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Eat, Drink, Carve and be Merry! A Family-Friendly Harvest Wine Event in Paso Robles.

Paso Robles' winery Chronic Cellars is hosting a free pumpkin carving event at the Chronic Cellars Tasting Room on October 18, 2014, for Paso Harvest Wine Weekend. - October 14, 2014 - Chronic Cellars

Kreuzfahrthammer Offers the First “Pay What You Want” Danube River Cruise in History

Unique promotion gives river cruise enthusiasts the first ever opportunity to pay the price they are willing to pay for a one-of-a-kind cruise on the Danube. - October 13, 2014 - Kreuzfahrthammer

7,000th Food Pantry Joins AmpleHarvest.org

One out of every five food pantries in America can now receive fresh food from a local grower because of the growing AmpleHarvest.org network. - October 11, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org

MagicKitchen.com Offers Holiday Meals and a Free eBook

In time for the season, a free ebook and holiday meals available from MagicKitchen.com. - October 11, 2014 - MagicKitchen.com

The Panarottis Pizza Dough Journey

Founded in 1990, Panarottis Pizza Pasta is known for its generous portions, handmade pizzas, freshest ingredients and warm, family-friendly environment. But have you ever wondered about the story behind the food you eat and what makes a Panarottis pizza in a league of its own? With quality being... - October 11, 2014 - Panarottis Pizza Pasta

Pereg Gourmet Products Recognized by Global Food Organization SIAL

Soup Mix and Quinoa with Spinach Were Chosen to be Part of the SIAL Innovation Selection 2014 - October 10, 2014 - Pereg Gourmet

Underground Herbal Spirit Named Best Buy by The Beverage Tasting Institute

The Utah-made spirit was awarded a gold medal by the International Review of Spirits and rated a 92 (Exceptional). - October 10, 2014 - Ogden's Own Distillery

CaJohns Ignites Houston with Flavor & Fire

CaJohns Fiery Foods wins in Texas. - October 10, 2014 - CaJohns Fiery Foods

Notte’s Bon Ton Pastry & Confectionery Offers an Array of Custom Cakes for Special Occasions

Vancouver, BC-based Notte’s Bon Ton Pastry & Confectionery is now offering a complete range of custom cakes for their customers’ special occasions. Within their team, the bakery staff has several years of combined experience crafting sumptuous custom cakes for occasions such as... - October 09, 2014 - Notte's Bon Ton Pastry

Kroger Pharmacies Now Offering Annual Flu Shots

Nation’s Largest Grocery Retailer Provides Vaccine for Individuals Both with and Without Insurance, No Appointment Needed. - October 09, 2014 - Kroger

POPtions Popcorn Announces Launch of Mobile App

POPtions Popcorn is proud to announce the launch of the POPtions mobile app for Apple and Android. “POPtions is excited to announce the launch of our app,” says Andrew Freundlich, founder of POPtions. “Mobile apps are increasing in popularity for retailers, and we’re one of... - October 09, 2014 - POPtions!

Provincial Vineyards Presents "A Wine Maker's Dinner Fit for a King" How Wine and a Five-Star Chef Are Making Sweet Music

Presenting their 1st Wine Maker's Dinner, Provincial Vineyards has selected 4 of their best Oregon wines to accompany a 4-course meal prepared by Chef Gabriel Barber at his new cafe. Out Aza Blue Market & Cafe is the newest "go to" spot and listed by many as one of the "Best Places to Eat" on your way to the Oregon Coast. The combination of this Willamette Valley wine and Chef Gabriel's gourmet dinner make this an event to attend. Prior to the event make your choice of entree below. - October 08, 2014 - Provincial Vineyards

KOR Water Launching First at-Home Filtration Product

Water Fall by KOR Kickstarter Campaign Will Fund Sustainable and Stylish Water Filtration. - October 08, 2014 - Kor Water

Elruh Tea Expands Internationally

Australian Skinny Tea business going global using automated cloud based technology. - October 07, 2014 - Elruh Tea Pty Ltd

SGS Informs on Latest Global Recall Notifications and Food Safety Management Systems

Product recalls, the management practice of last resort, fluctuate from year to year. Related notifications increased again in 2013 in the US, but bucking the recent global trend, notifications in the EU fell by 8.8%. - October 07, 2014 - SGS

Brand New Book Focuses Exclusively on Dining at the Most Magical Place on Earth

RKA Media announced a unique new book that takes the mystery out of one of the most important but confusing elements of a Disney World Vacation; dining at the Walt Disney World® theme parks and resorts. Choosing from over 300 on property dining choices is often overwhelming. That is why "Dining at Walt Disney World® – The Definitive Guide" was created. - October 05, 2014 - RKA Media

