Food & Beverage News
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Spicy New Online Store Boasts Unique, Artistic, and Hand Selected Peppermills
Thepeppermillstore.com is simply devoted to peppermills. Seeking out the most interesting, newly released, or even the forgotten peppermills and bring them to customers. Knowing that a peppermill is not just a kitchen utensil but that it is a functional piece of art that can give a lifetime of culinary enjoyment. - October 01, 2008 - thepeppermillstore
Raymond Wines at Mill Valley Film Festival
Raymond Vineyards Napa Valley Reserve Chardonnay and Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon will be featured on opening night at this year’s Mill Valley Film Festival. The Festival gets underway on October 2nd with Larry Charles’ documentary, Religulous, and Gina... - September 30, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Finger Lakes Wine Center Jazzes Sonnenberg’s Harvest Wine Celebration
Art, wine, and jazz come together for an unforgettable day in Historic Canandaigua of the Finger Lakes. - September 30, 2008 - Sonnenberg Mansion and Gardens
Loss Prevention
A 2006 National Retail Security Survey reported that retail businesses were suffering an average shrinkage -the percentage of products lost between the manufacturer and the final point of sales - of 1.57%. That may not seem like a lot, but when you consider that this same survey in 2001 reported that retailers had lost $31 billion to shrinkage, it is clearly no trivial matter. - September 29, 2008 - Picore Worldwide
San Diego’s "Wild Thyme" Nominated for Best Caterer: The 10 News A List Selects Finalist
San Diego’s 10 News selects The Wild Thyme Company as finalist for 2008 A List for best caterer in San Diego, CA. - September 29, 2008 - The Wild Thyme Company
Scottsdale Culinary Institute to Host 2008 "Cuisine for the Cure"
Four-course dinner at L’Ecole to benefit the Phoenix Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation. - September 28, 2008 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Elegance and Grace Return to The Inn at Rio Rancho
The newly restored Inn at Rio Rancho hosts a hors d'oeuvre and food-pairing seminar and tasting featuring Aha Toro tequila. The event takes place during Albuquerque’s famed International Balloon Fiesta. - September 28, 2008 - Inn at Rio Rancho
Landmark Financial Corporation Boasts Equipment Financing Still Strong
Although traditional banks are shying away from industrial equipment financing, Landmark Financial Corporation is still able to provide equipment financing for new small and large companies. Because Landmark is not a bank, they are not limited by traditional lending practices. - September 26, 2008 - Landmark Financial Corporation
Granite Shield – Maguire Flooring in Calgary Canada Joins Granite Shield
Service & quality of the highest standard - September 26, 2008 - Granite Shield
Retailnet Group, LLC Announces Its On-Demand "Digital Store Tours" Service
Retailnet Group, LLC has announced its on-demand digital store tour that will provide its clients with over 500 store galleries from across 400 different retailers and 15 markets. This on-demand service enables its clients to be able to tour stores from around the world without leaving home. - September 26, 2008 - Retailnet Group LLC
La Tortilla Factory Lauded by Consumer Goods Magazine for ‘Vision, Determination’
La Tortilla Factory, a maker of heart-healthy tortillas and other specialty baked goods, has been recognized by Consumer Goods Technology (CGT) magazine as a standout SMB company for demonstrating the vision and determination needed to deliver exponential growth and innovative product... - September 26, 2008 - Deacom
TequilaRack™ Provides Hub for Budding Tequila Aficionados
TequilaRack™ Launches Interactive Website That Educates and Entertains Tequila Enthusiasts. - September 26, 2008 - International Tasting Group
Mounting Investment Kneading the Indian Food Service Industry: RNCOS
Factors like rising income, transforming lifestyle, and growing inclination towards western-style food are expected to make India one of the fastest growing food service industries. - September 26, 2008 - RNCOS
Intelogix appoints Michael Rosenberg as Director, Sales & Marketing
Intelogix corporation announced today, the hiring of its new Director of Sales & Marketing, Michael Rosenberg. - September 25, 2008 - Intelogix Corporation
Now Over 100 Pump Catalogs Available for Download with PIPE-FLO® Software
Today Engineered Software and PUMP-FLO Solutions announced its list of downloadable pump eCatalogs now exceeds 100, more than any other software selection tool available. The latest additions including AMPCO Pumps, Blagdon Pump, Cornell Pumps, Forum SPD, Q-Pumps, and Thrush Pumps. - September 24, 2008 - Engineered Software, Inc.
