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Bulkcandystore.com Continues Individual Flavor Tootsie Pop Program
Bulkcandystore.com, a leading on and off line candy retailer announced today that it has expanded its individual Tootsie Pop Flavors program to offer more choices for consumers. The company now offers 6 different individual Tootsie Pop flavors for sale on its website at www.bulkcandystore.com. - May 01, 2007 - Bulkcandystore.com
Scott James Joins Slow Food International
Scott James, executive chef of 115 Midtowne, a sophisticated restaurant featuring contemporary metropolitan food, has announced that he has joined Slow Food International, a non profit organization that protects the heritage of food, tradition and culture. Slow Food International counteracts fast... - April 30, 2007 - 115 Midtowne
Snooth Announces Partnerships
Wine recommendation engine signs up five merchant partners. - April 28, 2007 - Snooth
Independent Caterer Feeds Independent News
Independent staff catering company, Charlton House, has gained a catering contract with the leading international newspaper and communications group, Independent News & Media PLC. Under a five-year contract worth £600K in annual turnover, Charlton House now manages catering services at... - April 27, 2007 - Charlton House Catering Services
GDFII/L&P (China) Will Defend Non-infringement Position of Tate & Lyle Sucralose Patents
In response to the recent complaint by Tate & Lyle Sucralose, Inc. to the ITC of patent infringement, GDFII/L&P affirms that it will vigorously defend its non-infringement position. - April 24, 2007 - Guangdong Food Industry Institute and L&P Food Ingredient Co. Ltd.
A Nuclear Waste “Site” Found in San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury District
A new Nuclear Waste “Site” has opened at Frank's Haight and Cole liquors the historic Haight Ashbury district in San Francisco. The liquor store is one of a dozen or so outlets in San Francisco to carry Nuclear Waste Antidote™, a new kind of “smart” energy drink that exploded onto the market in January 2007 as part of Smart Energy Enterprises's provocative Raise Your Nuclear Awareness campaign. - April 21, 2007 - Smart Energy Enterprises Inc.
Volante System’s POS Software Solution Keeps Kansas City’s Union Station Connected
To the new owners of a national landmark where “Kansas City Connects”, Volante’s point of sale software with peer-to-peer technology was exactly what they needed to keep their point of sale system, like their station, connected. - April 20, 2007 - Volante POS Systems
115 Midtowne Voted One of the Best New Restaurants in the Triangle
115 Midtowne has been named one of the Best New Restaurants in the Triangle by the residents of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina in Cary Magazine’s Maggy Awards poll. This poll recognizes the most popular and exceptional local businesses as voted by the residents of... - April 19, 2007 - 115 Midtowne
DrinksTV® Launches First On-Line Interactive Bartender Competition
DrinksTV®, the ultimate multimedia Web site for the alcohol beverage industry, has launched the first online interactive bartender and cocktail competition. The competition, entitled “Tequila Cocktail Showdown” sponsored by Oro Azul Tequila, showcases DrinksTV®’s patent... - April 19, 2007 - DrinksTV
Candy Dynamics Announces June 2007 Release of Toxic Waste Sour Dip & Lick Lollipop
Innovative New Lollipop Confection to Join the Phenomenally Popular Growing Toxic Waste Sour Candy Line. - April 18, 2007 - Candy Dynamics
Enjoy Scoozi!'s Outdoor Patio Dining Beginning May 1, 2007
Fresh Air and Fresh Ingredients - April 16, 2007 - Scoozi
Yuri’s Night “Gets Smart”
Smart Energy Enterprises, the world innovator of “smart” energy drinks, will be introducing their biochemical breakthrough product SmartPower™ Energy Drinks to San Francisco's Yuri's Night revelers. - April 14, 2007 - Smart Energy Enterprises Inc.
Blenz Coffee Proudly Introduces Mr. Ron Downie as Director of Operations
Blenz The Canadian Coffee Co. Ltd. announced that Ron Downie will be taking the helm as Director of Operations, effective immediately. Mr. Downie Brings a wealth of experience including a decade working with some of the highest profile names in the food and beverage industry including Planet... - April 14, 2007 - Blenz The Canadian Coffee Company Ltd.
