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The Pujols Kitchen Gives Away Baseball Bat Pepper Grinder Signed by Albert Pujols

The Pujols Kitchen held a Facebook promotion to give away a Baseball Bat Pepper Grinder signed by Albert Pujols and a Pujols Kitchen cookbook signed by Deidre Pujols. - September 29, 2013 - The Pujols Kitchen

Roche Bros. Supermarkets Relaunches Its Popular Kids Club

Each Child that Signs-Up Receives a Welcome Gift, Free Fruit and More - September 29, 2013 - Mighty Kids Media

Matthew West Receives His Certified Personal Chef Distinction

Matthew West, the Home Chef of Fairfield County, has earned his Certified Personal Chef Certificate with the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA). This certification recognizes that Matthew has proven his knowledge of the Personal Chef profession, has met the education requirements,... - September 28, 2013 - Home Chef of Fairfield County, LLC

Nosh Introduces Its Food Tours to Las Vegas, Debuting at Caesars Palace

The food tasting and walking inaugural tour is September 21 on the famed Las Vegas Strip. - September 28, 2013 - Nosh

Celebrate National Homemade Cookie Day October 1st with Three New Products from Scratch & Grain Baking Company

To celebrate National Homemade Cookies Day, Scratch & Grain Baking Company announces three new products in time for the holiday season. Soon families can take advantage of the wonderfully tasteful and simple-to-make cookie product in gluten free snicker doodle, regular sugar cookie and holiday... - September 28, 2013 - Scratch & Grain Baking Co.

New Language Art Hosts Second Annual Festival in the Hills

On October 19th New Language Art will host their 2nd annual wine, beer, food and art festival from 12 Noon to 6 PM at the Old Sulphur Springs Resort, Union WV benefiting surrounding county artists to include the Monroe Arts Alliance, Giles County Arts Council, the Greenbrier, Summers and Mercer... - September 27, 2013 - New Language Art

TeFo Inc/Terra Fossil Team Up with MUSE Consulting to Create The Social Wine Book

MUSE Consulting will help create The Social Wine Book, a platform for wine lovers and wine producers to connect, socialize and share by building relationships one varietal at a time. - September 26, 2013 - Tefo Inc/Terra Fossil

Newly-Launched Dessert Firm, Sweet Karma, Tastes Success as a Finalist in the Quality Food Awards 2013

New UK Sweet Samosas Anglo-Asian dessert company, Sweet Karma, named as a finalist in prestigious national Quality Food Awards within a month of its launch. - September 26, 2013 - Sweet Karma

DailyCuppaCoffee.com Brings in Sencha Naturals Green Tea Mints for Tea Lovers

Daily Cuppa Coffee has added Sencha’s Green Tea Mints to Their Online Website as an Innovative Way to Refresh the Palate. - September 25, 2013 - Daily Cuppa Coffee

World Leading Food Processing Manufacturer Urschel Showcases at Fruit Attraction, Spain

Leading manufacturer of food cutting machinery, Urschel Laboratories, Inc. will display a range of machinery at the Fruit Attraction trade show in Madrid, Spain, this October. - September 23, 2013 - Urschel Laboratories

Alvarado Street Bakery Named Great Place to Work® on the 2013 Best Small & Medium Workplaces List

Great Place to Work Institute named Alvarado Street Bakery #23 on their annual Best Small & Medium Workplaces in the USA list which is published in FORTUNE Magazine. They were selected from hundreds of companies across the country in a process that consisted of employee questionnaires and a... - September 21, 2013 - Alvarado Street Bakery

Chef Grace Abdo to be Featured at Macy’s Cooking Class

Grace Abdo, Chef and Founder of La Reine des Macarons, has been invited to feature her gourmet, gluten-free food delicacy at a “Rising Star” cooking class series hosted by Macy’s Home Store. - September 21, 2013 - La Reine des Macarons

Toque 2013 Food App Awards Call for Entries: Honoring the Best in Food and Drink App Design

Toque’s 2013 Food App Awards takes place December 12, 2013 at #foodappawards. Judges will award a Best Overall Food App award as well as 15 additional awards in categories including Best Value, Best Design, Best Cooking and Best Social. Apps can be entered directly on the toquemag site. - September 19, 2013 - Toque Magazine

GRANO Coffee Expanding Through Franchising

GRANO Coffee provides full franchise support services, such as complete training, a comprehensive operations manual, ongoing program oversight, and marketing expertise. - September 19, 2013 - GRANO Coffee

Arrowhead Grill: A Culinary Destination for Arizona Restaurant Week

Arizona Restaurant Week is giving Arizona foodies the chance to discover the top-notch dining experience provided by Chef Charles W. Schwerd at Arrowhead Grill. - September 19, 2013 - Arrowhead Grill

Larkburger Celebrates Colorado with September Sweepstakes: "Loving Larkburger Sweepstakes" Includes Burger, Ski and Beer Prizes

