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True Blue Coffee Roasters Announces Exclusive Promotions Available Only to Newsletter Subscribers
Old Fields, West Virginia, Organic Fair Trade coffee roaster rewards its newsletter subscribers with money-saving promotions for online shopping at TrueBlueRoasters.com. - March 08, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Brand New Tower Misting Fan Set to Launch as the Summer Heat Kicks in
The dog days of summer will soon be here again but thanks to O2 COOL’s new Battery or AC Powered Tower Misting Fan®, consumers will once again be able to beat the heat. The powerful cooling system provides patented misting and fanning technology that make this product the only one of its... - March 08, 2008 - O2 COOL
Refreshing Personal Water Mister Provides Instant Cooling Relief from the Hot Summer Heat
O2 COOL® the premier designer, producer and marketer of water misting fans has done it again. New for 2008, O2 COOL® introduces the Personal Water Mister– a powerful fine misting technology that drastically reduces the air temperature around you. Simply add water, pump and mist. The... - March 08, 2008 - O2 COOL
Powerful Fan Plus Speakers Equals Cool Combo
O2 COOL® is taking battery operated fans to a whole new level. New for 2008, O2 COOL® introduces the Portable Plus™ Indoor/Outdoor Fan with MP3 Speakers – a powerful eight inch fan that allows you to stay cool and sound cool at the same time. Uniquely designed, the fan allows... - March 08, 2008 - O2 COOL
Spicy, Sizzling, Casual and Friendly, Kansas City Public House Announces Its Grand Opening in Overland Park
Kansas City’s First-Ever Public House Location to Open for Business. - March 08, 2008 - The Public House
Free Bottle of FruitFast® Softgels Available for Limited Time
Customers find Mystery Bottle with all orders. With every order of FruitFast® products shipped, a free bottle of the company’s popular fruit supplement softgels will be included. This limited time offer is valued at over $20. - March 08, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Brunch Cooking Class
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a Brunch 101 cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. The class will teach attendees on how to plan a Sunday brunch party with friends... - March 05, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
True Blue Coffee Roasters Named Official Coffee of Brother Juniper's Bakery and Restaurant
West Virginia Fair Trade Organic coffee roaster becomes the only coffee supplier for Memphis, TN restaurant. - March 05, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Introduction of Gourmet Mediterranean Sea Salt Flakes in Disposable Grinders. Chef Quality Salt Reaches the Public.
Petros Traditional Products introduces their latest gourmet condiment, Mediterranean Sea Salt Flakes, the pinnacle of gourmet organic Sea Salt, in disposable Salt Grinders at an affordable price. Also available in eight different flavours. - March 03, 2008 - AA Sea Salt Flakes Ltd
Get a taste of Spring with My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store, Chicago
In special anticipation of Spring, Bloomingdales welcomes Chef Christopher Tong from My Private Chef to demonstrate the preparation of a savory Spring menu. The cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, March 29, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. - March 03, 2008 - My Private Chef, Inc.
Traverse Bay Farms Pineapple Salsa is a Hit on iVillage.com
Traverse Bay Farms Pineapple salsa, Voted America’s #1 Fruit Salsa, was featured in the new product review section of the iVillage.com website. Here is a brief quote from the product review section of the iVillage.com website: “This product is a Hit! Here’s a mild and fruity new... - March 01, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
True Blue Coffee Roasters Announces Ongoing Partnership with Potomac Highlands Animal Rescue
West Virginia Fair Trade Organic coffee roaster teams with local animal shelter in an ongoing effort to raise awareness of animal cruelty. - March 01, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Natural Balance Pet Foods and Petco Team Up to Support Guide Dogs of the Desert
Fifty cents from each bag of Natural Balance Pet Foods will go to support Guide Dogs of the Desert, plus a special "round up" program for consumers to help give even more to this important organization. - February 28, 2008 - Natural Balance
February is Specialty Coffee Month
J.P. Licks Puts Fair Trade Organic Nicaragua Coffee in the Spotlight. - February 28, 2008 - JP Licks
President of GC Partners, Inc. Named Chairman of Board for State Restaurant Association
GC Partners, Inc., a Winston-Salem-based multi-unit Golden Corral Franchisee and restaurant development company of Golden Corral restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida, has announced that the company’s president, David E. Gronewoller, has been named Chairman of the North... - February 27, 2008 - GC Partners, Inc.