Calling All Beverage Brands...World Beverage Competition Begins 2009 Inductions
World Beverage Competition opens its doors to new participants for the 2009 competition. - September 24, 2008 - World Beverage Competition
Rare! A Wine Masterpiece
RARE! A wine masterpiece, takes place 7 – 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Coach Insignia in the GM Renaissance Center. Nearly 100 exquisite wines from around the world will be uncorked for sampling in an unparalleled strolling wine tasting and dinner, designed by the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group. Now in its third year, the event benefits Henry Ford Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI). - September 24, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System
RNCOS Releases a New Report - South Korean Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “South Korean Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities”, to its report gallery. This report has been made to help clients in analyzing the opportunities, challenges and drivers critical to the growth of the industry in the East Asian country. - September 24, 2008 - RNCOS
Forget Weight Loss - Low Carb Diets Are Essential to Life
Dr James E. Carlson's new book, Genocide: How Your Doctor's Dietary Ignorance Will Kill You, proves that when doctors promote low fat, low cholesterol diets, millions of Americans suffer often-fatal consequences. - September 23, 2008 - James E Carlson
NewProductHelp.com Contracted to Represent New Food Preservation Invention
A Georgia-based inventor contracts NewProductHelp.com to represent her Sandwich Preserver concept through its New Product Publicity and Marketing program. - September 23, 2008 - New Product Help, Inc.
An Elegant Fall Menu from My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
This November, Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, has been invited again to present an elegant Fall menu. This cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, November 1, from 1-3 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store in Oakbrook Center. For more information about My Private Chef, contact 773.981.8131. - September 23, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Whole Foods Market Welcomes Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef
Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will make his first appearance at the Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago. He will conduct a "Simple But Elegant Dining" cooking class on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 from 7-8:30 p.m. The cost is $50 per person. - September 23, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Genomic Nanosystems Announces Exclusive Licensing Agreement to Sequenom for the Right to Use Digital PCR in Prenatal Testing and Mass Spectrometry
Genomic Nanosystems, LLC, today announced that it has granted an exclusive license to Sequenom, Inc. (Nasdaq: SQNM) for the right to use Digital PCR in noninvasive prenatal research and diagnostics on a technology, platform and sample independent basis, and has granted the exclusive right to use... - September 22, 2008 - Genomic Nanosystems
Emerging Asia Releases Free Report on Chinese Milk Crisis
Melamine in Milk: Tainted Chinese Dairy Products, provides a summary of information known to date, along with detailed English language tables identifying the brands and products found to contain traces of Melamine, as well as the quantity of Melamine found and the production date of the batch tested. To date, the Chinese government is not known to have released such detailed information in English. - September 22, 2008 - Emerging Asia
Health Conscious South Koreans Going Organic
Demand for organic food in South Korea is thriving on the back of consumers perceiving organic food as a safer and healthier option to regular food. - September 22, 2008 - RNCOS
Janet Schlarbaum Names Robert Holmes as Chief Supply Chain Officer of Jai Yes Foods
Janet Schlarbaum Announces Promotion of Robert Holmes to Chief Supply Chain Officer of Jai Yes Foods, Ltd. - September 22, 2008 - Janet Schlarbaum Jai Yes Food, Ltd.
