Food & Beverage News
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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
An All New No MSG for Me Cookbook Released
No MSG For Me Cookbook helps people prepare food that is free from MSG. It offers over 100 recipes that have no MSG. Lisa Kramer also provides a guide for buying MSG free products. - November 22, 2008 - No MSG For Me Cookbook
Celebrity Chef Irving Brown II Returns to His Chicago Roots
Celebrity Chef Irving Brown II Returns to His Chicago Roots - November 22, 2008 - The GoodLife Personal Chef
Fiesta de la Salud Wins Marketing Campaign of the Year Award
Fiesta de la Salud won a Stevie Award for Marketing Campaign of the Year in the Stevie Awards for Women in Business last night. - November 21, 2008 - IMPEvents
Body Restaurant and Lounge Set to Open in the Newly Revived and Revamped "West Harlem Restaurant Row"
The opening of tasty modern american cuisine restaurant in the newly renovated West Harlem Restaurant Row. - November 21, 2008 - BODY
Christmas Hampers Carry a Wish
Christmas is always a special time of year, especially for Christmas Hamper businesses. One business owner has a very special wish for this Christmas. - November 20, 2008 - Little Pixie Gifts
User Centric Details Three Ways to Improve the Usability of Recipes
User Centric user experience consultant highlights how to make recipes more user friendly with a few minor changes to the layout. - November 20, 2008 - User Centric, Inc.
Economizing a Thanksgiving Feast: Tips from Professional Caterers
If time and money have been difficult to come by this Thanksgiving, Events of Excellence, a professional catering company with over thirty years of experience, has found solutions to plan a stress-free Thanksgiving feast in our high paced, budgeted economy. - November 20, 2008 - Events of Excellence Catering and Event Planning
World Barista Championship Announces New Judges Certification Workshops
Two new judges certification workshops will be held in Long Beach, California and Melbourne, Australia for applicants who aspire to judge at the 2009 World Barista Championship (WBC) competition in Atlanta. - November 20, 2008 - World Barista Championship UK Ltd
World Barista Championship Launches Search for Executive Director
World Barista Championship UK Ltd. has launched a worldwide search to fill the newly created position of executive director. - November 20, 2008 - World Barista Championship UK Ltd
Picholine Introduces a New Fall Menu; Chef-Proprietor Terrance Brennan Adds New Tasting Menus and a New Kitchen Brigade
Terrance Brennan, Chef-Proprietor of Picholine, a two-Michelin star restaurant, introduces his most inspired fall menu yet, including a new seven-course Game Tasting Menu and a first-ever sixteen-course Chef’s Tasting Menu. In 2007, Brennan sold Artisanal Premium Cheese, the wholesale and... - November 19, 2008 - Picholine
www.cybarservice.com Launches New Mobile Phone Ordering System
Cybarservice is new revolutionary m-commerce application which seems set to revolutionize the way restaurants, bars and cafes receive their orders. - November 19, 2008 - cybarservice
2009 Scovie Awards Recognizes Panamanian Company for Product Excellence
When the results of the 2009 Scovie Awards, the world's leading recognition for hot and spicy products, were announced, Litha Amaryliss Wilson of ALISINA, S.A. was excited to get the call from the competition organizers. - November 19, 2008 - ALISINA, S.A.
Tap'd NY - Bottled Tap Water
Lisa Tse Ltd designs brand identity and packaging for Tap'd NY, a bold new concept in bottled water. - November 19, 2008 - Lisa Tse Ltd
Snooth Announces Release of Analytics for Retailers and Wineries
Retail and winery partners of Snooth given access to powerful decision making information on wines they produce and sell. - November 18, 2008 - Snooth
Happi House Restaurants Launch New Prototype Store
San Francisco Bay Area-based fast casual concept poised to resume franchising redesigns its restaurants; upgrades style. - November 18, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Navtrak, Inc. Ranked 415th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2008 Technology Fast 500
Pioneering GPS-based Vehicle Tracking Services Provider attributes its 316% Percent Revenue Growth to Employee Passion and Focus. - November 17, 2008 - Navtrak
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery Makes Gluten Free Brownie Bites and Wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008. Their desserts are Dairy Free too.
Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery wins Best New Kosher for Passover Dessert at Kosherfest 2008 in the Meadowlands, NJ. This Allergen Free bakery bakes desserts that are gluten free, casein free, lactose free, soy free, dairy free, corn free, and certified Kosher Parve. Their sweets are available at fine health food stores, and they are currently offering free shipping on their website www.shabtai-gourmet.com - November 17, 2008 - Shabtai Gourmet Gluten Free Bakery
Blanche’s Baby Introduces Mother’s Pecan Cake
Toni Falk Turczyn announces the launch of her new company, Blanche’s Baby, offering traditional homemade specialties. The company’s first product, Mother’s Pecan Cake, is currently available online for shipment throughout the United States at the company’s website,... - November 16, 2008 - Blanche's Baby
Candy Dynamics Announces the Q1 2009 Addition of Toxic Waste Sour Candy Sprays to UK Product Line
New Ultra Sour Candy Product Couples Unique Liquid Candy Spray with Collectible Toy. - November 16, 2008 - Candy Dynamics
Saveur du Jour Brings Gourmet Gifts from France to US Consumers
Saveur du Jour is an online store that brings Gourmet Gifts from France to US consumers. From Gourmet food and Gift Baskets to French market baskets, gifts for Women, Paris souvenirs or Provence products, Saveur du Jour can address the needs of thousands of Internet consumers looking for a unique gift or a great selection of French specialties. - November 15, 2008 - Saveur du Jour
Dr. Smoothie Brands with Cafe Essentials Specialty Beverage Line is a Sponsor for the Ultimate Barista Challenge Frappe and Smoothie Competitions
Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line gourmet beverage company manufacturing shelf stable, natural crushed fruit smoothie concentrates and powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition, Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from whole food nutrition bars to a full range of nutritional supplements, including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on the Dr. Smoothie product line, please contact them at 888-466-9941. - November 15, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie
Celebrity Chef Kevin Rathbun Provides Simple Meal Ideas for Thanksgiving
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's eveningedge.com challenged celebrity chef Kevin Rathbun to provide Thanksgiving meals the everyday cook can make, and give ideas for leftover food. - November 15, 2008 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Good Times Announces Online Video Services for the Hospitality Industry
Good Times, a charity focused privileges program in Hong Kong, officially announced this week a partnership with alternative marketing company Prosperity Research. The two companies will be cooperating produce, Host and distribute promotional videos for Hong Kong restaurants and health and beauty spas. Good Times plans to feature the videos in an online restaurant and spa database that it is currently developing. - November 15, 2008 - the 123 book Ltd.
Wisconsinmade.com is Re-Launched with a New Web Design
Wisconsinmade.com has just re-launched its web store with an updated graphics design and new, user-friendly features. - November 14, 2008 - Wisconsinmade.com
Interactive Diet Planning Website Launches; Caters to Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Wheat Free Meals
Preparing allergy-friendly meals that are healthy and well balanced is quick and simple thanks to MealPlansWithout.com. - November 14, 2008 - Hasty Chef, Inc.
The Wine School November Sommelier Smackdowns
Where two of the country's top wine professionals compete against Wine School instructors to create the perfect food and wine pairing. - November 14, 2008 - The Wine School
Scottsdale Culinary Institute Brings Home Silver and Bronze Medals from International Culinary Exhibition 2008
Known as “Culinary Olympics,” exhibition is most prestigious culinary competition in the world, held every four years. - November 13, 2008 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Hartleys Farm Foods Adopts Radical Sanitising System
Hartleys Farm Foods has installed the revolutionary new Radical advanced sanitising system in its production facility in Nelson, Lancashire. The Radical system uses advanced oxidising technology to ensure the company’s food preparation facility is completely sanitized and free from... - November 13, 2008 - Radical