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HOKLAS Accreditation Puts SGS Lab First for GMO Testing in Hong Kong
HOKLAS has awarded accreditation to SGS’s food testing lab in Hong Kong. This is the first existing commercial facility laboratory in the Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China to get such recognition for its GMO testing services. - December 01, 2016 - SGS Agricultural Services
Local Tea Company Launches New Culinary Concept
The Water Oracle – Mystical Teas & Provisions has launched a new tea infused line of gourmet culinary products for the home chef and looks to crowd sourcing to take their concept global. - December 01, 2016 - The Water Oracle
Richland Estate Starts 2016 Sugarcane Harvest Season with Limited Edition of Agricole Rum
Richland Rum will celebrate the start of the sugar cane harvesting season at the distillery in Richland, Georgia on December 10. A limited edition, Single Estate Old Georgia “Rum Agricole” will be distilled from this fall’s first harvested sugar cane. - December 01, 2016 - Richland Rum
Top Emerging Countries in Meat Industry Are Expected to Reach a Value of $321,494.7 Million by 2020
Report provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2011-15, and forecast to 2020). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. - November 30, 2016 - Market Research Hub
Zaca Mesa's New Mesa Reserve Syrah is Best of Old World & New World Winemaking
After over 40 years of grape growing experience, Santa Ynez winery showcases reserve wine from decades of experimentation. - November 30, 2016 - Zaca Mesa
Dimitra Food Group, the Largest Platform of Greek Food Producers, Has Announced Its Launch in the UK
Dimitra Food Group, www.DimitraFoodGroup.com has announced its entry into the UK market. Founded in Greece, the company is a unique, growing network of over 100 small, medium and large quality food and beverage producers now accessible in one place. - November 30, 2016 - Dimitra Food Group
Consumer Insights and Market Analysis of Oils & Fats in Saudi Arabia
The Oils & Fats market in Saudi Arabia is forecast to register moderate growth in value terms during 2015-2020. The Oils category is expected to register faster value growth than the Solid Fats category during 2015-2020. Dalda is the leading brand in the Solid Fats category and Screw Top is the commonly used closure type in the Saudi Arabian Oils & Fats market. - November 30, 2016 - Market Research Hub
Ray Lewis to Debut Limited Edition Bourbon
Daytoon’s first product, four years in the making, is aptly named Ray’s Reserve – a bourbon born in Baltimore, Maryland, and distilled and bottled in Kentucky bourbon country. - November 28, 2016 - Daytoon, Inc.
Key Market Analysis to Bakery and Cereals in the UK Register a CAGR of 10.0 % by 2020
Report analyzes the market data demographic consumption and key trends that are driving the network for these items. The report forecasts that, cereal bars would be the fastest growing value category and registering a CAGR of 10.0% during 2015-2020. - November 26, 2016 - Market Research Hub
SATO Aims for Auto-ID Market Leadership in Thailand
Focus on food and healthcare industries for growth. - November 26, 2016 - SATO Global Business Services
Aroma Bravo Expert Discusses the Effects of Coffee Aroma on the Brain
An expert reveals that the just smell of coffee alone can make the brain become active. - November 24, 2016 - Aroma Bravo Coffee and Tea
New Holland Brewing Announces Beer Distribution in Pacific Northwest Through Columbia Distributing
Holland, Michigan-based craft brewery and artisan distiller, New Holland Brewing, has announced plans to distribute their beer to Oregon and Washington through a new partnership with Columbia Distributing beginning in December. These new territories are part of the brewery’s growing 34-state distribution network. Beer will be available in the Pacific Northwest at restaurants, pubs and retail locations. - November 23, 2016 - Columbia Distributing
Sunfood Joins the Global #GivingTuesday Movement Pledges to Donate 5% of Sales to Feeding San Diego
Sunfood has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Occurring this year on November 29, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after... - November 23, 2016 - Sunfood
San Sebastián Food Opens Gourmet Shop & Tours in Sevilla
Award-winning gourmet shop and tour company San Sebastián Food has expanded from San Sebastián to Sevilla, Spain. Mimo Sevilla is the culinary company’s second location in Spain, located in the Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel. The new shop has two floors devoted to the finest products in the south of Spain, and the company offers a tapas tasting tour and wine tastings for visitors to Sevilla. - November 23, 2016 - Mimo
Apex for Youth: Highlights from Thursday Night’s Omakase at Masa, a Fundraising Dinner to Benefit Apex for Youth
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was proud to be a contributing donor at Thursday night’s intimate fundraising dinner to benefit to Apex for Youth at Masa. Chef Masa himself prepared Omakase at his eponymous restaurant in The Time Warner Center in New York on November 17, 2016. Apex for... - November 22, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
4th World Tea Coffee Expo Mumbai Concludes Successfully; Attracts 3400+ Targeted Business Visitors from India & Abroad
International destination of Mumbai gets the thumbs up as the right venue for this niche expo. - November 22, 2016 - World Tea & Coffee Expo
CERTIFIED, INC. $20 Million Fundraising Acquisition
CERTIFIED, INC. has announced an agreement with Switzerland based Galileo Asset Management SA (galileoam.com) to assist in the acquisition of $20 million of equity funding. Such funding will expedite CERTIFIED’s international distribution and usage of their breakthrough disruptive smartphone... - November 21, 2016 - CERTIFIED INC.
