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Domata Gluten Free Releases Fresh New Look
To continue to expand its brand awareness, Domata, a gluten-free baking mix company, is rolling out a completely new packaging design which better reflects the product quality and broader customer base. The updated artwork incorporates a new logo and a modern, yet homey, floral motif. The product... - July 22, 2012 - Domata LLC
Sara Making a Difference: Raises Money with a Lemonade Stand
Sara Peters, age 6, with her team of Cary Christian friends and her brother, Robert, age 3, offered cupcakes, brownies and the sought after lemonade to much of downtown Raleigh and beyond for the benefit of Men or Armor. - July 21, 2012 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Learn Languages Cooking: Food-Themed Course "Wine, Food and Gastronomy" on Babbel.com
Just in time for the first vintages, the online language learning portal Babbel.com offers culinary vocabulary lessons in seven foreign languages. - July 21, 2012 - Babbel.com
Tennessee Valley Pecan Co. Inks Deal with Renowned Chef Betty Sims
Southern Scrumptious products available for purchase at Tennessee Valley Pecan Co. retail store in Decatur, AL starting on July 20th. Products will be available to be purchased online at www.tnvalleypecan.com soon. - July 21, 2012 - Tennessee Valley Pecan Co.
International Root Beer Day
On July 18th, people join around the world to raise their frozen mugs, chalices, goblets, bottles, tankards, steins, jars, pitchers, decanters, bowls, cups, cans, tumblers, buckets, kegs, and other mostly airtight and partly cylindrical vessels in a toast of the greatest beverage yet invented by... - July 20, 2012 - Root Beer Kegs LLC
Beers.BG to Feature in "The Good Beer Show," Bansko, August 4th
Beers.BG, the only online premium beer store and wholesaler/distributor in Bulgaria, is proud to announce that it will participate in an exciting upcoming event, the inaugural "The Good Beer Show," a celebration of the best craft beers and cider, from Bulgaria and abroad. The show will... - July 20, 2012 - Beers.bg
ProTec Nutra Launch Cholesterol Busting Ingredients Range
ProTec Nutra Ltd announced today it has broadened its range of Nutraceutical ingredients with the launch of a full selection of materials for the natural reduction of LDL cholesterol, for use in Fortified Foods & Nutraceutical Food Supplements. - July 19, 2012 - Protec Nutra Limited
Student’s Food Truck Finder Adds Chicago and Cleveland in National Launch
Food Trucks Near Me (www.FoodTrucksNearMe.com) adds new pages for Cleveland and Chicago in a national launch. - July 19, 2012 - Food Trucks Near Me LLC
Latest Culinary Weapon: Custom Recipe to Win the Next Mealtime Food Battle
Food battles start in childhood when experiencing new foods and establishing likes and dislikes as well as eating habits, but they can also cause challenges in adulthood for those dealing with food allergies or intolerances. A Johnson and Wales trained Chef and Food Blogger is offering a new weapon for fighting those mealtime battles through The Chef’s Challenge at The Saturday Evening Pot, where a custom recipe will be provided to a winning individual or family. - July 19, 2012 - The Saturday Evening Pot
Scotch Egg Eating Contest and Silent Auction to Benefit the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
Tulsa will crown its Scotch Egg Eating Champion on Saturday, August 11 when Baker Street Pub & Grill (6620 South Memorial Drive) hosts its first-ever Scotch Egg eating contest and silent auction. The contest, sponsored by Guinness, begins at 6 p.m. and proceeds from the silent auction benefit... - July 18, 2012 - Baker St. Pub & Grill
DMG Productions to Feature Thunder Group, Inc. on Upcoming Episode of Business
Quality, Value and Sustainability in Food Service - July 18, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
NewProductHelp.com Prepares Vivid Online Presentation for Donut Dollie Invention
Dana G., Delaware resident and inventor, recently contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to create a multi-faceted online presentation for his Donut Dollie invention. An innovative new product designed to make the preservation of certain perishables much easier, the... - July 14, 2012 - New Product Help, Inc.
Chukar Cherries Sponsors Terremoto in the Vic-Maui Race of 2012
Washington cherries provide fuel for premier Pacific Northwest sailboat race. - July 14, 2012 - Chukar Cherry Company
ProTec Enters Food Supplement Sector with ProTec Nutra Ingredient Sales
ProTec Nutra Limited announces the launch of its food supplement active ingredient and excipients range for UK and European markets. - July 13, 2012 - Protec Nutra Limited
Weaver Nut Company – Massive Online Sale for Over 70% of Asher’s Fudge Inventory
A summer hankering for something sweet, how about some fudge, seems as natural as seeking shade from the sweltering sun, and one company is committed to providing all the wholesale candy one could need this summer. Something about the summertime goes hand-in-hand with America's sweet tooth. - July 13, 2012 - Weaver Nut Company, Inc.
Weavernut.com: Cold Packing Chocolates and Bulk Candies to Beat the Summer Heat
Everyone, at some point in their life, has felt the frustration of their pocket-packed treat being attacked and melted by the unforgiving summer heat. Now, imagine an entire order of bulk candy meeting the same fate, devastating, to say the least. It's an all too common occurrence to store a... - July 13, 2012 - Weaver Nut Company, Inc.
Golden Foodie Awards Announces a Partnership with Casey’s Cupcakes
Casey’s Unveils the Golden Velvet Cupcake July 10 at All Store Locations - July 13, 2012 - Golden Foodie Awards
Pizzeria Bombola Announces a New Lineup of Daily Specials & Inspired Menu Items - Earn a $10 Gift Card Good Towards a Future Visit
Pizzeria Bombola Burgers & Brews recently announced a new lineup of daily specials and inspired menu items aimed at bringing flavor, value and freshness back to casual dining. First-time guests can earn a $10 gift card good towards a future visit. - July 12, 2012 - Pizzeria Bombola Burgers & Brews
Vanilla from Tahiti Reviews Top 3 Santa Barbara Culinary Schools
As an importer and distributor of Tahitian vanilla beans, and the world’s best vanilla, Vanilla From Tahiti knows Tahitian vanilla extract is only as good as the end product. It therefore follows that a good vanilla product is one prepared by chefs trained in the best culinary schools. After careful consideration, Vanilla From Tahiti named the top three culinary schools in the Santa Barbara area: Pascale’s Kitchen, Savoir Faire Catering and Michael's Catering in Santa Barbara. - July 12, 2012 - Vanilla from Tahiti
Q2PR to Manage IR for Start Up of Aqueous Beverages LLC Natural Fruit Flavored Enhanced Waters
Sources at Quadrant Two PR today announced the acquisition of Aqueous Beverages as the agencies latest IR client. Aqueous Beverages, LLC is the brainchild of CEO, entrepreneur and consumer products marketing extraordinaire Joseph Paniagua. “For over 20 years I have assisted clients in... - July 12, 2012 - Quadrant Two PR
DMG Productions to Showcase TurboTap USA in Upcoming Episode of Business Update
Groundbreaking innovation in draft beer science leads to the “perfect pour” - July 12, 2012 - DMG Productions, LLC
Cloud-Based Online Reservation Company Partners with Xahn, Other Critically-Acclaimed Restaurants in Google's Hi-Tech Backyard
Leading Hollywood, Silicon Valley and Bay Area restaurants leave Open Table and bypass Urban Spoon's Rezbook in favor of tech-savvy EVEVE online reservation system. - July 11, 2012 - EVEVE
Maple Leaf Farms “Thrill for Your Grill” Summer Contest
Share your favorite BBQ memory with Maple Leaf Farms for a chance to win prizes - July 11, 2012 - Maple Leaf Farms
Margaret River Welcomes Morries
A new restaurant/café/bar called Morries Anytime opened in Margaret River on Sunday, serving curious customers from 7.30 am to 10.00 pm. Visitors enjoyed items such as coffee and muffins in addition to Morries’ authentic original cocktail list with rum boat float being the biggest hit. - July 11, 2012 - The Margaret River Guide
New Fargo Company Changes the Way You Think About Coffee
