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Sativa Bliss Cannabis Boutique Opens New Cannabis Dispensary in Kitchener, Ontario
Sativa Bliss Cannabis Boutique Kitchener dispensary is now open Mondays to Sundays from 10AM to 8PM. During the current COVID restrictions in Ontario, the store is only open for Curbside Pickup and Same Day Delivery if you order by 6pm. - January 20, 2021 - Sativa Bliss
SelbySoft Introduces an Updated Kitchen Monitor System
Kitchen Display Systems are a vital part of any restaurant kitchen. SelbySoft has released a new wireless version for the industry. - January 19, 2021 - SelbySoft, Inc.
Galantine's Day Oysters & Bubbles by Oysters XO
Join the Oyster Party on V/Galantine's Day for a Virtual Oyster Shucking Class with Oyster Chef Rifko. When you sign up Oysters XO sends you 36 premium oysters from an Oyster Farm closest to you and all the tools you need to have an Oyster Party. The Oyster Kit comes with video instruction on what to do when the oysters arrive, how to prepare condiments and your zoom code for the Virtual Class. It’s a fun-filled class on need to know, want to know and never knew bits. - January 17, 2021 - Oysters XO
General Parts L.L.C., Acquires Appliance Repair Service, Inc.
General Parts, L.L.C., a leading service provider and parts distributor to the commercial foodservice industry is pleased to announce the acquisition of Appliance Repair Service, Inc. (“ARS”) located in Duluth, MN. The transaction closed on January 4th, 2021. Terms of the transaction... - January 14, 2021 - General Parts Group
Hungry Planet Announces Veganuary Partnership
Hungry Planet Plant based meats are available for home delivery to celebrate Veganuary. - January 10, 2021 - Hungry Planet®
Carnivore Meat Company Supports Paul’s Pantry with Holiday Food Donations
Carnivore Meat Company and its employees held a “Meat the need” holiday food drive Dec. 11-18, collecting canned meats and other non-perishable food items to support Paul’s Pantry. The company donated 2,029 lbs. of food to the local charity, which is focused on solving food... - January 06, 2021 - Carnivore Meat Company
Feed A Billion Announces Nicole F. Roberts as New Executive Director
Feed A Billion is an international nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of exploitation by feeding girls in need - ensuring families don't have to make difficult decisions that often result in girls leaving school, marrying early or entering into servitude or the workforce. Today, Feed A Billion... - January 04, 2021 - Feed A Billion
InCorp Global Expands to Malaysia with an Acquisition of WeCorporate
InCorp Global - Singapore’s leading corporate services provider expands and establishes its presence in Malaysia with a timely acquisition of WeCorporate Global Consultancy Sdn Bhd. Since the launch of the company in 2018, WeCorporate has been established as a pioneer in the industry and has... - January 04, 2021 - In.Corp Group
Carnivore Meat Company Donates UV Equipment to Health Care Systems for Medical Mask Sterilization
Ultra-premium freeze-dried pet food manufacturer, Carnivore Meat Company, has announced the donation of its UV sterilization equipment to two local health care systems: HSHS hospitals in Eastern Wisconsin (St. Vincent Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center in Green Bay; St. Clare... - December 31, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
OKAN Launches Hot Flash Relief, Maca and Ashwagandha by OKAN Vitamins
OKAN, a start-up in the women’s health and wellness industry and the maker of OKAN Vitamins, today announced the launch of Hot Flash Relief, Maca and Ashwagandha by OKAN Vitamins (www.okanvitamins.com). This new women’s vitamin line addresses issues of menstruation, menopause, and the... - December 28, 2020 - OKAN Vitamins
FADESA Ecuador and FADESA Peru Earn First “SpecMetrix Certified’’ Facility Designations in South America
Metal container solutions leader Fadesa is the latest recipient of the “SpecMetrix Certified Facility” Award from Sensory Analytics recognizing the company’s successful transition and demonstrated commitment to the highest level of film weight quality and coating process control. Fadesa is the first metal packaging manufacturer in South America to be awarded this status. - December 28, 2020 - Sensory Analytics (SpecMetrix Systems)
So Cool Brands - Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging
So Cool Brands is a brand which consumers can trust. The manufacturer of organic flavored water drinks for children, package their products in eco-conscious cartons and use paper straws. So Cool Brands recently won 2 awards in the LUXlife 2020 Food and Drink Awards: Best Organic Children's Beverage Brand - North America, and Award for Excellence in Eco-Conscious Food Packaging 2020. Stephanie Brooke, Co-founder, discusses what has driven this success. - December 25, 2020 - So Cool Brands Inc.
