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GourmetByMail.com Announces 2008 Gourmet Holiday Gift Guide
The best gift ideas for foodies, wine connoisseurs and home chefs. - July 24, 2008 - GourmetByMail.com
Natural Balance Pet Foods is the Official Sponsor of the Greatest American Dog (CBS) Sweepstakes, with the Grand Prize an Unforgettable Trip for the Winner and Their Dog
One of the most incredible contests ever announced for pet lovers was unveiled this week, with all dog lovers invited to enter the Greatest American Dog sweepstakes for a chance to win a trip to Pasadena where the winner and their dog will join Natural Balance on the Natural Balance float in the... - July 24, 2008 - Natural Balance
Wake Up America. BDI Marketing Announces Retail Debut of New Mocha Flavored Mini Thin Rush® A.M.™ Liquid Energy Shot.
Delicious New Flavor Addition to Phenomenally Popular Liquid Energy Shot Brand Delivers Powerful Boost of Morning Energy. - July 24, 2008 - BDI Marketing
World Minerals Announces a New Product Development Launch for the Reduction of Plate Out in PVC
World Minerals launches new products to control plate out in PVC pipe and profile manufacturing. They were designed by World Minerals to reduce die build up or “plate out” on the extrusion line and improve overall quality and surface finish of the extruded part. - July 23, 2008 - World Minerals, a member of Imerys
Newly Transplanted Business, Sheila's Specialties, Sinks Its Roots in Friendly Atlanta
A lifetime Michigan resident and business owner is well received by the Metro Atlanta business community. - July 23, 2008 - Sheila's Specialties
New Online Tools Keep Customers Abreast of Dynamic Market Conditions
Tradex International, Inc. announced today the launch of two new online resources designed to better inform its customers of the latest news and pricing trends impacting costs. - July 23, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
US-Based Firm Begins Selling Miracle Fruit in Tablet Form
Miracle Fruit USA, the nation's leading retailer and wholesaler of miracle fruit products, is now offering the fruit in tablet form. The tablets contain freeze-dried miracle fruit (Synsepalum dulcificum), which is known for its unique ability to temporarily change taste perception. - July 22, 2008 - Miracle Fruit USA
On Your Mark, Get Set, Get Tossed®!
Tossed® Announces Winner of First Annual Salad Contest. - July 19, 2008 - Tossed
Beijing Anxiously Awaits the Delectable Premiere of Canada's Culinary Champion's Namesake Restaurant, Makoto
Canada's top chef, Makoto Ono, embarks on his own Olympic journey this month with the premiere of his 9,000 square foot restaurant in the heart of Beijing, China. The restaurant, Makoto, will feature Chef Ono's unique interpretation of authentic Japanese cuisine utilizing classic French techniques. Makoto is raising the bar for fine cuisine and fine dining. - July 18, 2008 - Makoto
Savoy Wins 2008 MetroBravo Award
Chefs Peter Gibson and Marshall Smith have announced that Savoy, (www.restaurantsavoy.com) a contemporary continental restaurant located at 7713-39 Leadmine Road in north Raleigh, has won the 2008 best new restaurant MetroBravo Award presented by Metro Magazine. The MetroBravo Awards are voted on... - July 18, 2008 - Savoy
Travel + Leisure ’s 13th Annual World’s Best Awards Readers’ Survey Results Announced
Bangkok Named World’s Best City 2008. Triple Creek Ranch in Montana Ranked No. 1 U.S. Hotel. Nancy Novogrod, editor-in-chief of Travel + Leisure, today announces that Bangkok, Galápagos Islands, and Virgin America are first-time overall winners in Travel + Leisure ’s 2008... - July 17, 2008 - American Express Publishing
Food & Wine Magazine and American Express Partner to Offer Exclusive Restaurant Reservations for Cardmembers Through September 30
Partnership Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Food & Wine Best New Chefs. Need a last-minute dinner reservation? Traveling to a new city? Food & Wine, published by American Express Publishing Corporation, a subsidiary of American Express Company, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the... - July 16, 2008 - American Express Publishing
Leader, Superior Anhausner Foods, Opens 2nd On-Line Food Show
Following the immediate success of their 2007 On-Line Show, Superior Anhausner Foods, an independent broad line food distributor in Los Angeles, CA, went “live” with their 2nd virtual show on July 7th. The On-Line Show opened Monday and will continue 24 hours a day through July 20th. - July 16, 2008 - Superior Anhausner Foods
The Popcorn Master Announces Launch of Brand New Website
