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CHD Expert North America and Galunion Brazil Announce Partnership to Form CHD Expert Brazil
This strategic partnership will be a valuable resource to companies who wish to increase sales in Latin America’s growing foodservice markets. - February 26, 2016 - CHD Expert
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Opens Newest Houston Location at CITYCENTRE
The world famous, award-winning Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is now open in Houston at CITYCENTRE. Known for serving award-winning, hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts, Grimaldi’s is a legend among pizza aficionados. They are praised across... - February 26, 2016 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Lori Bush, Founding CEO of Rodan + Fields, Joins the Board of Directors for Vita Vis Nutrition Inc., Maker of belicious Whole Food Blends
Vita Vis Nutrition, Inc., manufacturer of belicious 100% organic whole food blends, announces the appointment of Lori H. Bush, founding CEO of Rodan + Fields, to its board of directors. Bush joins belicious CEO and founder Heidi Huntsman, and chairman, Mark Robinson, on the Board of Directors. - February 25, 2016 - Vita Vis Nutrition, Inc
Coffee Company Introduces New Fresh Roasted Gourmet Coffees and Espresso
Avita Coffee is pleased to introduce their new fresh roasted coffees and espresso. - February 25, 2016 - Avita Coffee
Fareo is Proud to Introduce the World's First Fully Automated Personal Beer Station
The Personal Beer Station is a household appliance which allows people to make a beer for personal consumption. - February 25, 2016 - Fareo Inc.
Carlyle Grill Celebrates 10 Years and Michigan Farmers
During March 2016, Carlyle Grill celebrates ten years as a staple in the Ann Arbor / Dexter communities. Carlyle Grill is proud to be a part of the original neighborhood scene since 2006. In honor of the tenth anniversary, Carlyle Grill has geared its menu towards sourcing locally by utilizing Michigan products. - February 25, 2016 - Carlyle Grill
Water 2 Wine, South Austin Custom Winery, Embraces Online Retail and Online Wine Club
Water 2 Wine Custom Winery (South Austin) launches new website allowing for online purchasing and delivery, online Wine Club and wine education through the blog. - February 25, 2016 - Water 2 Wine South Austin
Organic Aglianico Del Vulture DOC "Siir" by San Martino, Represented by Ivinaio.com, is Launched at the Norwegian Alcohol Monopoly, Vinmonopolet
Basilicata winery San Martino's excellent and organic Aglianico del Vulture DOC "Siir" is launched in approximately 300 shops at the Norwegian alcohol monopoly, Vinmonopolet in March 2016. This gutsy, generous and elegant 100% Aglianico del Vulture has amazing southern character but is simultaneously as rich as the northern Nebbiolo. - February 24, 2016 - iVinaio.com
SGS Reports: EU Updates and Expands Scope of WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU)
SGS expands on the updated requirements for waste electrical and electronic equipment. - February 24, 2016 - SGS
Mims Distributing Company and Wicked Weed Brewing to Distribute More Beer to North Carolina’s Triangle Region
North Carolina Beer and Wine Distributor Partners with Asheville-Based Craft Beer Leader - February 24, 2016 - Mims Distributing
Downtown Joe's Brewery & Restaurant Announces Their Upcoming Dinner with the Brewmaster Event Featuring Napa Craft Beer
Downtown Joe's Brewery & Restaurant has announced their upcoming Dinner with the Brewmaster, featuring select Napa Craft Beers, on February 27, 2016. - February 24, 2016 - Downtown Joe's
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Announces Opening at Aspen Place at the Sawmill in Flagstaff, AZ
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, famously known for their award-winning hand-tossed, coal-fired brick oven pizzas and calzones, fresh salads and delicious desserts is announcing its long awaited expansion in Arizona with an opening in Flagstaff. Located in Aspen Place at the Sawmill shopping center,... - February 24, 2016 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Restaurant Technologies Identifies Three Megatrends Expected to Impact Back-of-House Operations
Cooking oil management leader releases 2016 food service industry trend report. - February 24, 2016 - Restaurant Technologies
Taste the Fire Monkey: CHD Expert Evaluates the Asian Restaurant Menu Type Across the United States
Independents strongly dominate the Asian restaurant landscape, representing 92 percent of the market. - February 24, 2016 - CHD Expert
The New Generation of Chocolate Heads to The Oscars
Baron Chocolatier, a Chicago-based chocolate company, will be representing their brand at several Pre-Oscars events this weekend. - February 22, 2016 - Baron Chocolatier
Spring Flavor Lineup from Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Packs in Nutrition
Light tastes and powerhouse ingredients are inspired by healthy West-Coast living. Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers guests options for those who are interested in healthy eating, staying active, and making smart food decisions. - February 22, 2016 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Hopsy Launches Delivery of Local Craft Beer to Incubators and Co-Working Spaces
Hopsy, the recently launched online marketplace for local craft beer, today announced the launch of an offer for incubators and co-working spaces. - February 22, 2016 - Hopsy
Say Goodbye to the Friday Fish Fry
