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.
The Stinger Lounge Announces Nightly Specials
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the Stinger Lounge, North Raleigh’s upscale non-smoking lounge located at 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, will feature food and drink specials nightly. Monday nights, the chefs provide complimentary appetizers from 5-10 p.m. - September 19, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Foodies Ravenous for Cooking Club
Get Together Gourmets Inundated with Interest. Second Organizational Meeting Scheduled. - September 19, 2007 - Duncan's Creative Kitchens
McDonald’s Case Study on “Creating a New Language of Nutrition” Covers Cultural Analysis for Nutrition Icons Used in Over 109 Locales
McDonald’s and ENLASO Corporation, a provider of translation and localization solutions, have released a ground breaking case study on how icons, designed to represent nutritional information, were culturally evaluated for worldwide use. McDonald’s decided to take its Nutritional Initiative to all of its markets by visually representing nutritional information on food packaging globally. - September 18, 2007 - ENLASO (translate.com)
Chukar Cherries Expands Into New Warehouse
Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s leading producer of gourmet cherry and berry treats, has officially expanded into their new warehouse building on 320 Wine Country Road in Prosser, Washington. The move comes just in time for the Chukar Team to prepare for the seasonal holiday rush... - September 17, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Scottsdale Culinary Institute Heats Up Annual Phoenix Cooks! Event
Executive chef, students participate in culinary event benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital - September 14, 2007 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Unit Brazil to Sell Acai Berry Juice from RAJA FRUTAS
Ingredient brokering house Unit Brazil has joined efforts with RAJA FRUTAS with the purpose to export high quality acai berry ingredients to worldwide buyers. Acai berry is considered now the #1 superfood because of its outstanding contents of antioxidant elements (ORACs). - September 14, 2007 - Unit Brazil
Beans on the Scene in Omaha and Lincoln
Join Coffee Ambassador Corey Schneidewent, with Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, in a 1 hour class to learn the secrets of brewing coffee-house coffee at home through the simple fundamentals of brewing. You will be able to taste different coffees from around the world and understand more about the growing, cultivating and roasting of coffee, all during a live brewing demonstration. Contact your local Hy-Vee grocery store for details. - September 13, 2007 - Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters
James Kaleda Aims to Change the Way You Think About Breakfast with His New Book “Pancake” Which Features Fifty Two Original Pancake Recipes
James Kaleda publishes a new book which aims to increase the variety of breakfast entrees available in homes around the world. “Pancake” is an easy to follow cook book with fifty two recipes including more then ten recipes which can be made using popular pre-made pancake... - September 13, 2007 - JAmes Kaleda
Get Close to the Bella Lingua and Bella Vita of Italy… Without Leaving Manhattan
Beginning Sept. 17, Collina Italiana (CI) on the Upper East Side in Manhattan begins its signature Italian language and culture classes. - September 12, 2007 - Collina Italiana
Gluten-Free Grain Gains Versatility in Cooking and Baking
Taking the gluten-free community by storm, Quick Quinoa Powder is a versatile rapid-cook powder that can be enjoyed alone as a hot breakfast drink or cereal; as a dairy replacement in fruit shakes and thickening soups; or as a primary ingredient in recipes like the granola or gluten-free wraps that follow. - September 11, 2007 - Go Dairy Free
Chukar Cherries Unveils New Catalog
Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s largest producer of gourmet cherry and berry treats, announces the release of their New Gourmet Gift Catalog due out mid September 2007. - September 10, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Jerky Up for Our Troops
This holiday season, House of Jerky will be doing something great for our troops. With their new campaign, Jerky Up For Our Troops, they will be matching customer donations and sending bags of beef jerky to our deployed troops. - September 09, 2007 - House of Jerky
MagicKitchen.com Adds Next-Generation Product Selection Tool
ChoiceBot technology helps shoppers take the headache out of comparative shopping. - September 07, 2007 - MagicKitchen.com
Expanding Panera Franchise to Cover Eastern North Carolina
