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The TLC Kitchen Celebrates One Full Year of Business with More Than 2,000 Meals Served Nationwide
America’s first delivery service for occasion-specific meals, gifts for birth, illness and sympathy, provides a comforting alternative to flowers. - April 11, 2013 - The TLC Kitchen
Al-Hokair Group and Perky’s Pizza Sign Agreement
15 New Perky’s Pizza Locations in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as Part of Agreement to Further Develop the Brand - April 11, 2013 - Perky's Pizza
Kelapo Coconut Oil is Hitting the Shelves in the Rocky Mountains
A taste of the topics is hitting the Colorado mountains. Kelapo Coconut Oil is the industry standard for organic extra virgin coconut oil. In a partnership with DPI, a world leader in food transportation, four products, including the no-calorie spray, will be available at select King Sooper locations. - April 10, 2013 - Kelapo Coconut
GlutenTox Tests Available in Canada
Based on increased demand, the popular GlutenTox line of gluten tests kits is available in Canada for manufacturers of gluten-free foods, restaurants who serve gluten-free meals, and individuals with celiac disease. GlutenTox tests detect even trace amounts of gluten from wheat, barley, rye, and even oats. - April 09, 2013 - Emport, LLC
Margaret River Farmers Market Attracted Large Crowd
In Western Australia's south west wine producing region, Margaret River Farmers Market is fast becoming known as an oasis of local seafood and all kinds of fresh produce, meat, eggs and baked items. - April 08, 2013 - The Margaret River Guide
General Ming's New Website for Asian Tea and Food Products
The new boutique website for General Ming’s products is now live. This website is set to start selling Asian tea and food products to buyers from all parts of the world. The launch of the website is very timely, especially now that Yazu and Korean citron teas have become favorites for people all over the world. This website will offer information as well as sell the product directly to customers. - April 08, 2013 - General Mings
Axium Foods, Inc. Unveils New Corporate Logo
New logo symbolizes the company’s continued evolution. - April 07, 2013 - Axium Foods
The Daily Planet Café Hosts April 2013 Science Café Talks
Rocky Top Hospitality Downtown Raleigh Restaurant to Host Talks in Conjunction with North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences as Part of Public Lecture Series. - April 06, 2013 - Rocky Top Hospitality
MenuTrinfo Founder Wins Bravo Entrepreneur Award
Betsy Craig named 2013 “Emerging Entrepreneur” in prestigious Northern Colorado leadership program. - April 05, 2013 - MenuTrinfo
Earth's Natural Alternative Launches Green Tableware and Paper Goods Lines
Complete biodegradable product lines for all uses and occasions - April 05, 2013 - Earth's Natural Alternative
Blue Beverage Group Hires Noted Food Scientist to Join Company
Growing New York Shelf-Stable Beverage Co-Pack Manufacturer Hires New Director of QA and R&D to Advance Product Development Capabilities and Create Innovative QA Standards - April 03, 2013 - Blue Beverage Group
Laughing Planet Café Appoints New Board Member
Laughing Planet Café, a healthy, quick-serve restaurant chain with locations in Portland, Corvallis, and Eugene, today announced the appointment of Bill Nootenboom (Meriwether Group) to its Board of Directors. The Meriwether Group assisted founder Richard Satnick in selling Laughing Planet to a group led by Franz Spielvogel, Chief Executive Officer of Laughing Planet. - April 03, 2013 - Laughing Planet Cafe
South Florida-Based Kreative Kontent Hired to Shoot “Fresh From Florida” Campaign
Kreative Kontent announced today the company has collaborated with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to handle their latest video advertising campaign. Shot in a studio in South Florida last month, the campaign showcases Florida seafood, fruit and vegetables as simply the best choice for deliciously fresh food. - April 02, 2013 - Kreative Kontent
Rembrandt Hotel Welcomes the New Members of Culinary Team
The team here at Rembrandt Hotel would like to take this opportunity to introduce and welcome our newest associates, Executive Chef Jaume Esperalba and Executive Pastry Chef Lionel Bonnaud. Chef Jaume is a dedicated and talented chef who possesses true flair and creativity with considerable... - April 01, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Rang Mahal is Awarded the Top Tables 2013
Congratulations to Rang Mahal, the rooftop Indian restaurant at Rembrandt. It is being selected for Bangkok’s Top Tables Guide 2013 for the second consecutive year. The Bangkok’s Top Tables Guide 2013, the most exclusive and honest listing of best restaurants in Bangkok by BK Magazine. - April 01, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Orange County Welcomes the 2nd Annual Golden Foodie Awards
A Season of Local Foodie Events Lead Up to the Glamorous Culinary Awards Show - March 30, 2013 - Golden Foodie Awards
220 Communications Announces Surge for Water as Featured Charity for Its "Pour" Fundraiser
The next edition of "Pour" the popular social awareness event created by 220 Communications takes place April 12th at FatPour Tapworks Chicago. - March 30, 2013 - 220 Communications
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Presents the April Food and Spa Promotions
Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok presents the April Food and Spa Promotions with lots of exclusive promotions for guests. - March 30, 2013 - Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok
Just 90-Years Young, East Haven, CT-Based Foxon Park Beverages Refreshes Its Look
