Food & Beverage News
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DC Homewares Announces Its Latest Product: Fork by Prep’d
DC Homewares announces its next and final product for 2013. David Bay, CEO believes it to be "the perfect gift for you and your friends and family! Now available on Amazon - search fork by prep'd." - December 20, 2013 - DC Homewares LLC
Bart and Judy’s Bakery Announces COOKIEMANIA; Adds New Flavors to their Cookie Catalog
LA-based bakery announces cookie giveaway; limited time Mint Chocolate Chip, Rocky Road cookies. - December 20, 2013 - Bart's Bakery
Concierge Connections Releases Its Complimentary Apps and Book
Layla Roberts from Concierge Connections has written a comprehensive downloadable book called "Top 52 Food and Drink Deals in Sydney" with exclusive tips to dining places in and around Sydney, ensuring happy foodies everywhere. - December 19, 2013 - Concierge Connections
SIPP eco beverage co., Inc. Announces Second Round Private Equity Funding From Emil Capital Partners
Additional Funding will Contribute to Expand SIPP’s Product Line and National Distribution - December 18, 2013 - SIPP eco beverage co.
ArsenicSAFE.org, a New Tool in Your Food Safety Certification Arsenal
ArsenicSAFE.org Launches Its New Informational Website and the Only Independent Food and Beverage Certification Program for Arsenic. - December 18, 2013 - ArsenicSAFE.org
Christmas and New Year’s Eve Galore at Casa Dorada Los Cabos
Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa will celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year with elegant holiday dinners and a legendary New Years’ Eve bash. Festivities will begin with a Christmas Dinner on December 24th served at 12 Tribes Restaurant. Guests will enjoy live piano artistry and... - December 17, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
"The Latin Road Home: Savoring the Foods of Ecuador, Spain, Cuba, Mexico and Peru" by Jose Garces Comes to Digital
Beautiful, best-selling cookbook receives innovative ebook transformation and distribution to all major retailers. - December 17, 2013 - Vook
LiquorTroll.com Helps Local Consumers Find the Best Deals on Popular Liquor Brands in Greater Seattle
With Christmas and New Year’s parties fast approaching, liquor retail sales are expected to spike as they do every year. But a newer challenge for consumers is finding the best deals on liquor since prices in Washington now vary by store. LiquorTroll.com is a new (and free) online tool that... - December 16, 2013 - LiquorTroll, LLC
Win a Full Year Membership with YCA@Home!
Bring the latest Culinary Craze to your own Kitchen...just in time for the holidays! - December 14, 2013 - Young Chefs International
Daniel Levine: Novelty Foods Are Trending
The trends expert suggests food fads are part of a powerful trend. - December 14, 2013 - Daniel Levine
Diane Powers’ Mexican Restaurants Ring in the Holidays with New Menu Items
Festive entrees and cocktails now being served at the Bazaar del Mundo restaurants. - December 14, 2013 - Bazaar del Mundo Shops
U.S. Pizza Team Acrobatic Trials to be Held at NAPICS
U.S. Pizza Team Acrobatic Trials to be held at NAPICS February 9-10, 2014, Columbus, OH The U.S. Pizza Team (USPT) will hold its Acrobatic Trials at the 2014 North America Pizza and Ice Cream Show (NAPICS) February 9-10 in Columbus, Ohio. The USPT will be searching for new members to join the... - December 14, 2013 - PMQ Pizza Magazine
Weaver Nut Company, Inc. Introduces White Proso Hulled Millet to Their Healthy Choices Product Line
With a location in beautiful Lancaster County, the Weaver Nut Company has been serving up delectable favorites including candies, chocolates, dried fruits, nuts, coffees, teas, and bulk foods to happy customers in the United States since 1975. White Proso Hulled Millet is the latest addition in the... - December 13, 2013 - Weaver Nut Company, Inc.
Taco Bueno® Offers Nostalgic Menu Item on Throwback Thursdays
The Chili Pie will be offered in stores every Thursday through January. - December 11, 2013 - Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P.
Cookbook Publishing Website, Gourmandize, Launches Chocolate Recipe Competition
Gourmandize.com announces its sweetest recipe contest yet. - December 11, 2013 - Gourmandize
Winston-Salem’s Sunshine Beverages Launches New Product to Challenge Energy Drink Category
Sunshine delivers a non-jittery dose of caffeine in a lightly carbonated electrolyte drink with the crisp, refreshing flavors of ginger, blackberry and citrus. It is currently available in the U.S. in 60-calorie, 8.4-ounce units. Sunshine Beverages, LLC is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. - December 08, 2013 - Sunshine Beverages, LLC
The Spice & Tea Exchange® Brings Exciting New Flavors to Red Bank, N.J.