Billy Sewell of Platinum Corral Named Restaurateur of the Year
Platinum Corral, LLC (www.platinumcorral.com), a 22-unit Golden Corral franchise operator, has announced that owner Billy Sewell has been named Restaurateur of the Year by the North Carolina Restaurant And Lodging Association (NCRLA). Sewell owns Golden Corral franchises in Asheboro, Concord,... - February 27, 2008 - Platinum Corral
Bodacious Biscotti Arrives
Bodacious Biscotti, have finally arrived with their wide array of irresistible flavors. Taking some of her favorite desserts, owner and creator Nava Viniar infused them into some of the most delectable biscotti. Bodacious Biscotti lovers can't have just one... that's why they are packaged two to... - February 26, 2008 - Sweet Endings LLC
1705Prime Steakhouse Receives 2008 Maggy Awards
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that 1705Prime Steakhouse (www.1705prime.com) has received three write-in Maggy Awards for Best Neighborhood Bar, Best Steak House and Best Selection of Wine. The Third Annual Maggy Award competition gave the... - February 26, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Designer Coffee Selected for Celebrity Gift Bag
Celebrities to enjoy a taste of luxury at this year’s Oscars® - February 24, 2008 - Sanani Coffee Company
JARM Amusements Aim to Become the U.K.’s Greenest Funfair Operators
Following the success of their recent Fairtrade initiative, JARM Amusements have published details of their plans to become the U.K.'s greenest funfair operators - February 24, 2008 - Jason AR Moody Amusements
Traverse Bay Farms, Voted America’s #1 Fruit Salsa and Voted America’s #1 Black Bean Salsa Was Featured in the Detroit News on February 21, 2008
America's #1 Voted Salsa was featured in the Detroit News. - February 24, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms
Mini Thin Rush Brand of Energy Products to Invigorate the Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala
Revolutionary New Products Provide Shot of Instant Energy to Past Oscar Winners & Nominees at Official Viewing Party for the 80th Annual Academy Awards - February 23, 2008 - BDI Marketing
Tart Cherry Juice vs CherryFlex® Softgel: FruitFast‚ Compares Products
Delivering the Power of Fruit Naturally…is consumer’s choice. - February 23, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Food Industry Discovers New Technology to Kill E-coli & Salmonella
Food processors explore NAV-CO2 technology following nationwide outbreaks of foodborne illness and product recalls. - February 22, 2008 - Biomist, Inc.
Capital City Grocery Announces Shopping Service
Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the grocer now offers a shopping service for its customers, enabling them to place their orders ahead of time and pick up the items at their convenience. The service is free of charge. To place an... - February 22, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
CEO Chef Cooks-Up Business in a Sluggish Economy
CEO Chef, Inc. does its part toward re-igniting the spirit and passions of corporate America by announcing today its “Referral Rebate Program.” - February 22, 2008 - CEO Chef, Inc.
Cabernet Sauvignon Drinkers Support Obama, McCain Claims Pinot Noir
Wine Bat blind tasting reveals wine drinking inclinations of Obama, Clinton and McCain supporters. - February 22, 2008 - Wine Bat
Obama Wins Big with Wine Crowd
According to a straw poll conducted by Wine Bat, an Austin-based wine-event company, Senator Barack Obama is the favorite presidential candidate among wine drinkers. Eighty-one wine drinkers (53 female; 28 male) were polled during blind wine tastings held on Monday, February 11 and Monday, February... - February 22, 2008 - Wine Bat
West Virginia Adventure Resort Announces 2008 Calendar of Events
West Virginia's largest adventure resort will host three competitive events in 2008. The season kicks off on Sunday, June 3 with the 8th annual XTERRA ACE Big Canyon Off-Road Triathlon. On August 24th, the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) New River Bike Fest will be held at the multi-purpose facility and the competitive event season ends on Saturday, October 25th with the Mountain State Trail Run series, 7th Annual New River Gorge-ous Trail Run and Walk. - February 21, 2008 - ACE Adventure Resort
ABB’s Diet Turbo Tea® Goes Green
ABB’s newest flavor of Diet Turbo Tea® is Green Tea with antioxidants and plenty of attitude. - February 21, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Mini Thin Rush Liquid Energy Shot Signs on as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Nikki Beach & Nikki Style Magazine's 3rd Annual Model Volleyball Tournament
Revolutionary New Energy Drink Partners with the Ultimate Beach Club Brand and Affluent Lifestyle Magazine to Further Reach Out to and Create Buzz Among Top Trendsetters and Consumer Influencers. - February 21, 2008 - BDI Marketing
Rocky Top Hospitality Announces Spanish Cooking Class at Red Room
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that the restaurant will host a Spanish Wines and Cooking class at Red Room Tapas Lounge, located at 510 S. Glenwood Ave., from noon–2 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. The class is the restaurant’s second class on tapas, and will focus... - February 20, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Jimmy G’s “Super Chef” Eric Fisher to Appear Live on WQED’s Steel City Chefs, Saturday, February 23, 2008