Larkburger, the Colorado-grown fast casual burger restaurant, is giving a nod to the things that make living in Colorado great: craft beer, skiing and, of course, Larkburger. Along with native Colorado companies Oskar Blues Brewery and Icelantic Skis, the burger restaurant is sponsoring the Loving Larkburger Sweepstakes, which kicks off on National Cheeseburger Day (Sept. 18) and continues through October 16. - September 19, 2013 - Larkburger

The Daily Planet Café Announces September 2013 Science Café Events

Rocky Top Hospitality’s Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Hosts Weekly Science Talks in Conjunction with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. - September 19, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Actchawa YouTube Channel Launch Receives Overwhelming Response

Actchaw, a ready to cook food company, uploads the recipe preparation videos for all their products on the Actchawa youtube channel created in August 2013. The initiative is targeted towards bringing awareness about the ease of preparation for Actchawa's products. The channel has received an overwhelming response from food lovers and has seen more than 20000 visitors and 350 channel subscriptions in just a month. - September 18, 2013 - Act Chawa

Recipe and Blog Sharing Community, Gourmandize, Launches New Recipe Contest

Gourmandize launches second recipe contest in search of a winning apple recipe. - September 16, 2013 - Gourmandize

SIPP Announces Distribution on the West Coast

SIPP Partners with Geyser Beverage Co., Expands to West Coast - September 15, 2013 - SIPP eco beverage co.

Expansion in Food & Beverage Sector Fueling Growth in Bottled Water Market in India

Netscribes, Inc. launches a report on the Bottled Water Market in India 2013 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Food & Beverage Industry Series. - September 15, 2013 - Netscribes, Inc.

Increased Health Consciousness Driving Growth of the Juice Market in India

Netscribes, Inc. launches a report on the Juice Market in India 2013 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Food and Beverage Industry Series. - September 15, 2013 - Netscribes, Inc.

2013 Kroger Scholars Program Names Cary Associate’s Child a $1,000 Scholarship Winner

Local Grocer Awards Imane Chettouch, Whose Parents Works At The Cary Store, With Scholarship To Use For Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities - September 14, 2013 - Kroger

Mims Distributing Company Wins 2013 Carolina Parent Family-Friendly 50 Award

Local Beer Distributor Honored for Its Commitment to a Healthy Family Environment. - September 14, 2013 - Mims Distributing

Southern Season Hosts Food & Wine Festival Through Sept. 29

Landmark Gourmet Food and Gifts Store Invites Public to Savor September with Gourmet Food, Wine, Music and More - September 14, 2013 - Southern Season

The Heights Center Presents Chefs in Shorts on October 3

The Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center kicks off its inaugural Culinary Series with Chefs in Shorts on Thursday, October 3 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Center, 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. The area’s finest chefs will present fun, funky Floribbean fare to benefit... - September 14, 2013 - The Heights Foundation

Fudge "Milk Jug" from Ukrainian Confectionery "ZhL" in a New Zip-Lock Package

One of the leaders of the Ukrainian confectionery market. Zhytomyr confectionery factory "ZhL," released to the FMCG market fudge "Milk Jug" in new Doy-Pack packaging with a functional Zip-lock, weighing 250 and 500 grams. - September 14, 2013 - confectionery factory "ZhL"

Industry Intelligence Webinar: The Emerging Food e-Vangelist

Linda Eatherton, Director Global Food & Nutrition Practice at Ketchum Inc., provides a preview of what global food industry and consumer trends might look like in 2020 in this Sept. 25 i2live webinar. - September 13, 2013 - industry intelligence, inc.

Hosking’s Sweets Offers Free Bag of Sweets on Orders Over £30

Hosking's Sweets, specialist suppliers of over 300 varieties of sweets. - September 13, 2013 - Hosking's Sweets

Sofitel Manila Launches French Wine Week 2013 in September

Get ready for an exciting journey to discover the world’s best wines as Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila launches French Wine Week this September. - September 13, 2013 - Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Mr. Bar-B-Q Team Shares Top 10 Tailgating Tips for Safe, Memorable Grilling Experiences

The Mr. Bar-B-Q team shares these 10 tried and true tailgating tips to ensure a fun, safe, enjoyable and delicious tailgating season. - September 12, 2013 - Mr. Bar-B-Q

Wild Boar Sliders and Reserve Chardonnay Worth Nearly a Million for Devoured Food + Wine Classic

Phoenix earns its title as an emerging gastro hotspot, bringing national fame and economic boost to local culinary community - September 11, 2013 - Devoured Food + Wine Classic

Twelve Retailers Feature Beck’s Kitchen Pantry Condiments and Spices

New, All-Natural Line of Condiments and Spice Blends Now Available in Farm Markets and Specialty Food Stores Throughout Greater Philadelphia Area, South Jersey and Virginia. - September 11, 2013 - Beck's Cajun Cafe

Azuma Foods International Debuts at Tri-State Food Expo

Developer of innovative food products that combine traditional Japanese cuisine with local food culture to exhibit at Tri-State Food Expo. - September 11, 2013 - Azuma Foods International Inc., U.S.A.

