Food & Beverage News
Satisfy your appetite for information about food and beverage offerings in the retail, wholesale and hospitality industries, with news from winemakers, brewers, distillers, chefs, influencers and food growers, processors, packagers and manufacturers. Discover the newest trends, research, innovations, products and services that appeal to foodies around the globe.
American Coffee Services Announces Their Affiliation with Conair Hospitality in the Development of an Upscale, Complete In-Room Coffee Program
American Coffee Services offers a new product line featuring Conair brand coffee makers and Cuisinart Private Collection Coffee. - June 19, 2008 - American Coffee Services
KISS Diet Program Changes Lives with 12 Simple Weight Loss Secrets
The KISS "Keep it Simple Secrets" Diet Program is a totally new and revolutionary way to quickly lose weight and improve your overall health without starving yourself or exercising for hours on end. The program provides specific steps of how to increase your metabolism and quickly burn fat. Lose as little or as much weight as you want. It's completely up to you. - June 14, 2008 - KISS Diet Program, LLC
Extremen Premium Beverage: Using Maca and Ginseng to Create a Different Kind of Energy Drink
By using a combination of both maca and ginseng, Extremen Premium Beverage has become a new kind of natural health drink. - June 14, 2008 - www.extremen.com.my
Top Cachaça Purchases Distillery in the Heart of Brazil
Leblon Cachaça establishes State-of-the-Art Distillery in Minas Gerais. - June 13, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Frontier Soups Adds Two Mixes for Dips and Cooking
Frontier Soups is adding two new dip and cooking spice mixes to the lineup of products that complement its mainstay dry-mix gourmet soups. - June 13, 2008 - Frontier Soups
Snooth Names Advisory Board
Global, interactive wine resource selects leading industry names. - June 12, 2008 - Snooth
Learn HQ, the eLearning and Learning Management Specialists, Launch Food Hygiene eLearning Course
Learn HQ Ltd have launched a new eLearning course on Food Hygiene and Food Safety Standards. Food Hygiene Legislation states that all those involved in the preparation and handling of food must be adequately trained. - June 12, 2008 - Learn HQ Ltd
New Odour Control System Launched
UK sanitising specialist Radical has developed a unique range of odour control products which uses advanced oxidation technology to remove odours. - June 12, 2008 - Radical
Online Luxury Gourmet Made Simple
Savorique.com is a unique new luxury web site for the discerning foodie. The creation of this e-commerce site, in a sea of online options, was the undeniable passion of three gourmet fanatics with forty collective years in retail, manufacturing and marketing experience in the field. - June 11, 2008 - Savorique, LLC
Beard Papa’s Cream Puff Comes to Downtown Vancouver
The global sensation Beard Papa’s is arriving in Downtown English Bay (1184 Denman Street). Official opening day is June 14 (Saturday) from 11am to 10pm, tentatively. For more information, please email info@beardpapascanada.com or visit www.BeardPapasCanada.com. - June 11, 2008 - Beard Papa's Canada
Educational Gifts Provide Tasteful Alternatives
The Cookie Cupboard has just introduced a complete line of educational gift baskets and gifts that combine the wonder of learning with the tastiness of gourmet cookies, chocolate and candy. - June 10, 2008 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Enjoy Fresh Flavors with Chef Tong of My Private Chef at the Chicago Botanic Garden 2008 Garden Chef Series
Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef will appear again this year and join an outstanding roster of professional chefs as he presents a cooking demonstration featuring seasonal fresh ingredients during the Chicago Botanic Garden’s popular annual Garden Chef Series. - June 10, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Food Industry Sanitising Specialist Radical Has Announced New Produce Decontamination Products
Sanitising specialist Radical has announced new produce decontamination equipment designed specifically for the food industry. - June 10, 2008 - Radical
Dominick's Cooking Corner Features Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef at Taste of Chicago 2008
