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E-Control Systems to Present a New Manual and Automated HACCP Control Solution for Foodservice Divisions in Schools and Hospitals at the NAFEM Show in Anaheim
A new program offered by E-Control Systems allows School Districts to immediately Automate their HACCP procedures in all of their Schools at no charge. - September 16, 2005 - E Control Systems
OH Logistics Hires Anthony Jordan: Supply Chain Management Firm Growing Again
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics announced the addition of Anthony Jordan as Director of Customer Relations for the company. Anthony will be responsible for managing relationships for a select group of OH Logistics’ strategic accounts in this new position. - September 15, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
OH Logistics Adds Dave Gordon: Accomplished Industry Executive Joins Leading 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics announced the addition of Dave Gordon as Executive Vice President of Business Development for the company. - September 14, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Fax Kanbans Fail the Lean Manufacturing Test
Lean Manufacturing Test Fails Fax Kanbans - September 14, 2005 - Datacraft Solutions
"Mayor Goodman Approves Matching Funds For Las Vegas Hot Spot " Take 1 Night Club
Funding from the City of Las Vegas helps in promoting the first club to open in the City's lauded new downtown Entertainment District. - September 13, 2005 - Take 1 Night Club
Cereal is Not Just For Breakfast Anymore!
The Cereal Bowl Announces First Location in Miami, Florida - September 12, 2005 - The Cereal Bowl
TR Cutler, Leading Manufacturing Journalist, Reveals Size of Lean Market including e-kanban
Lean Market Revealed including e-kanban by Leading Manufacturing Journalist - September 09, 2005 - Datacraft Solutions
FIGS Market Wins Metro Bravo Award
FIGS Market, LLC, a gourmet food market located in Cameron Village, has been awarded Honorable Mention among Triangle Restaurants for Takeout in Metro Magazine’s 2005 MetroBravo! Awards - September 08, 2005 - Catering Works
Major Change in Top UK Caterers Association
Two major UK catering trade associations merge. - September 07, 2005 - The Nationwide Caterers Association ( NCASS)
Phoenix Restaurants Donate Labor Day Weekend Proceeds to Help Hurricane Victims
Partnering with the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, Big City BBQ will Donate 100% of Sales of Louisiana-inspired Entrees to Help Hurricane Victims. - September 03, 2005 - Big City BBQ
FIGS Market Specialties Featured In Gourmet News
FIGS Market, LLC, a gourmet food market located in Cameron Village, was recently featured in an article titled Prepared Food Cases Let Customers Explore A Store’s Many Offerings, for Gourmet News, the business newspaper for the gourmet industry - August 29, 2005 - Catering Works
Catering Works, Inc. Celebrates 16 Years
Catering Works, Inc., a full service event planning and catering firm, celebrates 16 years in business with a private gala on Thursday evening, August 25, at Exploris Museum in Raleigh. - August 25, 2005 - Catering Works
Central Bistro Gears Up for the Launch of "The Benefactor"
Owners Harry Sturhahn & Monty Shearer now offer their guests the opportunity to dine out for free. - August 24, 2005 - central bistro
Bulk Beef Jerky Website is Launched by Royal Oak-Based Trademark Productions with Search Engine Friendly Design
Trademark Productions, Inc. a Royal Oak-based web development and online business consulting firm, has launched the website for Bulk Beef Jerky (BBJ), the largest, most diverse, online distribution center of beef jerky, exotic meats, sausages, seasonings, supplies and related snack products. - August 23, 2005 - Bulk Beef Jerky
Subway Announces 3-Year Little League Baseball® and Softball Sponsorship
Reflects Chain’s Dual Focus on Good Nutrition and Physical Activity. - August 20, 2005 - Subway
TR Cutler, Contributing Editor for Food Quality Magazine Reviews Follett Ice’s e-Kanban System by Datacraft Solutions
Follett Ice’s e-Kanban System reveiwed by TR Cutler, Contributing Editor for Food Quality Magazine Reviews - August 19, 2005 - Datacraft Solutions
OH Logistics Hires Tom Donovan: Industry Veteran Joins Integrated Solutions Team for 3PL
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics announced the addition of Tom Donovan as Director of Integrated Solutions for the company. - August 18, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
CEO Of Catering Works Honored At Women In Business Awards
Jill Kucera, CEO and owner of Catering Works, Inc., was recognized as one of the Triangle’s top businesswomen by the Triangle Business Journal at the “Women in Business Awards” event held on Thursday, August 4, 2005 at the Sheraton Imperial in Research Triangle Park. - August 18, 2005 - Catering Works
ERP Not Required to Gain Lean e-kanban Functionality
Lean e-kanban requires no ERP to Gain Access for Functionality - August 17, 2005 - Datacraft Solutions
Peppermaster Greg Brooks' Fresh Hot Pepper Creations to be One of the Newest Culinary Art Sensations Presented at the Festival des Arts de Salaberry-de-Valleyfield 2005
Greg Brooks, renowned Peppermaster and president of Brooks Pepperfire Foods, dons his chefs hat and fires up the grill to show off his culinary creations amidst the festival atmosphere of the fourth annual Festival des arts de Valleyfield this coming August 13 and 14 at Park Delpha-Sauvé in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec. - August 11, 2005 - Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc.
