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Caruccio’s Culinary Event Center Celebrates Grand Opening Sept. 14

Region's newest demonstration kitchen with filming capabilities offers unique space for cooking professionals to star in their own cooking shows, food & wine experiences and televised events. - August 22, 2017 - Caruccio's

Firehouse Kitchen's Ray Cooney to Judge America's Best Firehouse Chili Contest

Hormel Foods Partners with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Hosts Nationwide Recipe Contest in New York City Wednesday Aug 23. Who: Television host, Ray Cooney of Firehouse Kitchen; What: America’s Best Firehouse Chili Contest; Where: New York City Fire Museum, 278 Spring Street, New York, NY; When: Wednesday August 23, 2017 12pm – 2pm (Press only) - August 19, 2017 - Firehouse Kitchen

Flying Boat Brewing Co. Takes Flight: Grand Opening Celebration to be Held Aug. 19

St. Petersburg, Florida: Flying Boat Brewing Co., St. Petersburg’s newest craft brewery, is hosting its grand opening celebration Saturday, Aug. 19, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and Friends of Strays. - August 18, 2017 - Flying Boat Brewing Company

Broken Shed Vodka Positioned for an East Coast Takeover of the Natural Vodka Market

After announcing a partnership with Rhode Island Distributing in April, Broken Shed Vodka (a natural craft vodka from New Zealand) is embarking on another major expansion to New Jersey through a new partnership with Breakthru Beverage Group. - August 18, 2017 - Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc.

Wedderspoon®, #1 Selling Manuka Honey Brand in North America Introduces Organic Manuka Honey Pops for Kids

The brand famous for their #1 selling Manuka honey has launched a new line of Organic Manuka Pops, offering the beneficial health properties of Manuka honey in a convenient, kid-friendly format. The USDA organically-certified pops are available in eye-catching packaging and three distinct flavors,... - August 16, 2017 - Wedderspoon

Two Brothers Demonstrate a Profound Sense of Taste; Expand Miracle Fruit Farm Availability

Can their mission to create awareness about the benefits of Miracle Fruit reach those who need it most? - August 16, 2017 - Miracle Fruit Farm

First Service Credit Union Plans Special Events for City of Katy’s Waffle Week Aug. 21-25

Free, fresh-made waffles will be delivered to educators and first responders - August 16, 2017 - First Service Credit Union

Drum & Quill, an Historic Pub in Pinehurst, Celebrates Three Year Anniversary

Drum & Quill Public House is celebrating its third anniversary this month in the Village of Pinehurst. Back in June 2014 the Village of Pinehurst was pulling off a US Open doubleheader– a first of its kind. Despite all that activity a restaurant in the historic Pinehurst Sundry building... - August 15, 2017 - Drum Media Group

Būf Creamery Wins Awards at the 2017 American Cheese Society Conference

Būf Creamery, an award winning cheese and yogurt creamery, has just been awarded ribbons by the prestigious American Cheese Society (ACS) at the 34th Annual American Cheese Society Conference held in Denver, Colorado. The event included 2024 different cheeses, 40 expert judges and 1400... - August 14, 2017 - Buf Creamery

SGS Helps Manufacturers Ensure Their Products Are "Gluten-Free"

With demand for gluten-free products on the rise in the US and Europe, manufacturers need to be sure their products are safe for consumers. SGS is the only global certification body offering a choice of solutions to manufacturers. - August 12, 2017 - SGS North America Inc.

Family Tragedy Leads to "Sweet" Business Venture; Husband Founds "MAE Fine Foods" to Keep Wife’s Spirit Alive

When entrepreneur Richard Elwell of Buckeye, Arizona lost his wife Melinda to brain cancer in 2016, he knew he needed to do something to keep her spirit alive. He reflected on all of the things Melinda loved in life: spending time with family and friends, giving back to the community, and chocolate. - August 10, 2017 - MAE Fine Foods LLC

LIQUID-U™ Launches New Online Wine/Spirits, Beer & Bartender Skills Academy

LIQUID-U™ to provide restaurants, beverage retailers, distributors and suppliers a new turn-key training resource to upgrade and safeguard their employees’ basic beverage knowledge - all without the cost of content or elearning platform creation. - August 09, 2017 - LIQUID-U

The Association of Coupon Professionals Announces New Multimedia Coupon Industry Resource Library

In furthering the Association of Coupon Professionals (ACP) mission to provide manufacturers and retailers with education and valued insights to effectively execute coupon promotions from development through settlement, the group is announcing the launch of the Coupon Industry Resource Library... - August 09, 2017 - Association of Coupon Professionals

Aroma Bravo Shares Top 3 Tips to Finding the Best Coffee Beans Online

An expert advises new coffee lovers to buy certified organic Arabica coffee beans from a renowned coffee-producing country. - August 09, 2017 - Aroma Bravo Coffee and Tea

Sophia's Delight™ Introduces Wellness-Inspired Grab & Go Savory Tartes to the NY/NJ Market

