Food & Beverage News
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"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.
Tobacco Road Cabernet Takes a Gold Medal at International Wine Judging
Tobacco Road Cellars (TRC), a boutique winery with Tarheel State roots, received a major accolade in the winemaking world, taking home a Gold Medal at the 2008 Riverside International Wine Competition. Wine industry experts awarded Tobacco Road’s 2005 “Vitality” Cabernet Sauvignon... - May 15, 2008 - Tobacco Road Cellars
True Blue Coffee Roasters Announces 2 New Organic Fair Trade Espresso Blends
Old Fields, WV-based Organic Fair Trade coffee roaster offers 2 new handcrafted espresso blends made with 100% Fair Trade arabica beans and roasted to perfection. - May 15, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Foodservice Industry Webinar - Staple Yourself to a Claim
A Foodservice University webinar, Staple Yourself to a Claim, is scheduled for Friday, May 30, at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This free foodservice industry webinar will cover how a typical claim travels through the Trade Promotion Management process and the best practices used in settling claims. Explanations... - May 15, 2008 - Answers Systems Inc.
The Taco Rack by La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd., Attracts Buyers at the Gourmet Housewares Show
One of the hottest items at the Las Vegas Gourmet Housewares Show was the Taco Rack, by La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd. The buzz attracted buyers from national retail and boutique gourmet stores to the exhibit of Long Island-based company’s gourmet taco cookware and grill ware. Invented, designed and... - May 14, 2008 - La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd.
Grand Opening of New Frozen Yogurt Café Attracts Thousands
New Self-serve frozen yogurt cafe's Grand Opening brings in the crowds; 200 gallons of yogurt sold in two days. - May 12, 2008 - Nubi Yogurt
Co-Owner of Capital City Grocery and Venture Management Inc. Receives 40 Under 40 Award
Sue Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that Mason Weems, co-owner of Capital City Grocery and owner and principal of Venture Management Inc., has received the Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, which honors up-and-coming... - May 11, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Shine Advertising Named Agency of Record for Wisconsin Cheese, Growing Regional Shop to Represent National Icon
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, a nonprofit organization of Wisconsin dairy producers that promotes the consumption of milk, cheese and other dairy products made in America’s Dairyland, has named Shine Advertising agency of record for Wisconsin Cheese, following a month-long review with... - May 10, 2008 - Shine Advertising
Why Coffee Drinkers Are Switching to a Healthier Coffee from Gano Excel. Healthy Coffee is Introduced to Millions of Coffee Drinkers in USA & Canada.
Healthy Coffee from Gano Excel offers Coffee Drinkers a Healthier Alternative. You still get the aroma and the taste of a delicious cup of coffee, but Healthy Coffee is drenched in health-giving nutrients with every sip. Healthy Coffee has arrived in North America and offers the gourmet taste without the hefty price tag and helps promote good health at the same time. Featuring a unique blend of ganoderma, well-known in Asian medicine as the “King Of Herbs.” - May 09, 2008 - Scott OBrien
Brand New Micro-Winery Opens in New York State
Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, a brand-new micro-winery located in the Adirondacks Region of Upstate New York in the gorgeous tourist town of Lake George, will hold its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 5pm. The festivities will continue all weekend. Come in for a wine-tasting, to shop the wide array of wine-related accessories and gifts, or to pick up some gourmet cheese and chocolate. - May 09, 2008 - Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room
OlindaRidge.com, a Handcrafted Olive Oil Online Boutique, Launches Affiliate Program on the AvantLink Network
Leading California olive oil retailer, OlindaRidge.com, joins AvantLink.com to provide cutting edge products and technologies through an aggressive program for affiliate partners. Perfect for affiliates interested in promoting in food and gift categories. - May 09, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
Food Marketing Firm Launches Online PR Portal for Food Producers, Press
Florida-based food marketing firm hires national food writer and launches PR website for the gourmet and specialty food industry. - May 09, 2008 - Gourmet Business Solutions
Wonderful Pomegranate Now in Liquid Form - a Healthful Addition to Fruit Recipes
Gaining in popularity as one of nature’s superfruits, the healthful goodness of Wonderful Pomegranates is now available in convenient teaspoon-full quantities, changing the usual 8 ounce serving of juice to one easy swallow. Each teaspoon of FruitFast® Wonderful Pomegranate Liquid Fruit... - May 09, 2008 - Fruit Fast
James P. Hewitt RN Publishes "The Adirondack Cookbook"
