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Water for Vets® Offers "Trickle Down" Effect for Veterans in Need
One company is changing the world, and offering a hand up- not a hand out- for Veterans. Water For Vets® is presenting a business opportunity that allows Veterans to keep 100% of profits and the potential to hire other Vets. - April 10, 2014 - Samson Functional
Jimboy's Tacos Launches 60th Anniversary Celebrations at Sacramento Kings Game
Margaret Knudson, wife of Jimboy's Tacos Founder Jim Knudson, will be in Attendance. - April 10, 2014 - Jimboy's North America
Detectable Rubber Bands from Detectamet Help to Reduce Contamination
Detectamet’s new Detectable Rubber Bands reduce the risk of contamination because a food product or food ingredient contaminated with one of these rubber bands or part of a rubber band can be identified by the food industry’s standard detection systems and rejected. - April 10, 2014 - Detectamet
Albuquerque Man Beats Cancer, Raises Funds for Charity by Running the Boston Marathon
Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque kicks off its annual Non-Event Campaign with an invitation to “Run With Mike.” - April 09, 2014 - Meals on Wheels of Albuquerque
Chocolate Guide North American 2nd Edition eBook Released for iPads, Kindles, Nooks and Smartphones
TCB Cafe Publishing and TasteTV are happy to announce that its new publication that profiles incredible chocolatiers and confectioners from across North America is now available in a Second Edition as an ebook for Kindles, Nooks, iPads, iPods, smart phones, tablets and more. "The Chocolate... - April 09, 2014 - TasteTV
Healthy & Delicious Alternative to Traditional Fast Food
La Femme Foodie provides gourmet food to go that is free from chemicals, hormones, preservatives, and hormones. All food is made from scratch daily to provide busy individuals with delicious all-natural and organic alternatives to traditional fast food. - April 08, 2014 - La Femme Foodie
Seattle Tennis Club to Host the Washington State Open Tennis Tournament July 29 to August 3, 2014
The Seattle Tennis Club will host the 124th Washington State Open Tennis Tournament on July 29 through August 3, 2014. This is the largest tennis tournament in the Pacific Northwest. Open to the public. No cost to attend this event. - April 08, 2014 - Seattle Tennis Club
Toffee Talk Wins Top Toffee Award from the International Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that Toffee Talk has won a Gold medal in the 2013 Artisan Chocolate Awards for Top Toffee. - April 07, 2014 - TasteTV
100 Pounds Lost: Episode 7 "All Work and No Play?" on the Balancing Act’s Mission Makeover on Lifetime TV
The Mission Makeover ladies have lost a collective 100 pounds since the start of their health and wellness journey hosted by Julie Moran, are they on a roll or hitting a plateau? - April 06, 2014 - BrandStar
SGS Informs on Food Recalls Trending Upwards in 2013
In 2013, recalls of food products in Europe increased by 5%, compared to 2012, due primarily to the increased number of recalls in the wake of the horsemeat scandal. Typically, if a product has a major problem, all products in that category are heavily scrutinized by the industry, regulatory personnel and consumers. - April 06, 2014 - SGS
Serendipity Confections Wins Top Caramel Award from Luxury Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that Serendipity Confections has won a Gold medal in the 2013 Artisan Chocolate Awards for Best Caramels. They submitted to the to competition two of their top selections: Sea Salt Caramels, and the Butter Caramels with Fleur de... - April 05, 2014 - TasteTV
Chocolot Wins Gold Medal Caramel Award from the International Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that Chocolot has won a Gold medal in the 2013 Artisan Chocolate Awards for Best Caramels. Their selection was the 6 piece luxury caramel box set. Chocolot specializes in making small batch full-cream caramels using local cream... - April 05, 2014 - TasteTV
Former FOX TV Host Sets Sights on Beverage Industry
Former FOX TV host sets sights on beverage industry with new beverage brand called "Vitality Water, Sports & Energy Drinks". - April 05, 2014 - Vitality Water, Sports & Energy Drinks
Jimboy's Tacos Enters Long Term Partnership Deal with Krrish Group to Open Franchises in India