Sophia's Delight™ Better For You Single Serve Savory Tartes are redefining specialty bakery. Non-GMO gluten-free whole grain flours and nutrient-rich ingredients make these tartes a delicious, healthy on-the-go breakfast or lunch, or paired with a salad for a sit down meal. Better still, they are free from gluten, artificial preservatives, dyes, nuts, corn, soy and sugar, and crafted in a certified gluten-free facility that is dedicated nut-free and Kosher. - August 07, 2017 - Sophia's Delight

Virun® Seeks the Bare Naked Truth at Big Box Store in STATIC™ Episode 3, Rocks Out to All-Girl Punk Band, DROSS and Gets Caught Playing Strip Poker

Virun® NutraBiosciences® cuts loose with Episode 3 of its continuing video series, STATIC™, and explores the vast racks of a popular big box chain, bringing attention to questionable product marketing practices. SupplySide West is right around the corner, and Virun and Algarithim will be co-hosting a picnic under a shady tree at its southern-styled mansion. - August 07, 2017 - VIRUN

Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.) Partners with Atlanta Black Restaurant Week to Benefit Local and State Hunger Relief Entities

Atlanta Black Restaurant Week has graciously agreed to provide F.A.R.M.S. with a donation to contribute to our food bank programming with local and state hunger relief entities. - August 05, 2017 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)

SGS Helps with Supply Chain Risk Management & FSMA FSVP Compliance

With the arrival of the first compliance date for FSMA FSVP, SGS is helping importers by emphasizing the need for effective supply chain risk management. - August 05, 2017 - SGS North America Inc.

Italian Company Aurum Julii Brings 4.0 Technology to Saffron Farming

The organic saffron producer presented its automation projects at the 3rd International Conference on 4th Industrial Revolution in Teheran. - August 05, 2017 - Aurum Julii

Co+opportunity Market & Deli Opens Culver City Location

After 43 years in business, Santa Monica's most loved community-owned market opens its second location in Culver City. - August 04, 2017 - Co+opportunity Market & Deli

Joe's Gourmet Fish Fry Now Available at WalMart

Growing Family Business Joe's Gourmet Celebrate Success with “World's Greatest Fish Breading” Now Available at Walmart - August 03, 2017 - Joe's Gourmet LLC

TeleSense Expands Its Food Safety Advisory Board

Safeway’s Ex-Executive Vice President, Kelly Griffith, Joins TeleSense - August 03, 2017 - TeleSense, Inc.

8:30 PUSU Chocolates Wins 2017 Top Rated Chocolate Award

8:30 PUSU was awarded 2017 Top Rated Chocolate Award at Veganba, the 100% plant-based expert in the U.S. "We are deeply honored to be recognized with this award in conjunction with the launch of our 100% plant-based chocolate portfolio," says spokeswoman Angela Wood. In a statement,... - August 02, 2017 - 8:30 PUSU

FoodOnDeal.com is Working with Major Restaurant Giants to Help Expand Their Business

FoodOnDeal.com is providing great business ideas for the bigger restaurant giants. Now, restaurant owners can work with this app to expand their food items among people, looking for Food Delivery Near Me service. - August 02, 2017 - Food On Deal

Maggie L. Ward Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Maggie L. Ward of Charleston, South Carolina has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of publishing. About Maggie L. Ward Ms. Ward is the Publishing and Marketing Assistant at the... - August 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

Machine Harvest Your Asparagus

Geiger-Lund’s new selective asparagus harvester was field tested this past spring on a field near Nyssa Oregon. The machine successfully harvested asparagus. The new machine can replace hand labor for the harvesting of asparagus. - July 31, 2017 - Geiger-Lund

Sipping Tea + Throwing Shade via Mugs

Teaplusshade.com, a small business that specializes in curating slogans that are printed on mugs, announced it would be expanding to online retail. The company, which prides itself on being a champion for the everyday worker, who's fed up with the politics that comes with working in an office... - July 30, 2017 - Tea + Shade

City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill Awarded Wine Spectator 2017 Best of Award for Excellence

While City Cellar has enjoyed winning the Award of Excellence since 2009, this year its thoughtfully curated wine list of 470 different selections and a wine cellar that holds between 3,500 – 4,000 bottles, was elevated to the Best of Award of Excellence listing. - July 29, 2017 - City Cellar Wine Bar and Grill

inStyleTV is Proud to Showcase Cardpool.com

Did you know that money gets wasted each year on gift cards that are never used? - July 29, 2017 - West Media Productions

Country Crock Taps TFI Envision, Inc.

Country Crock® recently tapped the creative team at TFI Envision, Inc. to develop the new packaging graphics for their Country Crock® Buttery Sticks with Sunflower Oil, available as both Salted and Unsalted. - July 28, 2017 - TFI Envision, Inc.