Breadwinners at the Triangle, LLC. has an agreement with Panera Bread to open five additional bakery cafés in the coastal area of North Carolina. The franchise currently operates 13 locations in central North Carolina. - September 07, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Bella’s Cookies Releases 2007 Organic Holiday Cookie Lineup
Bella’s Cookies of Milton prepares for the upcoming 2007 holiday season by offering a sneak peek at their organic holiday cookies. - September 07, 2007 - Bella's Cookies
Scottsdale Culinary Institute Welcomes New Marketing Director
Her mission: engaging passion of future culinary and hospitality industry leaders - September 07, 2007 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Chukar Cherries Utilizes Regional Fruits in New Gourmet Products
Chukar Cherries, the Pacific Northwest’s Year ‘Round Cherry and Berry Company™, introduces new gourmet treats per request by loyal customers. Organic Rainier Cherries and Naturally Dried Strawberries are dried fruit additions. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Pearls™; rich dark... - September 06, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Free Wiki Wine Rating Site Let’s Visitors Find the Best Wines in Their Area
WineApe is a “Wiki” style site that collects wine ratings from around the world and summarizes that information into free, easy-to-read reports telling consumers and wineries exactly how people are rating a particular wine, where that wine can be purchased, and for what price. WineApe's innovative technologies give wine lovers around the world more of the information they need to find and enjoy great wines. - September 05, 2007 - WineApe, Inc.
BlueStar to Distribute HP POS Systems
BlueStar has signed a distribution agreement with Hewlett-Packard to distribute the company's suite of retail-hardened POS rp5700 computers. - September 04, 2007 - BlueStar
Chef Garry Waldie Named Western Regional Director of American Academy of Chefs
Local chef instructor selected for experience, dedication to prestigious culinary society - September 02, 2007 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute
Opening of Sinclair-Hasler Catering Service Academy
As of September 1st 2007, Sinclair-Hasler Catering Service Academy will open its first catering service academy in the U. S. at 2881 S. Valley View, Las Vegas. - September 01, 2007 - Sinclair-Hasler Catering Service Academy
Wenger Corp. & GO Tube Drinks
The Revolution had begun in the year 2004 with the idea to take the well-known aluminium tubes used for mustard and mayonnaise and fill them with something completely different. This idea was borne by Wenger Corporation, an Austrian enterprise that since the year 1886 produces food products of highest quality. For more than 120 years Wenger Corporation strives to surprise the food market with innovative products. With GO (www.go-more.com) this goal was reached once again. - September 01, 2007 - GO-more.com
The Metropolitan Brownie Company Introduces Raspberry, S’mores, and Kahlua Brownies
The Metropolitan Brownie Company (www.metropolitanbrownie.com) is proud to introduce their S’mores Brownies, Kahlua brownies, and Raspberry Brownies as the new product line. S’mores brownies are chocolate brownies with a graham cracker crust loaded with chocolate chunks and topped with... - September 01, 2007 - The Metropolitan Brownie Company
Celebrity Chef Maria Liberati to Make Guest Appearance at Great Grapes Festival in Philadelphia, PA & Princeton, NJ on 9/22, 23 & 9/29, 30
Former international supermodel turned celebrity chef, Maria Liberati, to make special guest appearance at Great Grapes Festival on Sept 22, 23-Mann Center- Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA and ETS Chauncey Convention Center, Princeton, NJ 9/29, 30 - September 01, 2007 - Maria Liberati
Vermont Organic Maple Liqueur
Green Mountain Distillers of Stowe, Vermont is proud to announce the release of the first and only 100% Organic Maple Liqueur. - August 30, 2007 - Green Mountain Distillers
Foodies Create Recipe for Good Time
Local Cooking Club Fires Up with Organizational Meeting. - August 30, 2007 - Duncan's Creative Kitchens
Product Expansion on the Horizon for Panera Bread
Panera Bread announces new additions to their fall menu lineup. The menu items will be available beginning August 30. - August 30, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
The Liberty Hotel Opens CLINK., Adding New Social Scena for Urban Dinning
Second floor restaurant to feature shared plates and cell blocks - August 28, 2007 - Epoque Hotels
Ralph Stockemer Joins Coffee Exchange Of The Americas, Inc. Advisory Board
Coffee Exchange Of The Americas, Inc. (CEOTA), welcomes Baylor University Alumni member, and former NFL running back, Ralph Stockemer to its retail coffee advisory board. - August 26, 2007 - Coffee Exchange Of The Americas, Inc.