“If you’re paying more than you used to, you should be getting more than you’re used to.” Those are words by Jack Baartman, owner of the brand new Fargo coffee company, VitaCoffee. Baartman has created a product that he claims is superior to all other coffees because of... - July 11, 2012 - VitaCoffee
QA Graphics Creates Sustainable Website for Supermarket Chain
QA Graphics, an Iowa-based interactive design firm, is pleased to announce that they have completed the website, HyVee 360, for Hy-Vee, Inc., an employee-owned corporation operating 235 supermarket stores in eight Midwestern states. HyVee 360 was created to help the corporation educate consumers about their sustainable initiatives. - July 10, 2012 - QA Graphics
Chef Christian Anthony of Naked Sushi Entertainment Featured in the New Stndrd Magazine; Announces New Cookbook Project on Kickstarter
With an interview featured in The Stndrd, the new pop culture magazine that hit Barnes and Noble bookstores nationwide on June 20th, chef Christian Anthony continues to make his culinary endeavors known to a larger public. Despite recent high-profile television appearances on The Tyra Banks Show,... - July 09, 2012 - Naked Sushi Entertainment
Rescue Chocolate Launches Beyond Bars for Animal Rescue
Rescue Chocolate recently launched a new snack, called Beyond Bars. As with all of the company's products, the proceeds from the sale of Beyond Bars will be donated to animal rescue organizations, especially those benefitting homeless dogs and cats. - July 09, 2012 - Rescue Chocolate
POPtions Popcorn Announces E-Gift Certificates Now Available
E-Gift Certificates are now available online at poptionspopcorn.com. - July 09, 2012 - POPtions!
International Raw Food Day, July 11, 2012
The Inside/Out Project along with leading raw food expert Karen Knowler is spearheading a global raw food awareness campaign to tie in with this year’s International Raw Food Day on July 11. The Inside/Out Project,” a Milwaukee based 501 (3)(c) empowers low-income women and children to overcome addictions, stress, anxiety and depression by using “Food As Medicine.” - July 08, 2012 - The Inside/Out Project
Mims Distributing Company Adds Sierra Nevada/Russian River Collaboration BRUX to Roster of Beers
Specialty Beer is Sierra Nevada’s First Foray Into “Wild” Brewing Yeast - July 08, 2012 - Mims Distributing
The Margaret River Gourmet Escape to Feature UK Celebrity Chef Heston Blumenthal
Tourism Minister Kim Hames recently announced that UK celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal will headline the four-day premium wine and food event in the Margaret River wine region. - July 07, 2012 - The Margaret River Guide
Nicksons Lobster Fest Brings a Taste of the East Coast to Downtown La Grange
Chef Nick Baca and co-founder of Nicksons Eatery will create different Lobster preparations: grilled, boiled, slow simmered…like “Whole Split Roasted Lobster”, “Lobster Chowder in a Bread Bowl”, “Spicy Lobster Cobb Salad”, and more. It’s all good, very good. Everyone will be able to share in Baca’s love for Lobster this summer as Nicksons Eatery presents Lobster Fest from July 18th – 21st, 2012. - July 07, 2012 - Nicksons Eatery
TFI Envision, Inc. of Norwalk, CT Gets a Handle on Lunch
Focus Housewares Group selected TFI Envision, Inc. to develop the branding and packaging for their new Amco Houseworks® product line - Lunch Buddies™. Introduced at the recent Chicago International Home + Housewares Show, these products proved to be an instant hit. - July 06, 2012 - TFI Envision, Inc.
My Private Chef Appears at Food Network Magazine's Garden Chef Series at Chicago Botanic Garden
Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale private chef and gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will share his favorite garden fresh recipe during Food Network Magazine weekend at Chicago Botanic Garden’s popular annual Garden Chef Series. Chef Chris will appear on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois. - July 06, 2012 - My Private Chef, Inc.