Design Firm Supports Distillers Who Made Sanitizer
Distillers and brewers who made hand sanitizer during COVID-19 pandemic can apply to receive a $12,000 branding package. - December 24, 2020 - Square Thunder!
The World Biodiversity Forum Announces New Virtual Convention in January 2021, Advised by the Convention on Biological Diversity and in Collaboration with TEALEAVES
The World Biodiversity Forum will end the decade with a series of virtual collaborative events and workshops to inspire a variety of stakeholders to take action to preserve biodiversity. - December 21, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Status Group International’s Rollout of Franchise Development Investment Fund Investment Capital for Franchisees & Franchisors
Status Group International (SGIC) is finalizing a new Investment Capital opportunity designed explicitly for USA-based franchise growth. - December 21, 2020 - Status Group International Corporation
Katie’s Pizza Plans Charitable Event for DOORWAYS
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria will host Giveback Tuesday on Tuesday, Dec. 22 for DOORWAYS, a nonprofit that provides housing and related supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV. This event will take place at their Town & Country... - December 18, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Jolly Roger Brewery Extends Taproom Hours and Adds New Beers
Jolly Roger Brewery extends Taproom hours and adds new beers. - December 16, 2020 - Jolly Roger Brew
100% Free COVID-19 Contact Tracing Tool Launches Across America, Alleviating Stress for Small Businesses in the Restaurant, Hospitality and Retail Service Industries
Today GroundLevel Insights, a leading Canadian technology company, announced the launch of SAFETRACE USA™. Available to businesses across America, SAFETRACE USA is a fast, secure, and 100% free digital solution that allows businesses to capture pertinent customer data needed for contact... - December 15, 2020 - GroundLevel Insights Inc.
The Wellness Tea Makes Its Debut, Offering an Organic, Certified Herbal Tea Blend with Multiple Health Benefits
A perfect herbal combination of a wellness mixture, introducing a blended cup of nine different teas. - December 14, 2020 - The Wellness Tea, LLC
Status Group International Welcomes New Private Investors - Investor Gatekeeper Services Now Available
For the first time in five years, Status Group International (SGIC) opens its doors to interview new private capital investors for acceptance into their coveted Gatekeeper service. - December 14, 2020 - Status Group International Corporation
Katie’s Pizza Enters Dierbergs Markets’ Freezers
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is announcing the launch of their wood-fired, frozen pizzas now being sold at all St. Louis area Dierbergs Markets locations. The frozen pizzas made available to Dierbergs’ customers include Wood Fired Burrata Margherita, Wood Fired Meatball, Wood Fired... - December 13, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Vital Essentials Achieves 2020 Pet Business Industry Recognition Award
Vital Essentials® has been honored for the third time with the Pet Business Industry Recognition Award, earning 2020 recognition in the Freeze-Dried Dog Treats category for their Family Size Treats. Released in March, Vital Essentials Family Size Freeze-Dried Treats feature five of their... - December 11, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Verimos and Well Beyond Care Team Up to Offer Caregivers Benefits
Offering health and wellness benefits the 8.1 million underserved caregivers. - December 09, 2020 - Verimos
Infuse Spirits Group LLC and Northstar Brands LLC Forge National Sales Partnership
Infuse Spirits Group (“ISG”) and Northstar Brands (“NB”) have reached an agreement to have ISG represent Vespertino Tequila Crema, NB’s one-of-a-kind cream liqueur across the majority of ISG’s 36 distributed states. This new partnership will give Vespertino... - December 09, 2020 - Infuse Spirits Group
Maple Leaf Farms Donates 25 Tons of Poultry for Local Hunger Relief
Throughout 2020 Maple Leaf Farms donated tons of poultry products to Indiana food banks and pantries. - December 09, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Status Group International Announces Availability of Essential Business Services
In order to offset major cuts in Key Personel and services, SGIC is offering interim professional services to get small businesses ready for the post-COVID boom. - December 07, 2020 - Status Group International Corporation
Yamato Noodle Launches New Campaign for Soft-Boiled Egg Peeling Machine
Yamato expands its product line to create the GoldenEgg – an innovative machine that automatically peels 600 soft-boiled eggs in an hour. - December 05, 2020 - Yamato Mfg. Co., Ltd.
