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West Central Produce Expands Its Operations Into 50% Larger Distribution Facility in Norwalk
West Central, the largest distributor of fresh-produce specialty products in Los Angeles, has moved for the first time in its 47-year history. New distribution center is 200,000 square feet, more than 50% larger than the company's previous facilities in downtown LA. - March 13, 2015 - West Central Produce
A Sweet Repeat: Holm Made Toffee Co. Brings Home Two Awards from the 2015 Oregon Chocolate Festival
Holm Made Toffee Co. announced today that they were a big winner at the 11th Annual Oregon Chocolate Festival held March 6th – 8th in Ashland, OR. The event featured over 30 artisan chocolatiers from Oregon, Washington and California. The festival boasts eight award categories - seven are... - March 13, 2015 - Holm Made Toffee Co.
Traveler Food – Providing Passengers a Benefit of Health and Taste During Train Journeys
Traveler Food has changed the manner in which train passengers in India order and enjoy their meals. The ease of placing an order through their call center, website or even the mobile app - March 12, 2015 - Traveler Food
HAGA Gears Up Its Survival Seed Kit Supply for the New Growing Season
Earlier today, a spokesperson for Home and Garden America (HAGA) shared some of the company's preparation plans for the upcoming growing season. HAGA's strategies will focus on increasing its non-hybrid survival seed kit supply in order to meet the rising demand of its gardening... - March 12, 2015 - Home and Garden America
Duluth Dunkin Donuts Ribbon Cutting
Excitement filled the area as Dunkin Donuts held their officials ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, March 7th. Mayor Nancy Harris conducted the ribbon cutting ceremony along with store owner Stephen Attard who said Duluth was an ideal location for his store. “We like the area and we felt like... - March 11, 2015 - City of Duluth
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Lori Bigelow
Lori Bigelow of Norwalk, Connecticut, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Tea Manufacturing. - March 10, 2015 - Strathmore Who's Who
Press Club to Participate in Global French Culinary Event
A special dinner taking place at the luxury Hanoi restaurant Press Club on March 19 to mark "Gout de France" (Good France). - March 10, 2015 - Press Club Hanoi
America’s First Pizzeria, Lombardi’s Pizza, to Celebrate 110 Year Anniversary on Thursday, March 19, 2015
Lombardi’s Pizza is celebrating its 110th year anniversary, as part of the celebration they will be turning the clock back to 1905, when pies were a nickel. - March 08, 2015 - Lombardi's Pizza
Rescue Chocolate Reissues Easter Babies and Bunnies
Dogs and cats join the rabbits in the Easter spotlight as Rescue Chocolate reissues two popular gifts items whose profits are donated to animal rescue organizations. One product, the Make Mine Chocolate bunny, gets its name from a House Rabbit Society initiative to warn parents away from giving... - March 08, 2015 - Rescue Chocolate
Scandinavian Startup Launches Free App to Make All Your Recipes Mobile
Scandinavian app startup Cromian today launched FooDoo, the first fully-mobile recipe app to offer the user a simple and intuitive way to cook blog recipes, designed to benefit both bloggers and users. FooDoo is now available for free on the App Store and Google Play Store. - March 08, 2015 - Cromian
Mystic Botanical Opens New Eco Friendly Online Store
Mystic Botanical is pleased to announce the launch of their new online store. Just in time for spring with a new eco fashion lineup. Products made from hemp-raffia-bamboo! Visit them at www.mysticbotanical.com - March 06, 2015 - Mystic Botanical
National Therapy Animal Day™ and Treats and Sweets Day™
Pet Partners, the national leader in demonstrating and promoting animal-assisted therapy, activities and education, announces the first annual National Therapy Animal Day to recognize exceptional therapy animal teams that provide visits to hospital patients, nursing home residents, schools, and other facilities. Treats and Sweets Day is the accompanying fundraising event; funds raised will support Pet Partners in training and registering thousands of pet therapy teams. - March 06, 2015 - Pet Partners
Iberian Traveler Once Again Offers Exclusive 4-Day/3-Night VIP Packages for the Opening Days of the Fiesta De San Fermín and the Running of the Bulls in 2015
Iberian Traveler’s Sanfermín Tours offers clients the opportunity to join Peña Seattle de Sanfermines on a private balcony overlooking the Town Hall Square for the start of another exciting celebration of one of the world’s most popular festivals. - March 05, 2015 - Iberian Traveler
Chez Moi Receives National Recognition as American Small Business Champion from SCORE and Sam’s Club
Chez Moi earned the title of American Small Business Champion by submitting an online application answering the question “What sacrifice have you made to help your business succeed?” Nominations which garnered at least 100 votes were then presented to a judging panel of small business experts that determined 102 businesses including Chez Moi to be the winners. - March 05, 2015 - Chez Moi
Southern Oaks Plantation Voted “Best All-Around Wedding Venue” in New Orleans; Launched New, Innovative Website
This is a banner year for Southern Oaks Plantation, a special events venue in New Orleans. On February 9, Borrowed & Blue published the results of its 2014 Best of B&B Awards, in which people globally voted on their favorite wedding venues in 8 different categories. This year, they selected... - March 04, 2015 - Southern Oaks Plantation
67 Wine & Spirits Presents 67 Wine-Book Club with Author Kerin O'Keefe
67 Wine announces the first installment of it’s new 67 Wine-Book Club, to be held Friday, March 6th, from 4-7PM at their store. 67 Wine is now featuring "Barolo and Barbaresco: The King and Queen of Italian Wine" by Kerin O'Keefe. - March 04, 2015 - 67 Wine & Spirits
Blue Donkey Coffee Campaigns for Permanent Store Location at Emory University
Blue Donkey Coffee, an Atlanta-based craft coffee company, is campaigning with Emory University students to earn a permanent store location on Emory's campus. Currently, Blue Donkey Coffee is available on Tuesdays at the Emory Farmers Market, but the company has received hundreds of student requests to be available seven days a week on campus. - March 04, 2015 - Blue Donkey Coffee, Inc.
Cherryvale Farms Launches First Baking Mixes Powered by Hampton Creek's New Ingredient
Fruit- and Veggie-Focused Mixes Increase Sustainability with a Healthier Version of the Conventional Chicken Egg. - March 04, 2015 - Cherryvale Farms
Legendary San Francisco Drag Queens Buy a Nightclub and Present "Sex and the City LIVE!"
SFs hottest new nightclub and cabaret venue, Oasis, is owned by legendary San Francisco Drag Queens, Heklina and D'Arcy Drollinger. They're bringing back their wildly popular "Sex And The City: Live!" every Thursday-Saturday in March. Perfect for bridal showers, girls night out, gay theater or just a rollicking good time on the town. Tickets and information at sfoasis.com. - March 03, 2015 - Oasis
Richland Rum Awarded Gold in International Tasting Competitions in Hong Kong (CWSA) and Madrid (CWWSC)
The Hong Kong and Madrid Top Ratings follow Additional Prestigious International Accolades for the "Sprit of GeorgiaTM." Recently Awards include Los Angeles SIP Awards, The Fifty Best Award, The Craft Spirit Awards and The Beverage Testing Institute Tastings (BTI). - March 02, 2015 - Richland Rum
Full Circle Announces Expansion Into Santa Cruz and Napa Valley
Organic Produce and Wine form the Perfect "Pear." - March 02, 2015 - Full Circle
Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, a Manhattan Kosher Restaurant, Announces to Offer Prepaid Glatt Kosher for Passover Seders, Chol Hamoed & Yom Tov Meals During Jewish Holiday
If you are looking for a relaxing and stress-free way to celebrate Passover with your loved ones without spending the whole day in the kitchen, consider what has become a tradition for Passover at the popular New York City Glatt Kosher restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC. - February 28, 2015 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Fun, Food, and Freebies on Tap at Veg Fest
An ultra-endurance athlete, who performs his feats fueled completely on a vegan diet, will be one of the scores of speakers at the upcoming New York City Vegetarian Food Festival. The event returns to the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan on March 14-15, with a new lineup of speakers, chefs,... - February 28, 2015 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Lehrmitt Design Studios Offers 3D Printed Chocolate Design and Molds
Lehrmitt Design Studios offers revolutionary chocolate design and mold-making using 3D printing technologies. - February 28, 2015 - Lehrmitt Design Studios
New Zealand Clarifies Labeling Requirements for Export Infant Formula
New Zealand’s Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has issued a new standard to clarify the labeling requirements for exports of infant formula, to all destinations excluding Australia. - February 27, 2015 - SGS
Hound Entertainment Group Builds Food Hound Division
Hound Entertainment’s Food Division set to Expand with New Candy Deal. - February 26, 2015 - Hound Entertainment Group
POPtions Popcorn Announces Debut of A Taste of Spring Popcorn 3 Way Tin
POPtions Popcorn is proud to announce the debut of one of a new three way tin assortment, A Taste of Spring. “POPtions is excited to announce our newest 3 way tin, A Taste of Spring,” says Andrew Freundlich, founder of POPtions. “A Taste of Spring includes three specially... - February 26, 2015 - POPtions!
Popcorn Market in India Market Profile to 2017
Market Reports on India presents the report on "Popcorn Market in India Market Profile to 2017" to accurately identify the areas where they want to compete in the future. - February 25, 2015 - Market Reports on India
Sweet Treat Fan Favorite Chamoy City Limits is Skipping the Sophomore Slump
After a bold and successful freshman year under their belt, Ana Fernandez and Chamoy City Limits look to skip the usual sophomore slump and dominate the crowded San Antonio frozen treat landscape. - February 25, 2015 - The Institute of Chili
Global Rigid Packaging Market for Food and Beverages - Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2014 - 2020, by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd released a new forthcoming report on "Rigid Packaging Market for Food and Beverages: Global Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2014 - 2020." - February 25, 2015 - Persistence Market Research
New Children’s Picture Book Celebrates Armenian Easter Traditions
As the world reflects on the Armenian tragedy of 1915, Pomegranate Publishing has released a new children’s picture book, Mariam’s Easter Parade, which celebrates the traditions of the Armenian culture. Written by Marianne Markarian and illustrated by Margaret Markarian Wasielewski, Mariam’s Easter Parade is a light-hearted story of young girl who might be too small to help with the Easter preparations, but she is clever enough to celebrate with her own special parade! - February 23, 2015 - Pomegranate Publishing
Russian Federation: Wine - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2020
Marketreportsonrussia.com presents a report on “Russian Federation: Wine - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2020.” It presents the latest data of the market value, consumption, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and food balance. - February 23, 2015 - Market Reports on Russia
Manny’s Franchise Branching Further Into North Carolina
Manny's Franchise operating Manny's Neighborhood Grilles and Mediterranean Cafes has news of three additional franchise units centered on concepts of the Café. Michael Stavrinakis, President of Manny’s Franchise has entered a contract with Eric Valera and Dennis Hoffer of Greenville, N. - February 20, 2015 - Manny’s Neighborhood Grille and Café
JSwinetours: Wine Tour Planning 2015 Released
JSwinetours recently published its wine travel program for the 2015 season. Apart from the private tours and day tours in Alsace and Burgundy all year round, there will be a luxury Alsace tour in autumn and two luxury Tuscany tours, one in spring and one in autumn. All luxury tours are 5 days and... - February 20, 2015 - JSwinetours
Survival Enthusiasts Recommend HAGA’s Heirloom Seeds for Storage Purposes
In recent years, devastating calamities have severely affected various areas around the world. The high probability of more unexpected disasters has definitely urged people to start thinking about survival. Many have now turned to emergency preparedness, food gardening, and saving heirloom seeds... - February 19, 2015 - Home and Garden America
HAGA Shares the Top 3 Organic Gardening Methods to Try This 2015
As a tribute to the 2015 growing season, Home and Garden America shared its highly-recommended organic gardening methods for this year. HAGA's top 3 choices involve vertical gardening, pallet gardening, and survival gardening using heirloom survival seeds. The first organic gardening method that... - February 19, 2015 - Home and Garden America
Tequila & Mezcal (Spirits) Market in Russia: Market Profile to 2018
Marketreportsonrussia.com presents a report on “Tequila & Mezcal (Spirits) Market in Russia: Market Profile to 2018” the information to accurately identify the areas where they want to compete in the future. Summary This report presents data on the Tequila & Mezcal consumption... - February 19, 2015 - Market Reports on Russia
Slim Secrets Wins Product of the Year Australia 2015 in Health and Wellbeing
Slim Secrets gluten free clean protein Bare Bars have just been awarded with the prestigious Product of the Year Award in the competitive Health & Wellbeing category. - February 16, 2015 - slim secrets
HAGA Experts Comment on the Rising Number of Food Gardeners in the U.S.
