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Vollara Unveils New LaundryPure
Vollara, LLC, a global leader in direct sales of natural health products and one of the world’s most inspired home business opportunities unveiled its new LaundryPure technology product at a National Conference in Dallas this past weekend. “There is no such thing as eco-friendly... - August 29, 2010 - Vollara
Tribeca Tavern Wins 2010 Cary Living Magazine Diamond Award
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Tribeca Tavern has won a Cary Living Diamond Award for best outdoor dining. Readers of Cary Living voted on their favorite Western Wake places and the winners were featured in the 2010 July/August... - August 28, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Go Green, Promote Green & Make Green, AquaHealth, Inc. Launches New Sustainable Bottled Water Video Presentation
AquaHealth, Inc., the North American leader for Sustainable Bottled Water Solutions is dedicated to bringing customers 'Greener' bottled water. With AquaHealth’s in-house delivery system, and proprietary and customizable filtration, patrons enjoy pure, great tasting water with near zero waste. For those seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, AquaHealth Premium Water is the Eco-Conscious choice. - August 27, 2010 - AquaHealth, Inc.
The World Nutrition Forum: Getting to the Forefront of the Industry
Industry experts and top decision makers gather in Salzburg, Austria between October 13th -16th to discuss the future of animal nutrition, BIOMIN’s NutriEconomics® program, developments in science, business, the environment and leadership. - August 27, 2010 - BIOMIN Holding GmbH
Bubbalou's BBQ Provides Orlando Catering for Labor Day Cookouts
Celebrate the last holiday of the summer with a BBQ cookout catered by Bubbalou’s BBQ. - August 26, 2010 - Bubbalou's BBQ Restaurant
Superior Planks of Madeline, Wisconsin Joins Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com, an e-commerce gourmet food and gift store, is excited to welcome Superior Planks, of the Eco Wood Company in Madeline, Wisconsin, into its growing family of Wisconsin artisans. - August 26, 2010 - Wisconsinmade.com
Falafoul® to Serve Traditional Arabic Fair Fast Food-Style; New Franchise Outlet Opens Under MEFranchising®
MEFranchising spearheads investments to support the roll-out of Falafoul, one of the first fast food franchises serving traditional Arabic food. The company is increasing the launch rate and anticipates 50 new stores within 5 years. - August 26, 2010 - MEFranchising
Yats Wine Cellars Holds Philippines Wine Tasting in Manila on 23rd September Featuring Champagne Sparkling Wine
Yats Wine Cellars regularly holds wine tasting events in Philippines for residents and tourists looking for things to do in Manila, Angeles City, Subic and Clark Philippines. Public wine tastings held by Yats are fun and educational, very popular wine tasting events in Philippines. - August 25, 2010 - Yats Wine Cellars
Rocky Top Hospitality Wins 2010 Restaurant Neighbor Award
National Restaurant Association Recognizes Local Restaurant Group for Community Service. - August 25, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Yats Wine Cellars Announces Six Garden Wedding Venues Opening in Clark Philippines
Yats Wine Cellars helps Manila couples discover nice garden wedding venue to get married in Clark Philippines and Pampanga. Philippines couples planning to get married in a wedding venue in Manila now prefer to travel 60 minutes to Clark Philippines for a memorable romantic garden wedding reception in Clark Philippines at Yats Clearwater Resort. - August 24, 2010 - Yats Wine Cellars
Pizza Republica to Host American Cancer Society Charity Event
Greenwood Village restaurant committed to the battle against cancer. - August 23, 2010 - Pizza Republica
Sign Up Deadline Aug. 24 for Frankie’s Bocce Tournament & Italian Festival
The registration deadline for Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s inaugural Frankie’s Bocce Ball Tournament & Italian Festival is Aug. 25. Teams interested in participating in the Bocce Ball Tournament should call Jeannine Lahey at 302-857-2166. The bocce ball tournament will be set... - August 23, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Wayne’s Coffee® Selects MEFranchising® to Grow in Saudi Arabia; the First Swedish Food and Beverage Company in the Middle East Opens a Second Unit in Riyadh
Seeking to grow in the Middle East, Scandinavia’s largest coffee chain Wayne’s Coffee turned to MEFranchising to identify the right partner and route-to-market strategy in the region. MEFranchising helps establish and grow international franchise concepts in the Middle East and Worldwide. - August 22, 2010 - MEFranchising