Aroma Bravo Medium Dark Roast Coffee Makes Good Impression on Customers
Amazon customers are impressed by the mild aroma, balanced taste, and roasting process of Aroma Bravo Medium Dark Roast Coffee. - November 19, 2016 - Aroma Bravo Coffee and Tea
Mims Distributing Company Announces Release of New Cider by Blake’s Hard Cider Co.
Armada, Michigan-Based Cidery Releases Archimedes Cider in the Triangle. - November 19, 2016 - Mims Distributing
Dillanos Coffee Roasters and Better Chains Deliver Predictable Hiring Solution to Customers
The Better Chains applicant tracking system will be made available for free to over 3,000 coffee shops around the country. - November 18, 2016 - Better Chains
Cedar Lake Cellars Hires Events Director and Coordinator
Hospitality veterans join St. Louis winery events team. - November 18, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Medium Dark Roast Coffee by Aroma Bravo Makes Big Splash on Amazon.com
Aroma Bravo’s Medium Dark Roast Coffee continues to attract customers after its successful debut on Amazon last week. - November 16, 2016 - Aroma Bravo Coffee and Tea
Taco Tequila Kombat Championship
Charleston, South Carolina's top restaurants battle for Food & Beverage glory in Taco Tequila Kombat, a Head to Head competition - Best Taco & Tequila Pairing Wins. Stars Restaurant and Cocktail Club will face off November 21st for the tournament's 4th overall title. - November 15, 2016 - Rebel Taqueria
Virun® Launches a Line of Shelf-Stable Probiotic Multi-Serving Powders and Emulsions
Virun® NutraBiosciences® Technology Revolutionizes Probiotics with Non-refrigerated Probiotic Single-serving Powders and Emulsions Available to Manufacturers. - November 15, 2016 - VIRUN
Original Roasters Now Provides Wholesale Coffee
Original Roasters is a known small local coffee distributor in Morgan Hill, CA. The company also has a roasted-to-order coffee website and has coffee shipped straight to your door. Original Roasters Coffee is now providing the freshly roasted coffee that they deliver to supply at local markets in Morgan Hill, CA and other surrounding areas. - November 15, 2016 - Original Roasters
Aroma Bravo Medium Dark Roast Coffee Now Live on Amazon.com
The much-anticipated Aroma Bravo Medium Dark Roast Coffee makes its debut in the coffee market through Amazon.com. - November 13, 2016 - Aroma Bravo Coffee and Tea
Durham Kroger Customers Donate Over 8,000 Pounds of Goods to Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts
Results of Recent “Fill The Bus” Food Drive with Durham Area Transit Authority Will Provide 6,779 Meals to Flood Victims. - November 12, 2016 - Kroger
Aroma Bravo to Debut Medium Dark Roast Coffee on Amazon.com
Aroma Bravo Medium Dark Roast Coffee is scheduled for launching next week on Amazon.com. - November 12, 2016 - Aroma Bravo Coffee and Tea
PreGel's 5-Star Pastry Series® Brings Back High Profile Talent for 2017
Renowned chefs rejoin the dessert ingredient company to continue education in culinary excellence - November 11, 2016 - PreGel America
Wedderspoon®, #1 Selling Manuka Honey Brand in North America, Helps Support Pollinators with Donation to David Suzuki Foundation
Wedderspoon is pleased to announce a $17,000 donation to the David Suzuki Foundation, a Canadian organization at the forefront of the conservation movement in North America. The funds will be instrumental in supporting the foundation’s award-winning work to protect pollinators, such as bees... - November 10, 2016 - Wedderspoon
New Brewery Gunwhale Ales Announces Its Team and Grand Opening
The company reveals the opening of its taproom and the involvement of local Chef Justin Miller of Pizzeria Ortica. - November 10, 2016 - Gunwhale Ales
Sunrise Central Hotel Will be Launching a New Service Choice
On December 1st, 2016 will mark a new cuisine offer by Sunrise Central Hotel as it launches Vietnamese Buffet Lunch to create more options for its guests who are on a visit to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam and stay at the hotel. - November 08, 2016 - Sunrise Central Hotel
Music and Much More Comes to the California Vegetarian Food Festival
It’s not all about food and more food at the California Vegetarian Food Festival on November 13th. The festival venue, Raleigh Studios Hollywood, will also be bursting with musical entertainment and high-powered fitness programs. The Grammy Award-winning Timothy Boom will perform his... - November 07, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
A Unique New Way to Craft a Professional Espresso by Hand
The Flair Espresso Maker is half way to its $45,000 target on Kickstarter, and promises to make hand-crafting professional quality espresso at home a reality. - November 06, 2016 - Flair Espresso
ROTOPAK’s Certified Food-Safe Packaging at Gulfood Manufacturing 2016