Remaining true to the “Eat Better. Feel Better.” motto, Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers Cilantro Lime Fish Taco as a lighter, grilled fish option. - February 21, 2016 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Restaurant Technologies and Curtis Hotel Partner to Create a Mile-High Eating Experience
Denver hotel commits to improved sustainability, food quality and safety through installation of automated oil management system. - February 21, 2016 - Restaurant Technologies
AdvantaPure(R) Introduces AdvantaFlex® Sterile Molded Tubing Ends to Add Versatility to Tubing
Single-Use, molded, mini Tri-Clamp tubing ends are designed to improve production and reduce operational costs involved with biopharma processes. Made from AdvantaFlex biopharmaceutical grade TPE tubing and an overmolding process, the ends are well suited for aseptic fluid transfer applications. They reduce the potential for leaks and help simplify cleaning and validation procedures. AdvantaFlex Molded Tubing Ends are compatible with sterile tubing welders. - February 21, 2016 - AdvantaPure
Restaurant Technologies to Acquire Pure Fill Solutions
Acquisition to add 300 customers to Restaurant Technologies’ expanding customer base. Restaurant Technologies announced today that it has acquired Pure Fill Solutions, a cooking oil management systems company based in St. Paul, Minn., that services bakeries, grocery stores and independent restaurants throughout the region. Pure Fill customers will be serviced by Restaurant Technologies’ Minneapolis depot going forward. The sale was finalized today. - February 21, 2016 - Restaurant Technologies
Meals On Wheels of Tampa and Feeding Tampa Bay to Deliver Free Produce to 700 Homebound on Saturday
Meals On Wheels of Tampa launches for the third time ever, a new program, Produce On Wheels (POW), in partnership with Feeding Tampa Bay, to increase senior and homebound access to fresh produce. Over 100 individuals, businesses and community groups will volunteer their time, vehicle, and gas to... - February 21, 2016 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa
Restaurant Market St. Helena Recognized as One of the Top Napa Valley Restaurants by Leading Review Companies
Napa Valley, CA-based family restaurant, Market St. Helena is now receiving top level reviews from the leading review companies within the restaurant industry. Patrons and experts alike are using review tools such as Zagat, OpenTable and Michelin to give high ratings to the restaurant Market St. - February 21, 2016 - Market St. Helena
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino to Host Sustain 2016 Conference
Hospitality leaders from throughout the mid-Atlantic will converge on Dover Downs Hotel & Casino March 14-15, 2016 for the annual Sustain 2016 conference, focusing on green strategies and marketing to the next generation of consumers. As home to thousands of hotels and restaurants in major... - February 20, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences Awards Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Coveted Five Star Diamond Award
Each year The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences (AAHS) bestows deserving establishments with its prestigious Five Star Diamond Award. This year, the Academy is recognizing Grimaldi’s Pizzeria for its excellence in gastronomy, attitude, quality, cleanliness and overall service. This... - February 20, 2016 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Cedar Lake Cellars to Host Sixth Annual Spring Fling
St. Louis winery features live entertainment by three different bands. - February 20, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Penn Brewery Names Wilsbach Distributors and Nittany Beverage as 2015’s Penn Beer Wholesalers of the Year
Pittsburgh-based Penn Brewery has named Harrisburg-based Wilsbach Distributors and State College-based Nittany Beverage its Wholesalers of the Year. The award is granted based on year-on-year dollar sales growth of Penn Brewery beers. - February 19, 2016 - Penn Brewery
KettlePizza Names SIDE Ink as Public Relations Agency of Record
KettlePizza, the world’s leading wood-fired pizza oven kit for grills, announced today that it has retained SIDE Ink as its public relations agency of record. - February 19, 2016 - KettlePizza
One of the Top Napa County Wineries Saddleback Cellars Announces Attendance at Zinfandel Experience Grand Tasting Event with Zinfandel Associates & Producers
Oakville, CA-based Saddleback Cellars have just announced they’ll be attending the Zinfandel Experience Grand Tasting hosted by Zinfandel Associates & Producers on February 27th. The Zinfandel Experience event brings together winemakers from over 150 wineries, including Saddleback Cellars... - February 19, 2016 - Saddleback Cellars
Tundra Restaurant Supply Announces Its American Metalcraft Pizza Party Sweepstakes
Enter for your chance to win 5 pizza baking supplies from American Metalcraft. - February 18, 2016 - Tundra Restaurant Supply
Hard Rock Calls Artists to Rock Local, Win Global for Chance to Perform in Ibiza and Win $50,000
Announcing Open Registration for World’s Largest, One-Day Music Showcase Winning Artist to Perform at Hard Rock Hotel in Ibiza, Spain - February 17, 2016 - Hard Rock International
Digital Factory Builds Stellar Marketing and Sales Team to Help Monetize Geo-Fenced Experiences
Marketing veteran Jim Marcus and retail expert Terrand Smith add to Digital Factory's growing mobile tech company. Digital Factory, a mobile technology company that designs geo-fenced experiences, added two executives with nearly 40 years of collective experience creating ad campaigns and... - February 17, 2016 - Digital Factory Inc.
