Food & Beverage News
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Several Celebrity Artists Make Deal to Create Artwork for Chocolate Company's 2007 Spring Packaging
Belgique, a Northern California gourmet chocolate company has received commitments from several well-known celebrities who are also visual artists, to create original artwork for company's packaging in exchange Belgique will donate a significant portion of profits from the sales of the spring gift boxes to each celebrity's favorite charity. - September 13, 2006 - Belgique Truffle Gateau
Eddie's Energy Hits 1,000 Bars Sold
18-year old entrepreneur, Michael Adams, of Eddie's Energy hit his one thousandth bar sold in just 6 months in business. To celebrate he has created a new flavor, cranberry almond, that is in stores for a limited time only. Visit www.eddiesenergy.com for more information. - September 12, 2006 - Eddie's Energy Bars
Save.ae is Launching its Online Service “You Click we Deliver”
Have you ever thought of getting fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, household items and other personal needs delivered to your home within an hour. - September 11, 2006 - Save.ae
Sunbelt Business Brokers Facilitates Sale of a Chicago-based Smoothie Store Concept
Sunbelt Business Brokers, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, reported that it facilitated the sale of new smoothie store concept in the Chicago area. This business was on the market for less than six months, during which time multiple prospective buyers were generated, and resulted in... - August 28, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Cook-N-Dine Distribution Network Complete
The innovative, unique line of Cook-N-Dine "cooking furniture" is now available everywhere in The U.S. and Canada. Electrically powered built-in stainless steel cooktops and freestanding tables enable to share more than a meal, but to spend quality time with people while cooking,dining and entertaining, cook or host included. Food is being cooked directly on the foodgrade surface, without pots or pans, similar to Japanese "Teppanyaki" cooking, taking the phrase "tabletop cooking" literally. - August 27, 2006 - Cook-N-Dine International, Inc.
Southern Doorman, Inc Partnering with the NRAEF for National Food Safety Education Month 2006
Southern Doorman, Inc announced today it will partner with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and participate in the 2006 National Food Safety Education Month ®, this September, to showcase its commitment to food safety education and training. This year’s... - August 26, 2006 - Southern Doorman, Inc
Free Recipe eBook
Award-winning Christian novelist Perry P. Perkins offers free eBook of recipes from his Shoalwater mystery series. - August 25, 2006 - PerryPerkinsBooks
Coffee Lid Wins Dupont Packaging Award with Heat Sensitive, Color Changing Lid
A new disposable coffee lid, that's heat sensitive, has been awarded a prestigious Dupont® Packaging Award. Changing from dark brown to bright red when placed on a hot beverage, the lid from Smart Lid Systems, reinvents the takeout drink experience. - August 24, 2006 - Smart Lid Systems
Introducing SWILL™… A Prepackaged Wine Party so You Can Start Your Own Club
SWILL™ Wine Tasting and Club Starter Kits make hosting a wine tasting party simple and easy. Form a SWILL™ free club, make new friends, and learn about wine. Customizable with private labels for wineries, businesses, and gifts. - August 20, 2006 - SWILLparty, LLC
Gold Star Chili Unveils New Website
Gold Star Chili unveils new interactive website by Justice & Young; new programs to be showcased and leveraged with fun, interactive site. - August 18, 2006 - Gold Star Chili
The Lowest Crop of Oranges in Florida, without Hurricanes to Blame
Citrus Consulting International is predicting a new low record orange production for the next season crop. Dr. Elizabeth Steger released her numbers to her clients in a private luncheon in Orlando Florida today, August 16th. She estimated an orange crop of 123 million boxes, of which 62 million... - August 17, 2006 - Citrus Consulting International
Nrage Wakes Up the Web
The most powerful and best tasting Energy Strip is now available! - August 17, 2006 - 720 Innovate
The Vegans Are Coming
Bella’s Cookies, Delaware’s 1st all natural and organic cookie company releases it’s second vegan breakfast cookie. “Fruit Melody” is an dried organic apricot, apple, raisin, granola, oaty-applesauce cookie. - August 17, 2006 - Bella's Cookies
Regardless of Your Wine Tasting Experience, from First Timers to the More Demanding Wine Connoisseur, You are Invited to All Corked Up, Just a Short Jaunt from Downtown
Visitors to Los Angeles are finding the time to appreciate the differences and experience the varieties of fine wines from all over the world in one sitting. You are invited to a variety of wine tasting events at All Corked Up, a full service wine merchant, less than 35 miles northwest of downtown... - August 16, 2006 - All Corked Up
Costa Rica Prepares for Chilly Arrival of Ikon True Russian Vodka
Ikon True Russian Vodka to enter Costa Rica. - August 13, 2006 - Ikon Spirits Inc.