James Hewitt hopes that The Adirondack Cookbook helps to expand your food knowledge and doesn’t expand your waist. He believes that no matter what your cooking skill, you will find this book a rewarding read. This book provides a wide variety of lip smacking mouth watering recipes. Mr. Hewitt has collected many recipes from the people and restaurants in the Adirondack Mountain in upstate New York. - May 09, 2008 - Jim Hewitt Writing
Gray & Creech Names New Account Manager
Vicky Hortman, president of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Jim Dubovec has joined the firm as an account executive. In this position, he will be responsible for prospecting new customer clientele,... - May 08, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Racing Tire Beverage Tube Revs Up Race Day
A new racing-themed beverage dispenser has been introduced as a fun and innovative way for bars, restaurants, and racing fans to enhance their race day experience. A Beer Tube is a 100-ounce beverage dispenser with a sports-themed base that keeps beverages colder than a traditional pitcher. The Beer Tube is easy to fill and can be used with any cold beverage. - May 08, 2008 - BeerTubes.com
Screen Door Restaurant Offering Limited Number of Opening Night Reservations to Public
Scott Jones, the proprietor and creator of Screen Door Restaurant has announced that the restaurant is accepting a limited number of reservations to join his invited guests on the first night of dinner service, the evening of Saturday, May 31. Screen Door Executive Chef Fitzgerald Dodd will be debuting his unique dinner menu for the first time following two weeks of private previews and receptions. - May 07, 2008 - Screen Door Restaurant
The International Brangus Breeders Association Announces International Issue of the Brangus Journal
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA), along with Brangus Publications Inc (BPI), is currently in production of its inaugural international issue of the Brangus Journal. With the March 27, 2008 announcement that Mexico would be easing import restrictions for US cattle, the IBBA will... - May 07, 2008 - International Brangus Breeders Association
InvestorIdeas.com Reports on Trends in Organic, Natural Foods – Are the Undercurrents There to Prove the Oracle Wrong Long Term?
Warren Buffett Finances Candy Maker – Betting on Old School Eating Trends; Sugar as a Staple of North American Diets - May 07, 2008 - InvestorIdeas.com
Extremen Premium Beverage: a New Kind of Energy and Natural Health Drink
ENC Worldwide Marketing has embarked on a worldwide mission, bringing their new energy drink to the public. - May 07, 2008 - ENC Worldwide Marketing
QSR Magazine Columnist Nominated for 58th Annual Journalist Award
QSR magazine announced today the nomination of columnist Roy Bergold to the 58th annual Green Eyeshade Awards for outstanding achievement in journalism. - May 06, 2008 - QSR Magazine
Golden Lamb Celebrates 200th Anniversary
The Golden Lamb and The Creative Department Make History. Cincinnati advertising agency The Creative Department, launches new campaign for 200-year old restaurant. After 200 years, the Golden Lamb has gotten new blood and new life ¬– new operators, new menu items, new facelift, but... - May 06, 2008 - The Creative Department
Flying Dog Brewery Releases Kerberos Tripel and Canis Major Mixed Pack
Flying Dog Brewery recently announced the release of a new addition to their “litter of ales” as Kerberos Tripel joins the brewery’s highly acclaimed Canis Major Series. Kerberos Tripel is a bottle conditioned, strong Belgian-style ale with a slightly hazy appearance and... - May 06, 2008 - Flying Dog Brewery
Tavern on the Green's Annual Mother's Day Salute
Outline of Mother's Day festivities at New York City's world renowned Tavern on the Green. - May 05, 2008 - Tavern on the Green
Red Mountain Beverage Company Launches Vulcan Energy Drink
Birmingham, AL - Red Mountain Beverage Company has taken the wraps off a new energy drink, which it hopes will find a niche in the $3 billion a year energy drink market. The new drink is called Vulcan Energy Drink and is owned by Birmingham-based Red Mountain Beverage Company. The drink will be... - May 04, 2008 - Linearstone Holding Corporation
Gray & Creech Announces New Sales Support Representative
Vicky Hortman, president of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Damien Jones has joined the firm as a sales support representative. In this position, Jones will be responsible for prospecting new... - May 04, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Stretch Your Economic Stimulus Payment with Traverse Bay Farms
Traverse Bay Farms is offering consumers to ability to stretch their economic stimulus payments by an additional 10% on healthy products. Traverse Bay Farms is offering consumers the ability to stretch their stimulus payment check from Uncle Sam by offering an additional 10% when they make a... - May 03, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
FruitFast Blog Features Hors d’oeuvres to Desserts
FruitFast® Liquids make tasty, healthy addition to recipes. Restaurant chefs to homemakers are adding the 100% fruit product to an array of recipes for taste, color and nutrition. - May 03, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Eastside Mart Upgrades to Organic Fair Trade Coffee from True Blue Coffee Roasters
Providence, R.I. convenience store chooses Organic Fair Trade coffee from True Blue Coffee Roasters to complete the upgrade of their coffee program. - May 03, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters