Food & Beverage News
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"The Plan Cookbook" Release and "The Plan" Release in Paperback
Readers of Lyn-Genet Recitas’ New York Times bestseller The Plan—a groundbreaking anti-inflammatory diet that has helped people eliminate the surprising "healthy" foods that were actually causing them to gain weight—have been clamoring for more recipes. "The Plan... - December 19, 2014 - The Plan
Food Processor Industry Reports Food Fraud Growing Concern
The December TraceGains’ newsletter, Industry Insider, reported on food fraud as a growing concern to food processors and others in the food chain. As a result, the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the global consortium dedicated to improving food safety for consumers, proposed adding... - December 19, 2014 - TraceGains Inc.
Celebrity Chefs Set to Turn Up the Heat on the 10th Annual Imagine Gala
Bring your appetite for indulgent fun on March 21, 2015. - December 19, 2014 - Imaginarium Science Center
A New Book on Organic, Biodynamic and Natural Wines Gives the Reader the Facts
“Biodynamic, Organic and Natural Winemaking; Sustainable Viticulture and Viniculture” by Britt Karlsson (text) and Per Karlsson (photography), of BKWine, has recently been published by Floris Publishing. As environmental issues and sustainability becomes increasingly a concern for the... - December 19, 2014 - BKWine AB
Lumberton Confectionery Partners with Local Hospital to Deliver Holiday Wishes to Pediatric Patients
On Saturday, December 20, 2014, Sweet Candy Café will deliver and donate holiday gifts to 15 beds in the Pediatrics Unit for patients who are in the Hospital for the Holidays at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, North Carolina. Felicia Evans Long, co-founder of Sweet Candy... - December 18, 2014 - Sweet Candy Café
Award-Winning Irish Author Comes Home to Boston
Penny McCann Pennington, author of acclaimed novel, "It Burns a Lovely Light" made a splash in Somerville's Infamous Irish Restaurant and Pub, The Burren. "You can't beat signing books to the sound of mandolin, guitar and some crisp Gaelic Harmonies," says Pennington. "Not... - December 17, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington
"Mom’s Daily Planner" App Updated for 2015 - Calendar, Grocery Lists, To-do Lists, Budget & Chores in One Convenient Package
Available today, YadaHome® has completely redesigned its popular Mom’s Daily Planner (http://bit.ly/1zoy1wi) app ahead of the holidays and New Year. The app features a fresh user interface that complements the sleek design of Apple’s new iOS8 operating system. The app provides a unique organizing experience, allowing users to manage their calendar, grocery lists, to-do lists, chores and budget using one convenient and elegant family organizer. - December 17, 2014 - YADAhome.com, LLC
IMAGINEI Magazine Releases December 2014 Issue Featuring the Sexy & Age Defying Beauty Vivica A. Fox
IMAGINEI Magazine celebrates their sexy holiday edition with an exclusive interview from the glamourous and age defying beauty Vivica A. Fox. “Fifty never looked so sexy!” Vivica dishes about her fabulous life, loves and career. Vivica has movies, hair product lines, and television... - December 13, 2014 - IMAGINEI Magazine
Cedar Lake Cellars Introduces New Wine Pouring System
St. Louis winery utilizes tool that safeguards against oxidation. - December 13, 2014 - Cedar Lake Cellars
SGS Informs on Four New Commission Regulations to Amend Pesticide Maximum Residue Levels
In October 2014, the European Union (EU) published four Commission Regulations, amending Annexes II, III and V to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on maximum residue levels (MRLs) of pesticides in or on certain products. - December 12, 2014 - SGS
FoodTec Solutions Revolutionizes Food Delivery Through Gamification
Mobile App Motivates Delivery Drivers and Increases Performance - December 12, 2014 - FoodTec Solutions
Fragrance Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020, by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research Pvt. Ltd has released new forthcoming report on "Fragrance Market: Global Industry analysis and Forecast to 2020." - December 12, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Boneshaker Brewing Company Announces Expansion, Launch of Second Brand
The Black Vinyl Ale Project will produce exclusively Barrel-Aged and Sour beers. - December 11, 2014 - Boneshaker Brewing Company