Studio Z Gives Smashing Gumby Anniversary Party
When Joe Clokey and Holly Harman (son and step-daughter of Art Clokey) called on Studio Z to set up Gumby's 50th birthday party, their idea of an intimate cake and ice cream party for Art Clokey and the Gumby animators turned into more of a GUMBY rebirth and revival. The event took place August 5th and 6th, 2005 at STUDIO Z's freshly rennovated locale on 11th and Folsom in San Francisco's SOMA - the city's best kept secret for nightlife events. Smash Mouth rounded off the event Saturday night. - August 11, 2005 - VERDONI
Catering Works, Inc. Has Been Contracted By NC Museum of Art
Jill Kucera, President of Catering Works, Inc., has announced that the firm has been contracted to provide catering services for the North Carolina Museum of Arts outdoor concerts and events for summer 2005. - August 02, 2005 - Catering Works
Wine Reciprocity Law Takes Effect in North Dakota
A new North Dakota law goes into effect today allowing North Dakota wineries, retailers, and wholesalers the opportunity to sell wine directly to consumers in other reciprocal states via the Internet, mail, fax, or phone. Rep. Dan Ruby, R-Minot, one of the key supporters in the North Dakota House... - August 01, 2005 - Maple River Winery
Online Care Package Company Offers High Tech Solution to College Stress Relief
SendCare.com eases the transition to college life for students with custom care packages created by the sender. Parents and other relatives can send snacks, gift items and messages from home easily and affordably with this convenient care package service. - August 01, 2005 - SendCare.com
A New Way To Eat Out and Never Leave the Office
Eating out just became a lot easier thanks to a new Internet based delivery service from Hungry Helpers. The service allows consumers to log on their website and order food from many local restaurants and have it delivered when they want. - July 29, 2005 - Hungry Helpers Food Taxi
Amateur Wine Maker Holds First Ever International Winefest Even in Denver, Colorado
First ever www.WinePress.US international WineFest for amateur wine makers supported by major players in the industry with their presenations, products and product tastings. - July 27, 2005 - WinePress.US
The “Pioneer of the Day Spa” Says XTREME Performance Products Deliver Results
XTREME Performance Inc. the designer and developer of innovative, safe, and natural performance enhancing nutritional products today announced Anna Marie Colavito, the founder and president of Beauty Body Wellness Associates serves XTREME Performance products. - July 26, 2005 - XTREME Performance
Catering Works, Inc./FIGS Market Announces Promotion
Jill Kucera, President of Catering Works, Inc., has announced that James Flynn has been promoted to General Manager. - July 26, 2005 - Catering Works
SplendidPalate.com Honored Among the Best in the United States
Splendid Palate was distinguished from 20,000 businesses across the United States as one of the “Top 50 Gift Basket Businesses in America,” as well as one of the “Top 50 Fastest Growing.” - July 20, 2005 - Splendid Palate Gourmet Foods & Gifts
‘The Art of Coffee’ Opens Web Gallery
New coffee website offers gourmet coffee in an elegant setting. - July 09, 2005 - Cohveca Coffee
Duni Chooses OH Logistics’ Nashville Location for Distribution Hub Operation to serve all of Duni’s North American clients
Duni, a Swedish-based provider of paper and plastic products to the food service industry, has selected the Nashville region for its new centralized North American distribution center, according to a joint news release with the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and Ozburn-Hessey Logistics. - June 30, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Welsh Carson Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, a New York-based private equity investor, has reached an agreement to acquire a majority interest in Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OHL), the nation's largest privately held third party logistics (3PL) provider, the company announced today. Under Agreement, OHL Will Remain Nation's Largest Privately Held 3PL, Continue Acquisition Strategy. - June 27, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Come Celebrate The Harvest Of Romance, Pageantry, And Revelry! Join Us For The Northern California Renaissance Faire
The Faire is a combination of craft fair, food & drink, historical reenactment performances and a costume party. The Northern California Renaissance Faire has roots stretching back more than 38 years and is now held every year at Casa de Fruta near Hollister, every weekend from September 10 to October 16. - June 23, 2005 - Play Faire Productions
Healthy Food For Pets Announces Flea Free - Natural Flea Prevention
Flea Free products are the natural way to eliminate fleas and ticks without poisoning our pets and our environment. - June 22, 2005 - Healthy Food for Pets
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Opens Multi-Client Campuses in Riverside, CA and Seattle, WA; 3PL Adds Capacity on West Coast
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (www.ohlogistics.com), announces the opening of two multi-client campuses; one located in Seattle, WA and one in Riverside, CA. OH Logistics has over 19 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, operating in both multi-client and dedicated environments. - June 15, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Foodservice Distribution Companies Directory Portal FoodserviceDistribution.com Website Launched
The FoodserviceDistribution.com website was launched to help independent, multi-unit, and institutional foodservice buyers locate broadline and specialty foodservice distributors that meet their food operation purchasing requirements. - June 01, 2005 - FoodserviceDistribution.com
Austrian Love Drink May Liven-Up The Libido
Controversial ‘Viagra-Pop’ Makes Its U.S. Debut - May 30, 2005 - Beverage Marketing USA, Inc.
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation honors Ozburn-Hessey Logistics' Lanter Division for Outstanding Service. Apparel deliveries 99.15% on time all year.
Lanter Distributing, a division of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (www.ohlogistics.com), has been honored by Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, one of the world's largest apparel companies, for Outstanding Service including a 99.15% on-time delivery rate for 2004. - May 27, 2005 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Prime Technologies, Inc. Announces Version 5.4 of ProCalV5 Calibration Management Software
New version released of ProCalV5 calibration management software. - May 24, 2005 - Prime Technologies, Inc.
LuxéMont Announces New TV-Style Internet Video Player; Allows DailyLuxe.com and LivingLuxe.com Visitors to Easily View News, Entertainment and Music Videos
LuxéMont is pleased to unveil its new Internet Video Player from ROO TV (OTCBB: ROOG) on two of its family of web properties, dailyluxe.com and livingluxe.com. The new video player provides advanced new features emulating what online consumers have come to expect from their actual television... - May 13, 2005 - livingLuxe.com
Amiad Releases New Scanaway Filter, Proprietary Cleaning Technology Revolutionizing the Semi-Automatic Cleaning Filter Business
Amiad Filtration Systems is revolutionizing its manual plastic and steel filter business with the release of its Scanaway Filter and its Retrofit Assembly Kit. This filter applies Amiad’s proprietary “suction scanner” cleaning technology (normally found in its high-end, fully automatic... - May 11, 2005 - Amiad Filtration Systems
Cranberry-based Protein and Fatty Acids Now Available in Unprecedented Dog Treat
New cranberry products have recently infiltrated the retail pet aisle. Regal Rewards™ Dog Treats are fortified with cranberry protein powder, a human-grade seed extract delivering all essential amino acids (a complete protein profile), antioxidants, omega-3 & -6 essential fatty acids and dietary... - May 05, 2005 - FruitEssentials | Synergetic Marketing and Distribution LLC
Fruit-based “Fats” Used to Fortify Unique Cranberry Snack
With an abundance of the known benefits of Omega-3, cranberry seed oil offers fortification into products without affecting taste. Omega-3, 6 & 9 fatty acids derived from cranberry seeds are being infused into sweetened and dried cranberry pieces to boost their nutritional profile. Omega Bits™... - May 05, 2005 - FruitEssentials | Synergetic Marketing and Distribution LLC
The Dirty Politics of... Barbeque?
Timed to the recent anniversary of The Bay Of Pigs invasion of Cuba, McPugs Grub Rubs of Kansas City has just released its line-up of jerk-infused dry rubs aptly named, Jerks of the Caribbean. The rubs are named after three infamous dictators and one ornery pirate who wreaked havoc in the... - April 26, 2005 - McPugs Grub Rubs
With Gratitude Launches Two New Products
With Gratitude Launches Two New Products, Gives Away Two Picasso Paintings – All Four Are Priceless! With Gratitude, a premier provider of unique and exclusive promotional items, announces the release of two cutting-edge and unique products. “These two products allow us to meet the entire... - April 15, 2005 - With Gratitude, Inc.
Evviva Restaurant Heats up Avenue A
EVVIVA ANNOUNCES GRAND OPENING. East Village restaurant serves up Southern Italian cuisine with a side of culture. EVVIVA is proud to announce its grand opening, providing New Yorkers with the opportunity to explore cuisine and tradition from the southern regions of Italy. Executive Chef and... - March 30, 2005 - Evviva Restaurant
Subway® Co-Founder Inducted Into Franchise Hall Of Fame
SUBWAY® restaurant chain President and Co- Founder Fred DeLuca was bestowed the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) highest honor at its 45th Annual Convention in Hollywood, Florida, when he was inducted into the organization’s Hall of Fame. The IFA, which has members... - March 14, 2005 - Subway
Heartsong Herbal Brewing Company Five Years of Brewing Herbal Elixirs
For Immediate Release For more information, contact: Elizabeth Bretko at 541-899-5640 chaimama@heartsongchai.com www.heartsongchai.com Slip with each sip further into the present moment as the Heartsong Herbal Brewing Company of Jacksonville, Oregon celebrates its 5th year in business. In... - February 28, 2005 - Heartsong Herbal Brewing Company
Tom Coba Hired as Senior Director of Operations for Subway® Restaurant Chain
SUBWAY® restaurants’ President and Co-founder Fred DeLuca announced today that Tom Coba, who recently served as Vice President of Allied Domecq, was hired to serve as the chain’s Senior Director of Operations. In his new position, Tom will focus on building restaurant sales,... - February 02, 2005 - Subway
The Subway® Restaurant Chain Again Named Number One Franchise
For an incredible 13th time in 17 years, the SUBWAY® restaurant chain has been ranked the number one franchise opportunity in Entrepreneur magazine’s 26th Annual “Franchise 500” rankings. “It feels like winning the Super Bowl, but this league is a lot more... - February 02, 2005 - Subway