December 13, 2013, The Spice & Tea Exchange® will open its seventh location this year in Red Bank, N.J. The Spice & Tea Exchange® was founded in 2008 with a vision to create a one-of-a-kind retail shopping experience where guests are encouraged to “Come In and Smell the Spices!®” The company has 34 locations across the country specializing in fresh spices, herbs, exclusive hand-mixed blends, sea salts, exotic teas, naturally-flavored sugars, gourmet gifts and more. - December 08, 2013 - The Spice & Tea Exchange
Han Yaw Malaysia Emerges as the Best One Stop Destination for Importing Consumer Goods
Han yaw Enterprise, a leading name in the field of exporting services, has gained popularity as a one stop destination for importing different consumer goods from Malaysia into Philippines and to different other parts of the world. The company is still trying hard to expand its list of countries to... - December 08, 2013 - Han Yaw Enterprise
Cary Dairy Queen Partners with Town of Cary Police Department
Local Dairy Queen Encourages Community Safety Through “You’ve Been Caught” Campaign with Local Police Department - December 07, 2013 - Triangle Dairy Queen
Innovation Direct™ Serving as Promotional Liaison for Pancake Wrapper Invention
An innovative new product intended to simplify and streamline a common cooking related task, the Pancake Wrapper, has been developed by S.Vajapey of Fishers, Indiana. The invention’s unique design provides its users with an efficient manner in which to roll tortillas for eventual... - December 07, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
A Tea Grows in Brooklyn
Healthy Herbal Brews Introduces It's Premiere Product: Chia Tea. The world's first herbal tea created purely from chia is now on the market for purchase. - December 06, 2013 - Healthy Herbal Brews
Daniel Levine: Vices Are Trending Forward
The trends expert notes changes in the way drugs, nicotine, and alcohol are being consumed. - December 06, 2013 - Daniel Levine
Innovation Direct™ Representing New Age Chinese Food Container Invention to Industry
A simple yet functional twist on a widely used food packaging accessory, New Age Chinese Food Container, has been developed by John Patrick Killion of Acton, Massachusetts. The invention’s unique design effectively addresses a common shortcoming of the existing version of the product. Food... - December 05, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
20,000 Samples of Quit Tea Will Go Out in Conscious Box
Starting in January 2014, 20,000 samples of Quit Tea will go out to everyone signed up for Conscious Box, a box of samples of healthy and natural products. This new partnership will help Quit Tea transition away from their current sampling program and market directly to health conscious consumers. - December 05, 2013 - Quit Tea LLC
SGS Informs on Greenland's Plan to Amend Legislation on Food Contact Materials and Articles
Greenland recently amended its legislation on food contact materials and articles. The amendments are essentially similar to those already established in the European Union. The new law entered into force on 15 October 2013. - December 05, 2013 - SGS
Brian D. Monday Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Brian D. Monday of Weldon Spring, Missouri has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the restaurant field. About Brian D. Monday Mr. Monday has almost 10 years experience in the restaurant and hospitality... - December 04, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Trending Japanese Seasoning Debuts in North America
Hikari Miso Promotes Traditional "Shio Koji" with Online Sweepstakes. - December 04, 2013 - Hikari Miso International, Inc.
Culinary Feast to Launch the Hampshire Cookbook in Aid of the Prince’s Trust
Foodies across Hampshire are in for a treat in December when the county’s first dedicated cookbook is launched. Celebrity chef, Tommy Miah, will herald the book’s arrival by hosting a Bangla Feast at Kuti’s Brasserie in Southampton on Sunday 8 December. - December 03, 2013 - HCR Group
The BrewsKey™: Give the Gift of a Well-Dressed Beer This Year. A Tool to Eliminate the "Muss and Fuss" of Flavoring a Beer with Salt and Lime.
In Texas, everything is bigger including the taste Texans demand from their everyday beer. Folks there “dress” their beer; they sprinkle a little salt on the bottle neck and stick a lime wedge in it. In Mexico, it's call it a Chelada. It’s refreshing and it enhances the flavor,... - December 03, 2013 - The BrewsKey
Yoshinoya Celebrates Grand Opening of a New Restaurant Near USC Campus with a Weeklong Bowlapalooza Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 6, 2013
Yoshinoya announced today that on Monday, December 2, 2013, it's returning to the 3021 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles location near the University of Southern California with a new store and an exciting week of festivities including daily promotions, prizes, and for those with an appetite for competition, a Sumo Beef Bowl® eating-contest between two world famous, authentic Sumo wrestlers. - December 02, 2013 - Yoshinoya America, Inc.