New Website and Blog Dedicated to Food & Drink Trends is Launched
The Food Craveologist web portal is dedicated to exploring some of the world’s hottest food and beverage trends under the moniker of foods we “crave.” - December 11, 2014 - The Burton Group PR
Frozen Functions Now Offering Frozen Pints & The Ice Cream Bar Products for Catered Events
Frozen Functions, an Atlanta ice cream catering and equipment leasing company is pleased to announce a partnership with "The Ice Cream Bar." - December 10, 2014 - Frozen Functions
Robert Reardon III Joins Indevia Accounting
Indevia Accounting welcomes Robert Reardon III as its new Senior Account Executive. The San Diego based restaurant accounting firm provides outsourced accounting services to restaurants in the United States. Reardon joins the sales team following 15 years working with restaurants to improve profitability. He has also served in the US Navy. - December 09, 2014 - Indevia Accounting
Ideal Grain Free Granola Launches with Kickstarter Campaign
Ideal Grain Free Granola Launches with Kickstarter Campaign. - December 09, 2014 - Abundance Foods, LLC
British Housewife Braves Kickstarter with Stunningly Simple Food Prep Accessory
Amongst a sea of techies, start-ups and gadgets, an ordinary housewife's tale - December 08, 2014 - Sheila Ware
Mark Chan Bagged Top Spot of the Inaugural Philippine National Latte Art Championship, the Country’s Premiere Latte Art Competition
Chan to represent the Philippines to the 2015 World Latte Art Championship, scheduled to take place June 15-18 in Gothenburg, Sweden. - December 06, 2014 - Association of Filipino Baristas Inc
Murphy Distributors Recognizes 81 Year Anniversary of End of Prohibition
81 year Anniversary of Prohibition Ending - December 06, 2014 - Murphy Distributors
Kelapo Coconut Oil Honored with 2014 GrowFL Award
Beneficial Blends, dba Kelapo Coconut Oil, was selected as one of the Top 50 Florida Companies to Watch in 2014 by GrowFL. Florida Companies to Watch was started by the Edward Lowe Foundation as a special way to recognize and honor second-stage companies that demonstrate high performance in the... - December 05, 2014 - Kelapo Coconut
Food and Grocery Retailing in Russia Market and Forecasts to 2018
Marketreportsonrussia.com presents a report on “Food and Grocery Retailing in Russia Market and Forecasts to 2018,” the influence of various economic variables on the retail industry, the competitive landscape and detail of key retailers. - December 05, 2014 - Market Reports on Russia
The French Press is Now Open at Cape Harbour
Indulgent gelato, expertly crafted pastry and quality time are among the offerings at the new waterfront European-style bakery café - December 04, 2014 - Hoffman Group LLC
Cedar Lake Cellars Hires New Director of Operations
St. Louis winery venue adds seasoned professional to its team. - December 03, 2014 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Licensing Efforts for CapCap Invention
An innovative new product designed to address a common problem for those who enjoy iced coffee, the CapCap, has been developed by Veronica Angert of Staten Island, New York. The invention's unique design insures that the chance for dripping of coffee is eliminated. The CapCap prevents the hassle... - December 02, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Perfect Bottle Invention
A simple yet innovative new product designed to address a common food seasoning need, the Perfect Bottle, has been developed by Samantha Pesiri of Stamford, Connecticut. The invention’s unique design insures its users that they can apply a perfect ratio of condiments onto their food. The... - December 02, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Shon Brooks "Star Cigar" and Greatest Hits Board NASA Rocket
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is sending the Brooks Entertainment Inc. brands on Orion’s first rocket launch to planet Mars. The Brooks Financial/Entertainment/Technology Corporation is set to arrive first to planet Mars in weightless space with NASA. While S.O.B cigars have been shipped and ready for launch in a "Trial By Fire" at the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas (USA) and the Westin Hotels and Resorts in Puntacana (DR). - December 01, 2014 - S.O.B cigars
Morton Grove Winter Farmers' Market Sat, Dec. 6th 9-2
