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WikiTrend.org: Chewing Gum is Trending
The global trends-spotting site is indicates gum is benefitting from other trends. - May 02, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Boston-Based Beer Enthusiasts Aim to Change the Face of Homebrewing
HopBox, a company that designs, manufacturers, and distributes handmade homebrewing kits, has launched a $45,000 Kickstarter campaign. Running from May 1 through May 31, the funds raised will help to move the small business beyond its shared contracting space in Somerville to one with its own... - May 01, 2014 - HopBox Brewing Kits
WTSO.com Announces Online Wine Event, "Cheapskate Marathon"
WTSO.com (Wines 'Til Sold Out) quickly approaches their next Cheapskate Marathon on Tuesday, May 13th, 2014. A one-day online event which features premium wines up to 70% off, one at a time until sold out, with free shipping options. - May 01, 2014 - WTSO
"Cooking with Granny" Launches on Kickstarter.com
Multimedia journalist Caroline Shin has launched a 30-day Kickstarter campaign for "Cooking with Granny," a Web series about food, culture and history from the point of view of awesome grandmothers. - May 01, 2014 - Cooking with Granny
Magline Success at BevOps Fleet Summit Last Week Proves CooLift Meeting Supply Chain Need
Magline, manufacturers of innovative lightweight route distribution solutions, attended and provided sponsorship to the premier event for Beverage Warehousing, Operations and Fleet Management. The 9th annual BevOps Fleet Summit, hosted by Beverage World magazine, was held last week (April 22-25) in... - April 30, 2014 - Magline, Inc.
Rochester Mills Beers Now Available in Meijer Stores Across Michigan
Rochester Mills Beer Co. and Production Brewery's Lazy Daze Amber Lager and Milkshake Stout to be sold at 99 Meijer stores across Michigan. - April 30, 2014 - Rochester Mills Beer Co. & Production Brewery
Weaver Nut Sweets & Snacks Offers Unbeatable Prices as Dry Weather Causes a Spike in Coffee Prices
Recent news reports all agree, the world’s top coffee producers, Brazil and Columbia, have been plagued by uncontrollable weather-related situations causing damaged and reduced coffee crops. - April 30, 2014 - Weaver Nut Sweets & Snacks
Cook Fresh, Buy Local, Support Small Business in Your Community. Gresham Celebrates a New Local Market.
A new open air Farmers Market will be opening at the intersection of Burnside and Division on Mothers Day weekend. The Gresham Saturday Market will be located at Burnside and Eastman Parkway in Gresham every Saturday from May 10th through October 25th from 9 – 3:30 pm. The Gresham Saturday... - April 27, 2014 - Gresham Saturday Market
Gobble, Gobble! It's the First-Ever National Turkey Bacon Day on Wednesday, April 30
Godshall’s Quality Meats will celebrate the quality, taste and nutritional benefits of real meat turkey bacon during the first annual National Turkey Bacon Day on Wednesday, April 30th, by giving away over 1,000 full size boxes of real meat, real wood-smoked turkey bacon throughout Philadelphia, PA and New York City. - April 27, 2014 - Godshall’s Quality Meats
WikiTrend.org: Wine Popularity is Inspiring Out-of-the-Bottle Thinking
The trends-spotting site is following wine trends that are anything but vintage. - April 26, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Snoboy Produce Now Available to Grocers
The famous Snoboy brand of fresh produce is launching into the retail marketplace after an absence of several years. Amerifresh, owner of the Snoboy brand, announced the reintroduction at the recent National Grocers Association annual show. Bill Munger, president of Amerifresh, says the... - April 26, 2014 - Services Group of America
Daniel Levine: Attitudes Towards Food Are Rapidly Changing
The trends expert is following the rise of all-natural foods. - April 25, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Angry Horse Brewing, a Start-Up Brewery and Taproom in Montebello, California
Support Angry Horse Brewing, a new brewery and taproom in the city of Montebello, California and help them open their doors. - April 24, 2014 - Angry Horse Brewing
Southern Beer Tours Provides an Exclusive View of Decatur Breweries
On May 3, 2014, Southern Beer Tours will make its first incursion into the Decatur craft brewery scene. On tap for this exciting and informational tour are three local craft breweries: Wild Heaven Craft Beers, Blue Tarp Brewing Company, and Three Taverns Craft Brewery. Avoid the long lines and... - April 24, 2014 - Southern Beer Tours
Relish Culinary Adventures Announces First of a Series of "Maker Dinners"
Monthly wood-fired Maker Dinners dinners to feature a local wine maker, cheese maker & farmer. - April 22, 2014 - Relish Culinary Adventures
Underground Herbal Spirit Wins 2014 Booze Brackets
Underground Herbal Spirit made by Ogden's Own Distillery took home the top prize in the 2014 Booze Brackets over the weekend. - April 21, 2014 - Ogden's Own Distillery
Tribecca Allie Wins the First SEC Pizza Championship
Winners head to Italy in 2015 to compete in the World Pizza Championship. - April 21, 2014 - PMQ Pizza Magazine
The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs Present LionFish Fest – Feast on the Beast
The Heights Foundation and Lee Reefs are hosting “Lionfish Fest – Feast on the Beast.” On Sunday, May 4 from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Heights Center, the public is invited to join celebrated local chefs that will present a unique twist on Florida fare – delectable... - April 19, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
What Was Old is Now Shiny New and Retro Chic—the Reinvented Pioneer Square. Pioneer Square, Seattle’s Oldest Neighborhood, is Experiencing a Revival Fueled by Food.
