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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.
Chipmonk Baking Opens New Houston Facility New Gluten-Free Space Designed for Retail and Baking of Better-for-You Sweets
ChipMonk Baking, a brand committed to providing low-carb, low-glycemic, gluten-free cookies, treats, and dry mixes, has opened a dedicated gluten-free production and retail facility at 3042 Antoine Drive in central Houston. The new space will not only serve to help ChipMonk grow but also offer other gluten-free Houston-based food and beverage brands a place to launch or expand. - November 03, 2020 - ChipMonk Baking
Joey’s Seafood Restaurants Launches New Fish Shack Vision in Medicine Hat
One of Joey’s Seafood’s flagship restaurants has undergone a significant change that marks the re-imagining of Joey’s Restaurants across Canada. “Joey’s Only (1985) morphed into Joey’s Seafood in 2009 and now we’re becoming Joey’s Fish Shack,"... - November 01, 2020 - Joey's Seafood Restaurants
Mission Accomplished Between Universal Branding & Media and Operation Hat Trick
Universal Branding & Media (UBM) enters into brand representation partnership with Operation Hat Trick (OHT). Universal Branding & Media is proud to have been enlisted to help grow new OHT licensees, collaborations and supporters. OHT got its start by giving hats to service members with... - October 31, 2020 - Universal Branding & Media
Russ Davis Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Mixed Veggie Cup with Dip
Russ Davis Wholesale of Wadena, Minnesota is recalling individual serving cups of Mixed Veggie Cup with Dip because it may contain undeclared Egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these... - October 30, 2020 - Russ Davis Wholesale
KINGSTAR Announces 4.0 Release Available as of October 26, 2020
KINGSTAR, a division of IntervalZero, announced the general availability launch of KINGSTAR 4.0. KINGSTAR is an all-software, complete “plug-and-play” PC-based Machine Automation platform and it offers the most open approach for building smart machine controllers that can deliver on the... - October 28, 2020 - IntervalZero
Porifera Honored with Sustainability Award
The East Bay Economic Development Association (EDA) has recognized forward osmosis systems manufacturer Porifera as a local leader of innovation in the field of Sustainability. - October 28, 2020 - Porifera
Tarcisio Vergani, President and Group CEO of N-and Group, Named One of the "Top 20 Dynamic CEOs of 2020 in the UK"
Congratulations to Tarcisio Vergani, President and Group CEO of N-and Group, for being recognized as one of the Top 20 Dynamic CEOs of 2020 in the UK by The CEO Magazine. His visionary leadership, passion and dedication have guided N-and Group through 5 years of continous growth. - October 24, 2020 - N-and Group
Automatic Integrated Pesticide Management Unit Deployed at BALMTA Ethanol
Better logistics in the preparation and automation of processes in the management of waste and pesticides. - October 23, 2020 - BALMTA Ethanol
strEATS Kitchen Brings a Familiar Face to Calgary’s Beltline
Former CFL player and local Calgarian, Mike Klassen following in the family business. - October 23, 2020 - strEATS Restaurants
The Viking Alchemist to Host Mead and Mischief, for the Fifth Year in a Row, on October 31, in Smyrna, GA
The Viking Alchemist Meadery will be hosting its annual Halloween event in Smyrna, this year, as the meadery expands the celebration to include other local, small businesses. Since moving to Smyrna, the meadery has had the opportunity to collaborate with local restaurants, food trucks and coffee... - October 22, 2020 - The Viking Alchemist Meadery
Maple Leaf Farms Gives Inside Look at Duck Farming and Operations
Farm-to-fork campaign to feature virtual tours of farms and facilities. - October 22, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Anniversary Days 2020. Fifteen Days to Celebrate Italian Food Joy’s Anniversary.