Restaurant chain using Multi-Unit Franchise Agreement to accelerate growth. - April 05, 2014 - Jimboy's North America
SGS Informs on Risks and Regulations on Mercury in Food
Released naturally and by anthropogenic activity, mercury is found in the environment in three forms: elemental mercury, inorganic mercury and organic mercury. Highly toxic when ingested by humans, safe consumption levels have been established around the globe to protect consumers, and to guide and regulate the food industry. Exposure to methylmercury occurs primarily through the diet, with fish and fish products as the dominant source. - April 05, 2014 - SGS
Kroger Mid-Atlantic Provides More Than Six Million Meals to Hungry Americans
Local Grocery Aims to Stop Hunger by Donating Food and Money - April 05, 2014 - Kroger
SGS Informs on EU Project to Strengthen Safety Requirements for Consumer Laser Products
On 5 February 2014, the European Commission published a Decision (1) on the safety requirements for consumer laser products, pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on general product safety. - April 04, 2014 - SGS
SGS Provides Updates on New List of Carcinogenic Chemicals Under California Proposition 65
California’s Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is now over 25 years old and has been effective in reducing exposures to toxic chemicals. It warns California residents of carcinogens and reprotoxic chemicals that come from consumer products and industrial activities. Businesses with ten or more employees may not expose individuals to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity without first giving clear and reasonable warning, nor discharge such chemicals into drinking water (1). - April 04, 2014 - SGS
Sabana Foods to Co-Sponsor Casa Hispana de Virginia 2014 Spring Kickoff
Sabana Foods, LLC will be a co-sponsor of the Casa Hispana de Virginia 2014 Spring Kickoff event in Alexandria this coming April 12th. - April 04, 2014 - Sabana Foods
Monterey Chocolate Salon Arrives on April 12th
Chocolate lovers, en garde! TasteTV announces the premium and artisan chocolate show for the Monterey and Carmel area takes place at the Monterey Chocolate Salon. Chocolate aficionados, fanatics, lovers and addicts can taste & experience the finest in artisan, gourmet & premium chocolate in... - April 04, 2014 - TasteTV
Luxx Chocolat Wins Top Caramel Award from the International Chocolate Salon
TasteTV and the International Chocolate Salon are pleased to announce that Luxx Chocolat has won a medal in the 2013 Artisan Chocolate Awards, for Top Caramels. Their submissions included Impeccable Pecan: Baked salted caramel pecan pie covered in 40% milk chocolate (cacao Ecuador), Hawaiian red... - April 04, 2014 - TasteTV
New York Food Hub Awarded B Corporation Certification
Headwater Foods, striving to create a sustainable local food economy in upstate New York and the Northeast Region, is the fourth company in Rochester to become a Certified B Corporation. - April 03, 2014 - Headwater Foods
Nutrition Pit Sponsors the Arnold Amateur Body Building Contest and Provides Samples of Workout Supplements
Nutrition Pit just sponsored the Arnold Amateur Body Building contest last month in February and provided samples of workout supplements to guests and participants of the contest. Samples of workout supplements are one of the best ways to determine if the supplement is right for the athlete’s needs and fitness goals. - April 03, 2014 - Nutrition Pit
Nutrition Pit Announces Successful Weekend at Arnold Classic Introducing Nutritional Supplements
Nutrition Pit has just announced that they had a successful weekend discussing and providing free samples of nutritional supplements to guests and competitors at The Eighth-Annual Arnold Amateur NPC/IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Men’s Physique Championships. - April 03, 2014 - Nutrition Pit
Wholesale Buyers, Sellers and Processors Line Up for AIKIDO Bay Real-Time Live Lobster Auctions
Never in the history of the live lobster industry has such a radical concept caught the attention of so many. Fishermen, Co-ops, Wharves, Brokers, Major International Processors, Buyers and Sellers are latching onto the AIKIDO Bay service, refusing to be trapped by old marketing techniques. Users are signing up weekly to keep from being caught up in the confines of the limited market they have traditionally used. - April 03, 2014 - AIKIDO Bay, Inc.