Pioneer Square near Downtown Seattle is being reinvented with new restaurants and Food Tours. - April 18, 2014 - Taste Seattle Food Tours
US PizzaTeam Wins Big in Italy
USPT places in the World Pizza Championships. - April 18, 2014 - PMQ Pizza Magazine
SGS Announces That the US FDA is to Propose Updates to Nutrition Facts Panel on Food Labels
On 3 March 2014 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published a proposal to make changes to the Nutrition Facts panel on food labels (1) (2). These changes are the first since 2006 when the US FDA required the Trans Fat amount to be listed on the Nutrition Facts panel. - April 17, 2014 - SGS
SGS Informs on Energy Drinks Benefits, Health Issues and Regulations
Energy drinks have proliferated in recent years and continue to increase in popularity, especially among younger consumers. Laden with stimulants, usually caffeine, they have been linked to health issues in more than one country. As a result, they are coming under increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies and consumer groups. - April 17, 2014 - SGS
Pazzo! Calzone Bakery Restaurants Unveils 23 State Franchise Expansion
Pazzo! Calzone Bakery announces new franchises in TN, AL and GA. - April 17, 2014 - Pazzo Calzone Bakery
City Barbeque Announces Charity Weekend with Wake Education Partnership
Cary Barbeque Restaurant to Donate Percentage of Proceeds from Opening Weekend to Local Nonprofit - April 16, 2014 - City Barbeque, Cary, NC
New Authentic Barbecue Company Comes to the Philadelphia Area
Streetside BBQ is a classic barbecue catering company that brings the true barbecue experience to the Philadelphia area. However big or small the event, we pride ourselves on using top-quality meats and cook them low and slow over fragrant woods in a closed barbecue pit. All of our meats are served with homemade sauces that accentuate the flavor for a complete experience and keep customers coming back for more. - April 16, 2014 - Streetside BBQ
Johnny Utah’s Bar and Restaurant to Open in South Norwalk. NYC’s Original Mechanical Bull Riding Bar and Restaurant is Set to Take the Stage May 1st.
The party pros behind Johnny Utah’s in New York City and Philadelphia open their newest location in South Norwalk, Connecticut on Washington Street on May 1st. This line-dancin’, shot-pourin’, mechanical bull-ridin’ bar and restaurant is a little bit country, a little bit... - April 14, 2014 - Johnny Utah’s, South Norwalk
Bissinger’s Apple Ghost Chili Salt Caramel Wins as Finalist in the Esteemed sofiTM Award (Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation)
After months of tasting, testing and deliberating among thousands of the latest and finest culinary creations, a national panel of food experts and judges awarded Bissinger’s Apple Ghost Chili Salt Caramel as a finalist. The long-standing, industry-revered contest is a coveted honor and the panel of experts included those highly-regarded in the gourmet food industry including Fresh Direct, Whole Foods and many more. - April 14, 2014 - Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier
LMM Reps Can Now Help Increase Restaurant Equipment Sales in New York by Expediting Orders
LMM Representatives can assist Equipment Manufactures and Restaurants with product recommendations, specifications, demonstrations, sampling, pricing, Q&A, face to face meetings and presentations to increase Restaurant Equipment Sales in New York. - April 14, 2014 - LMM Reps
Petit Jean Meats Named Official Ham of Hams and Hamstrings 5K
Company hopes to be known as the official ham of Easter. - April 14, 2014 - Bigwig Races LLC
Calivirgin Olive Oil Wins Gold Medal as One of the Worlds Best Olive Oils at New York Show
Calivirgin Olive Oil, an extra virgin olive oil made by Coldani Olive Ranch located in the San Joaquin Delta area of California, recently won a gold medal award and touted one of the "Best Olive Oils in the World" in the highly esteemed New York International Olive Oil Competition. In... - April 13, 2014 - Coldani Olive Ranch
Innovation Direct™ To Spearhead Marketing Campaign for Shake Around Invention
An innovative new product intended to add a functional and convenient twist to a frequently used beverage consumption accessory, the Shake-Around, has been developed by Darnell Fizer of Las Vegas, Nevada. The invention’s unique design eliminates a common difficulty related to the use of... - April 13, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Grimadi's Places in Italy
Jamie Culliton competed in the World Pizza Championships. - April 12, 2014 - PMQ Pizza Magazine
Matthew Murphy, Murphy Distributors Selected “Small Business Person of the Year”
Each year, Business New Haven magazine recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs in Connecticut through their Business and Civic Awards. Matthew Murphy, president of Murphy Distributors located in Branford has been recognized as the “Small Business Person of the Year” for 2014. Murphy was... - April 11, 2014 - Murphy Distributors
Bissinger's Announces a Voluntary Recall of Its Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears Due to Undeclared Milk
Karl Bissinger LLC today announced a recall of its Bissinger's Dark Chocolate Bunny Ears because one lot was mislabeled and contains undeclared milk. People who have a severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening reaction if they consume this product. This product is... - April 10, 2014 - Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier
George A. Woollacott Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
George G. Woollacott of Fort Wayne, Indiana has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About George G. Woollacott Mr. Woollacott has over 37 years in the construction field. He is a... - April 10, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
New - Wellness Herbal "Tea" Tins Now Available from Simpson & Vail
New - Wellness Herbal "Tea" Tins now available from Simpson & Vail. Introduced at the 2014 Coffeefest in New York, these new tisanes were well received! Simpson & Vail's new line of “Herbal Benefits” blends are hand-crafted, fresh and delicious. - April 10, 2014 - Simpson and Vail
Modest Coffee Opens to Make Great Coffee More Accessible
Ethically sourced and roasted to order, Modest Coffee is open for business. - April 10, 2014 - Modest Coffee
Popsalot Gourmet Popcorn Awarded Gluten Free Certification
Popsalot’s new production facility and full product line achieve highest industry standard of GF certification in partnership with Gluten Free Labs, International. - April 10, 2014 - Popsalot Gourmet Popcorn
Water for Vets® Offers "Trickle Down" Effect for Veterans in Need
One company is changing the world, and offering a hand up- not a hand out- for Veterans. Water For Vets® is presenting a business opportunity that allows Veterans to keep 100% of profits and the potential to hire other Vets. - April 10, 2014 - Samson Functional
Daniel Levine: The Small Capacity Brewery is on Trend
The trends expert is following the growth of the nano-brewery. - April 10, 2014 - Daniel Levine
Chocolate Guide North American 2nd Edition eBook Released for iPads, Kindles, Nooks and Smartphones
TCB Cafe Publishing and TasteTV are happy to announce that its new publication that profiles incredible chocolatiers and confectioners from across North America is now available in a Second Edition as an ebook for Kindles, Nooks, iPads, iPods, smart phones, tablets and more. "The Chocolate... - April 09, 2014 - TasteTV
Healthy & Delicious Alternative to Traditional Fast Food
La Femme Foodie provides gourmet food to go that is free from chemicals, hormones, preservatives, and hormones. All food is made from scratch daily to provide busy individuals with delicious all-natural and organic alternatives to traditional fast food. - April 08, 2014 - La Femme Foodie
Toffee Talk Wins Top Toffee Award from the International Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that Toffee Talk has won a Gold medal in the 2013 Artisan Chocolate Awards for Top Toffee. - April 07, 2014 - TasteTV
Mirabeau Names YC Media Agency of Record for Stateside Launch of Its Rosé
Phenomenal Provencal Rosé Debuts in U.S. - April 06, 2014 - YC Media
SGS Informs on Food Recalls Trending Upwards in 2013
In 2013, recalls of food products in Europe increased by 5%, compared to 2012, due primarily to the increased number of recalls in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. Typically, if a product has a major problem, all products in that category are heavily scrutinized by the industry, regulatory personnel and consumers. - April 06, 2014 - SGS
Serendipity Confections Wins Top Caramel Award from Luxury Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that Serendipity Confections has won a Gold medal in the 2013 Artisan Chocolate Awards for Best Caramels. They submitted to the to competition two of their top selections: Sea Salt Caramels, and the Butter Caramels with Fleur de... - April 05, 2014 - TasteTV
Chocolot Wins Gold Medal Caramel Award from the International Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that Chocolot has won a Gold medal in the 2013 Artisan Chocolate Awards for Best Caramels. Their selection was the 6 piece luxury caramel box set. Chocolot specializes in making small batch full-cream caramels using local cream... - April 05, 2014 - TasteTV
Golden Stage Inn Partners with Local and Sustainable Entrepreneurs
Golden Stage Inn is introducing a series of local food events this spring. These events reflect the Vermont ideals of sustainability and community connection. Two local foods B&B packages include the “Foodies’ Getaway” and “Road Trip!” specials. In June, the Inn will host two Pop-Up Restaurant events prepared by guest cooks using local and organic ingredients. One is an evening of Indian Cuisine and the other a VT farm-to-table dinner. - April 05, 2014 - Golden Stage Inn
SGS Informs on Risks and Regulations on Mercury in Food
Released naturally and by anthropogenic activity, mercury is found in the environment in three forms: elemental mercury, inorganic mercury and organic mercury. Highly toxic when ingested by humans, safe consumption levels have been established around the globe to protect consumers, and to guide and regulate the food industry. Exposure to methylmercury occurs primarily through the diet, with fish and fish products as the dominant source. - April 05, 2014 - SGS
Former FOX TV Host Sets Sights on Beverage Industry
Former FOX TV host sets sights on beverage industry with new beverage brand called "Vitality Water, Sports & Energy Drinks". - April 05, 2014 - Vitality Water, Sports & Energy Drinks