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As Parents Gear Up for Back-to-School Season, Kroger Helps Them Save with "4x Fuel Points" Promotion
Through August 11, Shoppers Can Pocket Savings at Their Local Kroger by Purchasing Gift Cards to Save on Gas - July 31, 2015 - Kroger
Iowa Foodservice Distributor Begins Another Expansion
Despite recent merger complications between national competitors US Foods and Sysco Foodservice, family and employee-owned Martin Bros. Distributing is showing no signs of slowing down. Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc. recently broke ground on a new expansion to their Cedar Falls, Iowa... - July 31, 2015 - Martin Bros. Distributing
Need A Vacation? CHD Expert Evaluates the Hotel and Lodging Landscape in the USA.
From intimate boutiques to large 500 + room skyscrapers, there are more than 70,000 accredited hotels across the USA, offering a wide spectrum of options for travelers who need a place to rest their head. - July 31, 2015 - CHD Expert
Delaware Poker Championship V Up Next at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Labor Day Weekend
The Crown Royal Poker Room will play host to the annual Delaware Poker Championship V tournament as part of Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Sept. 5 beginning at 11:15 a.m. The field will walk away with a guaranteed prize of at least $100,000, a unique trophy shaped like the state of Delaware, and... - July 31, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
SGS Announces New Canadian Food Labeling Format for Nutrition Facts Panel and Ingredient Listing
On 13 June 2015 the Government of Canada announced a new nutrition labeling format. - July 31, 2015 - SGS
Buy Me a Drink is Now Available for Android
Buy Me A Drink App for Android has finally arrived with groundbreaking upgrades. The app has experienced exponential growth and is now the first in Asia Pacific to incorporate Braintree payment system. - July 31, 2015 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd
Restaurant365 Announces Major System Update
Restaurant365 is pleased to announce the roll-out of a major system update of its restaurant-specific accounting and operational software platform. This update includes many enhancements, including additional features, further speed increases, and most importantly, can be used on multiple browsers and devices including PC, Mac and tablet devices. It is the first and only true cloud-based, restaurant-specific accounting software to run natively on Mac OS devices. - July 29, 2015 - Restaurant365
SGS Announces GRAS Status Revoked for Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Processed Foods
On 16 June 2015 the US FDA published a measure which will reduce Trans Fats in processed foods. - July 29, 2015 - SGS
Napa, CA-Based Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Brewery Announces Release of Triple Dog Dare IPA
Napa, CA-based Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Brewery has just announced the release of their new Triple Dog Dare IPA. The Napa restaurant’s new ale features 3½ pounds per barrel of Columbus, Citra and Amarillo hops, providing an outstanding taste for all ale lovers. Restaurant... - July 29, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
Napa Sports Bar Downtown Joes Announces Latest Summer Entertainment
Napa Valley-based sports bar, Downtown Joes has recently announced its upcoming entertainment for the summer season. The popular Napa entertainment venue is offering outstanding live music on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, featuring stars of the local music scene. With the summer sun... - July 29, 2015 - Downtown Joe's
RIPPTILE Launches New Supplement Products for Successful Fitness Goals in Las Vegas NV
RIPPTILE is a fitness company which is launching a new line of supplemental products to help users achieve their fitness goals. With top quality supplements, customers will take advantage of effective fitness products including Ripptile Whey Protein, Ripptile Vennom, and Muscle Maker III. The new... - July 28, 2015 - RIPPTILE
Freedom Fairs Sets Up Community Festival and Amusement Carnival on Long Island
Freedom Fairs is kicking off its inaugural community festival and amusement carnival at the Westfield Sunrise mall on Long Island this week. The fair includes amusement rides, carnival games, magicians and performers, live bands, food and craft vendors. Admission is free and the organization is giving out free ride tickets to young people who sign a voluntary community drug free pledge. The community-themed event includes an award ceremony for members of the community that have aided this cause. - July 27, 2015 - Tutor Central Inc.
