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Gladstone Homes Launches Live 4 Free Event: Homebuyer Relief from Grocery Costs, Credit Card Debt and Utility Bills for a Year, Plus Free Luxury Upgrades
During Gladstone Homes' “Live 4 Free” event Sept. 12 through Oct. 5, families who purchase a Gladstone home will receive a year’s worth of groceries free, as well as having their utilities and credit card bills paid for a year. In addition, Gladstone will provide $20,000 in free luxury upgrades and options. - September 06, 2008 - Gladstone Homes
NY Chocolate Tours Featured on Better TV
The Luxury Chocolate Tours have been featured in a segment of Better TV on September 3, 2008. Senior Producer Rebecca Millman followed around Bert James, the guide of the tours, tasted the same delicacies as the rest of the group and then interviewed the founder of the tour, Carmen Botez. - September 06, 2008 - Zoom Media & Productions
Daisy Martinez Promotes New York Culinary Experience on TODAY Show
FCI Grad, Daisy Martinez, cooks with TODAY Show host Billy Bush to promote the New York Culinary Experience, hosted by The French Culinary Institute and New York magazine. - September 05, 2008 - International Culinary Center
Raymond Celebrates Six-Years with Berkeley Rep
Raymond Vineyards is celebrating a six-year partnership with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Raymond donates wine for Berkeley Rep’s opening night performances, 30-Below, night/OUT and other Theatre events. Raymond also contributes wine served at the Narsai Toast Gourmet Gala and Wine Auction,... - September 05, 2008 - Raymond Vineyards
Rocky Top Hospitality Participates in Dish It Up! 2008
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that five Rocky Top restaurants will be participating in Dish It Up! 2008. The event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14 from 2 – 7 p.m. at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park in Cary. Rocky... - September 05, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Dr Smoothie Brands Announces the Launch of Their New Café Essentials Web Site and Seven New Gourmet Flavors
About Dr. Smoothie: Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line beverage company manufacturing shelf stable liquid natural fruit smoothies & powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from raw whole food nutrition bars to a full range of botanicals including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on Dr Smoothie products, please call 888-466-9941 or visit www.cafeessentials.com. - September 04, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie
Bio*GREEN Chemical Lab Announces a Breakthrough in Grease Trap Maintenance Eliminating the Need for Pumpouts Entirely
Bio*GREEN Chem Lab releases to the private and commercial industries it's Green Genie in a bottle solution which eliminates the need for routine grease trap pumpouts. Also found at www.biogreengenie.com are easy and effective pest control solutions. Visit their site to see the Genie in a bottle in action. - September 03, 2008 - Bio*GREEN Chem Lab
Schakolad Day - the Scrumptious Chocolate Celebration
The scrumptious Chocolate celebration is being held nationwide in all of the 32 individually-owned Schakolad stores in conjunction with the sale of the company’s very first truffle 13 years ago. - September 02, 2008 - Schakolad Chocolate Factory
RNCOS Releases a New Report- US Wine Market Forecast to 2012
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, “US Wine Market Forecast to 2012” to its report gallery. The US is one of the largest and fastest growing wine markets of the world. - August 30, 2008 - RNCOS
Food & Wine Anniversary Sweepstakes
From Vacations to Cookbooks, Food & Wine Magazine Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary with a 30-Day Epicurean Giveaway. - August 29, 2008 - American Express Publishing
