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Sweet Candy Café Awards the Timothy Rodney Long Memorial Scholarship

Award helps New Jersey high school students transition to college - August 31, 2016 - Sweet Candy Café

Buzz Pop Cocktails Sets Strategic Alliance with ZoIQ and Kevin Harrington from Shark Tank for Video Promotions

Buzz Pop™ Cocktails are a fresh and invigorating new twist on two very popular summer items – sorbets + premium liquors. The no mess retro style see through push-pops are perfect for pool bars, Las Vegas Day clubs, concerts, sporting venues, Cruise lines and huge parties. The adult only... - August 31, 2016 - Buzz Pop Cocktails

Local Wine Loving Mom Launches In-Home Wine Tasting Business in Sarasota

Goodbye stuffy wine snobs…hello casual, fun wine sampling from the comfort of your living room. - August 28, 2016 - Darlene L Nicholson

Dine with the Stars

Three Michelin Starred Chefs come together to create a culinary extravaganza at the Kempinski Hotel Bahia in Estepona, Spain this September. - August 26, 2016 - Kempinski Hotel Bahía

Honored Lifetime Member, Lori Bigelow, Has Been Scheduled as Bio of the Month of July 2017 by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals

Lori Bigelow of Wilton, Connecticut, an honored Lifetime Member of America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals, will be featured as Bio of the Month of July 2017 for her exemplary career in the tea industry. - August 24, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals

SGS Launches New Halal Awareness Training Course

With the global Halal food and beverages market now worth ca. USD 1.4 trillion annually, SGS has introduced its new Halal Awareness Training course, developed in association with the Halal Authority Board (HAB), to help the industry understand the importance of complying with Halal... - August 24, 2016 - SGS

Grand Opening of Flavors Creamery, Home of the Best Gelato Cookie Sandwiches in Los Angeles

Flavors Creamery is pleased to announce the grand opening of it's Gelateria, Flavors Creamery, in downtown Glendale, California. Flavors Creamery offers a large selection of gourmet Italian gelato, sorbet and home made cookie sandwiches. The gelato and sorbet are hand made fresh in Los Angeles with... - August 22, 2016 - Flavors Creamery

Craft Beer Week and WAAVE

WAAVE app teams up with Craft Beer Week to turn a multi venue week-long event cashless. WAAVE has pioneered the cashless movement for F&B and events in Singapore and for this event they handpicked key happenings to ride the cashless WAAVE. - August 21, 2016 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd

Worldwide Edible Insects Market Growing at the CAGR of 6.1% from 2016–2024, by PMR Report

On the basis of product type, the market is segmented into a product as a whole and product as an ingredient. Product as a whole segment is further sub-segmented into steam or fried, raw and BBQ. - August 19, 2016 - Persistence Market Research

Taste of Japan at Los Angeles Times The Taste

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will be co-hosting “Japan Pavillion” with JNTO (Japan National Trade Org) at LA Times’ The Taste. At The Taste, JETRO will host a booth with different types of ramen from LA local restaurants and showcase various traditional ingredients in it. - August 15, 2016 - Japan External Trade Organization

Cairo’s Supermarket Expo Increased Exhibitors Satisfaction Using iMakaseb

Last June, iMakaseb showcased its promotional concept to the thousands visiting Expo supermarket to enjoy the numerous offers presented by leading brands and stock up on key staples before the holy month of Ramadan. Consumers usually visit the exhibition to check the latest Packaged Goods and Brand... - August 15, 2016 - iMakaseb

Craft Fudge Makes a Comeback

Describing the opening of a new craft fudge concept in the Hudson Valley New York - August 15, 2016 - David Seligmann

Harbor Wholesale Foods and Taco Time Northwest Announce Distribution Agreement

Harbor Wholesale Foods (Harbor) of Lacey, Washington announces a 3-year distribution partnership with Taco Time Northwest, serving 75 restaurants throughout Washington. Fourth generation Harbor owner and CEO, Justin Erickson believes this deal highlights the best of Harbor’s capabilities... - August 13, 2016 - Harbor Wholesale Foods

Lumberton Confectionery Storefront Partners with Walmart and Zollipops® to Provide Back-to-School Supplies

On Saturday, August 13, 2016, Sweet Candy Café in Historic Downtown Lumberton will donate 200 bags of school supplies from Noon to 3 p.m., for kids ages 7 to 12 in partnership with Walmart on Fayetteville Road in Lumberton and Zollipops®. Zollipops, created by 10-year-old Alina Morse,... - August 12, 2016 - Sweet Candy Café

Joey's Seafood Launches More Accessible Responsive Joeys.ca Website August 2

Joey's website offers responsive design and all the bells and whistles that go with it. - August 12, 2016 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants

ÃN Asian Cuisines Hosts Beer Dinner

Local Restaurant Pairs Mother Earth Beer with Various Dishes - August 11, 2016 - Ãn Asian Cuisines

Save the Date: Food Waste Weekend

Weekend of September 23-25, 2016 Set Aside for America’s Clergy Across the Faith Spectrum to Give Sermons on Food Waste - August 10, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org

Tea Board of India Partners with World Tea Coffee Expo Mumbai for Promotion of Domestic Tea Trade

After a successful presence at the 2015 edition, Tea Board of India doubles the size of the pavilion at the 2016 edition. Mumbai World Tea & Coffee Expo establishes itself as the voice of the Industry and the gateway to the Indian markets. - August 10, 2016 - World Tea & Coffee Expo

Northwest Petroleum to Raise Funds for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Charity Golf Tournament

Northwest Petroleum LP will hold its first Charity Classic Golf Tournament in which all proceeds will benefit The Lighthouse of Houston, an organization that is dedicated to providing education, recreation and career resources for the blind and visually impaired. The golf tournament will be held... - August 09, 2016 - Northwest Petroleum

Jeanette Friedman Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who

Jeanette Friedman, of Austin, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Food and Beverage. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Friedman's image was projected over Times Square, New York, on August 5th, 2016. - August 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who

Worldwide Low-Calorie Food Market to Expand at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2014 to 2019, According to PMR Report

The low-calorie food segment is the major growing segment of the global health food market. Growing health concerns and changing consumer lifestyle favoring low-calorie foods are the major driving factors for this industry. - August 06, 2016 - Persistence Market Research

Vegan Soulfest

A celebration of culture and vegan living. - August 05, 2016 - The Land of Kush

St. Augustine Social Magazine Tells You Everything You Need to Know About Moving to St. Augustine, FL

St. Augustine Social, the city magazine for St. Augustine, recently published a complete guide outlining everything you need to know about moving to St. Augustine, FL and the surrounding St. Johns County area. As the area’s local city magazine, they're sharing the ins and outs of living in St. Augustine in one convenient place to make moving to St. Augustine so much easier. - August 05, 2016 - Occasions Media Group

Max Alley Delivers 3 Family Dollar Stores for Simultaneous Grand Openings

Fast Track process and great people deliver record breaking development and construction activity for July 2016. - August 04, 2016 - Max Alley Construction

ilFornino Releases a New Grande G-Series Wood Fired Pizza Oven

A Heavy Duty 304 Stainless Steel Oven Built for Commercial Use Such as Restaurants, Trailers, Parties - August 04, 2016 - ilFornino

Lori Bigelow Honored as Strathmore’s Who’s Who Executive of the Year

Lori Bigelow, of Norwalk, Connecticut, has recently been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2016 Executive of the Year for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Tea Manufacturing. - August 03, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who

Expanded Docks Oyster House Opens Its Doors with Celebrated Design by Lynn Gaffney Architect

Docks Oyster House has been an important part of Atlantic City since 1897. Lynn Gaffney Architect led the expansion design to 14,000 SF. The restaurant/bar retained the original façade as well as something less tangible. Owner Frank Dougherty said, “While we knew it was time to expand, we also knew that we needed to preserve the Docks 'feel' our customers have loved for decades. Lynn’s design helped us retain our history while offering an impressive new space. People love it." - August 03, 2016 - Lynn Gaffney Architect

Exquisite Conglomerate Communications LLC’s Brand Exquisite Barista Services is Now Mobile

The coffee industry is serves more than 400 million cups per day, and Exquisite Barista Services is expanding the marketplace. - August 02, 2016 - Exquisite Conglomerate Communications LLC

Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, a Manhattan Kosher Restaurant in NYC, Announces They Will Offer Nine Days Menu Prior to the Jewish Fast Day of Tisha B'Av

Talia's Steakhouse & Bar's announcement of its upcoming Nine Days menu. The NYC kosher restaurant will offer a unique Nine Days menu, which includes various types of fish, pasta & vegetarian dishes. - July 30, 2016 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House

The Mule Tavern Opens at 5227 South Tacoma Way

The Mule Tavern, a new dive bar on South Tacoma Way is now open for business. - July 30, 2016 - The Mule Bar

Something’s New at Vue, Vue on 30a Announces Launch of Updated, User-Friendly Website

Vue on 30a, the premier spot for gulf front fine dining along 30A, announced the launch of its brand new website. The website, www.vueon30a.com features a modern design, easy navigation and helpful resources for guests and those planning weddings and events. - July 29, 2016 - Vue on 30a

Homebrewers Wanted for "Tales from the Cask" Homebrew Competition

Award-winning Craft Beer Podcast Seeks Out Entries for Judged Brewing Competition. - July 29, 2016 - Mims Distributing

Kroger Helps Customers Save with Exclusive "4X Fuel Points" Promotion

From July 27 Through August 9, Shoppers Can Pocket Savings at Their Local Kroger by Purchasing Gift Cards to Save on Gas - July 29, 2016 - Kroger

Grand Opening of First "Bike Thru" Restaurant in Houston, TX

Raspado Xperts opens Houston's first bike thru restaurant, a smoothie and raspa shop along the White Oak bike trail at White Oak Bayou Village shopping center. - July 28, 2016 - White Oak Bayou Village