90-year-old iconic local soda company Foxon Park Beverages Inc. invites new and diehard fans alike to explore its new website. Designed and developed by Guilford, CT-based digital agency mediaBOOM, the new Foxon Park Beverages website has been created to provide the ultimate user-friendly... - March 29, 2013 - mediaBOOM
Shiloh Farms® Introduces New Gluten-Free Line; Wholesome, Healthy Food Provider Announces More Than 30 Gluten-Free Products
Wholesome, healthy food provider announces more than 30 gluten-free products. - March 29, 2013 - Shiloh Farms
LOL Candy Releases Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Candy Tables for Cost-Saving Brides-to-Be
Brides (and grooms) are constantly looking for ways to cut costs to wedding expenses. LOL Candy offers a DIY candy table service that can do just that, making for a happy bride (and happier groom). - March 28, 2013 - LOL Candy
Alvarado Street Bakery is Named One of the Top 500 Companies in the North Bay
Alvarado Street Bakery has just been recognized as one of the top 500 revenue-producing companies in the North Bay by NorthBay Biz Magazine. “As a worker owned & operated cooperative business, it is a special honor to be included on this list,” says Michael Girkout, President of... - March 24, 2013 - Alvarado Street Bakery
Coldstat Refrigeration Recognized by Green Restaurant Association
New line of LED Retrofit Lighting products is “bright” investment in energy cost reduction - March 24, 2013 - Coldstat Refrigeration
Thirteen Year Old Sonoma County Girl Raises $15,000 for Local Charity
13 year old Riley Flanagan of Santa Rosa, CA raised $15,000 for "The Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County" (aka "4Cs") at a wine dinner in Healdsburg, CA on March 13, 2013. The event brought together 75 people from across Sonoma County and raised $15,000 net for 4Cs. The event was sponsored by Flanagan Winery, Baci Cafe and Wine Bar and Alain-Martin Pierret. - March 23, 2013 - Baci Cafe and Wine Bar
JC Foods to Import Robert Rothschild Farm Into China with Efforts of EXIM Strategies Corporation
JC Foods brings Robert Rothschild Farm gourmet products into Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing. Robert Rothschild Farm, a gourmet food company, based in Urbana, Ohio launches its product line in the Asian Market. One of the largest upscale gourmet food manufacturers in the US, Robert Rothschild Farm... - March 23, 2013 - EXIM Strategies
The Chef’s Academy Names Chef Robert Frye as 2013 Spring Commencement Speaker
Culinary Institution Celebrates the Success of 42 Culinary and Pastry Arts Graduates. - March 23, 2013 - The Chef's Academy
New EarthFare.com Drives Community Action
Earth Fare, the healthy supermarket, launches a new community-focused website at http://www.EarthFare.com. - March 22, 2013 - Earth Fare, Inc.
Processed Food Market in India Yet to be Tapped
Only around 6% of the total food-items produced in India are currently processed. This is significantly lower than the 60-80% of the total food items processed in the developed nations. - March 22, 2013 - IMARC Group
140-Year-Old Spice Blend, Opa Helmut’s Rub, Launches “Spice Us Up!” Kickstarter Campaign to Support Organic, Gluten-Free and Kosher Certification
Opa Helmut’s Rub - Tasty Traditional German Spice Blends are gluten free, MSG free and all natural. Dating back to 1875. Fourth generation Great Granddaughter brings her family’s 140 year old spice blend recipes back to life using its first-ever Kickstarter campaign to support organic, gluten-free and kosher certification. The "Spice Us Up" campaign tastes as good as it sounds and runs through April 6 with a goal of raising USD 3,500. - March 21, 2013 - Opa Helmut's Pure Organic Seasoning
Minnesota Pizza Champion and the American Pizza Team Head to the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas, NV
Randy Hueffmeier of Randy’s Premier Pizza along with fellow American Pizza Team member Josh Hosek is heading to the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas, NV this week, April 19th through the 21st. Randy, an International award winning Pizza Maker and Pizza Spinner, will be competing against other... - March 21, 2013 - Randy's Pizza
24ravens Announces Opening of Exclusive Protein Shake Lounge
Pulse Lounge Combines Exclusive, High-End, Club-Like Atmosphere with Coffee Shop-Style Hangout Serving Delicious Protein Shakes - March 21, 2013 - 24ravens
Packington Free Range Create Nation’s Favourite Bacon Sandwich with a Local Flavour
Packington Free Range, the Staffordshire-based pig producer has united with other local producers to create a bacon sandwich using the best of locally sourced ingredients. - March 21, 2013 - Packington Free Range
DBTA International Designs Dean & Deluca in Singapore
DBTA’s portfolio of international brand names further expands with Dean & Deluca in Singapore. - March 20, 2013 - DBTA International Pte Ltd
Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon in Discussions to Host New TV Show
Restaurant Expert Witness, Howard Cannon, is currently in discussions with a well-known undisclosed cable network to host an intriguing new restaurant and bar-based television series. The details of the show are confidential at this early stage of negotiations; however, Cannon says, “The... - March 20, 2013 - Restaurant Expert Witness
Creative Danes Introduces the New Norm Cool Bottle
Nordic Zen and cold drinks. A water carafe that also cools. - March 19, 2013 - Creative Danes
Gatt Wines Claims World's Best Wine
Gatt Wines claims number 1 wine and 2nd top winery in the world. - March 19, 2013 - Gatt Wines
The New Book, U & Your Food Shows How We Can Enjoy Hearty Meatless Meals with Vibrant Flavors – That Are Good for You Announced by Outskirts Press
Whether feeding a dedicated vegetarian or die-hard carnivore, home cooks are bound to find something savory in the new book, U & Your Food. The cookbook has hearty and healthy recipes for everyone in the household. - March 19, 2013 - Outskirts Press, Inc.