Chef Christopher Tong, one of Chicagoland’s most accomplished chefs and a favorite at Taste of Chicago will appear again this year at the Dominick’s Cooking Corner. Chef Tong, owner of the upscale gourmet dining service My Private Chef, will present a delicious seafood entree. - June 10, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Nordic Craft Beer from Finland in a Can
Mallaskoski Brewery (FIN) brings canned Nordic craft beer to the market. Mallaskoski Brewery Ltd. (Seinäjoki, FINLAND) renews its beer image for its Kuohu branded craft beer. The change is targeted to emphasize the true nature of the Mallaskoski craft beer, its Nordic origin together with its... - June 08, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Boont Extra Special Beer Wins First at San Diego Brewing Competition
Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Boont Extra Special Beer competed against over 200 breweries to take 1st place in the "English Style Ale" category. - June 05, 2008 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
ZizZazZ Explosive Energy Mix is Now Available Through Europa Sports Products
ZizZazZ Explosive Energy Mix is now available through Europa Sports Products. Europa Sports Products is a national distributor of sports supplements. They supply to specialty retailers, Internet sites, and health clubs. Gold's Gym, National Discount Nutrition, Smoothie King, GNC, and the US Marine Corps are clients. - June 05, 2008 - ZizZazZ
New Radical Sanitising Range Launched for Food Industry
A new range of sanitising equipment specifically designed for the food production industry, which kills all common, bacteria, viruses and spoilage contaminants without using environmentally damaging chemicals such as Chlorine has been launched for the food industry. After three years of field... - June 04, 2008 - Radical
"Best-of-Appellation" Awarded to Sol Rouge for Top Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Sol Rouge, a family vineyard and winery producing boutique California wines, was selected as “Best-of-Appellation” by Appellation America, receiving top honors for its 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Sol Rouge selected as one of the 8 out of the 809 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon... - June 04, 2008 - Sol Rouge
Seaside Seasonings Soon Available from Dining by the Sea
Popular website www.diningbythesea.com is close to launching a line of custom-blended Seaside Seasonings(tm). Jamaica Sweet Heat, MonterreyBay Lemon Dill, Copper River Salmon Rub are just a few of the exciting new flavors. - June 03, 2008 - Dining By The Sea, LLC
There’s a New Spiral Ham on the Block at the Gourmet Food Mall
Pams-hams.com has joined the Gourmet Food Mall, a one-stop shopping source for consumers, corporate customers and wholesale buyers interested specifically in gourmet and specialty food products. Carried on the meats, game and pate floor of the mall, pams-hams products have filled the niche for spiral ham and smoked turkey breast, as well as some unique gourmet gift baskets. - June 02, 2008 - pams-hams
Mini Thin Rush® Liquid Energy Shot Featured Energy Drink at Connected Celebrity Lounge Celebrating 2008 MTV Movie Awards
Revolutionary New Energy Drink Celebrates and Salutes Nominees for the Most Exciting Movie Award Show in America. - June 02, 2008 - BDI Marketing
Candy Dynamics’ Toxic Waste® Candy to be Exclusive Sour Candy Brand at Connected Celebrity Gift Lounge Celebrating 2008 MTV Movie Awards
Nominees to be Exposed to Toxic Waste at Exclusive Event Honoring the Most Outrageous Movie Award Show on the Planet. - June 01, 2008 - Candy Dynamics
Tiki's Grill & Bar Appoints Wayne "Pancho" Gomes as General Manager
Tiki's Grill & Bar, located across from Waikiki Beach has appointed Wayne "Pancho" Gomes as general manager. He will be responsible for overseeing daily operations and creating a strategic growth plan for the restaurant. As one of his first duties, Gomes will roll out a new menu in... - May 31, 2008 - Tiki's Grill & Bar
Savor Scottsdale Set to 'Sizzle' This Fall with Eats3 Culinary Event
The Valley of the Sun will ‘Sizzle, Sip, & Swizzle’ this Fall when Savor Scottsdale introduces Eats3, Arizona’s new celebration of food, wine, and spirits. Eats3 invites the world food and wine community to celebrate a ‘uniquely Arizona’ epicurean experience at... - May 30, 2008 - Eats3, Savor Scottsdale