Winter Market Details; Who: The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market; What: Indoor Winter Markets; When: The first Saturdays of December and February; Saturday, December 6th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; Saturday, February 7th 9:00 am – 2:00 pm; Where: Village of Morton Grove American Legion Memorial Civic Center 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053. - November 29, 2014 - Morton Grove Farmers' Market
Global Bioactive Ingredients Market Analysis and Forecast to 2020 by Persistence Market Research
Persistence Market Research has released new forthcoming report on title "Bioactive Ingredients Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020." - November 28, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Gourmet Gluten-Free Baking is Here with Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Cookie Company Rebranding and Non-GMO Seal
Today the Half-Baked Baking Company, founded in 2012, launched its first Kickstarter campaign to bring a new range of gourmet gluten-free cookie mixes to the masses this holiday season. - November 28, 2014 - The Half-Baked Baking Company
Bitcoin is Now as Easy to Use as Credit Cards on Caffex.com
Bitcoin, the pre-eminent crypto-currency, is now as easy to pay with as using a credit card on Caffex.com. - November 27, 2014 - Hashema International Partners
Cocoa Dolce’s "Build a Box" Exactly What Your Taste Buds Ordered
Master Chocolatier Beth Tully, owner of Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates, announced the launch of a unique Cocoa Dolce service today – the ability to build your own box of chocolates when ordering online at www.cocoadolce.com. Now, instead of being restricted to ordering a readymade assortment... - November 27, 2014 - Baseline Creative
Retail Card Closeouts Distributes 2014 Gift Card Grab Bag Ticket That Features Over $2,000.00 Worth of Gift Cards, Travel Vouchers and More
Retail Card Closeouts (RCC) has launched the 2014 version of the Gift Card Grab Bag ticket which features discounted gift cards, gift certificates, travel vouchers, rebate vouchers and more. The Grab Bag ticket allows customers to receive over $2,000 worth of gift cards, certificates, and vouchers... - November 26, 2014 - RCC Press
POPtions Popcorn Announces E-Gift Certificates Now Available
POPtions Popcorn is proud to announce that E-Gift Certificates are now available at poptionspopcorn.com. “POPtions is happy to announce that we have recently implemented the availability to purchase e-gift certificates on our website,” says Andrew Freundlich, founder of POPtions. - November 26, 2014 - POPtions!
Cedar Lake Cellars Wins Industry Award
St. Louis winery venue recognized by industry professionals. - November 26, 2014 - Cedar Lake Cellars
SCLC & F.E.A.S.T. Catering Announce 2nd Annual Lending a Hand Project
SCLC and F.E.A.S.T. Catering will partner to assist Philadelphia area families in need during the Thanksgiving holidays. - November 25, 2014 - SCLC
Innovation Direct™ Tabbed as Official Marketing Representative for Gutierrez Specialty Cooler Invention
An innovative new product designed to serve as a multi-purpose and highly useful outdoor accessory, the Gutierrez Specialty Cooler, has been developed by Mitchell Gutierrez of Austin, Texas. The invention’s unique design enables it to effectively fulfill the purpose of a conventional cooler... - November 24, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network Project Adds New Program – Flavor Living Radio
The Speak Up Talk Radio Network announces the addition of another important radio program to its current lineup: Flavor Living Radio hosted by Bryant Fitzgerald. - November 23, 2014 - Speak Up Talk Radio Network
Cowboy Santa is Coming to Old Towne for Shop Small Saturday
Cowboy Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Pocahontas will meet and greet children on Saturday, November 29 from noon to 5pm at Old Towne Antiques and Eatery. Other exciting events include a scavenger with lots of prizes, including American Express gift cards and many more. - November 23, 2014 - Old Towne Antiques and Eatery
Poptions Popcorn Announces Free Shipping for the Holidays
POPtions Popcorn is happy to announce that they are offering free shipping for the holidays. “We are very excited to offer to our customers a free shipping offer,” says Andrew Freundlich, founder of POPtions. With any purchase of $50 or more, shoppers will qualify for free shipping by... - November 22, 2014 - POPtions!