Enjoy Beers and Cheers at Fathoms’ Blue Moon Party
A great evening of fun and music. - July 27, 2015 - Hoffman Group LLC
Kitchen Supplies Specialist Chef’s Paradise Announces Their Expanded Summer Catalogue
Ottawa-based experts for gourmet quality kitchen supplies, Chef’s Paradise have recently announced that the company has expanded their summer catalogue to include a new range of items. The company’s latest catalogue additions include the Actifry 2-in-1 Fryer, which is designed to allow users to cook two unique dishes at the same time thanks to a removable cooking plate attached to the unit. - July 26, 2015 - Chefs Paradise
Social Media: SGS Launches New Special Consumer Goods and Retail LinkedIn Page
SGS launches a Consumer Goods and Retail page on LinkedIn. - July 26, 2015 - SGS
Visit One of the Napa Region’s Most Popular Wineries for Saddleback Cellars’ 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel Release Party
Oakville, CA-based Saddleback Cellars has just announced that they will be hosting a release party for their 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel. The release party will be held on Saturday, August 1stfrom 11am to 4pm at the Saddleback Cellars winery, with tickets priced at $25 per person. It’s an event... - July 25, 2015 - Saddleback Cellars
Wholesale Food Distributor West Central Produce & Food Service Expand to New Headquarters
Highly Respected Leader of Hospitality Industry Continues Massive Transformation Into a Full-Service Food Distributor. - July 25, 2015 - West Central Produce
The Pizza Press Announces Build Out of First Franchise Location
The fast casual, build-your-own pizza restaurant has officially broken ground on a location in Fullerton, Calif., set to open in fall 2015. - July 24, 2015 - Pizza Press
SGS Announces China Updated Draft on Control of Pollution Caused by Electrical and Electronic Products Under RoHS
China’s MIIT released a new draft of Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electrical and Electronic Products, which will eventually replace the existing China RoHS Administrative Measure on the Control of Pollution Caused by Electronic Information Products from 2006. - July 24, 2015 - SGS
Executive Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, of the Blue Elephant, a Thai restaurant in London, Promotes Traditional Thai Cuisine at United Nations’ Discover Thainess 2015
Chef Nooror Somany Steppe, of the Blue Elephant, was an ambassador of Thai cuisine at United Nations’ Discover Thainess 2015, a celebration of traditional Thai cuisine. - July 23, 2015 - Blue Elephant - Thai Restaurant in London
August Poker Tournaments Announced at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is pleased to announce several upcoming events in the Crown Royal Poker Room in the month of August. All Texas Hold ’em games in the month of August are now paying $2 cash per hour, and hotel rooms in the Dover Downs Hotel are available Monday through Thursday... - July 23, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
SGS Informs on Food Imports – New Draft Guidance and Datelines for US FSMA Voluntary Qualified Importer Program
The US FDA published their draft guidance for industry of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Voluntary Qualified Importer Program (VQIP). - July 23, 2015 - SGS
La Porte des Indes, an Indian Restaurant in London, Was Happy to Help Out the Thai Children’s Trust
La Porte des Indes, London was proud to have been a part of the Fundraising at Taste of London 2015 on behalf of the Thai Children’s Trust in UK. - July 23, 2015 - La Porte des Indes London - Traditional French Indian Restaurant
CES Continues Pattern of Growth with New Recruits
Cutting Edge Services Ltd announces the creation of new jobs as a result of continued growth - July 23, 2015 - CES
La Gourmandine Bakery Featured in New York Times’ "36 Hours in Pittsburgh"
La Gourmandine Bakery, a traditional French bakery in Pittsburgh, PA, has been recognized by the New York Times in a feature highlighting the area's hotspots. - July 22, 2015 - La Gourmandine
Loews Philadelphia Hotel Has Rooms Available for Papal Visit
Loews Philadelphia Hotel has rooms available for Papal Visit September 2015. - July 22, 2015 - Loews Philadelphia Hotel