The Popcorn Folks Says It’s On and PoPPin’ - Announcing the Launch of a New Popcorn Company
Gourmet popcorn started as a result of four awesome children cooking in the kitchen. - August 09, 2006 - The Popcorn Folks
World Famous California Raw Restaurant Launches Much Anticipated Catering Offering
Ariel & Juliano's New Food, a Santa Monica, California Raw And New Food Restaurant (www.planetraw.com) located at 609 Broadway launches specialty catering division. The globally shift conscious menu will provide Organically Vegan New Foods that will cater to private events, weddings, film... - August 08, 2006 - Ariel & Juliano's New Food
Les' Wines & Vines Nationally Syndicated Wine Radio Show Celebrates 5th Year Anniversary
Fifth Anniversary of Syndicated Wine Radio Show from Las Vegas. - August 04, 2006 - Les Kincaid Enterprises, LLC
Chocolate Zoom Kick-Starts Its Chocolate Tours
A New Way to Discover Sophisticated, Gourmet New York - August 01, 2006 - Zoom Media & Productions
VSC Kicks Off August Shortbread Challenge, Promises 10% to Charity
The slowest month in the gourmet gift sales calendar is now a food entrepreneur's vision realized. Ann Zuccardy of Vermont Shortbread Company announces the official launch of her August Shortbread Challenge, a summertime promotion designed to turn the gourmet gift market on its head while... - August 01, 2006 - Vermont Shortbread Company
Voodoo Tiki Casts Spells with New Tequila Drink Recipes: Bartender Mixes Up Some Magic
The dog days of summer had the band members of Fallz looking for a cool place to hang out after what seemed an unusually long work week. Deciding to swing by Swig Bartini, they found a friend in bartender/mixologist extraordinaire "Brucifer" who mixed up some Voodoo Tiki magic. Just what the doc, er “witch doctor,” that is – ordered. - July 31, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Detectable Products for the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries are Now Exclusively Available from E-Components & Chains Limited
E-Components & Chains of Pocklington (UK) Limited are pleased to announce the launch of their range of "Coloured" "Detectamet" Metal Detectable Plastic: Shovels, Spades, Scoops, Stirrers, Scrapers, Pens etc etc. As from now, ECC will be offering their... - July 28, 2006 - E-Components & Chains Limited
Amigo Health Offers 3 Superfoods - Goji, Mangosteen and Acai in One at a Fraction of the Cost!
Amigo Health is quickly becoming a pioneer in the natural food supplement home business arena by implementing 3 powerful superfoods such as Goji, Mangosteen and Acai and then offering it for a fraction of the price. A true "Blue Collar Business" says Val Smyth of Mentors in Motion. - July 28, 2006 - BKS Mindset Marketing
Weary Online Wine Purchaser Finds a Refuge in the Search
A Milwaukee-area mom helps fellow wine novices with their quest for the right wine to go with dinner. - July 28, 2006 - Kitchen to Kitchen News
Fortitech South America Reinforces Sales Group to Support Fast-Growing Nutrition Demands
The latest market statistics show that global sales in the nutrition industry have risen to more than $182 billion dollars. While the majority of nutrition sales belong to Europe, North America and Japan, Latin America owns a respectable part of the nutrition market, representing a growing... - July 27, 2006 - Fortitech, Inc.
