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Freshline Gourmet Shares Authentic Quality Greek Foods with Us

The food experts and inspectors at I.C.B. Services Ltd have recently established their Freshline Gourmet (www.freshline-gourmet.com) food distribution enterprise, with a mission to provide an extensive line of the highest quality, great tasting & all natural foods Greece has to offer. By doing... - January 28, 2013 - Freshline Gourmet

Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill Celebrates Five Years of Falafel, Looks Toward Continued Expansion

The healthy fast-casual concept holds five days of birthday offers in Colorado. - January 27, 2013 - Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill

IonSense Awarded Massachusetts Workforce Training Grant. Adds New Sales Management.

IonSense, Inc. announced that they are a recipient of one of the 87 Workforce Training Grants awarded by the state of Massachusetts. This grant will enable the company to provide training to a number of employees in the areas of software development and engineering. “We are growing our... - January 25, 2013 - IonSense, Inc.

Wheeler's of St. James's Debuts in Middle East

Internationally renowned celebrity chef designer, David Tokiwa gives a different touch on the famed seafood restaurant of Marco Pierre White. - January 25, 2013 - DBTA International Pte Ltd

Innovation Direct™ at Helm of Marketing Efforts for Graham Cracker Delights Invention

A creative and unique new snack product designed to appeal to all ages, the Graham Cracker Delights, has been developed by Barbara Henry of Indian Head, Maryland. The product’s unique ingredients and recipes bring an entirely new dimension to graham crackers. Snack foods have always been a... - January 25, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

La Dolce Vita Cooking Book - Recipes, Ideas, Culture and Lifestyle from Italy. With Love!

La Dolce Vita cooking book is a website about the Italian culture. - January 23, 2013 - ldv group

Belle Chevre's Pimento Chevre Wins Prestigious Good Food Award Gold Medal

Once again, the goat cheese from Belle Chevre creamery in Alabama has been awarded a top prize. The pimento chevre walked away with a medal in the Cheese category in the "Oscars of Food." - January 23, 2013 - Belle Chevre

Prestige SmartChef – an Online Recipe Portal – Launches New Features Like Photo Recipe, Video Recipe, Cooking Tips and Social Bookmarking

Prestige SmartChef – the online recipe portal by TTK Prestige (India’s premiere kitchen appliance maker) which brings together a community of people with culinary interests, launches 4 new features: Photo Recipe, Video Recipe, Cooking Tips and Social Bookmarking. - January 23, 2013 - Prestige SmartChef

Atlanta Beverage Startup Launches in Kroger

Blue Donkey Iced Coffee, an Atlanta business known for its all natural iced coffee drink, has just launched its products in more than 38 Kroger stores across Georgia & South Carolina. On Jan. 16, Kroger started carrying Blue Donkey Original and Light, sold in 8 ounce bottles. Blue Donkey Iced Coffee is available in the Kroger natural & organic dairy section. - January 22, 2013 - Blue Donkey Coffee, Inc.

Fourth Annual “Mardi Gras for Autism” Expects 2,000 Attendees to Raise Funds and Awareness for Autism – Feb. 9

To support autism charities and special education, 2,000 people are anticipated to attend the Bourbon Street 4th annual benefit ‘Mardi Gras for Autism’ featuring The Aquarium of the Pacific’s “Aquarium on Wheels,” Fullerton Union High School’s Circus Club, MMA... - January 21, 2013 - Bourbon Street

Bella Cucina Artful Food Introduces New Kale & Parmesan Pesto at the San Francisco Fancy Food Show

Bella Cucina's all natural small - batch production is what makes its products uniquely delicious and distinctively different in the marketplace. Bella Cucina Kale & Parmesan Pesto is a healthy & delicious addition to its award-winning product line. Kale is a super food fast becoming a staple ingredient in the diet of health conscious consumers. Kale is full of fiber and anti-oxidants that pack a punch of flavor and energy with a healthy dose of vitamins A, C, potassium and calcium in every bite - January 21, 2013 - Bella Cucina

Philippine National Barista Championship Hosts Certification Training to Qualify Judges to the Country’s Most Prestigious Coffee Competition

Scott Conary, Head Judge to the World Barista Championship, will lead and qualify Filipino Judges to the inaugural Philippine National Barista Championship. - January 20, 2013 - Association of Filipino Baristas Inc

Whole Foods Northern California Brings in El's Medleys

Gluten Free Snacks make debut on West Coast. - January 19, 2013 - El's Kitchen, Inc.