So-Cal Tacos Chooses Gusto POS to Power Its Popular Food Truck
So-Cal Tacos selected Gusto Point of Sale (“POS”) running on Microsoft’s Surface tablet to power their successful food truck “Woody.” Gusto POS is a next generation, highly innovative solution built for the hospitality industry. Gusto runs on Windows 8.1-based, industry-standard hardware as well as mobile tablet computers from Dell, Hewlett Packard, and others. - April 02, 2014 - Gusto
Jadon Outdoors Helps Create Stylish Backyard Sanctuary on Designing Spaces Airing on Lifetime TV
Viewers will see how a couple’s backyard goes from drab to fab with Jadon Outdoors furniture from their sofun® line. - April 02, 2014 - BrandStar
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Hosts Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser
Restaurant and local law enforcement officers raise funds for Special Olympics Florida. - April 02, 2014 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Straight Arrow Products Gives Family “Mane” Stage for Hairstyle Makeover on Designing Spaces Airing on Lifetime TV
A family gets hairstyle makeover with Mane ‘n Tail® hair care products in “Designing Spaces - Kids Spaces” Series. - March 31, 2014 - BrandStar
SkinnyTeaUSA™ Introduces Skinny Tea 2.0
SkinnyTeaUSA™(skinnytea.us) the leading US-based weight management tea company, is celebrating the release of SkinnyTea 2.0 by offering substantial discounts on SkinnyTea (original blend) orders and on SkinnyTea 2.0 pre-orders and also announcing the “Win Free Skinny Tea 2.0” giveaway. - March 31, 2014 - SkinnyTeaUSA
April Fools Day Donuts
Beans in Dry Ridge Kentucky will be offering Nacho Cheese filled donuts and ketchup filled donut holes on April 1, 2014 from 5am. - March 28, 2014 - Beans Cafe & Bakery
New Art and Craft Beer Bar Opening in Greenwich Village
An FBI agent and an Actor walk into a bar… no wait, they opened a bar. That’s right, former Special Agent Don Borelli, and Actor, writer, producer Robert La France have teamed up to create Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor at 26 West 8th Street in Greenwich Village. The official Grand... - March 28, 2014 - Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor
Peppers USA Joins Swipe4TheKids to Reinforce a CHANCE’EM Mission on the North Shore of Oahu
Peppers Polarized Eyewear has joined CHANCE’EM efforts to increase funding for North Shore High School surf teams. By converting to the Swipe4TheKids merchant platform, Peppers now will help reinforce the North Shore’s youth funding movement and join ranks with CHANCE’EM, Turtle Bay Resort, Pupukea Grill, Jerry’s Pizza and others. - March 28, 2014 - Pomeroy Equitable Solutions LLC
Minnesota’s International Pizza Champion Randy Hueffmeier and the American Pizza Team of Oakdale, MN Takes Gold Medal in the World at the Gluten Free Pizza Competition
Minnesota’s International Pizza Champion Randy Hueffmeier and the American Pizza Team of Oakdale, MN takes Gold Medal in the World at the Gluten Free Pizza Competition at the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas, NV. - March 28, 2014 - Randy's Pizza
SGS Provides Update in EU Regulation on Sulphites in Aromatized Wine - Based Products
The European Union has announced Commission Regulation (EU) No 59/2014 (1) in the Official Journal on 23 January 2014 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (2) of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the use of sulphur dioxide – sulphites (E220-228) in aromatized wine-based products. - March 28, 2014 - SGS
The Elite Café Welcomes New Executive Chef
New York City's James London takes the lead of the iconic Fillmore dining destination, The Elite Cafe. - March 27, 2014 - The Elite Cafe
The Balancing Act® Airing on Lifetime TV Talks Smart Soup, Sin-Free Sugar & Dead Sea SuperFood
Baxco Healthy Foods, My Olive Tree, SmartSoup Take Center Stage on the March 27th Show with Host Julie Moran. - March 27, 2014 - BrandStar
Sony “Zooms In” on Improving Smartphone Photos on Designing Spaces Airing on Lifetime TV
Viewers will learn smart tips for getting the best photo results with their camera phones with Sony’s new QX Len-style camera on March 27th Kids Spaces Show. - March 27, 2014 - BrandStar
Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, a Manhattan Kosher Restaurant, Announces to Offer Prepaid Glatt Kosher for Passover Seders, Chol Hamoed & Yom Tov Meals During Jewish Holiday
If you are looking for a relaxing and stress-free way to celebrate Passover with your loved ones without spending the whole day in the kitchen, consider what has become a tradition for Passover at the popular New York City Glatt Kosher restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC. - March 26, 2014 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Midwest Based Espresso Royale© Joins the Single Serve Coffee Market
Independent midwest coffee house chain since 1987, Espresso Royale, joins the single cup brewing system movement with a distinct and superior product. - March 25, 2014 - Espresso Royale, LLC
Minnesota International 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 Taira Olson are heading to the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas, NV this week, March 25th through the 27th. Randy, an International award winning Pizza Maker and Pizza Spinner, will be competing against other... - March 25, 2014 - Randy's Pizza
Jiva Cubes Has Partnered with Mobile Payments Company Mahala to Offer Product Purchase Directly Through Online Video
Jiva Cubes, the instant coffee company with two breakout Kickstarter campaigns under its belt, has partnered with mobile payments company Mahala to offer product purchases directly through online video. “This is a truly innovative approach to getting our product in the hands of new... - March 25, 2014 - Jiva Cubes
1 in 10 Weddings Gets Cancelled
Valverde is once again disrupting the Wedding Industry but offering a unique Money Back guarantee on all wedding bookings. - March 24, 2014 - Valverde Country Hotel
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Now Open in Denver, Colorado
Grimaldi's continues expansion as it opens its first Colorado location. - March 24, 2014 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Bot-O-Cap™ Offers Eco-Friendly “On the Go” Beverage Convenience!
Bot-O-Cap™ recently launched by Samson Functional Beverages has positioned the global beverage community with the ability to alleviate the carbon footprint crisis, provide an imitable branding opportunity, and it can lessen the incidents of malnutrition in certain countries. - March 24, 2014 - Samson Functional
DCOCO Ready for 2014 Common Wealth Games
For quick hydration and five essential electrolytes, Debbie and Venky Ltd offers DCOCO Young Coconut Water from premium quality king coconuts. Tropical drinks, especially coconut water, will be in the lime light in 2014 Common Wealth Games and Brazil World Cup. “DCOCO with its pristine... - March 23, 2014 - Debbie and Venky Ltd
A Sweet Success: Holm Made Toffee Co. Brings Home Two Awards from the Oregon Chocolate Festival
Holm Made Toffee Co. announced today that they were a big winner at the 10th Annual Oregon Chocolate Festival held over the weekend in Ashland, OR. The event was held March 7th – 9th at the Ashland Spring Hotel and featured over 30 of the states best artisan chocolate companies. Three... - March 23, 2014 - Holm Made Toffee Co.
Interroll Atlanta Celebrates Grand Opening of New Regional Center of Excellence in Hiram, Georgia
Worldwide provider of products and solutions for internal logistics, opens Regional Center of Excellence in Hiram, Georgia, in a grand opening event on March 16, 2014. - March 22, 2014 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
San Diego Spirits Festival Proudly Announces Legacy Partnership with MOTAC the Museum of the American Cocktail
MOTAC has joined the San Diego Spirits Festival (SDSF) as Legacy Partner. MOTAC, a division of the SoFAB Institute, celebrates the American cocktail and develops its craft, field, and market through exhibits, programming, and a range of media. SDSF, now in its sixth year, is a nationally acclaimed celebration of cocktail and culinary culture that promotes the spirits and related industries, showcases its leading professionals, and highlights the cocktail and culinary revolution taking place. - March 22, 2014 - San Diego Spirits Festival
Renfro Foods Named Regional Finalist for U.S. Chamber 2014 Small Business of the Year Award
Salsa manufacturer noted for its best business practices and community involvement. - March 22, 2014 - Renfro Foods, Inc.