TraX Creating 100,000 Positive Retail Actions in All US Stores

Applicant for Chase’s Mission Main St. Grant Completion for $150,000. TraX, is an award-winning mobile rewards platform for positive actions in retail, and has already collected 20% of the votes needed for the Chase Mission Main St. competition. The SF Bay Area company, is committed to retail disposable waste reduction in retail stores, and shopper engagement driven by consumer values via social sharing! - October 04, 2014 - TraX

Southern Reinvention Weekend Celebrates Today’s South and Elkmont, Alabama

Southern Reinvention weekend celebrates the life of the South, its vibrant cast of characters and the skills and culture of its residents. Hosted by Belle Chèvre, the artisan cheese company, this celebration takes place October 18, 2014 and will gather Southern artisans, craftspeople and artists in a giant celebration of Southern culture. - October 04, 2014 - Belle Chevre

HAGA Seed Experts to Research Optimum Survival Seeds Packs

A spokesman for Home and Garden America revealed, today, that the company is doing research into the needs of Doomsday Preppers to see what assortment of survival seeds would be the most beneficial to a person who has survived a disaster and is now reliant on growing the bulk of their own food. The... - October 04, 2014 - Home and Garden America

Home and Garden America to Launch New Survival Seeds Product Later This Year

Home and Garden America will add a new survival seeds pack to their gardening lineup later this year a source close to the Company recently stated. The Company currently offers a 50 Varieties Heirloom Organic Survival Seeds Packet which contains all the vegetables that would be necessary for... - October 04, 2014 - Home and Garden America

HAGA Releases Results of Adding Image to Product Description Page on Amazon.com

Home and Garden America recently added an image to their existing text product description. This now better depicts the survival seed kit for a potential customer. Most product descriptions on Amazon.com are strictly made up of text, so the Company added an image to their product description of the... - October 04, 2014 - Home and Garden America

Expert Warns Preppers; Questionable Claims of Sellers of Survival Seeds Non GMO

The founder and CEO of Home and Garden America today issued a warning to Survival Preppers about the questionable practices of some seed companies who advertise their seeds as covering a full acre. The practice of advertising in nebulous terms such as this can lead to possible life threatening... - October 04, 2014 - Home and Garden America

Park Hyatt Saigon Goes Pink in October

This October, Park Hyatt Saigon is dedicating the entire month to ladies. The hotel will be warmed up in various shades of pink in line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. More notably, Park Hyatt Saigon will be celebrating Vietnamese Women’s Day with a pink surprise for all female guests... - October 03, 2014 - Park Hyatt Saigon

Mims Distributing Company Adds Ballast Point Brewing to Craft Beer Lineup

San Diego Brewery Chooses Mims Distributing Company to Help Increase Its Footprint in the Triangle - October 03, 2014 - Mims Distributing

Underground Herbal Spirit Takes Home Gold at New York World Wine and Spirits Competition

Underground Herbal Spirit, made in Ogden, Utah, was awarded the gold medal at the 2014 New York World Wine and Spirits Competition. - October 03, 2014 - Ogden's Own Distillery

Sofitel Manila Hotel Celebrates Oktoberfest 2014

Enjoy two nights of authentic Bavarian feast and entertainment as Sofitel Manila celebrates the 76th Oktoberfest in Manila. - October 02, 2014 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Design2Brew Hosts Learn to HomeBrew Day 2014 Event

Design2Brew is hosting an American Homebrewers Association (AHA) Learn to Homebrew Day event. The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the Design2Brew O’Fallon (St Charles County) location November 1, 2014. - October 02, 2014 - Design2Brew

Home And Garden America to Seek Opinions About Genetically Modified Vegetables

Home and Garden America will conduct a poll on their Facebook Fan Page to determine people's preferences between genetically modified vegetables and non GMO vegetables. Since the company deals with heirloom emergency survival seeds they want to test the pulse of their fans by asking them how they... - October 01, 2014 - Home and Garden America

ServedbyStadium.com Merges Technology and Food Science to Give NYC Foodies a Unique Food Delivery Experience

Stadium offers a selection of top dishes from top restaurants in NYC in an ever changing curated menu, delivered in the same order, no delivery fees, or tips. The site is now available for public viewing. - October 01, 2014 - Stadium

KC’s KickAss Beer Cheese Announces Spreading Demand

Beer cheese is a cultural phenomenon in Kentucky, and now one company looks to bring the taste to anyone from the east coast to the west coast and everyone in between. - October 01, 2014 - KC's Kick Ass Beer Cheese

SGS Announces Canadian Food Inspection Agency Informs on Food Recalls - Common Problems, Potential Impacts and Recommended Solutions

Most food exporters, importers, manufacturers, packers, distributors, food service operators and retailers have recall programs to remove from the marketplace products that have some form of hazard. - September 29, 2014 - SGS