The Popcorn Master launched it’s recently renovated and re-designed website this past month. This expansion is after a busy 12 month period of business development. - July 16, 2008 - The Popcorn Master
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants Announces Additions to Senior Management Team
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. announced the additions of Valerie McCartney as Director of Franchise Development, Western U.S., and Diane Phibbs as Director of Franchise Sales and Support. - July 16, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
Cheetah Systems Partners with West Coast Tomato to Implement a Turnkey Case Labeling and Bar Code Identification System
In the business of agriculture, it really pays to know your customers. But, it also pays to know your fellow businesspeople – and the services they can provide. No one knows this better than John Darling, systems manager at West Coast Tomato in Palmetto. John describes his role in this family-owned business and a choice they made just over a year ago that forever changed the way West Coast Tomato operated. - July 16, 2008 - Cheetah Systems
Big Tattoo Wines Raises Money for Breast Cancer Year Round
During the month of October, it’s impossible to walk into a food market, department store or home store without noticing a pink display designed to draw attention to a brand or product donating proceeds to breast cancer research. One product line with the goal to raise money for breast cancer... - July 13, 2008 - Big Tattoo Wines
Specialty Coffee Roaster Expands Into Office Coffee Service
Indianapolis, Indiana based Copper Moon Coffee LLC, a branded and private label coffee roaster and packager of premium, gourmet and specialty coffees, announced it has acquired office coffee service company Coffee, Etc. - July 12, 2008 - Copper Moon Coffee LLC
Chocolate Malt 100% Whey Gold Standard™ Has Protein-Rich Ice Cream Parlor Taste
Chocolate Malt 100% Whey Gold Standard™ adds yet another delectable flavor to an impressive list – all providing the superior quality protein nutrition that serious athletes demand. - July 11, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Checkers®/Rally’s® Now Offers Multiple Building Options
Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. has introduced alternative building formats to attract franchisees to markets that once seemed impenetrable. Known for its archetypal dual drive-thru building, the Company has recently developed non-traditional prototypes for end-cap and in-line units, making the Checkers and Rally’s brands more accessible than ever before. - July 11, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.
The Red Room Tapas Lounge Wins Best of the Triangle 2008
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that The Red Room Tapas Lounge has been named the best place to salsa dance by Independent Weekly’s 2008 Best of the Triangle awards. The Best of the Triangle winners are selected by readers’ polls. - July 11, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
2008 Tri-City Art Battle
First Ever Tri-City Art Battle; Music, Food and Artist's; 20 Artist's will have 3 hours to set up and complete an original piece of work....then you get to vote on your favorite artist. - July 10, 2008 - Magic Bean Cafe
Dining With a Hint of Hemmingway at Granville, Ohio's Newest Restaurant
A new restaurant recently opened in Ohio differentiating itself by serving up fine food and wine in the spirit of Hemingway. The Short Story Brasserie, a restaurant in Granville, Ohio, is proud to provide central Ohio and its surrounding areas with the opportunity to explore cuisine in the same... - July 10, 2008 - The Short Story Brasserie
Bella’s Cookies Unveils "All-American" Cookie Independence Day Weekend
Bella’s Cookies of Milton released a new natural & organic oatmeal raisin cookie “All American, Oatmeal Raisin” over Independence Day weekend. The gourmet cookie can be found online and at select retailers throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. - July 10, 2008 - Bella's Cookies
Get the Scoop on New Rocky Road 2:1:1 Recovery™
The new Rocky Road flavor of ON’s 2:1:1 Recovery™ carbohydrate / protein sports supplement makes the road to recovering from intense cardio or anaerobic training less rocky. - July 09, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Kingdom Catering & Special Events Inc. Featured in New York Lifestyle Guide
Rodney Brown & Kingdom Catering Inc. premiers exclusive catering services to New Yorkers. - July 08, 2008 - Kingdom Catering & Special Events Inc.