Kent Group Inc. Completes Another Food Industry Merger & Acquisition Transaction
The Morrison Milling Company (Denton, TX) has been acquired by C.H. Guenther & Son., Inc, the oldest family-owned milling company in America. - July 22, 2006 - Kent Group Inc.
Metal Detectable Labels & Tags For the Food Industry
Detectable Products for the food industry are launched by E-Components & Chains Limited - July 22, 2006 - E-Components & Chains Limited
NYC Bakery Hits One Out of the Park
Eleni's New York announces the launch of their new line of baseball themed gift tins in celebration of America's favorite pastime. - July 14, 2006 - Eleni's New York
Health-Conscious Consumers Bet on Grab Ems Chips as Nutritious Snack Alternative
Health-conscious consumers give Grab Em Snacks gourmet plantain chips a hearty "two thumbs up!" as a nutritious and satisfying alternative to the ubiquitous potato chip. Created by Geetha Jayaraman of Basking Ridge, NJ, the homemade chips that were once a best-kept local secret are now achieving international acclaim thanks to their recent online debut at http://www.GrabEmSnacks.com. - July 13, 2006 - Grab Em Snacks
Fresh Summer Melons are Back
Frieda's offerings this Summer include SpriteMelon™ with its sweet flavor combination of honeydew, pear and watermelon, Camouflage® Melon, a Frieda’s exclusive, that’s crunchy, juicy and exceptionally sweet, and Temptation™ Melon, a cross between green and orange fleshed honeydew with a flavor that hints of cantaloupe. - July 11, 2006 - Frieda's Specialty Produce Company
Get Euphoric - One Suck Will Blow You Away
Euphoria Smoothies announces the company and the official grand opening. - July 08, 2006 - Euphoria
Chocolate Zoom Introduces You to Famous Chocolatiers
The absolute indulgence online magazine cools your senses this July - July 07, 2006 - Zoom Media & Productions
From Vice To Rice
After 25 years of police service, Officer has his sights set on spreading the latest desserts. - July 05, 2006 - Miami Rice Pudding Co
Wine Design Notices Increase in the Number of Proposals Made Using Personalised Wine Labels
Personalised wine leader, Wine Design, have noticed a marked increase in the number of proposals made using a personalised "will you marry me" label. - July 03, 2006 - Wine Design
Bella's Cookies Creates All Natural & Organic Cookie with Dogfish Head Craft Brewery - "Rumazin"
Bella’s Cookies, Delaware’s 1st all natural and organic cookie company releases their 4th all natural and organic creation… a rum raisin cookie called “Rumazin” featuring the Brown Honey Rum of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Rehoboth Beach. - June 30, 2006 - Bella's Cookies
Liquid Brands Management Announces the Launch of the New Beverage Industry Portal, MexicoBeverage.com
New Internet Portal helps American Beverage Distributors export their sodas, energy drinks, and other beverages to Mexico. - June 29, 2006 - Liquid Brands Management, Inc.
Ikon True Russian Vodka Ignites V2 Records National Release Parties
Ikon True Russian Vodka teams up with V2 Records for national release parties. - June 28, 2006 - Ikon Spirits Inc.
BubbleFlo™ Generates Excitement at Wine & Beer Show
New Winemaking Technology Introduced at St. Catharines Conference in Canada - June 28, 2006 - Bubble Flo Inc.
WearWine.com Founder Presents Workshop on Incorporating Wine into Everyday Life
Adu Jahmal presents the workshop "Everything I Learned about Wine, I Learned in Kindergarten: Let's Keep it Simple... How to Incorporate Wine into Everyday Life" at, the leading wine education organization, the Society of Wine Educator's 30th annual conference in Eugene, Oregon at 4 pm on... - June 22, 2006 - WearWine.com
The Legend of Voodoo Tiki Tequila. Is there Really Magic Inside?
Tequila, the mysterious liquor, is surrounded by legends, myths and lots of lore. Borne out of the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico and created from an indigenous plant, the blue agave. Perhaps one of the more popular brands surrounded by as much legend and lore as tequila itself is the brand “Voodoo Tiki.” - June 17, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Upcoming Concert Brings Founder of VooDoo Tiki Tequila Back to the Celebrity Inspiration for His Company
Tour featuring old rivals leads to new rivalry. - June 07, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Jolly Rancher Soda Exports to Mexico
Liquid Brands Management, Inc. exported and sold their first full container load of Jolly Rancher Soda to Mexico. It was sold to distributors in Tijuana and Mexicali, the northern part of Mexico. - June 07, 2006 - Liquid Brands Management, Inc.
Bethlehem's Best Gourmet Sauces Introduces a Line of Gourmet Sauces that are Low Sugar and Low Carb but High in Flavor
Gourmet Sauce Company embraces healthy eating. - June 01, 2006 - Bethlehem's Best Gourmet Sauces
Little Red Wagon Announces Hawaii 5 Oats Granola
Just in time for summer, Little Red Wagon announces the release of the latest variety in their line of natural granolas: Hawaii 5 Oats. This blend of oats, cashews, banana and coconut with chunks of papaya, pineapple, banana chips, and billowy coconut flakes is "pure summer in a bag". - May 31, 2006 - Little Red Wagon LLC
Banana Leaf Welcomes Singha Leadership and Miss Universe 2005 Natalie Glebova
Banana Leaf, Thai cuisine welcomed Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005 and Singha’s new Ambassador to the nations. Singha’s leadership team Mr. Chutinant Bhirombhakdi, Executive Vice President/ Director of Boon Rawd Brewery Co., Ltd., and Mr. Tom Kruesopon, Chief Executive Officer were also kind enough to join Banana Leaf at its Dallas location. - May 23, 2006 - Banana Leaf LLC
Technical and R&D Investments Reinforce Fortitech Europe's Growth Objectives
Halfway through 2006, Fortitech Europe continues to take significant strides toward optimizing its ability to supply food and beverage manufacturers a full range of top-quality nutrient premixes. - May 23, 2006 - Fortitech, Inc.
Voodoo Tiki Tells the Truths About Tequila--Test Your Tequila IQ
Tequila is a mythical, magical drink, believed by many to contain incredible mystical properties. Perhaps the most mysterious liquor, surrounded by legends, myths and lots of lore is “tequila.” Tequila is an alcoholic spirit borne out of the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico, created from fermented and distilled indigenous plant, the blue agave. Voodoo Tiki tequila (www.VoodooTiki.com) has been inundated with questions. - May 17, 2006 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Travel Around the World in 60 Miles June 17 - 18, 2006
Travel around the World in 60 Miles without leaving the Hudson Valley. Join the Shawangunk Wine Trail June 17th and 18th, 2006 and savor the foods and atmosphere of 11 countries at 11 wineries. Participants are invited grab their passport… their Shawangunk Wine Trail Passport and... - May 16, 2006 - Shawangunk Wine Trail
Virgo Publishing’s Food Product Design magazine, the Food Ingredient & Flavors Industry's Leading Publication, Named Media Sponsor of May 23 FDA Food Label Teleconference
The Global Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences, has announced today that Virgo Publishing, publisher of Food Product Design magazine, the leading publication in the food ingredient and flavors industry, will be a media sponsor for the upcoming FDA Food Labeling Teleconference scheduled for May 23, 2006 at 11:00 am EDT. - May 09, 2006 - The Knowledge Group
logabottle.com Combines New Technology with the Growing World of Wine Tasting
Mobile access, AJAX and Google Maps bring emerging Web technologies to the world of wine tasting and tracking, for free, at logabottle.com. - May 08, 2006 - logabottle