Jimmy G’s Restaurant & Catering’s Super Chef, Eric Fisher, will be appearing live on WQED’s new cooking program, “Steel City Chefs” on Saturday, February 23, 2008. Chef Eric will be preparing his famous Taipei Tuna Noodle Salad. In celebration of Chef Eric’s... - February 19, 2008 - Jimmy G's Restaurant & Catering
New Gold Standard™ 24 Pak Provides the Best of Whey & Casein Protein
Imagine the 24-hour muscle fueling potential of fast-absorbing Whey Protein Isolates and slowly digesting Micellar Casein in one handy package – complete with a custom 30-ounce shaker cup. - February 17, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
TOTAL Launches Its 3rd Store in Bangalore at Sarjapur Road
TOTAL hypermarket & mall, a retail venture of the Jubilant Group, today announced the launch of its third TOTAL store in Bangalore. This is the third store to be launched in Bangalore within a time span of 15 months. - February 16, 2008 - TOTAL Hypermarket & Mall
Valley Market Announces the Launch of Its New Website
Valley Market, the developing grocery cooperative in Staunton, can now be found on the Internet at www.valleymarket.org. - February 16, 2008 - Valley Market
Reunion Beer Brewed in Memory of Friend
100 Percent of Profits Donated to Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR) - February 15, 2008 - SBS-Imports
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar Announces New Manager
The Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar (www.thetwistedfork.com), located at Triangle Town Center in Raleigh, has announced that Joshua Stack has been named manager for the restaurant. In this position, Stack will manage the front and back of the restaurant, lead servers, manage guests, oversee... - February 15, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Mini Thin Rush Liquid Energy Shot Signs on as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Winter Music Conference 2008
Revolutionary new energy drink partners with Dance Music Industry’s most prominent annual forum to celebrate dance music as a cultural art form. - February 14, 2008 - BDI Marketing
True Blue Coffee Roasters Gives Hometown Hero a Taste of Home
West Virginia Gourmet Coffee Roaster continues their support for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan by shipping a free case of Organic Fair Trade Coffee to a local soldier. - February 14, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Bob Katz Garners Top Executive Honor for 2007
Bob Katz, President and CEO of My Grandma’s of New England, has been named an Editor’s Choice Winner for Top Executives of 2007 by Food and Drink Magazine. - February 14, 2008 - My Grandma's of New England
True Blue Coffee Roasters Announces the Addition of 2 New Special Coffee Blends
Old Fields, WV-based gourmet coffee roaster announced today the addition of two new gourmet Organic Fair Trade coffee blends to their extensive offerings, Ma Sue’s House Blend and Edith Mae’s Sunshine Blend. - February 13, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
BDI Marketing Names Steven Style Group as Exclusive Marketing Communications Agency for Mini Thin Rush
Revolutionary New Energy Supplement Brand, Providing 6 Hours of Energy without the Crash Associated with Traditional Energy Drinks, Joins Roster of Clientele at Renowned New York City Marketing Communications Firm. - February 13, 2008 - BDI Marketing
AustrianGrocery.com - the Taste of Austria
AustrianGrocery.com provides high quality food and beverages from Austria to customers all over the world. The Viennese enterprise doesn't only address to private consumption, but also to wholesalers. Sausages, schnapps, sweets - everyone can order the best Austria has to offer - especially just a few months before the EURO 2008 will take place in Austria and Switzerland. - February 13, 2008 - AustrianGrocery.com
Elizabeth Wallace Named to Leadership Committee of Swing Fore a Cure
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Elizabeth Wallace, director of corporate affairs, has been named to the leadership committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top’s 1705Prime Steakhouse is a... - February 12, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality
Capital City Grocery Inks Deal with Rocky Top Hospitality’s Dessert First All-Occasion Bakery
Mason Weems, general manager of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced that the store now offers bakery items from Rocky Top Hospitality’s Dessert First All-Occasion Bakery, located just inside their Twisted Fork Grill, Market & Bar at Triangle Town Center in... - February 11, 2008 - Capital City Grocery
Tradex International, Inc. Gains National Recognition for Diversity
Tradex International, Inc., one of the largest suppliers of disposable gloves worldwide, has been named to DiversityBusiness.com's Div500 list of Top Diversity Owned Businesses in America. - February 11, 2008 - Tradex International, Inc.
Daily Grind Coffee House Expands Into Miami-Dade County
Daily Grind Coffee House, one of the country's fastest growing coffee house franchises, announces expansion into Miami-Dade County. - February 09, 2008 - The Daily Grind
Fuser Diesel Energy Stix to Debut at Arnold Classic Expo
Diesel Energy Stix the Latest in Sports Supplement Technology. - February 09, 2008 - Virginia Bionutrients, LLC
National Cherry Month Focuses on Healthy Ruby Red Fruit
Tart cherries are in the spotlight during February, National Cherry Month. To celebrate National Cherry Month, FruitFast® is offering 5% off on all products ordered online. The Montmorency Tart Cherry is featured in popular FruitFast® products year round. - February 09, 2008 - Fruit Fast