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The Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized Honors Maria Scores with the Rising Star Award

Maria Scores of East Williston, New York has been honored with the Rising Star Award by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthy meal preparation and catering. Rising Stars are up and coming... - March 21, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized

Party on, Nashville: Automated Gelatin Shot Machine Hits Music City

Nashville is discovering what Las Vegas, Dallas and Miami already know: When the gelatin shots come out, the party gets way more fun. Jevo is the world’s only automated gelatin shot maker system and Jevo gelatin shots are now being served in Nashville’s Swingin’ Doors Saloon, Nudie’s Honky Tonk, Dawghouse Saloon, Winners and Losers Bar & Grill and FGL House. - March 20, 2018 - Food & Beverage Innovations

New Spicy Southern Seasoned Coating Mixes Launched by Kentucky Kernel

The popular Kentucky Kernel brand announces the introduction of four brand new regional flavor blends: Spicy Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Garlic & Herb, and Crunchy Corn Meal. The new products mark the first line extension for the popular Kentucky Kernel Seasoned Flour brand in decades, building off of the popularity of the original "secret recipe" coating mix. - March 20, 2018 - Kentucky Kernel

50 Year Old Meat Company Pivots to Plant Based with Launch of Revolutionary NOBLE jerky®

With over 50 years and 3 generations of family in the salami business, it would seem the future in the meat business was clearly laid out. Instead, being in the meat industry for so long gave the Urbani family a grim outlook on the sustainable future of animal based agriculture. Using their years... - March 19, 2018 - Urbani Foods Inc.

Vegan Seasoning Company Adds New, Uniquely Inspired Flavors in a Monthly Box; Makes It Fun and Easy for Customers to Enjoy Exquisite Condiments from Around the World

Flavor aficionados who appreciate seasonings, relishes and marinades that have the ability to transform even the most common meals will enjoy Mola Foods Inc.’s four recently-released products. All of the New Hampshire-based company’s uniquely inspired products are fresh and... - March 16, 2018 - Mola Foods

TWB Innovations Announces New and Exciting Product Additions

Debuted at the 2018 Cater Source Show in Las Vegas, the new products have already received remarkable reviews. - March 15, 2018 - TWB Innovations, LLC

Just Wines Doubles Product Offering to 6,000

Australians’ thirst for diversity has driven the company’s expansion to become 2nd biggest online retailer. - March 15, 2018 - Just Wines

Japanese Wine Cellar Opens Its Digital Doors

Japanese spirit specialists have unveiled the dekantā cellar, with an inaugural collection of 40 red wines from Japan, available for delivery to wine enthusiasts worldwide. - March 15, 2018 - dekanta

NYC Kosher Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, Will Serve Prepaid Glatt Kosher Passover Seders, Chol Hamoed & Yom Tov Meals During Jewish Pesach Holiday

Celebrate a stress-free Passover 2018 with your friends and family without spending the whole day in the kitchen and cleaning. - March 13, 2018 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House

Mostly Healthy, Sometimes Gourmet, Always Delicious; Susan’s Table Launches Catering Service Tailored to Our Central Oregon Lifestyle

Cultured but not over garnished. Healthy with a skosh of indulgence. Committed to craft, focused on community, and inspired by adventure. Susan’s Table operates on the same set of values that shape our Central Oregon lifestyle. Susan Harrell is a classically trained chef and outdoor... - March 13, 2018 - Susan's Table

Starwest Botanicals Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Organic Cardamom Pods Green (Whole) Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Starwest Botanicals is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Starwest Botanicals Organic Cardamom Pods Green (Whole), which are packaged in Mylar 1 pound bags and in bulk packs, due to possible Salmonella contamination. - March 09, 2018 - Starwest Botanicals

Zephyr Foods Secures $1.5 Million in Seed Funding

Zephyr Foods, LLC, a Fayetteville, Arkansas based start-up, announced today it has closed its seed-funding round. The company raised more than $1.5 million to expand product development and accelerate its direct-to-consumer initiative. - March 08, 2018 - Zephyr Foods

Ogden's Own Distillery Products Now Available in Chicago

Ogden’s Own Distillery announced today that its award-winning spirits now can be purchased in Chicago, IL using the Big Fish Liquor Store app. available on iTunes app store. “With liquor stores getting so many products, using a new technology that delivers our products to the... - March 08, 2018 - Ogden's Own Distillery

Ginger Rescue® Shots - A Healthy Alternative to Promote Vitality and Wellness

There’s a reason energy-shot drinks are stocked, up front and accessible, at gas stations, convenience stores and markets. The quick hit of caffeine gives us a boost, keeps us up, awake and going. Now, The Ginger People® has introduced Ginger Rescue® Shots, a healthful, caffeine-free alternative for people who want that energy boost while also promoting their wellbeing. - March 08, 2018 - The Ginger People

Turmeric: Entering the Golden Age of Latte - The Ginger People® Merge Function and Pleasure with a Delicious New Turmeric Latte

The Ginger People® family is growing. The company, which markets a variety of ginger-based consumer packaged goods, announced it will add a new Turmeric Latte Mix along with several other turmeric products this year. A member of the ginger family, turmeric is one of the fastest growing functional foods and the top searched functional ingredient on Google in 2016, beating out coconut milk and apple cider vinegar. - March 08, 2018 - The Ginger People

William K. Busch Brewing Co. Wins Bronze, Named Missouri Lager Brewer of the Year at the New York International Beer Competition

Missouri brewery starts the 2018 beer competition season on a high note. - March 08, 2018 - William K. Busch Brewing Company

New Turmeric Range from The Ginger People®

The Ginger People®, which markets the world’s largest variety of ginger-based consumer packaged goods, is bringing turmeric into its fold, with the launch of four new turmeric-infused products at Natural Products Expo West 2018. A member of the ginger family, turmeric is one of the... - March 07, 2018 - The Ginger People

Organic Tequilas Target Strategic Growth

Destilería Casa de Piedra, producer of award-winning, USDA-certified organic tequilas is set to continue expansion in the United States through 2018 with April launch in New Hampshire. - March 06, 2018 - Whalebone Spirits Consulting

NJ-Based Meal Prep Company Eat Clean Bro Pays for the $1,600 Uber Ride

Kenny Bachman, the 21 year old with the $1,600+ Uber bill from West Virginia to New Jersey just got hi saving grace: NJ-based meal prep company, Eat Clean Bro has offered to pay for his ride. Prior to Eat Clean Bro offering to cover the Uber fare, old Bachman started a GoFundMe page to help him pay for his ride. Now, in collaboration with Eat Clean Bro, Bachman will be giving all GoFundMe donations to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) an organization dedicated to creating safe roads. - March 06, 2018 - Eat Clean Bro

Atlantic Shores Adds a Fresh Twist to Cuisine with New Executive Chef Kyle Pafford

Innovative Spa Cuisine Adds to Award-Winning Culinary Tradition - March 03, 2018 - Atlantic Shores Retirement Community

Intertek Launches Its Food Hygiene Control Programme to Cultivate a Stronger Food Safety Culture Globally

Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, has launched a food hygiene control solution specifically for the hospitality and food services industry, with a food hygiene mark to provide customer confidence that a site is committed to food safety and quality assurance. One... - March 03, 2018 - Intertek

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.