Duke Manufacturing Receives Burger King’s Vendor of the Year Award
Duke Manufacturing has received the prestigious Burger King Corp. (BKC) and Restaurant Services, Inc. (RSI) Vendor of the Year Award. - July 08, 2008 - Duke Manufacturing
Maria’s French Terrace Opening Fall of 2008 on Bequia Island of the Grenadines
A traditional French restaurant on Bequia serving fine selections of fresh seafood to Boeuf Bourguignon to Linguini and vegetarian dishes accompanied with an exquisite selection of wines. - July 07, 2008 - Maria's French Terrace
Indigo Joe’s Offense Dominating ’08 US Economy’s Defense
Despite Ailing Casual Dining Segment, Sales for National Sports Pub & Restaurant Franchise Chain – Indigo Joe’s – Remain Strong. - July 07, 2008 - Indigo Joe’s Sports Pub & Restaurant
Indigo Joe’s is "What a Neighborhood Restaurant Should be"
Houston’s Newest Sports Pub & Restaurant Opens Its Doors to Local Sports Fans and Families Alike. - July 07, 2008 - Indigo Joe’s Sports Pub & Restaurant
Good News: Weather Not a Factor for FruitFast Prices and Supplies
Fruit Freezes but Company Holds Fast on Pricing. The Midwest's recent adverse weather conditions may lead to a 30% drop in the red tart cherry crop this year, but FruitFast, America's exclusive producer of whole-fruit softgel capsules has announced that prices of their tart cherry products will not be affected. - July 04, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar Debuts Hard Luck Lunch Specials
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Michael Dean’s Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar will now offer hard luck lunch specials. The daily specials cost $6 and are offered Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday – Pair any... - July 03, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
A Condom with a Longdrink - Play It Safe Campaign
Finnish craft brewery and beverage manufacturer Mallaskoski (Seinäjoki, Finland) and RFSU of Finland are distributing condoms this summer alongside with Mallaskoski canned Gin Long Drink, an alcoholic beverage. The marketing campaign is targeted to the young adults encouraging them to have more responsible sex when under the influence of alcohol. The “Play it Safe” campaign video is at www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pK7AYQc-GE. Additional campaign material also at www.mallaskoski.fi/longdrink. - July 02, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Heart Disease and Diabetes Finally Meet Their Match with Delicious New Snack Bars from WatchDog Nutrition™
New Functional Food Snacks Contain Ingredients Medically Proven to Reduce Impact of Diagnosed Health Conditions. In response to increasing demand for convenient, tasty, satisfying foods that help people prevent and manage Diabetes and heart disease, WatchDog Nutrition™ today announced... - July 02, 2008 - WatchDog Nutrition
Win the Gold in Gift Giving with Sports Cookies and Gift Baskets
The Cookie Cupboard has just introduced a complete line of sports cookies, gifts and gift baskets that outperform the competition in both taste and quality. - June 30, 2008 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Corporate Cookies & Gift Baskets Enable Companies to Make a Flavorful Impression
The Cookie Cupboard has launched its exciting new line of corporate cookies and gift baskets. - June 30, 2008 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Political Cookies and Gift Baskets Make Election Process More Palatable
The Cookie Cupboard has introduced a new line of political gift baskets and gifts which will help make the upcoming election season much more palatable. - June 30, 2008 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Allmax Nutrition Launches New Flavors of IsoNatural 100% Natural Protein Powder
IsoNatural, the natural whey protein isolate with no chemical flavors, colors or sweeteners has just been released to the market in three exciting new flavors. IsoNatural contains 25 grams of pure whey protein isolate in every scoop, only 1 g of fat, 1 g of sugar and is 97% lactose-free. It is also aspartame-free, non-GMO and gluten-free and is sweetened with the herbal extract Stevia. - June 29, 2008 - Allmax Nutrition