At Gulfood Manufacturing 2016, ROTOPAK will meet with F&B producers to discuss tailored, food-safe paperboard and flexible packaging products in Hall 3, Booth #A3-32 from 7 – 9 November at the Dubai World Trade Center. - November 03, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Nostalgia Products LLC Encourages Folks to Get Crafty with New INNOVA™ Electric Infuser Accelerator
More people begin to mix artistry with an arsenal of local and fresh ingredients to create diverse menu of new drinks. - November 02, 2016 - Nostalgia Products LLC
Nostalgia™ Gets “Nutty” with New Professional Peanut & Nut Butter Maker
As consumers are falling more in love with new varieties of nut butters and spreads, Nostalgia aims to make the nut butter process a whole lot easier. - November 02, 2016 - Nostalgia Products LLC
Ri’ Punch Events at Richland Estate Draw Crowd
Trade Representatives and Rum Connoisseurs gather in a Sugar Cane Field - November 01, 2016 - Richland Rum
Napco to Offer Packaging Innovation Consultancy at Gulfood Manufacturing 2016
Napco will help food and beverage manufacturers identify the suitable packaging materials and design to meet their performance and sustainability goals at Gulfood Manufacturing 2016, Hall 3, Booth #A3-32 from 7 – 9 November at the Dubai World Trade Center in the UAE. - November 01, 2016 - INDEVCO Group
Susan for President: KOVAL Distillery Introduces New Line of Products with Release of Barreled Peach Brandy
KOVAL Distillery is thrilled to announce the release of Barreled Peach Brandy, the inaugural member of a new line of exceptional limited edition spirits named Susan for President. - November 01, 2016 - KOVAL Distillery
Industry Newcomer Water.IO Wins "Best Cap/Closure" Award at Global Bottled Water Congress
Water.IO, the IoT smart packaging company, announced today that it has won first place in the ‘best cap/closure’ category at the Global Bottled Water Congress, which took place Oct 10-12 in Prague. At the show the company presented the world’s first Water.reminder smart clip-on... - November 01, 2016 - Water.IO
Data-Driven Consulting Firm Adds Specialty Dining and Hospitality Expert to Growing Orlando Team
Brad Cohen Named Senior Program Consultant for Specialty Dining Service Experiences - October 31, 2016 - LMS, Inc.
Sweetie Pie Organics Named One of the "Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America" by Entrepreneur Magazine's 2016 Entrepreneur 360™ List
Sweetie Pie Organics was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™ List, the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study forged by Entrepreneur, Sweetie Pie... - October 30, 2016 - Sweetie Pie Organics
Freedom Pizza is on a Mission to Support Local Artists
Freedom Pizza's message to photographers, designers, physical artists, painters, musicians, cartoonists, doodlers, movie makers, tattoo artists and dreamers - let Freedom Pizza be your canvas. - October 28, 2016 - Freedom Pizza
What’s On Tap Announces Kickstarter Campaign
Local start up What’s On Tap announced today that it started their Kickstarter campaign on October 25th, 2016, Company founders are expecting to revolutionize the way that Craft Beer is found providing a sought after app accurately mapping out where all Craft Beer is sold. Local bartenders... - October 27, 2016 - What's On Tap
Houston Start-Up Launches Thanksgiving "Serve One—Share One" Giveaway
This season, Served LLC, Houston's newest meal delivery service, is launching the “Serve One—Share One” Thanksgiving dinner giveaway. The winner of the giveaway will receive a chef-prepared, fully-cooked meal delivered and will have the opportunity to give an additional complete Thanksgiving dinner away to a deserving family. Texas residents can enter for their chance to win by visiting www.myservedmeals.com. - October 27, 2016 - Served LLC
LovePizza Launches New Rewards Program to Offer Up Something Extra
Locally owned LovePizza continues their commitment to the customer experience with the launch the new LoveLoyalty rewards application earlier this year. The new app offers the added benefits of a loyalty program to reward repeat visits by offering users discounts and promotions based on spending... - October 27, 2016 - LoyalTree
2016 "Centerpieces for Pantries" Program Launched
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 26, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s First Culinary Advancement Program Holds Graduation Ceremony Oct. 31
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will mark the conclusion of its Culinary Advancement Program’s first year with a graduation ceremony on Monday, Oct. 31 at noon at the casino’s Festival Buffet, Room B. Eleven Dover Downs Hotel & Casino employees who held positions such as Line... - October 26, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Extreme Colorado Startup to Release Innovative Energy Supplement
After eight years of research and development, the Colorado-based Apollo Energy Gum Company is ready to officially release a first of its kind, an energy supplement gum that will change how consumers get their daily energy boost. - October 25, 2016 - Apollo Gum Company