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Returns to Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Oct. 23
The renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra will return to the Rollins Center® in Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. The Rollins Center ballroom will again feature an open dance floor where guests will be encouraged to dance along with the lively orchestral performance. Just... - July 22, 2015 - Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
SGS Informs on CU-TR and New Regulations to Help Export Medical Devices to Russia
Medical devices destined for the Russian market must meet both national and regional regulations. This means demonstrating compliance both to Law 323 of the Russian Federation and the relevant Customs Union Technical Regulations (CU-TR). - July 20, 2015 - SGS
Update on Food Contact Materials - SGS Announces Brazil Establishes Individual Good Manufacturing Practices
SGS announces Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency has notified the WTO Committee on Good Manufacturing Practices for companies that manufacture direct-food-contact packaging. - July 20, 2015 - SGS
SGS Provides Update on US FDA Plan to Add Selenium on Nutrient Information of Infant Formula
On 22 June 2015 the United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) published a measure which will add selenium to the required list for nutrients in infant formulas. SGS reports. - July 20, 2015 - SGS
Commercial Appliance Parts & Service Launches New Website for the Nashville Area
New web resource for consumer education and awareness in Tennessee. - July 19, 2015 - Commercial Appliance Parts & Service
The Balancing Act® Talks Blood Clotting Disorder Dangerous for New Moms; Boosting Careers with Online Math & Science Courses
Troy University and “Behind the Mystery – Rare and Genetic Diseases Series” features Hereditary AT Deficiency, potentially deadly for pregnant and new moms, on July 20 Show on Lifetime. - July 19, 2015 - BrandStar
Island Way Sorbet Canada Featured in Loblaws, Zehrs, YIG, Value Mart and Fortino's
Canadian sorbet company Island Way Sorbet are currently being featured in various grocery stores around the country and are set to do so throughout the month of June. With set-ups in Loblaws, Zehrs, YIG and Value Mart, Canadian sorbet fans have plenty of opportunity to enjoy their unique frozen... - July 19, 2015 - Island Way Sorbet
Mims Distributing Company Joins D9 Brewing Company in Bottled Beer Distribution for New Brew
North Carolina Beer and Wine Distributor Partners with Local Craft Microbrewery to Increase Distribution Area with Release of Viking Fraoch. - July 18, 2015 - Mims Distributing
New Machine Makes Mechanical Asparagus Harvesting Possible
Geiger-Lund Harvesters is introducing the Model OR-24, a low-cost, one-row, selective mechanical asparagus harvester for small asparagus farms. The machine retails for only $32,399 and will reduce the cost of harvesting. Harvesting asparagus is arguably one of the most grueling of agricultural... - July 17, 2015 - Geiger-Lund
"Sample Sarasota" Evening Foodie Market Launches Thursday, July 23, 2015, in Downtown Sarasota, Florida
Enjoy free samples, locally crafted beer, and locally produced food from a variety of vendors. - July 17, 2015 - Central Sarasota Farmer's Market
Monogram Foods Completes Acquisition of Golden County Foods
Monogram Foods, a leading manufacturer and marketer of beef jerky, corn dogs, pre-cooked bacon and other value-added meat products, announces today the completion of its acquisition of Golden County Foods in Plover, WI. Golden County Foods is a frozen appetizer business with approximately $100... - July 17, 2015 - Monogram Foods
"Fathoms Friday Feeding Frenzy" Comes to Cape Harbour
Community Cooperative benefits from two August nights of food and fun. - July 16, 2015 - Hoffman Group LLC
Startup Entrepreneurs to Come Together for "The Wolf’s Evening"
Sandys Cocktails & Kitchen has yet again come up with an original concept called "The Wolf’s Evening" where entrepreneurs, managers, executives, owners, innovators and developers from different industries, fresh faces and magnates alike, would come together every Thursday to share ideas and experiences, mingle with like-minded people and enjoy world-class food & drinks. - July 15, 2015 - Sandys Cocktails & Kitchen