Marky's Introduces New Line of French Kosher Cheeses - Distribution to All South Florida Whole Foods Stores
Marky's, an international gourmet food distributer located in Miami, FL has begun a large scale distribution of French Kosher cheeses to South Florida Whole Foods stores. - August 21, 2010 - Marky's
Rocky Top Hospitality Named a Top Corporate Philanthropist
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the local restaurant group has been ranked among the top corporate philanthropists on the Triangle Business Journal’s 2010 list of Top Corporate Philanthropist. Companies are ranked annually by... - August 21, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Marky's Announced New Distribution Center in Miami Gardens
This press release is to get the word out about the new warehouse/distribution center for Marky's - a gourmet food purveyor in S. Florida. - August 20, 2010 - Marky's
Serata con Vino Presents It's 2nd Event: Serata Spumeggiante - a Bubbly Evening - Wine Seminar and Tasting in Venice
Champagne/Prosecco Seminar in Venice. This Sunday August 22nd between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Following it's first successful event, Serata con Vino.com, is providing the local foodie and foodie-curios seen with a unique experience of knowledge and taste. - August 20, 2010 - Serata con Vino
Local Restaurant Thai Away Home Leads by Example When It Comes to Sustainability
This week one of Vancouver’s oldest and most popular Thai eateries, Thai Away Home, launches a brand new product – one that combines their commitment to offering delicious, authentic Thai food at great prices with their commitment to making environmentally-responsible choices in... - August 20, 2010 - Thai Away Food Services
Bodacious Biscotti Receives Federal Trademark
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office granted Trademark Registration 3,818,089 to Navalicious Sweets, Inc. for the trademark “Bodacious Biscotti” granting the company the exclusive rights to the name. Nava Viniar, owner of the gourmet biscotti company stated, “We are so proud to... - August 19, 2010 - Bodacious Biscotti
Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Announces 2010 Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor Inductees
Doug Brooks, chairman, president and CEO of Brinker International, which operates restaurant brands Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Joseph A. McInerney, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), will join some of hospitality’s biggest icons and industry giants in the Hospitality Hall of Honor at the annual induction ceremony to be held October 13 in the Conrad N. Hilton Ballroom at the Hilton University of Houston. - August 19, 2010 - Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management
New Location for Miami Subs Pizza & Grill in Grand Cayman
The Miami Subs in Grand Cayman has moved to a new location on the waterfront. The restaurant is now located at 30 Main Street. Miami Subs first opened in 2006, quickly becoming a favorite among the locals and tourists. This new location will showcase the new image of the Fort Lauderdale-based... - August 19, 2010 - Miami Subs Pizza & Grill
Rocky Top Hospitality’s Restaurants to Participate in Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the local restaurant group will participate in Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, a weeklong dining experience that showcases culinary talents in the Triangle. Bogart’s American Grill and The Red... - August 19, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Canidae Natural Pet Food Company Will be a Title Sponsor of "Bark in the Park" in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Manufacturer of natural and holistic pet foods to promote Responsible Pet Ownership and good canine nutrition at dog-friendly baseball game at Security Service Field on August 25, 2010. - August 18, 2010 - CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company
Swiss Maid Fudge Creates Banana Split for Its Latest Summer Fudge Flavor
Swiss Maid's Banana Split rejuvenates the summer fudge flavor - August 18, 2010 - Dells Fudge
AquaHealth, Inc., The Leader in Sustainable Bottled Water, Expands Management Team with New Hire, Dave Flanders
AquaHealth, Incorporated is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its management team – Director of Marketing and Business Development, Dave Flanders. AquaHealth is excited to have Mr. Flanders, a proven professional who will help guide the company’s continued... - August 18, 2010 - AquaHealth, Inc.