Stage Deli of New York at the Forum Shops Closing Sunday, June 29
ARK Restaurants announced today the closing of their popular Stage Deli of New York restaurant, located in the Forum Shops. The final day of business is scheduled for June 29, 2008. - June 29, 2008 - ARK Las Vegas
Long Awaited YOUnique Alkaline Water to Hit the Market in Early September 2008
The long awaited YOUnique Alkaline Water will hit the market in September 2008. Alkaline water will help neutralize and then remove stored acids and toxins from the body. Armand Goede, president and founder is quoted as saying “Our bodies function best when they are neither too acid nor too... - June 29, 2008 - GGP&O, LLC
Fermin USA Announces Long-Awaited Arrival of the Prized Jamón Ibérico de Bellota from Spain
The World’s Premier Dry-Cured Ham Now Legally Available in the U.S. - June 27, 2008 - Fermin USA
MagicKitchen.com Goes Single with SingleEdition.com
MagicKitchen.com, a leading online marketer of Chef-Prepared Gourmet Meals working together with SingleEdition.com has developed a full menu of Gourmet Prep Meals available in single serving or two or more serving portions. “Today we are formally introducing a full menu for singles in... - June 27, 2008 - MagicKitchen.com
Snooth Launches Contest Partnership with Wine Enthusiast Catalog
Users can win a EuroCave Wine Cellar by inviting friends to join the site. - June 27, 2008 - Snooth
Tea Store Ranked 2nd in Wisconsin and in the Top 500 Throughout the US
After 6 months of opening its doors, Fava Tea Company is ranked 2nd in Wisconsin and in the top 500 US tea stores and houses. - June 27, 2008 - Fava Tea Company, LLC
A Taste of South Africa in the Heart of Virginia
What is bobotie, do you know? How about bunny chow or biltong? Who is Isliedh and what's a Meerlust? Over 40,000 South Africans living in the US know - and if they could drive to their local grocery store or wine shop and pick them up they would. If Americans knew what those things were, they might be wishing for them too. The third annual South African Food & Wine Festival dishes up a slice of South African culture, music, food & wine on July 11th, 12th and 13th 2008. - June 26, 2008 - Grayhaven Winery
MagicKitchen.com Announces Expanded Fundraising Opportunities for Schools, Churches and Teams
MagicKitchen.com today announced a much expanded program for fundraising opportunities for Fall 2008. “This new program offers not only the ability to generate significant funds through personal meal purchases and meal gifts purchased for your friends and family, but also any purchases made... - June 26, 2008 - MagicKitchen.com
FruitFast® Tart Cherry Juice Makes Cherries Available Anytime - Cherry Juice Concentrate Remains Consistent Top-Seller
Steady sales have made Brownwood Acres/FruitFast® America's No. 1 selling brand of Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate. The Montmorency tart cherries used for the concentrate are grown in northwest lower Michigan, the tart cherry capital of the world. - June 26, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Triangle Heart Ball Selects Elizabeth Wallace of Rocky Top Hospitality
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named logistics committee chair for the American Heart Association’s 2009 Triangle Heart Ball that will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the... - June 26, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Rising Moon Organics: Delicious Food, Waste Free
Rising Moon Organics (RMO) has served the finest ravioli and desserts at the Oregon Country Fair (OCF) since 1992. RMO was formerly one of many food booths producing mountains of trash over the 3 day festival, but changed their approach in 1993 to pursue a trash-free mission. - June 25, 2008 - Rising Moon Organics
Happi House Restaurants Use Radio to Launch Text Message Marketing Promotion
Happi House Restaurants Marketing Director, Kevyn Johnston, announced the company’s commencement of a new Text Messaging advertising campaign, which furthers the chains effort to broaden its marketing towards the “Generation Y” group. The campaign, which is part of the... - June 25, 2008 - Happi House Franchise Corporation, Inc.