Promedia Public Relations Turkey Started to Conduct Corporate Communication Programs of Cotton Council International
Record economic growth in Turkey, 9.9% according to the OECD in 2005, is having a dramatic effect on the development of the public relations industry in the country. Following growth of 20% on 2005 the PR sector is predicted to grow by a staggering 60% in 2006. Until recently, the local perception of PR activities has been purely in terms of media relations. - August 29, 2008 - Promedia Public Relations
Onion Paste Introduced by PS Golden Foods
No more tears. PS Golden Foods launches an innovative Onion Paste offering to cut down on cooking times and labour used in institutional kitchens, food processing industries, catering services, restaurants and flight kitchens. - August 29, 2008 - PS Golden Foods
The Former United Kingdom Bakery Processing Facilities at Sara Lee Bridlington and Heinz Foods Grimsby Are to be Offered for Sale by Tender on 24th September 2008
Pro Auction Limited announces an auction tender of the entire contents of food processing machinery located at the former confectionery manufacturer Sara Lee a world-renowned manufacturer of baked goods and confectionery. In addition to the Sara Lee bakery equipment Pro Auction will offer for sale pizza processing and sauce manufacturing from the former Heinz plant in Grimsby. The tender closes on the 24th September 2008 with viewing from the 15th to the 19th September 2008. - August 28, 2008 - Pro Auction
Destiny Bay Vineyards Celebrated by Anthony Dias Blue
New Zealand Wine Producer Recognized by Top U.S. Wine Critic. - August 21, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
Chocolate Prescription Receives A+ Rating for 72% Dark Chocolate Product
Chocolate Prescription, a manufacturer and wholesaler of gourmet chocolate products made with 72% dark chocolate (cocoa) that is packaged in daily one ounce doses, received an A+ rating from Gourmet Food PR. Ryan Montague of Gourmet Food PR awarded high marks for the chocolate's balanced smoothness, quality, and overall packaging and presentation. goal of providing a daily dose of chocolate so consumers can eat dark chocolate in moderation every day without guilt - August 21, 2008 - Chocolate Prescription LLC
Island Delight Launch Caribbean and British Fusion Slices at Notting Hill Carnival
Island Delight, the company which is famous for its Caribbean patties has launched a new range of savoury slices which fuse the best of Caribbean cooking in a very British savoury slice. The new range includes the Spicy Chicken and Spicy Beef slices which are made with the finest British... - August 20, 2008 - Island Delight
Jamboni Brothers Pizza Looking for Paisans Opinions
Jamboni Brothers Pizza is looking for Feedback. - August 18, 2008 - Jamboni Brothers Pizza
Introducing bottlegreen’s New Arrival - Junior
It’s new, it tastes delicious and it’s definitely more exciting than plain old orange squash. Let the drums roll for bottlegreen’s mouth-watering new range of cordials for kids, Junior. Made from only the very best ingredients, mums can serve Junior to their little angels with... - August 16, 2008 - Bottlegreen
Lawhorn's Announces Amazing New Seasoning
Lawhorn's Signature Seasonings announces the national roll-out of their spectacular new all-natural seasoning blend that will change the way the average American cooks. This revolutionary blend enhances the natural flavors of every protein, starch and vegetable its cooked on. Developed by a hotel Executive Chef, this professional seasoning blend is unique in the fact that it tastes different on beef than is does on pork, chicken, fish, vegetables, etc. Release details how to purchase product. - August 15, 2008 - Lawhorn's Signature Seasonings
Vroom Foods Taps PRStreet for National Marketing Campaign
Firm to Market Innovative Caffeinated Food Products. - August 15, 2008 - Vroom Food Products, Inc.