SGS Publishes White Paper on Food Pesticide Residue Risks and Management in Food
SGS publishes a new complimentary white paper on understanding, monitoring and meeting the differing global maximum residue limits (MRLs) for pesticides in food and feed products. - November 22, 2014 - SGS
Persistence Market Research: Global Frozen Food Market to Exceed USD 156,377 Million by 2020
Europe has the largest market share for frozen food, followed by North America and Asia Pacific. In Asia Pacific, economic developments paired with increasing urbanization and disposable income are some factors driving the frozen food market in the Asia-Pacific region. - November 22, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
Chef Instructor Eric Crowley Releases New, Handcrafted Seasonings to Spice Up Any Meal
To help aspiring and recreational chefs make delicious and quick meals, Chef Eric Crowley, founder, owner and chef instructor at Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom in Los Angeles, Calif., has created a duo of handcrafted seasonings to spice up any meal, whether grilling, sautéing or roasting. “Sizzle” adds spice to meals, and “Smooth” adds great flavor without heat. To purchase the seasonings, access spice-blend recipes and how-to videos, visit http://culinaryclassroom.com/spiceblends/ - November 21, 2014 - Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
New and Improved Website Makes Christmas Shopping Even Easier
WaterCrockShop.com makes water dispensing products fashionable. - November 20, 2014 - WaterCrockShop
Inaugural Philippine National Latte Art Championship to Showcase Artistic Skills of the Country’s Finest Latte Artist
Competition takes place from November 27 to 29. Grand winner will officially represent the Philippines to the 2015 World Latte Art Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden. - November 20, 2014 - Association of Filipino Baristas Inc
POPtions Popcorn Announces Return of Holiday Flavors Featuring Bissingers Chocolate
POPtions Popcorn is relaunching two flavors featuring Bissinger’s Chocolate for the holiday season; Holiday CeleBERRYation! and Peppermint Poppy! “We are very excited bring back two very popular and decadent flavors for Holiday 2014,” says Andrew Freundlich, founder of POPtions. - November 19, 2014 - POPtions!
Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast to 2020 Report by Persistence Market Research
Refrigeration is a process of moving heat from one location to another. Refrigeration process consists of various application including household refrigerators, industrial freezers, cryogenics, and air conditioning. Refrigeration equipments are made up of four key components: evaporator, condenser,... - November 19, 2014 - Persistence Market Research
St. Florian's Brewery Launches Barrel-Aged Program
Series to begin with Barrel-Aged Browns - November 18, 2014 - St. Florian's Brewery LLC
The Latest Singapore Wednesday Night Party: CIRCULATE. Drinks Are Fizzy, Music is Groovy, Crowd is Buzzing
CIRCULATE is the new Wednesday night out at Le Comptoir in the vibrant Boat Quay area. On a weekly base CIRCULATE will bring you the best international quality house music by a resident DJ and weekly circulating guest DJ’s either national or international. Every Wednesday the bar comes alive... - November 18, 2014 - Hertog Entertainment Pte Ltd.
New Chocolate Bars Are Low Glycemic and Benefit Animal Rescues
Three new chocolate bars have recently been introduced by Rescue Chocolate, the 4-year-old B Corporation which donates all profits to animal rescue organizations. - November 18, 2014 - Rescue Chocolate