Clear Demand Awarded Patent on Advanced Retail Science Crucial to the Future of Retail

Major advance in Retail Science for Competitive Pricing, Line-Structure Pricing, and Assortment - July 26, 2017 - Clear Demand

Let's Get Good! Announces Results of Tasting Tour

Let's Get Good! will be launching three flavors of Organic Energy drinks into California in 2017. - July 26, 2017 - Let's Get Good

Margaret B. Cicogna Recognzied as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Margaret B. Cicogna of Rye, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 25 years in the field of food consulting. About Margaret B. Cicogna Ms. Cicogna is a... - July 25, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide

Sogu Cooler Announces the Launch of the KickStarter Campaign 2017

Sogu Cooler, maker of the Sogu 1.0 Cooler that keeps drinks cold in their original bottles for up to 6 hours, announces the launch of their KickStarter Campaign to raise funds for the tooling costs of their forthcoming Sogu 2.0 Cooler. - July 24, 2017 - Sogu Coolers

Booming Cold Brew Coffee Trend Great for Business, Says Aroma Bravo

Aroma Bravo recommends homemade cold brew coffee for its great flavor and affordability. - July 23, 2017 - Aroma Bravo Coffee and Tea

New Cookbook Reveals Family Secret Recipes

Written by native South Carolinian, Darren Campbell, Charleston’s Gullah Recipes is available for $11.99 online at gullahrecipes.com, and sold on amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. It features 50 favorite family recipes, some of which are identical to what Darren grew up eating in his... - July 22, 2017 - Darren Campbell

2017 Coffee Drinking Trends Highly Favorable for Aroma Bravo Gourmet Coffee

Gourmet coffee is the highlight of this year’s coffee drinking trends, according to the National Coffee Association. - July 22, 2017 - Aroma Bravo Coffee and Tea

Total Success the First Edition of Cabo Food Fest by Casa Dorada Los Cabos, Resort & Spa

About 1,000 people attended the gourmet event that took place yesterday at El Rincón Culinario de Casa Dorada, Resort located on the famous beach "El Médano" in the heart of Cabo San Lucas. More than 20 bars and restaurants attended the culinary event, aiming to share the... - July 21, 2017 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa

A Chef, a Marketer and a Culture Creator Bring a 7 Course Pop-Up Dinner Series to Fort Lauderdale

Beginning in August chef Troy Sheller, Andrew Martineau and Evan Snow will launch Seven Tastings, a culinary journey that will transport foodies on the ultimate seven course fine dining experience by seven chefs all in an atmosphere where foodies can be foodies & chefs can be... - July 21, 2017 - UniteUs Group

137 Pillars Suites & Residences Bangkok Presents “Three Great Thai Lady Chefs” from 27 to 30 July 2017 at Nimitr

Sam Mae Krua “A Curated Culinary Journey Through The Timeless Realm Of Thai Cuisine” - July 21, 2017 - 137 Pillars Hotels and Resorts

Château de Pommard Reboots Burgundy

A New Brand Image Sets the Stage for the Future - July 20, 2017 - Chateau de Pommard

MDO Partners Advises on New Venture for Grove Bay Hospitality Group and Top Chef Winner Jeremy Ford

Managing Partner Richard Montes de Oca Spearheads Asset Acquisition and Long-Term Commercial Lease for Stubborn Seed. - July 20, 2017 - MDO Partners

Fresh Drinking Water from the Atmosphere 40-Liter Residential Appliance

Enjoy pollutant & mineral-free fresh drinking water produced from the atmosphere that meets or exceeds World Health Organization (WHO) standards without disturbing existing water supplies. - July 20, 2017 - PanLbilt

Twinpanzee Brewing Company to Open Loudoun County’s Newest Family Owned Nano Brewery in Sterling, Virginia: Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, August 12, 2017 12pm-10pm

Twinpanzee Brewing Company, Loudoun County's most anticipated new nano-brewery is set to have their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, August 12, 2017 from 12pm to 10pm. - July 20, 2017 - Twinpanzee Brewing Company

Khavyar Introduces Free Shipping on all Online Orders Greater Than 50 Dollars

Khavyar, a premium online marketplace of exceptional caviar, has announced that it will now be offering free shipping on all online orders greater than $50. "Offering free shipping to our customers is a milestone for us," says Founder of Khavyar Patrick Brown. “We’re happy to... - July 19, 2017 - KHAVYAR

Weather Risk Mapping Promotes Resilience to Adverse Weather

Weather Risk Mapping, LLC announces the availability of its web-based platform to quantify, monitor and forecast operational weather risk for weather-sensitive businesses. - July 19, 2017 - Weather Risk Mapping, LLC

SaintyCo Updates All Tablet Press Machines; Now Introduces 9 New Series of Machines

SaintyCo, a leading manufacturer of pharmaceutical equipment, announces 9 new series of tablet press machines. These are cGMP compliant tablet making machines with modular design for easy part changeover, a robust PLC system, a range of tooling options and auto-lubrication that guarantee overall... - July 18, 2017 - SaintyCo International Group

Lori’s Original Lemonade Looks to the Classics in Their New Flavor Launch