A special report from the National Gardening Association (NGA) has learned that the number of food gardeners in the United States is now at an all-time high. - February 15, 2015 - Home and Garden America
SGS Announces China Updated National Food Safety Standard GB 2760 for Uses of Food Additives
An update of the national food safety standard for uses of food additives (GB 2760-2014) has been issued by the People’s Republic of China National Health and Family Planning Commission in the No. 21st official announcement on 31 December 2014. - February 14, 2015 - SGS
Murphy Distributors Continues to Reach for the Brass Ring
At just 23 years old, Matthew Murphy had a vision - to introduce the world’s finest wines, craft beers, and artisan spirits to those who appreciate quality. His company is now the fastest growing wine, beer and spirits distributor in the state. - February 13, 2015 - Murphy Distributors
Professional of the Year, Lori Bigelow, Has Recently Been Recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Lori Bigelow of Norwalk, Connecticut was recently recognized by America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals as Professional of the Year 2015 for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Tea Manufacturing. Currently, she has been selected as a Featured Member on the America’s Registry website. - February 12, 2015 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
The Future of the Ice Cream Market in India to 2018
MarketreportsonIndia.com presents the report “The Future of the Ice Cream Market in India to 2018" including detailed analysis on the Ice Cream consumption trends in India, historic and forecast Ice Cream consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. - February 12, 2015 - Market Reports on India
MBC3 Joins NewBoy in a Long Term Toy Partnership
MBC3, the leading kids TV channel in the MENA region, and NewBoy, the region’s leading distributor of toys, stationery, food, and nursery products, announced today a new strategic partnership that appoints NewBoy as MBC3’s toy partner. The partnership will commence on January 01, 2015... - February 11, 2015 - NewBoy FZCO
World’s Best Cheesecake Serves Up #CheesecakeLove for Valentine’s Day
Ashland-based dessert maker rewards loyal customers with biggest discount of the year. - February 11, 2015 - World's Best Cheesecake
Rum Market in India: Market Profile to 2018
MarketreportsonIndia.com presents the latest report on “Rum Market in India: Market Profile to 2018." It presents data on the Rum consumption trends in India. It analyzes Rum consumption volumes and values at market and category level. It examines the components of change in the market... - February 11, 2015 - Market Reports on India
The Langham, Boston Honored for Environmental Leadership with Oyster Shell Recycling
Downtown Boston Hotel has been a leader in recycling oyster shell working with a local non-profit the Mass Oyster Project who is working to restore oysters. - February 09, 2015 - Mass Oyster Project
SGS Provides Updates on Final Version of US FDA Guidance for Beer Labeling
The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) issued the final version of their August 2009 draft guidance for certain beers which are not subject to the labeling provisions of the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. - February 09, 2015 - SGS
SGS Announces Canadian Government Amended Regulations and Standards on Maple Products
On 31 December 2014, the Canadian government issued a notification regarding the amendment of their Maple Product Regulations. - February 09, 2015 - SGS
SGS Announces Ireland is the First EU State Allowed to Export Bovine Products to the US Market
Ireland’s government announced that it will be the first EU state to export beef to the United States in more than 15 years (1). - February 09, 2015 - SGS