Order Placed for Newly Introduced "Anti-Ageing" Cosmeceutical Beverage
Anti-Ageing Water "The Worlds Most Functional Water" May extend your life span, and slow the natural process of ageing. Anti-Ageing Water's Enhanced, Herbal, Antioxidant, Alkaline, Ionized formula improves the immune system and the body's resistance to diseases. There is no better mechanism to remove the acidic toxins from the cells in our body, inhibit cell damage and aid in cell repair, then by simply consuming ample quantities of Anti-Ageing Water. - May 30, 2008 - Global Beverage Innovations
Penn Station East Coast Subs to Open New Location in Perrysburg, Ohio
Penn Station East Coast Subs will open its newest Toledo area restaurant on May 29, 2008 at 10015 Fremont Pike, located near the Lowes Home Improvement Center in Perrysburg and behind the Walgreens Pharmacy. This newest Penn Station restaurant features the latest décor package with a newly... - May 30, 2008 - Penn Station Subs
The Leading International Packaging and Beverage Trade Fair in China (Sino-Pack 2009 / China Drinktec 2009)
The established and most important international packaging and beverage technology events in South China, Sino-Pack and China Drinktec showcase the most up-to-date and comprehensive range of packaging machines, materials and beverage technology to the manufacturers and end users from China and overseas every year. - May 30, 2008 - Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd
"It List" of 30 Best New Hotels Revealed in Travel + Leisure ’s June Issue
T+L Editors’ Top Picks for 2008 Include Qualia in Australia, Hotel Terra in Jackson Hole, and Haymarket Hotel in London. - May 29, 2008 - American Express Publishing
New Video Documentary Series to Answer Questions of Why Organic
Discovering Our Organic Planet- USA, a new video series explores the basics of why organic and natural foods benefit people and the environment. - May 29, 2008 - Discovering Our Organic Planet - USA
From Subprime to Sandwiches
Casualties of the Mortgage Fallout Create Something Tasty from the Wreckage - May 29, 2008 - Lazy Lunches
Niños Del Café - Java Times Caffé Non-Profit Organization Strives to Improve the Living Conditions of Children Whose Parents' Work in the Coffee Producing States
Niños del Cafe started in 2004 with the objective to help the coffee producers of Mexico, offering their children better living conditions. This organization is part of the Java Times Caffe company - javatimescaffe.com, which has broad experience in the coffee world through the stores it has handled since 1999. The owner, Antonio Leite, has been in very close contact with these producers and is keenly aware of the needs they have. - May 28, 2008 - Java Times Caffé
Core Naturals Partners with Vitamin Angels in Support of Their Mission with Salba's Unique "Seeds of Mercy" Program
Core Naturals, the nutritional company responsible for introducing Salba, the ancient Aztec "Superseed," to the US, has partnered with Vitamin Angels, the unique non-profit organization dedicated to providing vital nutrition globally for more than 14 years. Salba is the richest whole food source of omega 3 and fiber found in nature, and is the star in Core Naturals’ Seeds of Mercy Program. - May 28, 2008 - Core Naturals
Ciao Bella® Receives Equity Infusion to Support Rapid Growth
Ciao Bella Gelato Company, Inc., the leading national manufacturer of all natural gelato and sorbet, announced today that it has received a capital injection from private equity firms Encore Consumer Capital and Sherbrooke Capital. - May 27, 2008 - Ciao Bella Gelato Company
Peanut Butter Passion Available at Two New Retailers and in Larger Size
Peanut Butter Passion is now available at two new retail locations and in two different sizes. - May 26, 2008 - Peanut Butter Passion
New Winelist.com Website Launched
InternationalBrands has launched a new wine website at winelist.com. - May 25, 2008 - International Brands
Big Tattoo Wines Makes Annual Donation to Charities Across the United States
From California to Florida, Big Tattoo Wines is making a difference in the communities where their wines are sold. During the second week of May, Big Tattoo provided donations to 28 charities across the United States. - May 24, 2008 - Billington Wines
TSP Spices Up Everyday Cooking
tsp spices Offers New Herb Sampler. - May 23, 2008 - The Seasoned Palate, Inc.