Greenfield Naturals is Chosen to be Exclusive USA Distributor of Ionized Mineral Water Systems for Water & People of South Korea
Some of the most popular water treatment systems still in use today: 1) Reverse Osmosis, 2) Flash Distillation, 3) Electrodialysis, 4) De-ionization and 5) Ion Exchangers (Soft Water Tanks). The newest rage in the industry is ionized or ionic water produced by electric ionizers, not only do they cost up to $4,000 but they can produce long term health defects in the body, according to Prof. Hyun-Won Kim. - August 16, 2010 - Greenfield Naturals
Presenting Shade Hotel’s Winter Wonder-Sand Package
Toss the snow boots aside, grab a bathing suit out of storage, and hightail it to Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, CA. Shade's Winter Wonder-Sand Package is the answer to seaside fun in the dead of winter. Located in the heart of Manhattan Beach and mere minutes from LAX, Shade Hotel offers 38... - August 15, 2010 - Shade Hotel
Tribeca Tavern Honored Nationally by OpenTable
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Tribeca Tavern has been recognized as one of the top 50 kid-friendly restaurants in the nation by OpenTable, a leading provider of online reservations for diners. - August 15, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
3 Sisters Chocolate Opens New Location at The Avenues Mall in Jacksonville
After nine years on San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville, FL, 3 Sisters Chocolate & Bakery has announced the grand opening of its second location at The Avenues Mall in Jacksonville, FL. Even in the recent down economy, published reports indicate that consumer demand for chocolate candy continues to... - August 14, 2010 - 3 Sisters Chocolate & Bakery
Georgia-Pacific Professional Announces 2010 ISSA Innovation Award Entries
Commercial product manufacturer nominates recent innovations for sanitation industry recognition. - August 14, 2010 - Georgia-Pacific Professional
Allergy Free Store Offers Free Shipping and New Online Features for Food Allergies
Allergiesandme.com celebrates their First Birthday online with a website redesigned to offer even more Allergy Free Foods and resources, including Free Shipping to their customers. - August 14, 2010 - Allergiesandme.com
Imocom Hotels and Resorts and Its 5 star Suite Hotel in Vilamoura - As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa Announces Launch of 30-Day Free Weekend Giveaway Promotion
As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, a five star resort located in Vilamoura, Algarve is pleased to announce the launch of the new 30-Day Free Weekend for 2 Giveaway. - August 13, 2010 - IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts
Virginia Hayward Ltd Launches Christmas Hampers and Gifts Range for 2010
Entering into its twenty sixth year of trading, Virginia Hayward has once again produced a fantastic range of Christmas hampers combining traditional values and fresh modern produce. These values are all reflected in the hero products within the range: The Merry Christmas Basket arrives in a... - August 13, 2010 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Increased Capacities for Urschel Model CC-D Cheese Shredders Already in the Field
Urschel Laboratories offers increased capacities for its existing model CC-D cheese shredders - August 13, 2010 - Urschel Laboratories
Walsroder Packaging Expands Sales Force
Walsroder Packaging, a leading provider of plastic and fibrous food casings, is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Baarts to their national sales management team. Baarts will be working to manage and increase Walsroder's presence regionally and within strategic accounts. "The expansion... - August 12, 2010 - Walsroder Packaging
Soon-to-Open Charlotte Restaurant Already Thriving with Help of Social Media
Growlers Pourhouse, a soon-to-open restaurant in Charlotte, NC, is already generating a strong following by documenting their opening with Social Media. - August 12, 2010 - Growlers Pourhouse
Nature’s Table Café Expanding to Washington, DC
Restaurant entrepreneur Dhvani Vyas has signed a franchise agreement with Nature’s Table Café for the Washington, DC metro market. Founded in 1977, Nature’s Table is a pioneer in health-conscious dining, with 78 restaurants open in 12 states. “Dhvani is proof that the... - August 12, 2010 - Nature's Table Cafe
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Announces Flag Your Bag Contest Winners and Honors U.S. Troops with Treat-Filled Care Packages