Frozen Yogurt Surging in Popularity, Says Alpine Freezer

Emerging reports suggest that the continuously popular frozen yogurt treat remains a preferred snack for trend-conscious consumers. Alpine Freezer, supplier of frozen yogurt machines, comments on this upward growth. - September 11, 2013 - alpine freezer

High Eden Home of World's Top Riesling

Gatt Wines claim international Riesling trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards Boutique Eden Valley estate, Gatt Wines has attained top honours at the world’s foremost international wine competition. - September 10, 2013 - Gatt Wines

POPtions Popcorn Announces Introduction of New Fall Flavors

POPtions Popcorn is proud to announce the debut of their two newest gourmet popcorn flavors, Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Patch. - September 08, 2013 - POPtions!

Food Network’s Jamie Deen to Make Appearance at Southern Season

Celebrity TV Personality and Restaurateur to Sign Copies of His Cookbook, Jamie Deen’s Good Food, at Landmark Gourmet Food and Gifts Store on Oct. 1 - September 08, 2013 - Southern Season

Southern Reinvention Weekend Celebrates Today's South and New Belle Chevre Creamery

Southern Reinvention is a collective of cultural voices committed to craft that celebrates the South's traditions while embracing change. October 12 artisans will unite for a celebration, coinciding with the opening of Belle Chevre's new creamery. - September 08, 2013 - Belle Chevre

WTSO Announces Online "Cheapskate Marathon" Wine Event

WTSO.com (Wines 'Til Sold Out) quickly approaches their next Cheapskate Marathon on September 10th, 2013. A one-day online event which features premium wines at deeply discounted rates, one at a time until sold out, with free shipping options. - September 05, 2013 - WTSO

SGS Informs Manufacturers on FDA Proposed Rule for Accreditation of Third Party Auditor and Certification Bodies

On 29 July 2013 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published the proposed rule for the Accreditation of Third-Party Auditors/Certification Bodies to Conduct Food Safety Audits and Issue Certifications (1). This proposed rule is part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Comment period for this proposed rule ends 26 November 2013. - September 05, 2013 - SGS

The Pujols Kitchen Gives Away Albert Pujols Signed Baseball Bat Pepper Grinder and Pujols Kitchen Cookbook in Facebook Promotion

The Pujols Kitchen will be giving away one Baseball Bat Pepper Grinder signed by Baseball Star Albert Pujols of the Anaheim Angels of Los Angeles along with The Pujols Kitchen Cookbook signed by Deidre Pujols. To enter the drawing, fans can “like” the Pujols Kitchen Facebook page and fill out an entry form. - September 05, 2013 - The Pujols Kitchen

Tapping a Niche, New Helena Store Offers Gourmet Oils, Vinegars, Spices

The owner of newly opened Just Tapped, offering all natural gourmet infused olive oils, vinegars, spice mixes, rubs, dips and other culinary delights, said business went from good to steady in the first month. The small shop at 2201 N. Montana Ave. greets customers with wafts of spices and vinegars... - September 05, 2013 - Olivelle

The Kingsland Square Bistro is Pleased to Announce That They Have Merged with The Skinny Baker and Are Now Known as Kingsland Square Bistro & Bakery

The Kingsland Square Bistro is pleased to announce that they have merged with The Skinny Baker and are now known as Kingsland Square Bistro & Bakery. The owners of the new establishment are Jim Hewitt along with Christa and Bob Zoeller. The Bistro is located at 1717 Front St. in Keeseville and... - September 05, 2013 - Kingsland Square Bistro

Sedgwick's Old Brown Sherry "Share the Warmth" Design Challenge at Springleap

Kickstart your design career: Win $3000 and 15,000 collectables distributed with your contact details - September 04, 2013 - Springleap

Locally Owned Juice Bar Opens with a Brick and Mortar Location and Hits the Road with a Mobile Unit

Locally owned Squeezed Juice Bar opened in the Paseo Del Norte corridor late in 2012. The juice bar is the first of its kind in Albuquerque serving raw juices and smoothies using no concentrates, no preservatives, no ice creams/sherbets, or added sugars. The owners have already expanded by adding a... - September 04, 2013 - Squeezed Juice Bar

Local Wine Estates Prepare for Likely Chinese Influx

Howard Park Wines received a grant worth $110,000 to set up a wine interpretative centre to cater for growing number of Chinese tourists. Natalie Burch, operations manager at Howard Park Wines, said that the timidly named Wine Chapel would complement their cellar door operation to offer... - September 02, 2013 - The Margaret River Guide