aspx is the first Google Maps mashup developed for an Australian dining website with rich interactive functions implemented. Searching restaurants directly on map is intuitive and easy to use. - December 26, 2008 - ador - Australian Dining Out Reviews
Francis Catering Equipment Collaborate with Aston Villa FC
Francis Catering Equipment, a leading UK designer and supplier to the food service industry, today announced a collaboration with Aston Villa Football Club. Working in conjunction with Peter Reed, Executive Head Chef of Aston Villa Football Club, Francis Catering Equipment has designed,... - December 24, 2008 - Francis Catering Equipment
L.A.'s Glamorous Celebrate Christmas at Electric Karma
electric karma is a unique Indian restaurant, unlike any other in Los Angeles. The specialty about it is the room without the roof (Skyroom), where you can forget about everyday life for a couple of hours and just lounge on pillows like the Maharajas and enjoy the exquisite cuisine of this Los Angeles Indian restaurant. - December 23, 2008 - electric karma
Grimes Teams Up with Marines to Help Toys for Tots
The Grimes Companies (TGC) teamed up with the United States Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots program and through a company-wide drive donated nearly 300 toys in its first year of participation. The project was spearheaded by Grimes employees Elisa Garcia and Patricia Vehmeyer. Through their... - December 22, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
RNCOS Releases a New Report- Russian Food and Non Food Retail Forecast (2009-2012)
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “Russian Food and Non Food Retail Forecast (2009-2012)” to its report gallery. This report says the Russian retail industry is growing dynamically and undergoing rapid transformation. - December 22, 2008 - RNCOS
Feast of the Seven Fishes at Mio Pomodoro
Chef Clark Gilbert of Mio Pomodoro at the Jenkintown Train Station will be offering the traditional Southern Italian Christmas Eve dinner “The Feast of the Seven Fishes” during Christmas Week December 21-27 including Christmas Eve. The restaurant is closed Christmas Day. - December 19, 2008 - Mio Pomodoro
Airdale Brewing Company Launches in San Diego
Former Navy aviator starts SoCal’s newest artisan craft brewery specializing in handcrafted premium ales. - December 19, 2008 - Airdale Brewing Company
Manufacturing ERP Software Provider Deacom Named to Food Logistics 100
Deacom, Inc. (www.deacom.net), producer of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System for food manufacturers, has been named by Food Logistics magazine as one of the top 100 technology solution providers to the food industry. As a recipient of the 2008... - December 19, 2008 - Deacom
Japanese Content Firm Aligns with Dubai Merchandising Outfit
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., an integrated production company based in Japan handling entertainment contents in animation and live-action films around the world, and NewBoy FZCO, a company based in Dubai engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of... - December 16, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
Italian Culinary Academy Offers $10,000 Scholarships
Scholarships Available for Students Who Enroll in the Italian Culinary Experience Class Beginning January 5, 2009. - December 16, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Boca Loca Cachaça Company Approaches 2009 with New US Distribution Partner
Boca Loca Cachaça has appointed Bedford & Grove to head up distribution in the United States - bringing the brand’s expansion into new key states, including California, New York, New Jersey and Texas. This exciting growth in U.S. availability of Boca Loca comes on the heels of greater brand expansion into European markets. - December 16, 2008 - Boca Loca Cachaça
GlobalPak Launches New Website
GlobalPak Launches New Website Featuring Shrink Products. - December 16, 2008 - GlobalPak
AsiaXPAT Softens the Recession for Hong Kong Restaurants
An incredible success of the Launch of Super Mondays 2 For 1 Dinner Promotion Program and welcoming the change of the dining habits in Hong Kong. - December 15, 2008 - AsiaXPAT
Anti-Ageing Water, Develops New Resveratrol Enhanced Red & White Wines
Global Beverage Innovations red & white wines contain up to 50 times the amount of Resveratol found in most wines. - December 15, 2008 - Global Beverage Innovations
Creative Company Designs Tasty New Packaging for McTavish Shortbread
Creative Company has redesigned the packaging for McTavish Shortbread of Portland, Ore. As a result, McTavish Shortbread has seen a dramatic increase in sales. McTavish Shortbread produces handmade shortbread cookies in various flavors, sizes and shapes for sale in grocery stores, cafes and gift... - December 12, 2008 - Creative Company, Inc.