Award Winning Philadelphia Area Restaurant Chef Gets Personal
Chef Dominick Zirilli who took the "Best Entree" distinction at the 2006 Philadelphia Magazine's Philly Cooks competition has now started his own personal chef business. Chef will come and cook for you, your family and friends as well as teach personalized cooking classes. Chef Dominick... - August 25, 2007 - The People's Chef LLC
Baby Boomers Strike "Liquid" Gold in the Gold Country. Winery Wins Prestigious Awards. Pilot Peak Winery Offers Unique Comparative Tasting Method with Award Winning Wine
Pilot Peak Syrah wins Best of Show at the Orange County Fair competing against 3150 other wines. In celebration, guests can come to the winery to enjoy a private relaxed Comparative Tasting out on the beautiful terraces, while enjoying the views, the wines and the vines. They are provided tasting notes and food "pairings" to accompany the Award winning wines. - August 23, 2007 - Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery LLC
Don't Touch My Tostones™. Well, Not on TV. Tostobueno® LLC Takes the Latin French Fry Mainstream and It's Cause to Celebrate During Nat'l Hispanic Heritage Month
Tostobueno® LLC is the first company to manufacture high-end ethnic kitchenware in eco-friendly bamboo, and the company is currently adding The Sexto, in eco-friendly bamboo, to its The Ultimate Tostonera® line. With The Sexto the chef can make six plantain cups or toston chips at once. And Tostobueno® is not the only company with Hispanic on the brain; mainstream TV seems to be jumping on the Hispanic bandwagon. And this is good for all things Hispanic. But first -- a little Plantain knowledge. - August 20, 2007 - Tostobueno LLC
Italians Scattered Throughout the Country Feel at Home Once Again
Many Italian Americans throughout the country have moved away from home, leaving their beloved food & culture behind. MarianoFoods.com has realized this and is making them feel at home once again. - August 20, 2007 - Mariano Foods, LLC
Sustainable Food News Inks Syndication Deal with America’s Second Largest Food Distributor
In the past year, the market for sustainable, organic and natural foods has exploded, and only one news service has given industry professionals continuously updated online coverage: Sustainable Food News. Marking its first year anniversary last month, Sustainable Food News... - August 19, 2007 - Sustainable Food News
The Revolutionary Taco Rack -- “America’s Only Taco Cooking System” Hits the Airwaves in Chicago
The Taco Rack, by La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd., America’s only taco cooking system hits the airwaves with an infomercial through The Shopping Channel Network (Lighthouse Point, FL). The infomercial that airs on Channel 34 in Chicago features the “Taco Rack Fiesta Pack”, which offers a... - August 17, 2007 - La-Cook-a-Rack-a, Ltd.
ChefsLine Launches First Interactive Online Cooking School
In just 30 minutes, ChefsLine promises to teach home cooks exciting new dishes and fundamental cooking techniques. Using phone, webcams, and the nation's top chefs, the ChefsLine Cooking School gives cooking students everything they need to succeed in their home kitchen starting at just $15.95. - August 17, 2007 - Chefs Line, Inc.