Start off Earth Day with a Cup of Organic Coffee
Earth Day is just around the corner and in an effort to assist coffee drinkers to choose a true and certified organic coffee, Fox River Coffee Company is reintroducing their line of Certified Organic Coffees. - April 13, 2007 - Fox River Coffee Company
Candy Dynamics and Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy Announce Toxic Waste Earth Day 2007 Toxic Takedown Challenge
Toxic Waste Candy Provides Useful Earth Day Tips for Editors to Share with Readers and Invites Daily Newspapers to Partner with Candy Dynamics to Celebrate April 22nd Earth Day by Paying Tribute to the Environment with Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy Online Sweepstakes Offering $500 US Savings Bond Grand Prize - April 13, 2007 - Candy Dynamics
Savant Fine Dining Clearwater, “Last Dinner on the Titanic”
Savant Fine Dining, Clearwater and Tampa hosting second annual First Class Titanic dinner - April 12, 2007 - Savant Fine Dining
Panera Bread Introduces Salmon Salad to New Product Lineup
Joe and Diane Bastian, co-owners BreadWinners at the Triangle, a franchise of Panera Bread, announce today early success of their new Salmon Salad as part of its new product introduction to customers this year. Part of Panera Bread’s success with customers lies in its ever changing menu of... - April 12, 2007 - BreadWinners at the Triangle
Mood Brands Retains Aflalo Communications as Managing Partner
Mood Brands LLC is pleased to announce a unique partnership with Canadian-based Aflalo Communications Inc. who will be working with Mood Brands to rebrand the company and extend the reach and distribution of its Energy Soda franchise. “Since working with (Aflalo Communications) we have... - April 12, 2007 - Mood Brands LLC
Hot New Supper Club Caters to Diverse Crowd
Sopra (which means “above” in Italian), is a throw-back to the original supper clubs of the 1920s and 1930s. It features modern, global, seasonal cuisine, a sweeping martini and wine list, a private dining room, and a helpful and considerate staff. - April 11, 2007 - Sopra Upper Lounge
Small Business Research Board (SBRB) Study: Health Care Costs Again Leading Concern of Small Business; Lower Revenue, Hiring Projections Cause Drop in Confidence Index
Regionally, small businesses in Northeast and Midwest most pessimistic according to SBRB report prepared in conjunction with International Profit Associates. Within the industry categories, confidence in Construction and Contracting sector continues to grow while “Food” business holds steady. Manufacturing and Transportation confidence indexes show significant declines. - April 10, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Partners with Admiral Imports
Voodoo Tiki, the company that produces the world’s smoothest Tequila, has partnered with Admiral Imports, a leading US-based drinks importer. According to Donna Taddeo, President, Voodoo Tiki Tequila, “The demand for our boutique brand has far exceeded our expectations. By partnering... - April 09, 2007 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Jo To Go Coffee® Introduces the Rapid Rewards Card
Jo To Go Coffee® has launched their Rapid Rewards program at all franchise locations. Rapid Rewards is a frequency program that rewards regular customers with bonus drinks and discounts. - April 08, 2007 - Taco Flamingo | Jo To Go Coffee
Andy Revella Joins Fuzion Food Group
Renowned Executive Chef joins Fuzion Food Group. Creator of many national and international restaurant and foodservice solutions. - April 08, 2007 - Fuzion Food Group
Mechline Launches Dedicated Web Site to Support GreasePaK
Mechline has launched a dedicated web site, www.greasepak.com, to support the growing popularity of its drain maintenance system, GreasePaK. - April 06, 2007 - Mechline Developments
RelocateTriangle.com Names Best Hot Dog in the Triangle
RelocateTriangle.com, a local blog offering practical and straightforward information for people who are moving or planning to move to the Triangle, has named Cloo’s Coney Island Hot Dogs the Best Place in the Triangle for a Hot Dog. RelocateTriangle.com readers selected Cloo’s Coney... - April 04, 2007 - Relocate Triangle
Sealpac USA Begins US Operations
Mark Auernheimer has been appointed General Manager, President, and CEO of Sealpac USA LLC. Mr. Auernheimer has held Production, Engineering, Sales, and Management roles with several Virginia companies including Tyson, Cargill, Rocco Foods, and CPOR Solutions (a Bizerba Company). Mr. Auernheimer... - April 04, 2007 - Sealpac USA
RW Delights, Inc. Offers Up Heavenly Soufflés to City Harvest
In continuing support of City Harvest, the world’s first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding NYC's hungry, RW Delights will donate 25% of internet sales for April to this worthy cause. RW Delights' first product, the “Heavenly Soufflé” is an individual chocolate soufflé. Made with all-natural ingredients and Belgian chocolate, soufflés are sold frozen in reusable white ceramic ramekins. Pop the ramekin into the oven for 20 minutes and a perfect soufflé is ready to serve. - April 03, 2007 - RW Delights, Inc.