Candy Retailer, IT’SUGAR Proves Two is Better Than One with Debut of Nice Pairs Collection

IT’SUGAR is making Valentines Day’s more delicious than ever with the debut of their “Nice Pair” collection. Each gift contains products that not only amaze but also entertain recipients. Popin Cola Pair: This dynamic duo will have you seeing sparks! The World’s... - January 19, 2013 - IT'SUGAR

RONCO Receives ISO 22000 Certification for Food Safety

RONCO Food and Beverage Customers Can Expect Reduced Risk of Contamination - January 19, 2013 - RONCO

Walk-On's New Orleans Unveils Big Plans for the Big Weekend

Private functions, VIP Tailgate and Viewing Party on tap at Walk-On's, Roux House just blocks from the Superdome. - January 18, 2013 - Last In Concepts

Texas Rangers Cook-Up Partnership with Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef

Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef has been selected as the exclusive hot dog and official beef provider for the Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. Beginning with the 2013 season, fans will be served all beef hot dogs at the ballpark’s food service sites. As the Official Hot Dog... - January 18, 2013 - Nolan Ryan Beef

VIP Caterers of the Palm Beaches is Thrilled to Announce the Renovation Completion of Their Ballroom and “V” Lounge

VIP Caterers of the Palm Beaches is delighted with the timeless elegance Baron Design Group of Deerfield Beach has brought to the VIP Ballroom & “V” Lounge with their expertise. - January 17, 2013 - VIP Caterers

St. Florian's Brewery Taps Production in Sonoma County

5% Minimum of Brewery Profits Benefit Fire-Related & Community-Based Organizations - January 17, 2013 - St. Florian's Brewery LLC

Gourmet Tea Purveyor Aroma Tea Bar Updates e-Bar Tea Collection

Aroma Tea Bar, a gourmet tea distributor, has updated their e-bar to include a red and white tea collection in time for Valentine’s Day. The update features a variety of Rooibos (ROY –BOS) teas, commonly known as red tea and a selection of White teas all curated from various countries. - January 17, 2013 - Aroma Tea Bar

Two Competitive Eaters Take on the 36 Inch Randy's Pizza Challenge for $1000

Eric "Silo" Dahl and Molly Schuyler Competitive Eaters from Minnesota and Iowa to attempt the 36 inch Randy’s Pizza Challenge at Randy’s Premier Pizza in Oakdale on Wednesday evening Jan 16th at 7:30pm. The Prize if they finish will be $1000. It will be streamed live at 7:30... - January 16, 2013 - Randy's Pizza

Chukar Cherries Offers New Cherry Heart Box for Valentine’s Day

Pacific Northwest chocolatier crafts all natural, locally made Valentine’s Day gifts. - January 16, 2013 - Chukar Cherry Company

Urschel Laboratories, Inc., Worldwide Leader in the Manufacturing of Food Processing Machines, Announces Location of New Manufacturing Facility

Urschel Laboratories, Inc., worldwide leader in the manufacturing of food cutting equipment, will soon begin construction of new manufacturing headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana. - January 16, 2013 - Urschel Laboratories

Philippine National Barista Championship Announces Primary and Official Equipment & Product Sponsors for Its Inaugural Competition

Gourmet Farms, Inc. leads outstanding line-up of sponsors to the country’s most prestigious coffee competition. - January 14, 2013 - Association of Filipino Baristas Inc

Compliance Consultant Jennifer Young of Kung Fu Family LLC Leads Major Seafood Safety Implementation in Hawaii and the Republic of Marshall Islands and Passes Both Audits

SQF is recognized by retailers and foodservice providers around the world who require a rigorous, credible food safety management system. Dedicated to food safety consulting, Ms. Young’s efforts will benchmark a global partnership’s commitment to food safety excellence. - January 14, 2013 - KFF LLC

Mims Distributing Company Adds Foothills Brewing to Its Roster

Distributor Expands Beer Selections with Brands from Winston-Salem Brewery - January 13, 2013 - Mims Distributing

Innovation Direct™ Inventor Files Provisional Application for Patent on Bottles For A Cause Invention

Innovation Direct™, a leader in the invention assistance field since 1997, recently facilitated the process of the filing of a provisional application for a patent for Massachusetts resident and inventor Harriet De Carteret on her Bottles For A Cause invention upon her request. Bottles For A... - January 12, 2013 - Innovation Direct, Inc.

Community Beer Company Announces Grand Opening Events for Dallas, TX-Based Brewery

Community Beer Company is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its 21,000 square foot brewery, located in the heart of Dallas, TX. To celebrate the formal launch of operations, the company has also announced week-long events at local craft beer-centric establishments culminating with weekend... - January 11, 2013 - Community Beer Company

Current and Projected Growth Leads Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef to Strengthen Staff and Hire Company’s First Controller

Nolan Ryan’s All-Natural Beef kicks off the New Year by adding a new position to the staff structure and welcoming Paul Stroade as the company’s first controller. “Due to current and projected growth, we needed to add strength to our company’s staff structure,” said... - January 11, 2013 - Nolan Ryan Beef

El's Gluten-Free Medleys Roll Into the South and West

Publix, HEB in the South and Whole Foods NorCal make space for Medleys. - January 11, 2013 - El's Kitchen, Inc.