“Versai The Wine Bar” Toasts Spain in the Month of September
Travel the Wine World from Orange County’s Newest “Haute Spot.” Each Tuesday of September promises to be a kaleidoscope of sensational Spanish music and fabulous tappa's style appetizers, with an array of selected wines from Spain. Friends, music, plenty of food, wonderful wine -... - August 13, 2008 - versai the wine bar
Global Beverage's Anti-Ageing Water Technology Estimated Value at $800 Million
The Estimated Future Value of the Anti-Ageing Technology is $800,000,000 and lies in the potential revenues from its patents or patents pending for the Anti-Ageing Beverages and various line extensions that it has developed. - August 13, 2008 - Global Beverage Innovations
Checkers®/Rally’s® Turns Up the Heat with New Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. heats up its Double Value MenuSM with the introduction of its newest, fully loaded sandwich: Frank’s® RedHot® Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. - August 13, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Indian Food, Beverages and Tobacco Market Forecast till 2011
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Indian Food, Beverages and Tobacco Market Forecast till 2011”, to its report gallery. The elaborative market research report provides extensive research and rational analysis on the Food, Beverage & Tobacco industry in... - August 13, 2008 - RNCOS
Euphoria Smoothies Opens in Downtown Toronto
New Northern Ontario Smoothie chain has big growth plans in Southern Ontario. - August 10, 2008 - Euphoria Smoothies
RNCOS Predicts 15% Growth in UK Bottled Water Market by 2012
The bottled water segment in the UK is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15% by 2012 on account of rising health awareness, hot conditions, and supply of poor quality tap water. - August 09, 2008 - RNCOS
Illycaffè to Introduce First U.S. University of Coffee Program
illy’s Università del Caffè Will Provide Extensive Coffee Education at International Culinary Center in New York City. - August 08, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
New Point of Purchase Online Store for Non-Bulk Purchases of Merchandising Parts and Hardware
Merchandising Inventives, Inc. A leading supplier of ceiling, shelf and floor point-of-purchase products since 1946 has developed and launched a unique website for smaller to medium-sized companies, www.popsuperstore.com Popsuperstore.com is designed for non-bulk purchases of popular items for... - August 08, 2008 - Merchandising Inventives
Grotto Custom Wine Cellars Completes Wine Bar Project at the Fairmont Hotel Chicago
Grotto designed and created the wood wine cabinets that are the central focus of the new Eno Wine Bar at the Fairmont, Chicago. - August 07, 2008 - Grotto Custom Wine Cellars
Chefs Without Frontiers Expands the Horizons of Food Sites
Chefs Without Frontiers is an interactive website consisting of stories, articles, and commentary on eating, cooking, and entertaining. Chefs Without Frontiers encourages readers world-wide to contribute their thoughts and ideas on all things food. - August 07, 2008 - Chefs Without Frontiers
Pegleg Pete's Oyster Bar and Restaurant of Pensacola, Beach FL Get Website Rebuild
Notice that Pegleg Pete's now has a brand new website that was completely rebuilt with a new Flash interface and ecommerce store. - August 06, 2008 - Seller's Bay
Cupcake Shop to Open in Historic Annapolis, MD
Historic Annapolis will soon join in the ranks of other major cities inundated with long lines of cupcake lovers waiting to sample their new favorite treats at Nostalgia Cupcakes, a specialty retail cupcake-bakery and coffee shop, will open its doors in this Fall at 188 Main Street in... - August 06, 2008 - Nostalgia Cupcakes
Bricanna Holding Corporation Brings Truly Toffee to Market
For the past decade, Truly Toffee was only available as a holiday treat to a select group of family and friends. Now, after years of persuasion and rave product reviews by everyone who has had the opportunity to taste it, Truly Toffee is available for everyone to savor and enjoy. Truly toffee is made from the freshest ingredients and each hand dipped piece of toffee is inspected to ensure the highest quality product reaches the market. Go ahead, try Truly Toffee today. www.TrulyToffee.com. - August 05, 2008 - Bricanna Holding Corporation
New Wine Storage and Preservation Co. Blue Grouse Wine Cellars Launches Website, Free Report
Blue Grouse Wine Cellars is a new wine storage and preservation company specializing in custom wine cellars, wine racks, cooling units and wine cabinets for residential or commercial use. They pride themselves on serving clients with the utmost care and attention. The owner has over twenty years of experience in sales and service for Fortune 500 companies. Visit them online and sign up for their informative Free Reports for helpful and interesting information regarding wine and wine storage. - August 03, 2008 - Blue Grouse Wine Cellars
New Website Offers Vast Selection of Gourmet Soup Mixes