Societal Changes Prompting South Koreans to Spend More on FBT
Consumer expenditure on food, beverages & tobacco in South Korea is projected to grow at an AAGR of more than 9% over the coming few years, says RNCOS. - September 20, 2008 - RNCOS
Tygon® Tubing Products Now Available from Professional Plastics
Professional Plastics, Inc. is now offering a full range of Tygon ® tubing products for fluid handling applications. Saint Gobain produces more than 40 grades of Tygon®, Tygothane®, Norprene®, Versilic ® and more. These products are sold online from www.professionalplastics.com/TYGONTUBING. - September 19, 2008 - Professional Plastics, Inc.
Will’s Northwoods Inn to Crown 17th Musky Queen at Annual Musky Fest – September 20, 2008 "the Last Great Party of Summer"
Saturday, September 20 is Musky Fest, Jake Leinenkugel, of the Leinenkugel beer family fame, comes in from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to serve as Grand Marshal, accompanied by very special guest Lin Brehmer from WXRT radio, who will once again crown the Musky Queen. Entertainment includes 6 live bands: The Marty Drazak Trio, 3rd Sunday String Band, Mel Music, Blue Line Riders, Whiskey Hollow and Stuart Davis and band will be headlining. - September 16, 2008 - Will's Northwoods Inn
Fall Community Arts, Craft, and Gift Sale, Anoka Armory
Fall Community Arts, Craft, and Gift Sale, Anoka Armory Anoka MN Sept 27 - 28, 2008 Free Admission Sat. 9am - 4pm, Sun. 10am - 4pm - September 16, 2008 - Name Brand Guys
Bella Luna's Eggplant Puttanesca
Bella Luna's Delightful Vegetarian Dinner Dish. - September 16, 2008 - Bella Luna Restaurant
What’s for Dinner? Try Dining Online.
As technology increases so does the demand for convenience. With more and more restaurants looking for an edge with the dining crowd, many have turned to online ordering. - September 15, 2008 - MrMenu.com
Seabuckthorn International Inc Announces Combined Seabuckthorn Nutritional Oil Capsules
Seabuckthorn International Inc introduces SBT Single Source™, the only combined seabuckthorn oil capsule in the world. - September 14, 2008 - SBT Seabuckthorn International Inc.
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins MetroBravo Award
Rocky Top Hospitality Restaurant Recognized by Metro Magazine. - September 14, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
New Village Streets Dining Offering, Spice Chix a Go-Go Opens at New York - New York Hotel and Casino on September 16, 2008
Las Vegas, NV, September 11, 2008 – ARK Vegas announced today the opening of a new dining concept, “Spice Chix a Go-Go,” located in the Village Streets at the New York - New York Hotel & Casino. - September 13, 2008 - ARK Las Vegas
Outside the Lines, Inc. Announces the Addition of Online Alcohol Server/Seller and Food Safety Classes
Outside the Lines, Inc. (OTL), the Sonoma, CA based Wine & Hospitality Industry consulting firm, has announced the addition of online alcohol server/seller and food safety classes to their list of services. These classes join the already popular sexual harassment prevention class in the OTL virtual university. - September 13, 2008 - Community Cafe & Annex Wine Bar
Water Pik, Inc. Launches New United Kingdom Website
Water Pik, Inc. announced today the launch of a new company website designed specifically for the United Kingdom, www.waterpik.co.uk. The new site features a number of the elements used in Water Pik’s new corporate web site launched last October (www.waterpik.com). The new site also highlights Water Pik’s commitment to health, innovation and sustainability. - September 12, 2008 - Water Pik, Inc.
Happi House Restaurants Urge Voter Registration
Happi House Teriyaki Restaurants has implemented a voter registration and awareness program through their restaurants, website, eClub, and advertising in an effort to encourage participation in this year's Presidential election. - September 12, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
El Bravo Tamale Company Partners with Sprouts Farmers Markets – Soon to be Available Throughout the Southwestern U.S.