DCOCO 100% Natural Young Coconut Water Now Available in UK
DCOCO is UK's first 100% natural young coconut water in 210 ml glass bottles. DCOCO is a great source of nutrients and contains Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous and Sodium. DCOCO has No Artificial Colours, No Artificial Flavours, No Preservatives and No added sugar. - December 02, 2013 - Debbie and Venky Ltd
SGS Breakfast Session at GFSI 2014 on: "Allergen Management, An Integral Part of a Safe Food Supply Chain"
SGS, leading global solution provider in food safety, quality and sustainability will be a main sponsor of the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Global Conference on 26-28 February 2014 in Anaheim, US. The overall theme of the conference is ‘One World, One Safe Food Supply’, SGS... - November 30, 2013 - SGS
Triangle Dairy Queen Announces December Blizzard of the Month
Three Triangle Dairy Queen Locations Introduce Candy Cane Blizzards in Time for the Holidays - November 29, 2013 - Triangle Dairy Queen
SGS Informs on Regulation and Labeling of Genetically Modified (GMO) Foods
Genetically modified food, products and ingredients, are a contentious subject. Safety concerns persist amongst both consumers and some governments, despite extensive research and industry assurances, regarding the consumption of foodstuffs containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). - November 29, 2013 - SGS
Island Abbey Foods Ltd.™ Announced Today a Partnership with Local Québec Honey Producer Citadelle
Island Abbey Foods Ltd.™ has announced today that their Honibe - Pure Honey Joy® flagship brand will be partnering with Québec honey producers’ cooperative, Citadelle. This partnership will allow Island Abbey Foods™ to expand their Honibe® Honey Lozenges™ product line into the Québec natural health market through a co-branded effort with the organization. Citadelle is a valued cooperative in the Québec market supporting its local economy by working with local producers since 1925. - November 28, 2013 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Lehr McKeown Marketing Offering Food Service Equipment in New York
Hotels, nightclubs, bars, hospitals, schools, and a wide range of other clients that require food service equipment for their New York facilities now have a reliable choice for a distributor they can count on for superior service and dedication to doing it right with Lehr McKeown Marketing, a... - November 28, 2013 - LMM Reps
Thanksgiving Eve Bash at McFadden’s Addison
One of the biggest party nights of the year! - November 27, 2013 - McFadden's Addison
Biozone Scientific International to Include QR Codes on All Products Beginning Q2 2014
QR codes included on all BioZone Scientific products to facilitate post-sales support and service. - November 27, 2013 - BioZone Scientific International, Inc.
The Chef's Academy Students' Original Dishes to be Served at Firewürst
Local Culinary Students Chris Daniels and Rance Slabaugh Win Competition to Have Dishes Included on Menu for Local Fast Casual Restaurant - November 27, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
The Argenta Market Launches Buy Local Campaign, Providing New Services, and Hosting Its Holiday Open House December 14th
The Argenta Market, a full service food store emphasizing local Arkansas grown and made products, is keeping with its Arkansas theme for a holiday open house on Saturday, December 14th from 9:00am to 1:00pm at 521 Main Street. This Open House event will be filled with a variety of activities for... - November 26, 2013 - Argenta Market
Richland Rum Expands Production, Warehousing and Hospitality Facilities. Georgia Based Artisan Rum Distiller Facilitates Growth.
The Richland Distilling Company – artisan crafters of Richland Rum opens new facilities in support of its continued growth. The expansion includes a barrel house and the Richland Rum Experience Center/Tasting Room. - November 26, 2013 - Richland Rum
Taco Bueno® to Give Away Free Tamales on Black Friday
Tamales are back for the season, bigger and better than ever! - November 25, 2013 - Taco Bueno Restaurants, L.P.
New Bonbons for Vegans and Animal-Lovers
Eat Save Love Bites is the name of the newest Rescue Chocolate bonbon collection, representatives from the charity-focused company announced recently. - November 25, 2013 - Rescue Chocolate
SMT Partners with IMG Productions to Deliver Social Media for Food Network’s Thanksgiving Live! Show
Broadcast technology company allows viewers to quiz celebrity chefs during live holiday cooking show. - November 24, 2013 - Sports Media Technology
Free Poker Network Awards $10,000 Heartland Poker Tour "Dream Package"
Travis Schumaker wins freeroll held at Stratosphere Poker Room in conjunction with Heartland Poker Tour. - November 22, 2013 - Free Poker Network, Inc.
Mei Mei Street Kitchen Selects Temperature@lert to Provide Monitoring Solutions for Food Safety
Temperature@lert (www.TemperatureAlert.com), a leading provider of high-performance and cost effective HACCP temperature monitoring devices, has been selected by one of Boston’s best food trucks, Mei Mei Street Kitchen (www.meimeiboston.com) to provide monitoring solutions for food safety. - November 22, 2013 - Temperature@lert
Vast Majority of Millennials Believe They Need to Improve Eating Habits According to New Survey by SUBWAY® Restaurants and MTV
Brands Collaborate to Examine Food Shaming and Other Mealtime Trends with Release of Survey Findings. - November 21, 2013 - Subway
Visitors Enjoy New Twists to Traditional Thanksgiving Recipes at Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
Tired of the "same ole" turkey dinner for Thanksgiving? Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium offers a new twist. - November 21, 2013 - Audubon Nature Institute
Ingallina’s Box Lunch Kicks Off the Holiday Season with New Holiday Party Platters and Gift Baskets
These new options have been in the works for quite some time. The whole process starts in June – looking at what was popular last season, and making this year’s product even better. And this year’s baskets have already piqued some interest. - November 21, 2013 - Ingallina's Box Lunch
New SGS White Paper – Understanding the US Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
SGS publishes a new complimentary white paper to provide better understanding of the US Food Safety Modernization Act. - November 21, 2013 - SGS