Community Gardening Blog TogetherFarm.com Selected to Participate in TEDx ConcordiaUPortland Event
TogetherFarm will discuss community, food safety and easy ways to create backyard organic produce gardens during a TEDx ConcordiaUPortland Action Break. - March 18, 2013 - TogetherFarm.com
The New Book on Organic Wines by Britt and Per Karlsson Wins Swedish and International Awards
“Wine and the Environment, Organic, Biodynamic, and Natural,” the latest book by Britt and Per Karlsson (of BKWine), has won two prizes. It was first named “Best Wine Book for Professionals” in Sweden. Then it was awarded silver, second place, in the category... - March 17, 2013 - BKWine AB
Sentrana Model Provides Insight Into Customer Retention
Sentrana has developed a statistical model that provides insight into which customers should be targeted to retain business. - March 16, 2013 - Sentrana, Inc.
Cookies "Doma" with Wild Berries Flavour of Ukrainian Confectionery "ZhL"
Zhytomyr confectionery factory "ZhL" - one of Ukraine's largest confectionery producers, has expanded its range of short dough cookies, which are produced by a unique technology under the well-known trade mark "Doma." Cookies "Doma" with wild berries flavour - are... - March 15, 2013 - confectionery factory "ZhL"
The Market for Flavoured Milk Witnessing Strong Growth in India
Driven by their convenience and a steady shift of consumers from carbonated drinks to dairy products, the market for flavoured milk in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21% during 2012-2016. - March 15, 2013 - IMARC Group
Forbes Riley of SpinGym to Become Spokesperson for Healthy Dark Chocolate Company, Tru Chocolate®
Tru Chocolate® (TruChocolate.com), provider of healthy dark chocolate, is excited to announce that Forbes Riley has joined the Tru Chocolate® team as its corporate spokesperson. Mr. Todd Ruff, President and COO of Tru Chocolate®, said: "Forbes Riley, known for her energy and passion promoting a lifestyle that combines healthy eating balanced with exercise, is a perfect fit for Tru Chocolate’s values and branding." - March 14, 2013 - TRU Chocolate
How Eight Professional Athletes Are Spreading the Spirit of Aloha
Royal Hawaiian Orchards Promotes Health and Well Being Through Brand Ambassadors - March 14, 2013 - Royal Hawaiian
7th Annual San Francisco Chocolate Salon Returns on March 24th
The Original and Premier Artisan Chocolate show on the West Coast, the 7th Annual San Francisco CHOCOLATE SALON, returns on March 24, 2013. Featuring the "Best of the Best" selected and curated by the Organizers, the 7th Annual International CHOCOLATE SALON participants include over 40... - March 14, 2013 - TasteTV
Starbucks Now Brewing at Casa Dorada Los Cabos
Casa Dorada Los Cabos is now home to the world’s favorite coffee shop. Offering a full scope of lattes, espressos, house brews, teas and juices, the recent Starbucks opening is bound to make Casa Dorada guests even happier during their Cabo San Lucas vacations, adding to the already... - March 13, 2013 - Casa Dorada Los Cabos Resort & Spa
Creative Danes Bestseller, the Menu Coolbreather Carafe, Wins the GIA Award for Innovative Design
Creative Danes' best-selling Menu Coolbreather Carafe won the Global Innovation Award (GIA) - Best Product Award at the Chicago International Home & Housewares Show, February 2013. - March 13, 2013 - Creative Danes
Opa Helmut’s Rub, New Spice Company Offers Gluten and MSG Free 138-Year-Old Traditional German Spice Blends, with a Modern Twist
Introducing Opa Helmut’s Rub Spice Blends that originated in Germany in 1875 and are now resurrected and reconstructed by fourth generation grand daughter, Astrid E. Senior, who has created a collection of traditional German spices designed to enable anyone to further explore the tastes and... - March 13, 2013 - Opa Helmut's Pure Organic Seasoning
eHow.com and Demand Studios Present Healthy Food Chef and Pilates Expert Lee Cotton
Healthy Natural Food Chef and Pilates Instructor, Lee Cotton, is currently appearing in two eHow.com video series, produced by Demand Media and Demand Studios. - March 11, 2013 - Pilates And Your Palate LLC
Creative Danes Introduces Ink Thermocups with New Artwork
The only difference between tattooed cups and non-tattooed cups is that tattooed cups don't care if you're not tattooed. - March 11, 2013 - Creative Danes