Curated Men's Must Haves This Holiday Season
Vernic Popat is the Co-Founder of PlantOGram.com & Founder of Anona Media Group. The first Agriculture company with its own media company. Vernic has done it again, curating the best of the best items for the bespoke gentleman. These are all items that every man will want under the tree this year. All items can be purchased online, making it easy to have in time for the Holidays. - December 04, 2020 - PlantOGram.com
Carnivore Meat Company Welcomes Nick Hoppert as Digital Merchandiser
Carnivore Meat Company, a premier manufacturer of raw frozen and freeze-dried pet food, today announced they have appointed Nick Hoppert as Digital Merchandiser. Hoppert has a bachelor’s degree in multimedia communication from Concordia University Wisconsin. He brings a wealth of experience... - December 04, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Green Buoy Consulting Certified as a Woman-Owned Business
Green Buoy Consulting, a New York firm specializing in sustainability consulting, strategy and B Corp certification, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women Presidents' Educational Organization - NY, a regional certifying partner of the... - December 03, 2020 - Green Buoy Consulting
Feed a Billion and Atlanta Partners Provide Thanksgiving Meals for 1,000 Families
Feeding With A Purpose: Providing nutritious meals for girls in need around the world has been the primary focus of Feed A Billion, but this Thanksgiving with help from Fulton County organizations and individuals, the nonprofit was able to feed 1,000 families. - November 27, 2020 - Feed A Billion
Oaks North Golf Course Celebrates Its 50-Year Anniversary
JC Golf is proud to announce the 50-year anniversary of Oaks North Golf Course. Located in Rancho Bernardo, the 27-hole executive course was designed by Ted Robinson, Sr. and continues to offer a true golf experience. For over fifty years, the dedicated staff has been responsible for top-notch course conditions and an extensive development program. - November 27, 2020 - JC Golf
IVUSION - Functional Hangover Hydration Drink Set to Launch in December 2020
A hydration drink that hydrates without excess sugar; IVUSION is scientifically formulated with electrolytes, vitamins, and essential minerals. IVUSION is designed as a recovery solution for hangovers, heat exhaustion and exercise. IVUSION Beverage Co. LLC is based out of Orange County, California. www.ivusionbevco.com - November 24, 2020 - IVUSION BevCo.