El Bravo is expected to increase national distribution over the course of the next 6 months. El Bravo Tamale Company proudly announced today its partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market, a well known and respected natural foods retailer based in Phoenix, Arizona. Sprouts Farmers Market carries a... - September 12, 2008 - El Bravo Tamale Company
Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival Celebrates Vermont Wineries, Food Producers and Artisans
The Vermont Life Wine and Harvest Festival will take place the weekend of September 26-28 in Vermont’s Mount Snow Valley. Showcasing Vermont’s wines, cheeses, specialty foods, farmers and products of all types, the festival is a celebration of Vermont’s unique and rich culture in artisan-made food and crafts. - September 11, 2008 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
123recipes.com Launches the Online Source for Recipes, Menus and Cooking Tips
New website includes thousands of free Recipes, Menus and Forums that’s all about food. - September 11, 2008 - 123Recipes.com
Voted America's #1 Salsa - Traverse Bay Farms
National awards and recognition just keeps coming to Traverse Bay Farms. Traverse Bay Farms Peach was Voted #1 Salsa in America at the 2008 America's Best National Food Competition. - September 11, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill Voted "Best Patio or Outdoor Dining" in Western Wake County
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 has been voted, for the second time in a row, “Best Patio or Outdoor Dining” in western Wake County by the residents of Apex, Cary,... - September 11, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill
Water Cooler Gossip Goes Green
Smart Water Solutions Offers Environmentally Friendly Bottle-less Water Cooler. - September 10, 2008 - Smart Water Solutions
The Twisted Fork Honored as One of the Best Children’s Menus in the Best of the Triangle 2008 Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Twisted Fork has been named one of the best children’s menus by Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. The menu includes items like hamburgers, grilled ham and cheese, chicken... - September 10, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Food & Beverage Managers: Introducing ‘Master It!’ Customizable Computer Training Modules for Servers & Bartenders
Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC (IMS) today introduced the ‘Master It!” system of customizable server and bartender training modules to support live staff training. Each module converts a wine list, drink list, food menu or spirits list into a computer guided review. The system automatically scores the user and verifies completion with a printable certificate. Master It! runs online or off-line and requires no back end support. - September 09, 2008 - Innovative Marketing Solutions, LLC
Meet the Original Creator James Rado and Filmmaker Pola Rapaport to Celebrate the Release of the Documentary: HAIR: Let the Sun Shine in at Bottlerocket
Missed this summer’s smash performance HAIR: The Musical at Central Park? Alive Mind and Bottlerocket Wine & Spirit are proud to present a special wine tasting event in honor of the DVD release of the documentary film HAIR: Let the Sun Shine in and the closing of the critically acclaimed... - September 09, 2008 - Alive Mind
Happi House Restaurants Test Market Three New Gourmet Salads
Happi House Restaurants Director of Marketing, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company is test marketing three new Asian style entrée salads to appeal to younger and more health-conscious demographics. - September 09, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Merlot Inc. Opens the First BarryMore's Bar and Grill Location in Jupiter Florida
Merlot Inc. a Florida restaurant corporation announces the grand opening of the first Barrymore's Bar and Grill concept in Jupiter, Florida. The restaurant opens on Monday, September 15, 2008 in the Bluffs Square on South US Hwy 1 between Indiantown Rd. and Donald Ross Blvd. The restaurant will... - September 09, 2008 - Merlot Inc
Web Ecosystem Marketing™ Sets the Gold Standard for Franchised Organizations and Their Constituents
Web Ecosystem Marketing is a set of proprietary tools and service programs implemented by BroadSpire for the franchisor to gain local prominence. The service pushes the power out to the edge of the franchisor’s affiliate network and gets them to assist in fighting the competition rather than watch from the sidelines. The service is implemented and designed to maximize the value of the connected network. The power in the numbers of connections can make a franchise unstoppably powerful. - September 08, 2008 - BroadSpire Inc.