The Italian marketplace online, known for offering excellent Italian foods, celebrates their fourth year of business activity. - October 17, 2020 - Italian Food Joy
“In Good Taste” Documentary Questions the Future of Food for United Nations World Food Day
A TEALEAVES documentary exploring what it means to have "good taste" and its impact on our bodies and planet. - October 16, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Sally Gunnell Joins Tempo®, the First Sports Nutrition Brand Dedicated to Active Over 50s
Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth Champion, Sally Gunnell OBE has joined Tempo® as head of health & wellbeing. As a brand athlete and member of the Tempo team, Sally will benefit from world-class nutritional products to help fuel her active, healthy lifestyle. Sally and Tempo®... - October 15, 2020 - Tempo Nutrition
14-Year-Old Mason Wright Becomes Georgia’s Youngest Restaurant Owners
Mason Wright is a 14-year-old street chef who started his own hot dog business, Mason’s Super Dogs at 11 years old. Sold at birthday parties, festivals, and social events, Mason has quickly become one of Georgia’s youngest restaurant owners. - October 15, 2020 - Mason's Super Dogs
Maple Leaf Farms Operation Operator Rebate Promotion Extended
Program supports restaurant operators and caterers with rebate on duck products. - October 14, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Katie’s Pizza Plans Giveback Event for Community Living, Inc.
On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria will host their monthly Giveback Tuesday event in Town & Country. Community Living, Inc., a nonprofit that works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities, will be the beneficiary from Tuesday’s profits. Every month,... - October 14, 2020 - Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
QURE® Water Unveils #TeamQURE Ambassadors to Mark 10th Anniversary
QURE® Water marks 10th anniversary celebrating the inspiring stories of #TeamQURE - a group of unique and robust individuals who take on the excitement and challenges in all kinds of terrain by action and by heart! - October 13, 2020 - QURE Wellness
Vital Essentials to be Featured on Gun Dog TV
Wolf Creek Productions will feature raw pet food brand Vital Essentials on Gun Dog TV in 2021, furthering the brand's dedication to providing the very best diet to pets across the world. - October 11, 2020 - Vital Essentials
Blood Drive at Jolly Roger Brewery
Give a Pint, drink a Pint. - October 10, 2020 - Jolly Roger Brew
Spraying Systems Co. & Avatar Corporation: Superior Application Technology Meets Advanced Chemistry to Optimize Production Costs for Food Manufacturers
Spraying Systems Co., a global engineering and manufacturing leader in spray technology since 1937, has optimized the application of release agents from Avatar Corporation, a leading U.S. producer of food ingredients and process aids headquartered in University Park, IL. Founded in 1982, Avatar... - October 10, 2020 - Avatar Corporation
Pivot Coldbrew Launches "the World's First California Chill-Brew" at Erewhon Natural Markets
Premium Coffee + Nootropics + Adaptogens + Botanicals. Good energy for "the better buzz" - October 08, 2020 - Pivot Coldbrew
Zenith Exhibitions Seeks to Promote Trade, Businesses in Beverage Sector
“The event’s ultimate aim is to promote trade and give a platform for the latest products and technology to be showcased, while giving the power of choice to consumers by making various brands available to them and also bringing together all stakeholders in the industry to contribute to the sustainability of the entire chain.” - Uche Agu - October 08, 2020 - Zenith Exhibitions
Siren Rock Announces Vertical Construction Phase of Rockwall, Texas New Brewing Facility
The 13k sq. ft. production brewery, taproom, kitchen and event space is the third new-build construction in DFW in the last decade. - October 07, 2020 - Siren Rock Brewing Company
Fishman & Associates Hires Brad Buettin as Purchasing Director
Fishman & Associates recently hired Brad Buettin as Purchasing Director. Brad has significant experience managing all facets of global sourcing, supplier development, and cost reductions. His work history includes supporting Hamar Mobility, CAE Healthcare, CertainTeed, SCA Packaging and... - October 07, 2020 - Fishman and Associates
Boat Bistro, Inc. Announces the Launch of BoatBistro.com
Boat Bistro, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of BoatBistro.com. This user friendly website can be used by boaters on their smartphones to locate the closest restaurant with a boat dock. - October 05, 2020 - Boat Bistro, inc.