Sweet Candy Café Marks 8th Anniversary Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Confectionery store celebrates 8th year in business during Shop Small Saturday in November. - November 23, 2020 - Sweet Candy Café
New Maple Leaf Farms Website Highlights Story Behind the Duck
The site highlights the company’s vertically integrated farm-to-fork process and its first Black Friday sale. - November 23, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Vital Essentials FUSION Awarded Dog Food Frozen/Raw Product of the Year
Carnivore Meat Company, a freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food manufacturer, has earned their second consecutive award from Pet Independent Innovation Awards. This year the company’s brand Vital Essentials® has been recognized with their new FUSION Dinner Patties for the Frozen/Raw Dog Food Product of the Year. - November 21, 2020 - Carnivore Meat Company
Hoboken Hospitality Alliance Presents Fetchstr.com & Rescuing Leftover Cuisine to Help Hoboken Restaurants Survive
HoHA Provides New Business and Relief Services to Support the New Jersey Restaurant Community During Second Wave of COVID Pandemic - November 20, 2020 - Hoboken Hospitality Alliance
Fishman & Associates Supports Multiple Golf & Country Club Projects
Fishman & Associates is working with Peacock + Lewis based in North Palm Beach to support multiple projects requiring expert food service design. Peacock + Lewis specializes in architecture, interiors and master planning for golf and country clubs. The projects include the kitchen expansion... - November 20, 2020 - Fishman and Associates
Eflyn Launches Self Checkout Machines for Shopify; Helps Businesses Stay Open With Contactless Purchasing
The California-based tech manufacturer launches self checkout machines for Shopify. Retail shop owners launching Shopify sites due to COVID-19 restrictions can now offer contactless self checkout with McDonald’s-style kiosks. The fully automated self checkout machines connect directly to Shopify so retailers can use one centralized system to manage all their products and orders, in-store and online. - November 19, 2020 - Eflyn
Brick by Brick Universal Branding & Media and E-Blox Interlock to Build Licensing Partnership
Universal Branding & Media (UBM) is pleased to team up with E-Blox to broaden their already exciting line of toys based around the foundation of science, art, STEM and most of all fun. E-Blox is a family owned business with over 9 decades of combined experiences within the science and... - November 18, 2020 - Universal Branding & Media
Katie’s Pizza to Donate 500 Frozen Pizzas Before Thanksgiving
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria is announcing their plans to give back ahead of Thanksgiving by donating 500 frozen pizzas, in one day, to five local area food banks. They will also host Giveback Tuesday on Tuesday, Nov. 24 for Stella's Wish in Rock Hill through limited patio seating and... - November 18, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
Katie’s Pizza Pivots Business Again, Unveils New Updates and Menus
Over the last nine months, Katie and Ted Collier have pivoted Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria in order to accommodate for customers and thrive as local restauranteurs. They are now announcing additional updates to their business plans, including stronger COVID-19 precautions, a new winter... - November 11, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
The Wagyu Bar by Meat N' Bone: Miami's First Casual Steakhouse is Now Open
The Wagyu Bar by Meat N' Bone is now open in Miami. - November 11, 2020 - Meat N' Bone
Non-Profit Set to Purchases 52 Acres in Walker County to Build Ecovillage
Camp Bohdi Inc. seeks to educate the underserved on Sustainable Living with new Ecovillage project. - November 07, 2020 - Camp Bohdi Inc.
Fishman & Associates Supports Ocean Reef Club Expansion
Fishman & Associates is working with Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo to expand and upgrade their private club dining restaurant. The plan includes a state-of-the-art kitchen, a separate grill kitchen, a lounge bar, grill room bar, and two custom wine rooms. The support includes expanding the... - November 07, 2020 - Fishman and Associates
Trailer Leasing Provider CLC Announces New Location with Expanded Lot Capacity
CLC, one of the country’s leading trailer leasing and rental companies, announced today that it is relocating its Piscataway branch to a larger location to accommodate inventory demands for its growing customer base. The new location at 665-B South Avenue will become the company’s... - November 06, 2020 - CLC
Pork King Good Expands Product Line with 7 Oz. Party Size Pork Rinds
Pork King Good continues to take the pork rind market by storm with the addition of 4 new much anticipated SKUS this month. A common request coming from loyal customers has been for a larger size option on the pork rind bags, and Pork King Good has certainly delivered with the launch of their new 7... - November 05, 2020 - Pork King Good
Shark Tank Success, Echo Valley Meats, Launches Meat and Cheese Line, as Well as YETI® Products to Promotional Markets
Echo Valley Meats features old-fashioned butcher shop quality meats, cheese and treats. - November 05, 2020 - Echo Valley Meats
Fishman & Associates Hires Rachel Marchetti as Design Consultant
Rachel Marchetti has joined Fishman & Associates as a Food Service Design Consultant. Her professional background includes project management in support of the kitchen equipment and design needs of diverse clients including churches, restaurants, country clubs, and bars. Rachel worked... - November 04, 2020 - Fishman and Associates
Second Year of Favalicious® Snacks as Runners Ups of the FoodNavigator-USA Summit 2020: Food for Kids
Favalicious® debuts with their single serving Fava Bean Snacks specially designed for “Picky Eaters.” - November 03, 2020 - The Nuttee Bean Co.