Soups Online today unveiled their website, SoupsOnline.com, a one stop shopping destination for soup lovers that will offer over 300 gourmet soup mixes from more than 40 companies. Soups Online President Todd Westby says: “Our goal with Soups Online is to be the internet leader in the... - August 03, 2008 - www.SoupsOnline.com
Dos Lunas Annnounces That It is Now Chemical-Free
Dos Lunas Tequila has recently announced that it is one of the few tequilas which can boast of being herbicide, pesticide and chemical-free. - August 02, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
TSG Releases Strategic Opportunity Overview of the Fast Growing and Wellness Driven Children's Food and Beverage Market
The children’s food and beverage category is garnering interest as an area of high growth and innovation due to wellness issues and pressures. Healthy and functional foods are becoming mainstream, and due to increasing obesity rates and other health problems among children, parents will want to confer healthy habits to their kids. TSG believes that the market is sustainable and will continue to grow at double digit rates beyond 2012 in the U.S. and in the remainder of the G8 countries. - August 01, 2008 - The Sharma Group
New York School Wins Panini Grill in Central Prize Giveaway
Foodservice Director Norma Zeller of Somers Central School District in Somers, New York, was selected as the winner of a panini grill in a prize giveaway hosted by their equipment supplier, Central Restaurant Products. - August 01, 2008 - Central Restaurant Products
The International Culinary Center Introduces New, One-Day Cooking Classes
The world-renowned culinary center offers recreational courses for the first time to the public. - July 31, 2008 - International Culinary Center
Bumblefish Sushi & More Launches Production Facility in Kansas City
Bumblefish Sushi & More continues to expand in Kansas City. - July 31, 2008 - Bumblefish, Inc
Happi House Restaurants Return to Franchising
Happi House Restaurants spokesperson, Kevyn Johnston, announced today that the company’s Board has approved a plan that would return the brand to franchising. Happi House, which opened its first location in 1976 in San Jose’s historic Japantown, is an Asian fast-casual concept that... - July 30, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.
Oogie’s Continues to Expand Distribution: Now Available at Bashas’ Stores in Arizona
Oogie's Gourmet Popcorn now available at Bashas' stores in Arizona. - July 28, 2008 - Oogie’s Snacks
Not Just Another 60's Night - Beatlemania Lives at Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets
Saturday, August 9 from 8 PM to 12 AM Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets located at 1103 North Federal Highway, Pompano Beach will host a live on site Beatles cover band offering a retrospective of the songs that revolutionized the music industry. No cover charge. - July 25, 2008 - Galuppi's Restaurant, Patio Bar, & Banquets
Gourmet Dinners at Fast Food Prices Help Take the Heat Off Summer
The Art Institute of California – Orange County student-run restaurant, 50 Forks, is now serving dinner. - July 25, 2008 - The Art Institute of California -- Orange County
Add a Boost of Omega 3-6-9 to Your Food with Cranberry Seed Oil
Cranberry seeds are only the size of a pinhead, but provide the “good fats” and antioxidants that we need in our diets. - July 25, 2008 - Fruit Essentials, Inc
The Water Crisis Solution
Almost one fifth of the world lacks access to safe drinking water. Xziex Inc. has a solution in which they extract, fresh, uncontaminated, clean, safe, water from the air you breathe. The water is extracted in a patented process into an atmospheric water generator. In this machine the water that is produced is filtered and ready to drink. Xziex Inc. is excited to offer this technology and will be donating 7% of its profits to help provide machines to areas of the world in need. - July 24, 2008 - Earthwalk-USA
Picholine Celebrates 15 Years of Fine Dining
Offers Guests a Complimentary $50 Gift Card. - July 24, 2008 - Picholine
The French Culinary Institute & New York Magazine Partner to Launch an Exclusive Culinary Weekend in New York City
Co-hosted by the world-renowned French Culinary Institute and New York Magazine, winner of five 2007 National Magazine awards, the first-annual “New York Culinary Experience” is the only culinary event that gives ardent food lovers the magical experience of cooking side-by-side with the... - July 24, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Chef-Instructors at The French Culinary Institute Selected to Compete in Bocuse d’Or USA and Mondial du Pain Competitions
Chef Rogers Powell, an instructor at the world-renowned French Culinary Institute (www.frenchculinary.com), was selected as one of eight semi-finalists vying to represent the U.S. in the prestigious Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Contest to be held in Lyon, France on January 27 and 28, 2009. Chef... - July 24, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Wake Up America. BDI Marketing Announces Retail Debut of New Mocha Flavored Mini Thin Rush® A.M.™ Liquid Energy Shot.
Delicious New Flavor Addition to Phenomenally Popular Liquid Energy Shot Brand Delivers Powerful Boost of Morning Energy. - July 24, 2008 - BDI Marketing