Bella’s Cookies Expands Food Allergy/Dietary Selection
A Delaware natural and organic cookie company is expanding their product offerings to include more specialty lines, including an expanded vegan cookie offering, more gluten free cookies, egg free cookies, dairy free cookies and agave sweetened cookies (suitable for diabetics). - May 22, 2008 - Bella's Cookies
Bubbalou's Catering Celebrates Your Grad with Barbecue Catering and BBQ Party Packs
Every year, Bubbalou's catering is known for supplying delicious BBQ to new graduates at their graduation party. - May 21, 2008 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
TSP is Going for the Gold
TSP Spices Makes it to the Silver Finalist Round of 2008 National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. (NASFT) Awards Competition. - May 21, 2008 - The Seasoned Palate, Inc.
Hollandia Produce / Live Gourmet Shows You How to Make Good Food Taste Great in New Online Video 'Hydroponic Butter Lettuce 101' with Dani Spies
Hollandia Produce, the grower and shipper of the Live Gourmet family of living lettuces has launched "Butter Lettuce 101," an online video with simple tips on how you can use living lettuce to enhance your cooking. Presented by Dani Spies, the video at http://www.livegourmet.com/guestchefkitchen.html highlights the benefits of cooking with natural ingredients and the “101” basics of hydroponically grown butter lettuce. - May 21, 2008 - Hollandia Produce Inc.
Dos Lunas Tequila Video Winners Announced
Dos Lunas Spirits, creator of the award-winning, ultra-premium Dos Lunas Tequila, today announced the winners of the “Take Your Best Shot” video contest. Filmmakers and videographers from around the world were invited to submit a 45-second video that included Dos Lunas Tequila. The... - May 21, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
Big Bear Lake Hosts Summer Blues Cruises
Big Bear Lake, California USA Blues Cruises scheduled for the summer season. - May 20, 2008 - Mad Mad Marcae & his Lost Roll of Pennies Blues Band
International Tasting Group Launches TEQUILARACK™ Micro Tequila Platform into Southern California and Las Vegas, NV
Specialty Tequila Distributor Selected to Handle Introduction of TEQUILARACK™ Micro Tequilas Platform. - May 18, 2008 - International Tasting Group
National Celiac Awareness Measure Garners Unprecedented Support Industry, Consumers and Policy Makers Back Legislation
The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) announces unprecedented support for bill by Rep. Nita Lowey recognizing May as National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. The measure also emphasizes the important role dietitians play in helping celiac patients, and urges more funding for celiac research. Major medical groups, pharmaceutical companies, food manufacturers and patient support groups have endorsed the bill. - May 17, 2008 - American Celiac Disease Alliance
Curtis Dyna-Fog Applies Green Concept to World Market
Curtis Dyna-Fog is a world leading manufacturer of spraying and fogging machines and has focused on using alternate energy sources to power its products. - May 17, 2008 - Curtis Dyna-Fog, Ltd.
True Blue's Organic Fair Trade Coffee Now Available at the Health Kick in Springfield, TN
Popular Springfield, Tn., health foods store is now offering True Blue's Organic Fair Trade coffee to the delight of its loyal customers. The coffee is available in an assortment of sizes and varieties. - May 17, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
NetworkDirect Changing Name to WEmailGreen™; Focused on Restaurants
NetworkDirect, established in 1997, announced its plans to change the company name this fall to WEmailGreen™ with a new tag line “for restaurants only”. Steve Emory, President and CEO of NetworkDirect stated “the new name and tag line reinforces our commitment to serving the restaurant industry with affordable local store marketing solutions and the fact that our advertising and marketing services no longer include more costly offline media. - May 16, 2008 - NetworkDirect
Gray & Creech Names New Service Manager
Vicky Hortman, president of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Rick Stone has joined the firm as a service manager. In this position, he will be responsible for all service and sales management, as... - May 16, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.