Cedar Lake Cellars Promotes Employee to Lead Position
St. Louis winery venue names new wine tasting room lead. - February 17, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Six Big Tournaments During March Getaway Weekend at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Poker Room
The Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Poker Room’s latest Getaway Weekend is set for March 11-13, featuring six no-limit Texas Hold’em tournaments, including one with a $35,000 guaranteed prize pool on Saturday, March 12. The poker tournaments include three events with $5,000 or more in... - February 17, 2016 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
NY Bagel Cafe & Deli Continues to Expand Nationwide
NY Bagel Cafe & Deli a major franchise in the breakfast lunch industry is now offering franchise opportunities nationwide. After successful and continuing expansion in the Northeast, NY Bagel Cafe has since begun expansion into the Southeast and the rest of the country, in response to the... - February 15, 2016 - NY Bagel Cafe
General Parts Group President to Speak at RFMA 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee
General Parts Group is pleased to announce company President, Bruce Hodge, has accepted an invitation to speak at the Restaurant Facilities Management Association (RFMA) 2016 conference on behalf of the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA). The conference will be held March 13th... - February 14, 2016 - General Parts Group
Just Shrimp Hosts My Radio Chicago
Owner of new seafood restaurant in Tinley Park, Just Shrimp, was happy to host a young internet radio company, My Radio Chicago, on Saturday. My Radio Chicago broadcast live from the restaurant and brought in several local artists for a meet and greet with customers. - February 12, 2016 - Just Shrimp
Lucky Dog Hot Sauce Wins Grand Prize at World's Most Competitive Fiery Foods Contest
2016 Scovie Awards Honors Best Spicy & Savory Food Products - February 11, 2016 - Lucky Dog Hot Sauce
Fresh Griller Set to Open New Location in Downey, CA
Fresh, Seasonally Focused, Fast Casual Restaurant to Open Second Location in Downey, CA. - February 11, 2016 - Fresh Griller
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Opens Newest Texas Location in Friendswood, Texas
The world famous, award-winning Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is now open in Friendswood at the Baybrook Mall. - February 11, 2016 - Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Cedar Lake Cellars to Host Irish Whiskey and Beer Dinner
St. Louis winery presents second annual evening featuring a wide array of food and drink. - February 09, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Apprise® ERP Earns German Financial & Accounting Certification
Certification of leading ERP solution for consumer goods is an integral step in working with businesses operating in Germany. - February 07, 2016 - Apprise Software, Inc.
Hopsy Partners with Caviar to Offer On-Demand Delivery of Local Craft Beer
Hopsy, the recently launched online marketplace for local craft beer, today announced a partnership with Caviar, an easy way to order from popular local restaurants, to offer on-demand delivery of fresh draft beer from a list of local microbreweries. Beginning today, residents of the East Bay can get growlers of local craft beer delivered to their doorsteps in as little as 30 minutes. - February 07, 2016 - Hopsy
Mims Distributing Company Partners with Triangle Delta Waterfowl to Promote Environmental Conservation
North Carolina Beer and Wine Distributor Seeks to Spread Message of Stewardship at Annual Banquet - February 06, 2016 - Mims Distributing
Australian Open an Ace for Melbourne Hotels
Hotels in Melbourne, Australia, experienced significant increases in occupancy and average daily rate during the Australian Open Tennis Championship, according to preliminary daily data from STR Global. Melbourne’s occupancy during the tournament (18-31 January 2016) increased 16.3% from the... - February 06, 2016 - STR
Tattoos and Pearls Set to Revolutionize Food Trucks Across the U.S.
Celebrity Chef Keith Breedlove Partners with Business Consultant Ali Walter What started as a battle of backgrounds has transpired into an epic partnership to help food truckers launch and grow thriving businesses. Celebrity Chef Keith Breedlove of The Culinerdy Cruzer Food Truck and Business Consultant Ali Walter of Ali Ann & Co. have announced a formal partnership for Walter’s on-going Food Truck Profit Formula coaching program. - February 05, 2016 - Ali Ann & Co.
POPtions Popcorn Announces Debut of Mint Chocolate Chip
POPtions Popcorn is proud to announce the debut of a new flavor, Mint Chocolate Chip. “POPtions is excited to announce our newest flavor, Mint Chocolate Chip,” says Andrew Freundlich, founder of POPtions. “It’s a delicious and addictive combination of green mint chocolate... - February 05, 2016 - POPtions!
AQUAGRILL Celebrates a Twenty Year Marriage of Food and Wine with Anniversary Dinners Featuring Wine & Menu Favorites Since 1996
AQUAGRILL is proud to announce the 20th year celebration of their iconic seafood restaurant in SoHo, New York City. To commemorate this benchmark anniversary, there will be a $150 five course celebratory dinner available on Monday, February 22nd and Monday, February 29th. - February 04, 2016 - AQUAGRILL
The Pizza Press Announces the Opening of Pasadena Location with Great Pizza Giveaway
The fast-casual, build-your-own pizza franchise is celebrating the opening of its fourth location with a grand opening party and free pizza. - February 04, 2016 - Pizza Press
Meals On Wheels of Tampa Welcomes Newest Board Member
Meals On Wheels of Tampa welcomed its newest board member, Linda Washington, this month. - February 04, 2016 - Meals On Wheels of Tampa