Riko's Thin Crust Pizza Expands Into New York with Grand Opening in Levittown
Riko’s Pizza announces the October 5 Grand Opening of their first franchise restaurant, located in Long Island’s Levittown, New York. This represents an expansion of the popular Connecticut-based restaurant, the official start of the brand’s franchise operations, and the first... - October 05, 2020 - Riko's Thin Crust Pizza
Mini-ShieldUSA Launches New and Innovative Line of Personal Protective Gear
Renowned percussionist, Daniel de los Reyes of Zac Brown Band launches a revolutionary line of personal protection gear. - October 05, 2020 - Mini-ShieldUSA
New ASTM International Standard for Ruggedized Optical Interference Technology Establishes SpecMetrix Systems as a More Precise Coating Thickness Measurement Option
ASTM D8331 has just been approved covering the exclusive ruggedized optical interference (ROI) coating thickness measurement technology incorporated in all SpecMetrix measurement systems used for coated coil applications. - October 05, 2020 - Sensory Analytics (SpecMetrix Systems)
Marcoot Jersey Creamery to Host Drive-Thru Fall Fest
Marcoot Jersey Creamery is announcing plans to host their annual Fall Fest as a drive-thru event on October 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on their grounds. This free event will operate similarly to Cheesefest, which occurred in June. - October 01, 2020 - Marcoot Jersey Creamery
Golden Made Kafé Intl. LLC - Crowdfunding Campaign
A business specializing in providing unique coffee blends inspired by different cultures is now on Kickstarter. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/goldenmadekafe20/a-drop-of-gold-for-each-cup - September 30, 2020 - Golden Made Kafe Intl. LLC
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Featured in World Food Championships Event on the Cooking Channel
Food sport docuseries to air on TV Oct. 3, 2020. - September 30, 2020 - Maple Leaf Farms
Cabernet Candles Co. Presents Delaware’s First Wine and Wax Event October 24, 2020
Cabernet Candles Co. will present Delaware’s first luxury candle making and wine tasting launch event, taking place at Studio On Market, 219 N. Market St. Wilmington, DE 19801 on October 24, 2020 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm featuring an array of wines from local and international brands. Owner... - September 29, 2020 - Cabernet Candles
Muddy River Distillery Named USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Best Craft Rum Distillery
Muddy River Distillery ranked 2nd among U.S. Craft Rum Distilleries. - September 28, 2020 - Muddy River Distillery
BizPappa Introduces Mobile Website Solution for Restaurant Owners Struggling During the COVID-19 Pandemic
BizPappa is here to provide technical solutions to restaurants struggling during COVID-19 and beyond. By leveraging cloud infrastructure, BizPappa is building mobile-optimized website landing pages for restaurants, from which customers can view menu items, learn more about the restaurants,... - September 25, 2020 - BizPappa
True Brew San Jose, Formerly Growler USA, a New Taphouse in San Jose"
True Brew San Jose is a taphouse and kitchen that offers a variety of food, craft beer and wine. - September 25, 2020 - True Brew San Jose
Dr. Michael Epitropoulos' Position of Chief Scientific Officer at HAPInss Brands LLC
In the newly formed position of Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Epitropoulos will lead evidenced-based research efforts across the entire HAPInss Brands portfolio of products. - September 23, 2020 - AmpLIFEi International
BIBO Beverage Group, LLC Forms to Help Small Producers Succeed
Two beverage industry powerhouses, Terri White and Mark Lester have joined forces in creating BIBO Beverage Group, LLC, an agency specializing in helping boutique and family-owned wine, beer and spirits producers find strategic success in key markets. - September 23, 2020 - BIBO Beverage Group, LLC