Darnel Unveils New Foodservice Products
Darnel, the international plastics manufacturer with a newly opened 252,000 square foot facility in Monroe, NC, is proud to introduce several new products to their foodservice packaging line. “Darnel is expanding its foodservice line to offer distributors a true one-stop-shop,” says... - December 12, 2008 - Darnel Disposables
Indian Restaurant in Los Angeles, Flavor of India, Serves Food from Every Region in India
Flavor of India's chef, Darshan Singh has experience in the Indian Kitchen for more than 20 years. He is a award winning chef who has created his own recipes in vegetarian and non vegetarian curries. - December 11, 2008 - Flavor of India
Strawberry Cones Pizza & Pasta from Japan to Canada for the First Time in 25 Years
For the first time in 25 year, the renowned Japanese pizza corporation Strawberry Cones Pizza & Pasta is coming to Canada to establish its first oversea store. With over 200 locations in Japan since 1983, famous for its adventurous and tasteful pizza creations, from signature pizza... - December 10, 2008 - Strawberry Cones Pizza
Learning Evolution and MVI Launches Safeway 101: A Dynamic E-Learning Training Module for Suppliers Doing Business with Safeway
Learning Evolution and MVI, Management Ventures, Inc., announces the launch of Safeway 101, Learning Evolutions newest insight-packed training module for today’s fast-track retail sales professionals, category managers, and marketing professionals. This introductory level e-Learning course is designed to educate suppliers regarding the fundamentals of doing business with Safeway. Participants will be introduced to the company, its core financial and branding strategies. - December 09, 2008 - Learning Evolution
Amber Restaurant Sparkles with Two Michelin Stars
Amber, The Landmark Mandarin Orientla is receiving the two-star honour in the culinary guide. - December 05, 2008 - The Landmark Mandarin Oriental
Keller Estate Winery Names New Winemaker
Sonoma Coast-based winery Keller Estate is proud to welcome Ross Cobb, who will become the new Keller Estate winemaker on December 1st, 2008. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz, Ross Cobb has been making wines since 1989 and is a self-confessed Pinot Noir fanatic. Keller... - December 03, 2008 - Keller Estate
My Private Chef Dishes Up Great Taste for the Holidays at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
Chef Christopher Tong, of the upscale Chicago private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will demonstrate how to prepare an elegant meal for the holiday season and beyond. On Friday, December 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. - December 02, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
‘Vegans Can’t Eat Anything!’ Says Author
Lancashire author Catherine Greenall has written her first cookbook, ‘Vegans Can’t Eat Anything!’ which is published by Lulu and available now on Lulu.com. It will also be available from all major booksellers. The author recognises the challenges sometimes experienced in catering... - November 30, 2008 - Catherine Greenall
Around the World in 80 Sips Calls Magna Praemia Top New Zealand Bordeaux Blend
New wine guide lauds Destiny Bay for producing country’s top Bordeaux blend. - November 27, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
Good Times Launches New Spa and Dining Privileges Cards Sold to Benefit Charity
This week, as the financial crisis looms, Good Times officially released its new spa privileges card, which features “buy one get one free” and 50% off privileges at an expanded list of participating spas, restaurants, wine vendors, and other health and beauty outlets in Hong Kong. The company hopes the savings offered by the spa card will be seen as a bright spot amid today’s darkening economic conditions. - November 26, 2008 - the 123 book Ltd.
Just in Time for the Holidays, Giant-Fortune-Cookies.com Launches Giant Gingerbread Fortune Cookies
Personalized Fortune Cookies Make an Unforgettable Gift for Friends, Family or Clients. - November 26, 2008 - Fancy Fortune Cookies
Food Safety Handler Course Avaialable Online
The National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, which is one of the exam programs of Environmental Health Testing, or EHT, has collaborated with the Hotel and Restaurant Training Services to launch the Food Handler online food safety training and certification course. EHT is an examination... - November 26, 2008 - Environmental Health Testing
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Turkey Fryer Safety
Farm Bureau Insurance urges anyone planning to use a turkey fryer this holiday season to keep safety in mind using tips provided by Underwriting Laboratories (UL). - November 25, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance