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Culinary Fight Club Announces the 2018 Blended Burger Battles Series in 8 Cities
Culinary Fight Club, the National Food Sport series, announces their 2018 “Blended Burger Battle” competitions in eight cities: May 1 - Boston, May 3 - Philadelphia, May 7 - Atlanta, May 9 - Charlotte, May 14 - Milwaukee, May 17 - Chicago, May 24 - Minnesota and May 20 - Florida. - March 02, 2018 - Culinary Fight Club
David W. Luke is Named Professional of the Year by the International Association of Who’s Who
David W. Luke of Sioux Falls, SD, recognized by the International Association of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the Culinary field. - March 02, 2018 - International Association of Who's Who
Mobile Advertising for CPGs Just Got Easier
The Leading Platform for CPG Mobile Advertising, AdAdapted, Integrates with Out of Milk, One of the Best Shopping List Apps for Android and iOS - March 01, 2018 - AdAdapted
Chef Michael Sterner Joins the PONTE HEALTH Team to Help Design Facilities and Lead Operations of Farm-To-Table Nutrition for VERTICAL MEDICAL CITY in Downtown Orlando
PONTE HEALTH has partnered with Chef Michael Sterner, once Executive Chef at Florida Hospital and now Chef and Owner of The Local Chef, to Design Facilities, Menus, and Develop and Lead Operations for Farm-To-Table Nutrition in VERTICAL MEDICAL CITY, a new Complex Care Facility to include Assisted Living, Memory Care, Hospice, and Geriatric Urgent Care as well as Outpatient Services in Downtown Orlando. - March 01, 2018 - PONTE HEALTH GLOBAL CORP.
Modernizing and Revolutionizing Mead, Salt Point Meadery is on Kickstarter to Gain Backers for Canning Mead
The Salt Point Meadery Kickstarter campaign has been launched for the project in canning mead, a honey-based alcoholic beverage produced by the meadery. - March 01, 2018 - Salt Point Meadery LLC
Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Announces Sponsorship of Upcoming Top Shelf Tech Fest 2018, a Music & Technology Festival Celebrating Innovation with Food Technology and Music
Virun® NutraBIOsciences® Showcases Hot Young Musical Talent, Hosts Informative Panel Discussions and Presents its’ New Product Offering to the Masses at Inaugural Music and Food Science Event. - March 01, 2018 - VIRUN
Matrix Flavours & Fragrances Opens New Plant
Matrix expands its manufacturing capability in Kuala Lumpur with the addition of a third manufacturing building on its current 6 acre site. The new building of 100,000 m2, is solely dedicated to the manufacturing of flavours. It comprises of 3 manufacturing stories, each floor to support powder,... - March 01, 2018 - Matrix Flavours & Fragrances
I Heart Keenwah to Launch Microwavable Toasted Quinoa at Expo West
Fair Trade, Organic, Toasted Quinoa is Ready to Eat in Just 90 Seconds - February 28, 2018 - I Heart Keenwah
Vuka Energy Drinks™ Announces Appointment of Strategic Advisor
Danny Rubenstein strengthens Vuka's™ growth plan as strategic advisor. - February 27, 2018 - Vuka Energy Drinks
Madison Artisan Food Company Quince and Apple Acquires Milwaukee-based Treat Bake Shop
Treat Bake Shop Founder Sarah Marx Feldner and Quince and Apple Co-Founders and Owners Matt and Clare Stoner Fehsenfeld announced today that their businesses are joining forces. Quince and Apple has purchased Treat Bake Shop and production of Treat’s spiced and candied nuts will move to Quince and Apple’s Madison kitchen in mid-March. - February 27, 2018 - Quince and Apple
USA Based Company Developed Natural Performance-Enhancing Product AminoFitin
An Illinois based company designed a natural performance enhancing supplement called AminoFitin. The product is intended to facilitate consumer to achieve a healthy weight, and to enhance his vigor, thus helping to build a good looking body. AminoFitin can be used by athletes and anyone who places... - February 27, 2018 - AminoFitin
360 Health Connection Launches Two-Day Plant-Based Conference In CA
Your Plant-Based Guide Conference is a two-day, live health conference in Southern California that will educate, guide, and help those interested in improving their health, preventing climate change, and reducing animal suffering. - February 26, 2018 - 360 Health Connection
Kirkwood Deli and Convenience Sponsors Dash at Dusk Run/Walk Event for Every Body
Two blind board members of the Spirit of Discovery Park reached out to the Kirkwood Deli and Convenience to show their appreciation for their kindness, and formed a bond of friendship. - February 26, 2018 - Spirit of Discovery Park
Newly Opened - Untamed Chef Restaurant
The Untamed Chef is a new twist on dining where the chef teaches unique cooking concepts and brings her own untamed flair. A Homemade meal is prepared right in front of guests introducing creative ingredients to help them expand their cooking skills. The full freshly cooked meal is served at the end of the class. All classes are BYOB. - February 26, 2018 - Untamed Chef
Luck of the Irish March 2018 Suite Deal B&B Discount Package at Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
To celebrate the month of March and save some green, Holden House Bed & Breakfast Inn, located in Colorado Springs, is offering "Luck of the Irish Suite Deal B&B Discount Package" during the month of March 2018. The Luck of the Irish Suite Deal B&B Discount Package includes... - February 25, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Connecting Kitchen Announces New Charlotte NC Cooking Class Schedule
The group of 4 cooking classes will be conducted by Meryl Hunte, a certified holistic health coach and home cook who works with parents to foster healthier relationships with their kids through cooking. Connecting Kitchen runs a website about a mother who has found a way to connect with her son through cooking. Her mission is to inspire other parents to do the same. - February 24, 2018 - Connecting Kitchen
King Kullen Grocery Company Co-Chairman Bernard D. Kennedy Dies at 92
King Kullen Grocery Company Co-Chairman and former President Bernard D. Kennedy passed away February 17, 2018, at his home in Point Lookout, New York. The announcement was made by Kennedy’s sons, King Kullen Co-President J. Donald Kennedy and King Kullen Secretary and General Counsel Bernard... - February 23, 2018 - King Kullen Grocery Company
Poke Lovers Double Down at Tokyo Joe's During a You Pick Two Poke Bowl Combo
Tokyo Joe's Restaurants in CO, TX, CA and AZ introduce Combo Poke Bowl for a limited time. - February 21, 2018 - Tokyo Joes
FemAle Brew Fest® 2018 Announces Growing List of Participants in the 2nd Annual Beer Festival Celebrating Women in the Brewing Industry
List of the breweries and partners for the FemAle Brew Fest® keeps growing - February 20, 2018 - FemAle Brew Fest
Orderscape Voice Technology Announces Full-Menu Ordering Certification by Amazon
Orderscape, Inc. is among the first voice automation software companies to crack the code on full-menu restaurant voice ordering targeting the global restaurant and hospitality sectors. “We are among the small number of technology companies worldwide to offer full-menu voice ordering solutions for restaurants," said Ted Cohn, CTO and co-founder of Orderscape. - February 20, 2018 - Orderscape, Inc.
"The Fat Zone 21st Century Dieting" - the Next Generation of Dieting
"The Fat Zone 21st Century Dieting" takes a quantum leap over weight reduction programs. Utilizing cutting edge nutritional science this diet regimen far exceeds programs on the market. This diet's menus are easy to use, require no expensive foods or purchase of prepared meals and can be used anywhere. Had enough with celebrity diets? Try this one, you will be pleasantly surprised with the results. - February 19, 2018 - Healthnets
Deborah A. Haydon Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Deborah A. Haydon of Lancaster, Virginia has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017-2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of food. About Deborah A. Haydon Deborah Haydon has over 25 years experience in... - February 17, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Essex Clambake is Born with Great Grandson of Inventor of Fried Clam
A Clambake legacy continues in Essex, MA - February 16, 2018 - Essex Clambake
NoCoast Beer Co. Lands Gold and Bronze Medals in 2018 Best of Craft Beer Awards
NoCoast Beer Co. is leaving its mark in the craft beer world. Just over a year after opening its doors, NoCoast is competing against some of the top breweries in the world...and winning medals. NoCoast entered its Trend Bucker Dry Stout, Low Brow Brown Ale and Hooper’s Rye Barrel Aged Porter... - February 15, 2018 - NoCoast Beer Co.
Just in Time for Cold Weather, Awards for Best Hot Chocolate & Cocoa Announced by the International Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon have selected some of the top hot chocolates from around the World to help soothe and comfort the mind and body during any times of cold, or just chilly, winter weather. - February 14, 2018 - TasteTV
Four Top Chocolate Picks for Valentines Selected by the International Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon have selected and awarded 4 of the Best Chocolates for Valentine’s Day, or for any time romance is on the menu. - February 14, 2018 - TasteTV
History Repeating Itself; Sea Aged Wine with Jordan River Winery to Age Wine in Sea Water
When what we were doing in the past can make things taste better today. - February 12, 2018 - Sea Aged
Ron Zemp & Jennifer Zemp's Longevity Medical Group Invest in a Avocado Plantation in Panama
Ron Zemp sized up the risks for this investment and dove in! Ron Zemp says, "Of course, no investment comes without risk, but the sales risk is very low for the harvested produce." - February 09, 2018 - Ron Zemp's Longevity Medical Group
Baltimore Vegan Restaurant Week Starts Friday, Feb. 9th., UberEats Joins in
February 9-18, local eateries in Baltimore and Baltimore County have been challenged to produce new and creative vegan-friendly dishes just in time for Valentine's Day. - February 09, 2018 - The Land of Kush
King Kullen Raises $30,000 for Long Island Cares/Harry Chapin Food Bank
“Check Out Hunger” campaign ran in all King Kullen and Wild by Nature stores. - February 09, 2018 - King Kullen Grocery Company
Buddha’s Hand Citron IPA & Lychee Sour to Headline Chinese New Year at Lucky Envelope Brewing
Lucky Envelope Brewing, whose founders are of Chinese descent, will celebrate the Year of the Earth Dog on Friday, February 16th and Saturday, February 17th with five specialty beer releases. - February 07, 2018 - Lucky Envelope Brewing
Randy's Pizza Goes Gluten Free
Randy's Premier Pizza is converting to a 100% gluten free pizzeria and will be one of the first Pizzerias in the country to do so. - February 07, 2018 - Randy's Pizza
Announcing FemAle Brew Fest® 2018 - South Florida’s 2nd Annual Beer Festival Celebrating Women in the Brewing Industry
The Lillith Fair of Craft Beer returns for its second year and is moving to Huizenga Plaza in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale. - February 06, 2018 - FemAle Brew Fest
B&B My Victorian Valentine Suite-Heart Deal Package Available During February at Holden House in Colorado Springs
Victorian Valentine Suite-Heart Deal Package available all throughout February with special discounts all month at Colorado Springs Award-Winning Holden House. - February 06, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Marketing Strategist Packages Tips Into New Book That Helps Local, Regional Food Companies Succeed
Dog Ear Publishing reviews a new book that offers marketing strategies to grow local and regional food brands. - February 06, 2018 - Dog Ear Publishing
Just Happy Hours App Open for Seed Funding; Restaurant, Social App to Launch May 2018 in iOS and Android
The Just Happy Hours app for Android and iOS is offering seed funding investment opportunities at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1701317591/just-happy-hours-app-ios-and-android. The Just Happy Hours app is free for users; it generates revenue from subscribers plus ad revenue. Gold listings for restaurants offer premium placement in search results, the ability to customize profiles with special offers, and the ability to create events to increase incremental drink and food sales. - February 06, 2018 - Just Happy Hours
FDAImports.com and 3iVerify – A Winning Combination for FSMA Compliance
Collaboration between FDAImports.com and 3iVerify has resulted in FDAiVerify.com, where food importers can look for help with FDA's FSVP requirements. This alliance makes food safety and supply chain data securely available anywhere, any time to the people responsible for making and moving safe food in international markets. With the next key date for FSVP regulations being March 19, 2018, it is essential for all importing food companies to have an adequate and compliant FSVP program in place. - February 03, 2018 - FDAImports.com
Manuka South Unveils Exclusive 2017 Limited Reserve
The highly anticipated Limited Reserve batch of 26+ UMF features some of the rarest and most potent Manuka honey available in the world. Manuka South® is releasing only a limited amount of the high-end honey. - February 02, 2018 - NZ Health Food Co
Watch the Superbowl at McGettigan’s Irish Bar in Midtown
Watch The Superbowl at McGettigan’s Irish bar in Midtown New York - information on offers and promotions. - February 01, 2018 - McGettigan's
Hospitality Packages from a Hospitable Provider; Bergen Linen Offers Custom Hospitality Packages
Colleges, camps and other dorm-like facilities often require hospitality packages. Now, they have a friend in Bergen Linen for quality goods and reliable service. - January 31, 2018 - Hallak Companies
Columbia Distributing Acquires General Distributing, Inc.
Columbia Distributing today announced it will purchase all stock of General Distributors, Inc. (GDI), based in Oregon City, Oregon. The nearly 100-year-old GDI represents a portfolio of more than 100 international, national and local beer, energy and water suppliers. The transaction is expected to... - January 31, 2018 - Columbia Distributing
Emport Releases New Gluten and Allergen Detection Training Resources for Food Manufacturing
Emport LLC, North American supplier of Biomedal’s GlutenTox and AlerTox test kits, introduces new training programs and materials to augment its food safety and allergen control portfolio. Food and beverage manufacturers producing gluten-free and allergen-free foods can use these resources to test for contamination and maintain FALCPA and GF compliance with increased confidence. - January 29, 2018 - Emport, LLC
Sweet Your Words, Inc. Brings Chocolate to the Masses Using 3D Printing Technology
Your logo, image or text on custom 3D chocolate is an eye-catching innovation in personal branding and promotional products for events, hospitality, conventions, licensing, and retail industries. - January 28, 2018 - Sweet Your words Inc.
Calivirgin Olive Oil Honored with Third Good Food Award
2018 Good Food Award winners announced. Calivirgin Olive Oil, a California company, won the award for their Hot Virgin Jalapeno olive oil. - January 28, 2018 - Coldani Olive Ranch
TAB Street|Allergy Free - Gluten Free - Announcing Indiegogo Campaign
TAB Street is announcing today that a crowdfunding campaign have been launched on Indiegogo which will run for a period of 30 days. The campaign seeks to raise $92K which will be used to fund the growth and build the areas of research, and data entry, and to implement features to enhance the site. - January 28, 2018 - TAB Street LLC
Sea Age Wine Have Achieved Incredible Results After Just 1 Month; With a Discovery Found by Mistake
Remarkable discovery which was found by chance - January 27, 2018 - Sea Aged
The Association of Coupon Professionals Announces Next Webinar in Series and the Annual Coupon Conference
Latest in ACP Academy Series, “2017 Results, 2018 Outlook in Manufacturer Coupons” Webinar on February 21, followed by “Coupon Gumbo” in New Orleans April 24-26 - January 26, 2018 - Association of Coupon Professionals
Prosper This Lunar New Year with Rhapsody of Pineapple Yu Sheng from Gourmet Carousel at Royal Plaza on Scotts
This Lunar New Year, huat with the Rhapsody of Pineapple Yu Sheng created by the talented culinary team behind award-winning buffet restaurant, Carousel, at Royal Plaza on Scotts. - January 26, 2018 - Royal Plaza On Scotts
World’s Most Expensive Chocolate Brand Creates "Noah’s Ark" of Ancient Cacao To’ak Chocolate Resurrects a 5,300-year-old Variety of Cacao in Ecuador
Famous for its ultra-luxurious dark chocolate aged in specialty casks, To'ak Chocolate is now creating a "Noah's Ark" of endangered cacao. The bold new project is aimed at resurrecting the oldest and rarest variety of cacao on earth, previously believed to be extinct. - January 25, 2018 - To'ak Chocolate
Kombucha Brewing Product Set to Disrupt the Industry Exceeds Funding Goal in 48 Hours
Thea Kombucha's Kickstarter campaign exceeds its funding goal in less than 48 hours for its new home-brewing product, Kombucha Starter Seed™, The Easiest Way to Make Real Kombucha at Home™. The company's innovative product is revolutionizing the way kombucha lovers can make the... - January 24, 2018 - Thea Kombucha Co.