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New Warning on the Risks of Carcinogenic Substances in Vegetable Fats
The international Agency for Research on Cancer classified 3-MCPD as a possible human carcinogen (1). SGS informs readers on the risk of carcinogenic substances in foodstuff. - January 03, 2014 - SGS
DailyCuppaCoffee.com Adds a New Buying Guide Section to Their Website
The buying guide to espresso machines and grinders helps shoppers make an informed decision. - January 02, 2014 - Daily Cuppa Coffee
Organic Food Market in United States to Grow at 14% CAGR During 2013-18 Says TechSci Research Report
The increasing awareness of health benefits coupled with the per capita income are stimulating the demand for organic food in the United States market. - December 28, 2013 - TechSci Research
Children Obesity Foundation to Attract Wealthy Donors with a Healthy Tax-Write Off and a Gift Probably Worth Millions
A genius idea how to donate a minimum of $33,500 and have a tax write off, in addition a great opportunity to make millions from the thank you gift. With one million dollar donation the donor can write off, $744,300 and have a windfall once the companies goes public. - December 26, 2013 - Children Obesity Foundation Inc.
SWITCH TAPS, LLC Announces Launch of New Interchangeable Beer Tap System for Kegerators and Growlers
On Friday, December 20th, SWITCH TAPS, LLC introduced an innovative, interchangeable beer tap system that allows beer enthusiasts to label their beer with a single tap handle. This tap system is perfect for home brewers, kegerator owners and frequent growler users, as it provides a unique way to... - December 24, 2013 - SWITCH TAPS, LLC
Smart Ass Kitchen Looks to Educate on How to Eat Healthily and Deliciously by Crushing Your Processed Lifestyle
Indiegogo Campaign Now Live to Fund Food & Lifestyle Blog and Affordable Personal Catering/Delivery Service Geared Towards Healthy Living. - December 22, 2013 - Smart Ass Kitchen
Sofitel Spiral Buffet Launches Christmas 2013 Offers
Dine with your family and friends at Spiral and celebrate the festive season with the wonderful sights and indulgent flavors from the different parts of Europe. - December 22, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
Savor the Ultimate Southern Experience with Epting Events and VeryVera
Epting Events Proudly Announces New Business Collaboration with VeryVera - December 21, 2013 - Epting Events
Gourmet Depot Announces Seasonal Selection for Upcoming Holidays
Gourmet Depot Canada, Inc. has announced that their seasonal selection is the ideal way to find holiday-themed gourmet food items quickly and conveniently. The company provides wholesale gift basket supplies to delis, fine food stores, gift basket companies and more. Gourmet Depot offers a wide... - December 21, 2013 - Gourmet Depot Canada Inc
Gourmet Depot Offers 5% Discount on Wholesale Food Basket Supplies
Gourmet Depot has just announced their “Cash n Carry” program for the purchase of wholesale gift basket supplies. This is ideal for small businesses, restaurants and specialty shops that want to provide high quality wholesale gift basket supplies to their customers that can be purchased... - December 21, 2013 - Gourmet Depot Canada Inc
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
Winner of Second Cheese Making Adventure Package
Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Jungle Lodge has completed their Second Cheese Making Adventure Facebook contest. After a month of competition Caves Branch is pleased to announce the winner for the Cheese making adventure package for two persons is no other than Kay Johnson from San Jose Succotz,... - December 20, 2013 - Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge
Prime Minister David Cameron Backs British Curry Industry
Prime Minister David Cameron has been credited with throwing the British curry industry a much-needed lifeline. His remarks at a major awards ceremony – dubbed the Curry Oscars – has given new hope to restaurateurs struggling to find or train staff. Mr Cameron told guests at the... - December 20, 2013 - RAVAL
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.