Eatpops Good-for-You Frozen Desserts Achieve Non-GMO Project Verification

Eatpops announces Non GMO Project verification for six refreshing flavors from its all-natural line of plant-based, paleo friendly ice pops. Inspired by good-for-you green juice favorites, Eatpops brings sweet relief from the summer heat with no added sugars and no artificial ingredients. New packaging bearing the Non GMO Project logo roll out to stores mid-August. MSRP $6.99 for each box of three, 3oz pops. Naturally gluten free and Kosher certified. - July 28, 2016 - Eatpops

Global Dairy and Soy Foods Market to Register Rapid Growth Owing to Rising Health Consciousness

The global Dairy and Soy Food market in 2015 was valued at US$617.9 billion and is expected grow marginally during 2015-2020. - July 28, 2016 - Market Research Hub

Whiskey Lab Barrel-Aging, Without the Barrel

Whiskey Lab is a unique vessel designed to explore “barrel aging” whiskey or other spirits, without the barrel. The vessel performs like the full-sized barrels, without the disadvantages of mini barrels and sticks. As you make a barrel smaller, you have a higher ratio of wood in contact with a smaller volume of liquid inside, which can cause the woody-flavored elements to diffuse into the liquid too quickly. Whiskey Lab keeps the ratio of wood-to-liquid similar to a full-sized barrel. - July 27, 2016 - BRAIN Labs, LLC

PathogenDx Enters Into Cooperation Agreement with Toluca Mexican Style Products to Evaluate Its Ultra-Rapid PDx-M Meat Adulteration Technology

PathogenDx, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Toluca Mexican Style Food Products to evaluate its ultra-rapid PDx-M meat adulteration and microbial detection technology. PathogenDx has developed a breakthrough technology providing food and meat... - July 27, 2016 - PathogenDx

Five O'Clock Steakhouse Welcomes Iconic Group of "School of Rock On Tour" Musicians

On Saturday, July 9, 2016, Five O'Clock Steakhouse welcomed a group of iconic musicians to a private dinner party including Grammy & Oscar-winning composer/producer Damon Ranger, musician Peter Distefano of Porno For Pyros/Perry Farrell, Jenny Douglas - Foote of Pink/Toto, Tanya O'Callahan of Maynard James Keenan/Ronnie Wood, Grammy award-winning signer Kendra Foster, Dimitri Coats from Off!, rocker Dan McCafferty (Dee Snider), plus bassist Eva Gardner and drummer Mark Schulman of Pink's band. - July 26, 2016 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse

Balls® Brings a Fresh Take on Italian Street Food to Dubai

The Dubai food scene can expect to heat up with the launch of Balls®, an exciting new Italian street food experience. - July 23, 2016 - Balls

Renfro Foods Spice Up Product Offerings with Pumpkin Salsa

19th salsa from Texas specialty foods company launched at Summer Fancy Food Show. - July 21, 2016 - Renfro Foods, Inc.

Wondermade Partners with Manna Project International to Benefit Low-Income Communities in Ecuador and Nicaragua

Orlando-based confectioner Wondermade is partnering with Manna Project International to help to break the cycle of poverty in underserved communities around the world. Wondermade will donate fifteen percent of online sales completed with the code “MANNAPROJECT” through the month of July. - July 21, 2016 - Manna Project International

Mad Rabbit Distillery Announces Official Grand Opening

Mad Rabbit Distillery continues to create new signature cocktails featuring their delicious spirits, in preparation for the Official Grand Opening Celebration Thursday July 21, 2016 from 3:00 to 10:00pm. Located at 10860 Dover St. Westminster, CO - July 19, 2016 - Mad Rabbit Distillery

Porter's Peach Liqueur to Hit Utah Market

Ogden’s Own Distillery announced that Porter’s Peach Liqueur will be Available starting Friday July, 15, 2016 at the distillery’s retail outlet in Ogden. It will hit the Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (DABC) stores the first part of August. Porter’s Peach... - July 19, 2016 - Ogden's Own Distillery

Top Ottawa Restaurant Supply Shop, Chef’s Paradise, Proudly Announces New Immigrant Donation Initiative

With unprecedented levels of violence across the Middle East sending refugees fleeing across the world, Canada has generously opened her borders in hopes of bringing a better life to those in need. - July 17, 2016 - Chefs Paradise

Chef’s Paradise Offers the Mateus Ceramics Collection and More Quality Restaurant Equipment in Ottawa

Nothing makes a distinctive party like distinctive settings, and few companies on Earth make settings and dishware as distinctive as Mateus. This is why Chef’s Paradise, a top restaurant equipment supplier in Ottawa, is proud to carry a full line of Mateus ceramics which are perfect for parties of all sizes. - July 17, 2016 - Chefs Paradise

Kevin Chi Brings Home the Win for Cayo at Belize Tourism Board's Taste of Belize 2016

Kevin Chi, the Prep Cook at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel won the national Amateur Cook competition at the Taste of Belize 2016 hosted by the Belize Tourism Board. Kevin took first place over 4 other contestants from across the country and won a beautiful etched glass award, an all-expense paid trip... - July 15, 2016 - San Ignacio Resort Hotel