Chatham Hill Winery Announces New Vice President
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that Brian K. Norkeveck has joined the winery as vice president of sales and business development for Chatham Hill and Sweet Carolina brands in North Carolina and throughout the Southeast. Norkeveck brings over... - April 02, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Crescent Ridge Dairy Announces Home Delivery of Kosher Products
Crescent Ridge Dairy, one of the largest providers of home delivery service to the greater Boston area, has recently announced home delivery of Kosher products. - March 31, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Students Try Their Luck at Village Deli’s Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
Village Deli and Catering held a St. Patrick’s Day event so local students could celebrate the holiday in a safe, alcohol and drug free environment. - March 31, 2007 - Clarksville Cafe and Catering
Byrd Cookie Company Introduces “Chocolate Key Lime Coolers”
Award-winning cookie gets a new chocolate twist and creative new packaging. - March 30, 2007 - Byrd Cookie Company
Gourmet Chocolate Truffles Offered Online from Treat Mountain Gourmet Chocolates
Kansas City based chocolate shop, Treat Mountain, opens their online shop to offer selections of gourmet chocolates and truffles to customers nationwide. - March 29, 2007 - TreatMountain.com
DrinksTV® Introduces “New Product Showcase” Interviews from Nightclub & Bar Show, Las Vegas Highlighted
DrinksTV has created a new feature to the DrinksTV.com website. The “New Product Showcase” features interviews from the Las Vegas Nightclub & Bar Show with new offerings from companies such as Alize, SKYY, Canadian Club, Jim Beam, DeKuyper, Malibu, Starbucks, ABSOLUT, and Kahlua. - March 28, 2007 - DrinksTV
ABL & Charmer-Sunbelt Encourage Social Responsibility
Following their participation in the recent American Beverage Licensees Convention, The Charmer Sunbelt Group has agreed to strengthen its relationship with ABL by sharing resources to jointly encourage social responsibility measures by supporting and promoting public outreach programs. - March 27, 2007 - American Beverage Licensees
US Cachaca Trade Council to Launch US Brand of Frisco Fish Cachaca
Fastest growing category of new distilled spirits gets more support from the US Cachaca Trade Council. Frisco Fish Premium Cachaca, is the fastest growing brand of Cachaca in North America. - March 27, 2007 - US Cachaca Trade Council
5th Annual ABL Convention a Success
The American Beverage Licensees (ABL) 5th Annual ABL Convention, which was held on March 4-6, 2007 in Las Vegas, built upon ABL’s first five years and signaled ABL’s growth from a youthful association into a truly maturing organization with a plan for the future. Focusing on the theme... - March 27, 2007 - American Beverage Licensees
Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year Honored at ABL Convention
In a ceremony during the Final Night Banquet of the American Beverage Licensees 5th Annual Convention on March 6 in Las Vegas, ABL joined Brown-Forman in recognizing the 2007 Brown-Forman Retailers of the Year. Sponsored by Brown-Forman, the awards are presented annually to recognize and honor... - March 27, 2007 - American Beverage Licensees
Easter Bunny to Make Guest Appearance at Boston’s Phillips Candy House
Stop by and sample Phillips marshmallow Peeps hand-dipped in chocolate this Saturday, March 31st, 2007. - March 24, 2007 - Phillips Candy House
Culinary Artist Makes Desserts Look Too Good to Eat