My Private Chef Shares a Summer Recipe at Chicago's Green City Market
Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, has been invited to present a cooking demonstration featuring local seasonal ingredients at the Chicago Green City Market. The cooking demonstration will take place this Saturday, July 21... - July 06, 2012 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Newly Launched VelvetPalate.com Offering Small-Production Wines via Private, Time-Based Sales
Website Helps Boutique Winemakers, Responsible for Much of the Growth in the Wine Industry, Bring their Handcrafted Wines to Consumers, at 40-65% Below Retail. - July 05, 2012 - Velvet Palate
50% Off Steaks for All Chicago Prime Steakhouse Facebook Fans - Exclusive Independence Weekend Offer
Chicago Prime Steakhouse invites fans to celebrate the nation’s independence and enjoy their award-winning cuisine with an exclusive offer. Simply “Like” the Chicago Prime Steakhouse Facebook fan page and receive 50% off steaks when you dine with them between Thursday, July 5... - July 05, 2012 - Chicago Prime Steakhouse
The Craft Beer Social Club Launches to Promote and Support Drinking British Beer
With the aim of increasing the popularity of British craft beer and real ale, The Craft Beer Social Club launches today, Tuesday 3rd July, 2012, with a full calendar of beer tastings, festivals and educational events. With the number of breweries in Britain doubling to around 800 since former... - July 05, 2012 - The Craft Beer Social Club
Club Manager’s Association of America (CMAA) and Association of Club Catering Professionals (ACCP) Announce New Allied Association Relationship
The Association of Club Catering Professionals (ACCP) announces a new allied association relationship with the Club Manager’s Association of America (CMAA). - July 04, 2012 - Association of Club Catering Professionals
POPtions Popcorn Announces Return of Kettlemelt Crunch
POPtions Popcorn is proud to announce the return of one of THEIr most popular flavors, Kettlemelt Crunch. “POPtions excited bring back a flavor that has been so popular with our customers; Kettlemelt Crunch,” says Andrew Freundlich, founder of POPtions. “It’s a delicious... - July 04, 2012 - POPtions!
Vino & Friends to Host 5th Annual Taste of Vino Event - Proceeds to Benefit Hinds Hospice
Vino & Friends invites you to join them for The Taste of Vino being held on Sunday, July 15, 2012 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. The Taste of Vino event brings together local restaurants, over forty California, Washington and Imported Wineries and area breweries, allowing guests to choose from160 different wines and craft beers. - July 03, 2012 - Vino & Friends
Wow Your 4th of July Party Guests with a Truly Spectacular Steak from FromTheFarm.com
FromTheFarm.com Introduces the Best Kept Secret in All-Natural, Organic Beef - July 02, 2012 - FromTheFarm.com
FromTheFarm.com Brings the American Farmer to Your Doorstep
California-based Company Aims to Take a Bite Out of Multi-Billion Dollar Market - July 02, 2012 - FromTheFarm.com
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with Yum's The Word, a New Storytelling Show Featuring Homemade Ice Cream Cakes
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July with “Yum’s the Word” - a new show that blends old-fashioned birthday parties with modern-day storytelling. Each month comedic storyteller, Robin Gelfenbien, throws a party for a lucky audience member replete with Mad Libs, balloon animals and homemade ice cream cakes. - July 02, 2012 - Yum's The Word Show
Bruichladdich Whisky Distillery Wins 2012 Trip Advisor Award
Bruichladdich Distillery is very proud to have been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for the year 2012 by TripAdvisor. - July 02, 2012 - Bruichladdich
Milford Valley Introduces New Chicken Entrées
Three flavors have been added to the Milford Valley retail chicken product line - July 01, 2012 - Milford Valley
Fire Up Your Grill for a Chance to Win $200 with Encore Woodland
To kick-start the summer, Encore Woodland would like to celebrate the barbeque season with a Facebook contest. Contestants are asked to submit a photo of their best/most appetizing barbeque meal and share with friends & family for a chance to win a $200 M&M Meat Shop gift card. - July 01, 2012 - Encore Woodland
Pizzeria Bombola Burgers & Brews Nominated for “Readers’ Choice Award for Best Pizza”
Pizzeria Bombola Burgers & Brews has been nominated for “Best Pizza” by The Lisle Patch as part of their “Readers’ Choice 2012 Awards.” Lisle’s newest restaurant has gained a following throughout Chicagoland by offering flavorfully-inspired thin-crust... - June 30, 2012 - Pizzeria Bombola Burgers & Brews
Gourmet Depot Introduces Award Winning All Natural Marinades & Grilling Sauces
Leading gourmet food wholesaler Gourmet Depot has recently introduced more new products guaranteed to sell rapidly in retail and gourmet stores. These timely gourmet marinades and sauces are also ideal for inclusion in summer gift baskets. Each encompasses a variety of tastes and flavours sure to... - June 30, 2012 - Gourmet Depot Canada Inc