Chukar Cherries Launches New Products at Seattle Gift Show Aug 18th – 21st
Chukar Cherries, the Northwest’s leading producer of naturally dried and chocolate-covered cherry and berry gourmet specialties launches a Holiday 2007 Gift Collection at the Seattle Gift Show, August 18 – 21 in the Washington State Convention and Trade Center. Dark Chocolate Cherries,... - August 16, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
ddFoodSolutions – Your Partner in Quality Prepared Foods – Launches New Website and Introduces Sabor Latino
ddFoodSolutions launches brand new website emphasizing expansion into the prepared foods market. New Sabor Latino line brings the hottest ethnic trend into the Home Meal Replacement market. - August 14, 2007 - ddFoodSolutions.com
Weymouth Distributing Celebrates 50 Years of Vending Sales
Weymouth would like to invite everyone to join them on September 13, 2007 to celebrate this monumental accomplishment. They will have food, games and thousands of dollars of give-a-ways. One lucky person will win a BevMax soda vending machine, 7 lucky people will win a counter top coffee machine,... - August 13, 2007 - Weymouth Distributing
True Blue Coffee Roasters Continues Successful National Sales Expansion
Organic Fair Trade Coffee Roaster Announces Key Personnel Additions - August 13, 2007 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Christopher Bean Premium Specialty Coffee Introduced in Safeway Grocery Stores
Safeway owned grocery stores have completed the roll out of 6 varieties of Christopher Bean Gourmet coffee in 4 divisions of the Western United States and is promoting them with an introductory sale. - August 11, 2007 - Christopher Bean Coffee Company
Homemade Energy Bar Mix Giveaway and Discount
Just when you thought energy bars couldn’t possibly break any new ground, a small company by the name of Matisse & Jack’s has emerged with the first energy bar mix. Sold under the name TrailBlaze and available in two flavors, Chocolate Chip and Cranberry Walnut, these easy mixes... - August 10, 2007 - Go Dairy Free
Foodera.com: Convenience for Customers - Business Catalyst for the Restaurants
Foodera.com is preparing to launch an interactive online restaurant guide by the end of this month. Convenience for customers and unmatched advertisement platform with state of the art technology and features set Foodera apart. - August 10, 2007 - Webtree.in
Jo To Go Coffee Customers "Save the Brew"
One specialty coffee drink connoisseur will win $500 Jo To Go Dollars and share their favorite coffee concoction with Jo To Go Coffee® customers nationwide as winner of the “Save the Brew” contest. The coffee drive-thru is accepting entries until August 14, 2007. Customers can visit the Jo To Go Coffee Blogspot to help decide the winner August 21st - 31st, 2007. - August 09, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Microsoft Dynamics Names BlueStar ‘Retail Distributor of the Year’
BlueStar VP of Marketing Mark Fraker and President/CEO Steve Cuntz recently accepted the Microsoft Dynamics "Retail Distributor of the Year" award at the Microsoft Partner's Conference in Denver, CO. - August 08, 2007 - BlueStar
1705Prime Chophouse Hosts Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, will host the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 5:30-7 p.m. Business After Hours... - August 08, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality
KosherLicious Dishes - Chabad's New Kosher Cookbook
KosherLicious Dishes - the brand new kosher cookbook form Chabad of Owings Mills. The cookbook contains a combination of traditional Jewish foods and modern kosher cooking to please anyone's palette. - August 08, 2007 - Chabad of Owings Mills, Maryland
Introducing Treats from the 45th Parallel and Their Latest Addition Breakfast's in the Bag
Greg and Robin Hetherington owners of a small food business in Lakeview Michigan are helping Americans rediscover a taste sensation that goes back to the arrival of the first settlers. The same Maple Syrup that sweetened the palettes of the founding fathers can make your breakfast come alive with... - August 07, 2007 - Treats from the 45th Parallel
The Hot Pepper Awards 2007 - A New Fiery Foods Competition
The Hot Pepper Awards 2007. Enter hot sauce, salsa, BBQ sauce, and more. - August 04, 2007 - The Hot Pepper
CPGjobs Speaks at Network of Executive Women Forum
Penelope Sallberg-Carrillo will speak with top industry leaders at Network of Executive Women Forum - August 03, 2007 - CPGjobs