Chef’s Paradise Announces Sale on SodaStream Products
Ottawa, ON-based experts for gourmet-quality kitchenwares and restaurant equipment, The Chef’s Paradise have recently announced a special sale the SodaStream Play carbonating starter kit. Through the company’s latest sale, professional and amateur chefs alike can find the latest and greatest in SodaStream products. - July 15, 2015 - Chefs Paradise
Ottawa-Based Chef’s Paradise Announce Inventory Clearance Sale on Kitchen Supplies
Ottawa-based small kitchenware specialists, The Chef’s Paradise, have just announced they’re offering ultra-low inventory clearance pricing on a full range of high-end kitchen products and small appliances. The company’s selection of kitchen supplies includes the latest in small appliances, cookware and high-endknives from the leading manufacturers within the gourmet housewares industry. - July 15, 2015 - Chefs Paradise
Detectamet Retractable Food Safe Markers Halve the Risk of Producing Contaminated Food
Simple logic tells you that a loose lidded marker pen is twice as likely to cause contamination of food when compared with Detectamet’s retractable marker that has no lid. When that pen is both metal and X-Ray detectable the risk is even less. That makes this new pen very attractive for industries where food safe markers are needed. - July 15, 2015 - Detectamet
Santo Mining, Corp. Announces Chief Executive Officer Resignation
Santo Mining Corporation (OTCBB: SANP), (the "Company"), announced today that Mr. Alan French, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, has tendered his resignation, effective immediately. The company indicated Mr. French's resignation is unrelated to his work performed at the Company, and... - July 14, 2015 - Santo Mining Corp.
Yagi Announces Debut of Lego Themed Silicone Building Brick & Minifigure Molds Set
Yagi, a nationwide provider of home & kitchen products, announced the debut of their new multi-use Lego-themed Silicone Building Brick & Minifigure Molds set. Whether it’s for a birthday party or simply for everyday fun in the kitchen, these molds can be used for making chocolate,... - July 14, 2015 - Yagi
Newcomers Bar Mobile Take on Large Scale Beverage Hospitality
Bar Mobile has officially launched and will be touching down in a big way. Their mobile bar services will be handling the beverage hospitality and service for the Castle Lager Rugby Championships on 25th July 2015 where South Africa will be taking on New Zealand at Emirates Airline Park stadium... - July 13, 2015 - Bar Mobile
Townapps Launch 46 New App Locations in North America
Townapps, world leaders in the area of app development for towns and local communities is proud to announce the release of 46 turn-key travel guide apps for small, vibrant towns and cities across Canada and the United States. Available for free download, users can access up-to-date local news... - July 10, 2015 - Townapps
Goaterie Dinner at Shanti Restaurant in July for All Goat Fanatics...
Dorchester Restaurant Offers Four-Course Prix Fixe Goat Dinner Tuesday, July 28th, 5pm- 10pm. - July 10, 2015 - Shanti Restaurant
Murphy Distributors Welcomes PunZoné Organic Italian Vodka to Its Exclusive Distribution List
Murphy Distributors announced today it has obtained the exclusive distribution rights to PunZoné; the first imported Italian Ultra-Premium vodka line directly from Italy's preeminent food and wine region for the State of Connecticut. - July 10, 2015 - Murphy Distributors
Mims Distributing Company Joins SevenFifty.com to Help Buyers Easily Search Its Expanding Portfolio
North Carolina Beer and Wine Distributor Partners with Software Platform to Give Restaurants, Bars and Retailers Easy Access to Product List and Pricing. - July 10, 2015 - Mims Distributing
Buy Canadian First Goes Active on Paper.Li
In order to reach out to a maximum number of Canadians and encourage them to buy Canadian-made products, Buy Canadian First is using http://paper.li/ to publish its own web-based daily newspaper. - July 09, 2015 - Buy Canadian First