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches, an award-winning national sandwich concept, is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Flag Your Bag contest: Caroline Radtke of San Antonio; Dan Gremminger of Dallas; and Bhavna Sharma of Stillwater, Oklahoma. They received a $500 gift card, $250 gift card,... - August 11, 2010 - Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Bogart’s American Grill Honored by OpenTable
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Bogart’s American Grill has been recognized by OpenTable’s 2010 Diners’ Choice Awards. The restaurant was named a hot spot, a great place for brunch and a location with a vibrant bar... - August 11, 2010 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Family Fun for Everyone at Summer BBQ Event
The Fifth Annual Diamond State BBQ Championship at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will be held on Saturday, August 21, beginning at 10 a.m. with more exhibits, attractions and entertainment than ever before. Popular returning events include Delaware’s Strongest Man Contest, the Big Boys Toys... - August 11, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
JAVA & Co. Goes Pink
A portion of the sales from JAVA Pink! gourmet gift purchases will be donated each year to breast cancer research and awareness. - August 11, 2010 - JAVA & Co. Small Batch Recipes
Salada Tea Announces Winner of First-Ever Nationwide Consumer Spokesperson Search
Clinical Nutritionist Tara Coleman Will Help Spread Salada’s ‘Unbottle Your Tea’ Message as New Spokesperson - August 11, 2010 - Salada Tea
ProVenture Names New Practice Director, Strengthens Group Offering
ProVenture, a leading provider of corporate real estate advisory and consulting services, announced Monday that Jess Andrews has joined the company’s Corporate Services division as Director of its Incentives Practice Group. As a part of its site selection offering, ProVenture provides clients... - August 09, 2010 - ProVenture
Delicious Sticky Fingers Bakeries Expands Product Line
Tom Owens, Co-Founder and President of Sticky Fingers Bakeries makes a bold move to expand its product line to include new flavors aimed at getting food enthusiasts excited. The new line includes 12 jams, curds, fruit butters and jellies with some unique twists on the traditional flavors... - August 08, 2010 - Sticky Fingers Bakeries
Frankie’s Bocce Tournament and Italian Festival Premieres at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Sept. 4 & 5
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino announces the inaugural Frankie’s Bocce Ball Tournament & Italian Festival to take place on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bocce tournament courses will be set up in the Rollins Center ballroom in... - August 07, 2010 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Locally-Owned and Operated Michigan Pet Supply Company Expands Despite State’s Hard Hit Economy
Orion Healthy Pet Exemplifies Michigan’s Economic Recovery by Developing and Selling Michigan-based Products to Pet Owners and Adding Jobs to the State’s Economy. Michigan has been one of the hardest hit states following the economic crisis. But Orion Healthy Pet, a family-owned and... - August 07, 2010 - Orion Healthy Pet
PoshPorts, Inc. Sponsors Taste of the Nation Chicago with Culinary Celebrities to End Child Hunger
PoshPorts, Inc. is proud to sponsor Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation Chicago on August 12, 2010. 100% of ticket sales to the event support efforts to end childhood hunger. Chicago's noteworthy chefs, restaurants and mixologists will gather for this trend-forward culinary experience. - August 07, 2010 - PoshPorts, Inc.
Snooth Announces 500,000th Registered User
The world's largest online wine community is now half a million strong and growing. - August 06, 2010 - Snooth
Dickey's Barbecue Comes to Downtown Raleigh Area Developer Forecasts North Carolina Locations to Triple by Year End
GMW Carolina, Inc that locally owns and operates two area Dickey’s Barbecue Pit locations in Cary and Durham has signed a lease to expand into Raleigh. The location will be on 170 East Davie Street in the Progress Energy building between City Market and Fayetteville Street. The location is... - August 06, 2010 - GMW Carolina, Inc
X Winery’s Reed Renaudin Visits Arrowhead Grill for August Wine Dinner
Founder of Amicus and X Winery Will Talk on August 10. - August 06, 2010 - Arrowhead Grill