Artistic Desserts hits the ground running with a logo from LogoBee - March 24, 2007 - LogoBee Logo Design
DrinksTV Creates First Ever Online Interactive Oro Azul Tequila Cocktail Showdown
DrinksTV the net’s leading website for cocktail videos is creating the first ever online interactive Tequila Cocktail Showdown sponsored by Oro Azul. The voting starts on April 13th; check out DrinksTV’s special Showdown section at www.DrinksTV.com/OroAzul. - March 23, 2007 - DrinksTV
Celebrate Spring with the Shawangunk Wine Trail
Think Spring… Think of the The Shawangunk Wine Trail's popular Pasta Primo-Vino. This year the event is being held the weekend of April 21-22. Participants are invited to Celebrate Springtime and the start of the winegrowing season by visiting each of the wineries on the wine... - March 21, 2007 - Shawangunk Wine Trail
1stGreenTea.com Club Offers “Double Rewards” for Its New Members
1stGreenTea.com club, the exclusive membership of 1stGreenTea.com products and also all the green tea lovers, would wish to present another irresistible offer in view of appreciation for the support given during its launching recently. “Now, if join 1stGreenTea.com club as a member, and you... - March 20, 2007 - 1stGreenTea.com
Snooth Announces its Launch Team
Snooth announced that it has assembled a highly-driven, experienced team which is actively developing its vertical search engine and wine recommendation technology which is expected to launch in Summer 2007. “Each member of the Snooth team brings unique skills to the table and is highly... - March 20, 2007 - Snooth
Snooth Closes Initial Round of Financing
Wine recommendation engine raises $300,000. - March 20, 2007 - Snooth
Tobacco Road Cellars Syrah to Debut at Beaufort Food and Wine Festival
Tobacco Road Cellars is pleased to introduce the newest entry to their portfolio, the Tobacco Road Syrah Napa Valley 2005. Tobacco Road Cellars, a boutique Napa Valley winery, was founded by two North Carolina businessmen, Dusty Field and Jason Earnest. Embarking on a unique wine venture that... - March 19, 2007 - Tobacco Road Cellars
Ikon True Russian Vodka Muscles into Playgirl Magazine
Ikon True Russian Vodka Playgirl Magazine's official vodka for April issue release party - March 17, 2007 - Ikon Spirits Inc.
Dairy-Free Website Introduces Monthly Natural Food Prize
The informational website, www.GoDairyFree.org has launched a monthly prize giveaway within their line up of new offerings. Each month one newsletter subscriber is chosen at random to receive a gift package from the sponsoring food company. All prizes are dairy-free, and many are also vegan,... - March 16, 2007 - Go Dairy Free
Omega-3 Infused Food and Drinks Market to Reach $7 Billion by 2011, Says a New Report Available from ReportBuyer.com
Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has now added a new report on the fast moving Omega-3 infused food and drinks market. “Omega 3 Fatty Acids and the U.S. Food and Beverage Market” forecasts that omega-3 fatty acids enhanced foods... - March 15, 2007 - Report Buyer
Mom Won’t Say “No” to this New Line of USDA Certified Organic, Kosher, Vegan Hard Candies and Lollipops from Canadian Confectioner Pure Fun
Pomegranate lollipop or Go Goji Berry Fruit rock, anyone? - March 14, 2007 - Pure Fun Confections Inc.
Lasorda Wines Step Up to the Plate
Legendary Baseball Hall of Famer, Tommy Lasorda, looks forward to sharing his Lasorda branded Italian wines with his family and friends throughout the world. The Lasorda wines have been carefully selected by Casa Torelli Imports from leading wine producing regions of Italy. Of the first six... - March 13, 2007 - MDM Distribution