Nisbets Inc., is Pleased to Announce the Release of Their 2013 USA Catalog

Nisbets Next Day Foodservice Equipment is pleased to announce its new catalog and the addition of over 300 new products. - January 11, 2013 - Nisbets

Beach Organics Skin Care Adds New Retailer Jungle Organic

Beach Organics Skin Care, an organic bath and body products company, has announced a new partnership with Jungle Organic in Indialantic, Fla. An organic market, Jungle Organic also offers the only organic restaurant in Brevard County, Fla. and sells high quality natural and organic foods, produce,... - January 10, 2013 - Beach Organics Skin Care

Somebody’s Mother’s to Debut New Sauces at the NASFT Winter Fancy Food Show

Somebody’s Mother’s Chocolate Sauce will debut three new dessert sauces at the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade’s 38th Winter Fancy Food Show, said company founder and president Lynn Lasher. The new flavors: Mocha (chocolate sauce infused with coffee and... - January 10, 2013 - Somebody's Mother's Chocolate Sauce

Wine Market Council Elects Dennis Cakebread as Board of Directors Chair, Releases Luxury Wine Market Research in Advance of Upcoming Conferences

Wine Market Council announced today that Dennis Cakebread has been officially elected as the chair of Wine Market Council’s board of directors. Xavier Barlier of Maisons Marques & Domaines/Roederer Estate, who served as Wine Market Council’s chair from 2010-2012, has been elected to the position of immediate past chair. Also, in advance of their upcoming 2013 Wine Market Council Research Conferences, the council also announced today several findings from their research on luxury wine buyers. - January 09, 2013 - Wine Market Council

Belle Chevre Announces New Year, New Chevre to Celebrate Expanding Family of Products

Belle Chevre expanded its family last year with the addition of two amazing new products. To celebrate the new year and its newest award-winning products Belle Chevre has an exciting offer for small stores that showcases the best of all of their lines. - January 09, 2013 - Belle Chevre

Smoke Canyon's Smoke Roasted Jalapeño Sauce Wins Overall in the Hot Pepper Awards 2012

Smoke Canyon's Smoke Roasted Jalapeño Sauce wins overall in the Hot Sauce category and 1st place in the Jalapeño Hot Sauce category. - January 07, 2013 - Smoke Canyon LLC

Chocwasabi® Launches Frozen Wasabi Hot Chocolate Mix

Rich, Creamy Hot Chocolate with a Hint of Wasabi for a Cold Winter’s Day - January 06, 2013 - Chocwasabi

Award-Winning Hot Sauces Announced - The Hot Pepper Awards

The Hot Pepper Awards announces the winning condiments of 2012. - January 05, 2013 - The Hot Pepper

Lucky Dog Hot Sauce Wins 3 Awards in the Hot Pepper Awards, 2012

Lucky Dog Hot Sauce Orange Label takes 2nd place in both Savory Hot Sauce and Pepper Blend Hot Sauce categories, while Lucky Dog Hot Sauce Green Label takes 2nd place in the Jalapeno Category. - January 04, 2013 - Lucky Dog Hot Sauce

Flowers to Eat™ Now Offering Consulting Services

To expand upon the seminars and classes provided to numerous entrepreneurs from countries around the globe, Flowers to Eat is now offering individually tailored consulting services. - January 04, 2013 - Flowers to Eat

Bertolli® Team Selected TFI Envision, Inc. for Bertolli Light

The Bertolli® team at Unilever Foods selected TFI Envision, Inc. to create the packaging graphics for their two “Light” Alfredo Sauces. The design needed to reinforce Bertolli’s premium positioning, and high quality, without sacrificing flavor, just calories! TFI... - January 03, 2013 - TFI Envision, Inc.

Rubio’s® Rings in New Year with Grilled Seafood Entrees

Iconic Coastal Grill Spotlights Pacific Mahi Mahi and Sustainable Atlantic Salmon - January 03, 2013 - Rubio's

The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues Launches Energiser Menu

The University of Manchester Conferences and Venues, a site offering stylish facilities for a variety of meetings and events, has launched the new "Energiser" menu, which has been specially designed to maintain stable sugar levels and maximise delegates’ performance throughout the... - January 02, 2013 - The University of Manchester

Online Shopping Mall & Blog MyReviewsNow.net Features Gift Basket Overseas’ 2013 New Year Gift Ideas

MyReviewsNow.net, a leading shopping blog, mall and review hub, has announced that its affiliate partner Gift Basket Overseas is offering over 100 gift ideas that are sure to make someone’s start to 2013 bright and cheerful. - December 31, 2012 - Retail Solutions Advisors

Breakthrough Sushi Introduces New Sushi Rolling Party

If you are looking for a fun office event, but not an intense workshop type event, sushi-rolling party by Breakthrough Sushi is an excellent activity that is sure to build team spirit. - December 30, 2012 - Breakthrough Sushi

Michele's at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino to Host New Year's Eve Dinner and New Year's Day Brunch

Michele’s at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host a New Year’s Eve a la carte menu dinner on Monday, Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and New Year’s Day brunch on Tuesday, Jan. 1 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The a la carte New Year’s Eve dinner menu consists of... - December 30, 2012 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Dimples BBQ Sauce Wins 2012 Best of the Best BBQ Sauce Competition

Raleigh, North Carolina based company, Jarico Inc, wins Reserve Grand Champion and Best of Tomato Mild with its Dimples BBQ Sauce. The sweet and tangy Dimples has only been available for two years but is quickly making a name for itself along with collecting awards. - December 29, 2012 - Jarico, Inc.