SGS Informs on Canadian Government Defining Mandatory and Clear Labeling of Mechanically Tenderized Beef

Effective from 21 August 2014, Canada requires all mechanically tenderized beef to be clearly labeled as “mechanically tenderized” and include instructions for safe cooking. (1) - September 29, 2014 - SGS

Meadowlark Vineyards Chosen as Top Producer of Red Wine by Sunset Magazine

Meadowlark Vineyards, a small family owned and operated winery in California, consistently produces award winning wines. - September 28, 2014 - Meadowlark Vineyards

Foodtesting.me is Striving for Revolutionizing Food Testing Industry

Foodtesting.me is proudly launching the most convenient and affordable food testing service for small business and individuals now. Just few clicks, they will pick up your daily food or products for testing. Few days later, you will receive a comprehensive report from them. As a small business... - September 28, 2014 - Foodtesting.me

Can You Handle the Heat at Shanti?

Shanti Restaurant Unleashes the Heat in 3rd Annual Vindaloo Challenge - September 27, 2014 - Shanti Restaurant

The Cooking Show Opens "Studio B" in Downtown Boston

The Cooking Show has new state-of-the-art broadcast kitchen studio in Downtown Boston. Filmed live from Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar, The Cooking Show continues to be the only television show hosted by a real chef before a real live audience inside of a fully functioning restaurant. - September 27, 2014 - The Cooking Show

Vintage Cars, Food, Music & Football - Five O’Clock Steakhouse to Host a Car Show Benefiting Dryhootch Milwaukee & Wounded Warrior Project

On Sunday, September 28, 2014, Milwaukee’s iconic Five O’Clock Steakhouse will host a vintage car show benefiting veterans’ organizations Dryhootch Milwaukee and Wounded Warrior Project. - September 27, 2014 - Five O'Clock Steakhouse

Public Relations Company is Brewing Up Craft Beer Events to Support Local Non-Profits

After managing two successful craft beer festivals for a local non-profit in San Antonio, TX, Untapped Public Relations is redirecting their event planning success to aid Project Angle Fares’ fundraiser race entitled: Tap-Tober 5K Beer Run and Walk. - September 26, 2014 - Untapped Public Relations

Exclusive GfG Launch Party Held at Chop House Miami; Gourmet Food at Your Doorstep

GfG team powered by partner Stephie Lecor and Event Coordinator Neala Gershkowitz of “The Neala Group” along with Game Changer a partnership charity formed by Wade's World Foundation and Sandals Foundation have come together to produce the launch party for catering company G.F.G... - September 26, 2014 - The Neala Group

Big Beef Breakdown at DeBragga; Carcass Cutting, Barbecue, Dry Aging, and Japanese Wagyu Explored

A day dedicated to beef is taking place at DeBragga, New York’s Butcher®, in Jersey City, October 7. Witness the top experts in beef as they work a selection of the world’s finest products – from the U.S. and Japan – to demonstrate best practices. Breaking carcasses and whole muscles, portion control, costing are just a few of the lessons they’ll share about beef. Following a set of interactive seminars, you'll feast on the bounty of beef displayed during the event. - September 26, 2014 - DeBragga

Walmart, foodtweeksTM Step in to Support Utah Food Bank During Hunger Action Month's Food Drive

Giveaway at Utah Food Bank's Food Drive will be $500 Walmart Gift Card for those who download and use free foodtweeksTM app. - September 25, 2014 - foodtweeks

New Florida-Based Company KC’s Kick Ass Beer Cheese Releases Line of Healthy Beer Cheese Products

A new Florida-based company, KC’s Kick Ass Beer Cheese, has released a fresh new line of beer cheeses that come in three different flavors– Original, Hot and Buffalo White. - September 25, 2014 - KC's Kick Ass Beer Cheese

Global Animal Healthcare Market Will Reach USD 41,929.1 million in 2019 : Persistence Market Research

The global animal healthcare market is growing due to the increasing animal population of both types: companion and production. Companion animals are those which people tame or adopt for companionship, house/office guards and production animals are raised for meat and milk-related products. - September 25, 2014 - Persistence Market Research

India Probiotic Market Pegged to Grow at Around 20% by 2019, Says TechSci Research

Rising health concerns, growing risk of stress and lifestyle related disorders and increasing number of foreign and domestic players in the market are propelling the demand for probiotics in India. - September 25, 2014 - TechSci Research

The Napa Valley Wine Train Introduces a Limited Release Collection of Wines: Napa Quake Wines

The Napa Valley Wine Train, one of the most distinctive restaurants in Napa Valley, is putting its wines that fell but did not break in the Napa Quake to work helping other survivors by donating a portion of the proceeds of Napa Quake Wine sales. - September 25, 2014 - Napa Valley Wine Train