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Honibe™ Honey Lozenges™ Now Available Nationwide with Pharmasave
Island Abbey Foods Ltd., today announced that their, Honibe™ Honey Lozenges™, are now available in all Pharmasave locations across Canada. Pharmasave stores will be carrying the world's first 99.9% pure honey cough drops, which help to sooth sore throats and relieve coughs. Honey with Menthol and Eucalyptus and Honey with Lemon, Menthol and Eucalyptus. - January 05, 2012 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Virginia Hayward Ltd Raises £7,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
Hamper and Gift Supplier Virginia Hayward Ltd take on Macmillan challenge and smash their £5,000 target. - October 14, 2011 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Jerry’s Nut House is Awarded – Talk of the Town: Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
Jerry’s Nut House has been honored as a 2011 Talk of the Town Award Recipient in the category of top Candy Stores. Jerry’s located in Denver, Co specializes in Nuts, Candy, Popcorn, Chocolate and Trail mixes. Visit www.jerrysnuthouse.com. - October 07, 2011 - Jerry's Nut House
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies is Supporting “All Jazzed Up.” Gordon Parks Elementary’s Fall Fundraiser.
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies announced they are supporting Gordon Parks Elementary School’s fall fundraiser “All Jazzed Up” - A celebration of the legacy of Mr. Gordon Parks and the students of Gordon Parks Elementary. “All Jazzed Up” will take place on November 4, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the American Jazz Museum, 18th and Vine, Kansas City, MO. - October 06, 2011 - Linda's Gourmet Cookies
Virginia Hayward Launches New Range of Christmas Hampers
The new range of Christmas hampers for 2011 has been tailored to customers’ requirements - September 11, 2011 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
American College of Sports Medicine Reports Tart Cherry Gel Helps Ease Muscle Soreness
Take heart - actually take tart cherry whole fruit gel. The American College of Sports Medicine has published the scientific research findings that shows CherryFlex - a tart cherry gel taken orally - may help ease muscle fatigue due to strenuous exercise. - July 28, 2011 - Fruit Fast
Young Artists & Aprons Summer Camp Debuts in Irvine
The House of Balsamic, in collaboration with the Laguna College of Art + Design, introduces a unique summer camp series for youngsters and their parents/or guardians Mondays and Thursdays beginning June 27 through August 29. LCAD Experienced Art Students Mentor Young Artists Artists: The young... - July 01, 2011 - House of Balsamic
3 Sisters Chocolate Announces the Release of Blended Gold Gourmet Coffee
3 Sisters Chocolate, the Award-Winning Custom Cake Bakery and Chocolatier introduces its Blended Gold Gourmet Coffee. This gourmet coffee is the same coffee used to make the drinks from our chocolate bar such as Hot Mochas, Buzzed Milkshakes, Espressos and Chocolate Shots. 3 Sisters Chocolate... - June 01, 2011 - 3 Sisters Chocolate & Bakery
Honibe™ Named as the 2011 Canada Brand Business Award Winner at SIAL Canada
This award recognizes the efforts of Honibe™ to promote the Canada brand and the use of the Canadian maple leaf on the packaging of their pure dried honey products that are exported into foreign markets. - May 14, 2011 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
"How to Survive Grief" Free Audio - Coffee and Chocolate Store Owner, Adds to Her Menu: Teaching People "How to Survive Grief"
Chocolate makes almost everyone feel good. However, in May 2010 when her father died, Kent Coffee and Chocolate Company's owner, Sandra Champlain realized more than chocolate was needed. After the unexpected breakup with her previously-close siblings and the horrendous pain she experienced during grieving, Sandra knew there must be a reason for grief. She found some surprising information on why we grieve, why families come apart and what a person can do to move through grief faster. - May 08, 2011 - Sandra Champlain
Honibe™ Announces Collaboration with Comvita to Launch World's First 100% Pure Manuka Lozenge
Comvita has partnered with Island Abbey Foods Ltd™ to produce a 100% Pure Manuka Honey Lozenge under the Comvita brand name. Pure Manuka Lozenges provide the soothing qualities of 100% Pure UMF 10+ Manuka Honey from New Zealand. Only some Manuka Honey has the special UMF (Unique Manuka Factor) activity. These lozenges are guaranteed to be at least UMF 10+ and have been verified by an independent testing laboratory. - May 06, 2011 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Willow Bakery Brings Gluten Free, Homemade Treats Back to the Kitchen
Willow Bakery, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia releases a line of allergy free baking mixes that are easy to make, affordable, and taste like the classics. - April 24, 2011 - Willow Bakery, Allergy Free Baked Goods
Celebrate the Royal Wedding the Civilised English Way Says Dorset Hamper Company Virginia Hayward
Dorset hamper specialists, Virginia Hayward Ltd have launched a special Royal Wedding Hamper to celebrate all things British and mark the wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton on 29th April. With so many people able to take the day off work and celebrate in style, thoughts are turning to how... - April 21, 2011 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Honibe™ Pure Dried Honey Products Now Available in Pharmasave Atlantic Stores
Honibe line of products sold in Pharmasave locations across Atlantic Canada. Island Abbey Foods Ltd announced that their line of pure dried honey products, available under the Honibe brand, are now available in Pharmasave locations in Atlantic Canada. - April 09, 2011 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
FruitFast Announces First Recipe Contest Berry-Cherry Challenge, Entries Due April 5th
Cooks, chefs and bakers of all abilities and backgrounds are invited to enter the Berry Cherry Challenge from Brownwood Acres/ FruitFast. It’s the first ever recipe contest sponsored by the industry leader of natural, all-fruit products promoting healthy living, www.fruitfast.com. - March 24, 2011 - Fruit Fast
Diamond Bakery Launches Line of Hawaiian "All Natural" Crackers
Diamond Bakery (www.diamondbakery.com), a Hawaii-based cookie and cracker company that has been in business for over 90 years, recently announced the launch of their newest product line of Hawaiian “All Natural” Crackers. “In a time when consumers are extremely conscious about... - March 23, 2011 - Diamond Bakery
Award Winning Honibe™ Honey Drops™ Now Available in Hannaford and Sweetbay Supermarkets
Honibe™ Honey Drop™ Sweetener Sold in 105 Sweetbay Supermarkets in Florida and 170 Hannaford Locations in the Northeastern United States - March 10, 2011 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Honibe™ - Pure Honey Joy™ Now Kosher Certified Through the Orthodox Union
Island Abbey Foods Attains Kosher Certification for Honibe™ Line of Products. Island Abbey Foods announced that they have attained kosher certification through the Orthodox Union allowing them to market their products to the Jewish community. - March 03, 2011 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
3 Sisters Chocolate and Bakery Wins Wedding Wire’s Bride’s Choice Award
3 Sisters Chocolate & Bakery has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award™ 2011 for Wedding Cakes. Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire... - February 11, 2011 - 3 Sisters Chocolate & Bakery
National Cherry Month Focuses on Healthy Ruby Red Fruit
Once known as the "Dessert Fruit," the red tart cherry has moved to the top of the health ladder. Now celebrated for its naturally-occurring phytonutrients, tart cherries have taken center stage with FruitFast, the industry leader in tart cherry juice concentrate sales and marketer of CherryFlex. Their proprietary process uses the whole fruit - not dried fruit powders or fruit extracts - for their line of cherry juice, softgels, liquids, bars and squeeze pouches. - February 03, 2011 - Fruit Fast
"BEAR DOWN Cupcakes" Win with Chicago Bears Fans
Chicago's Foiled Cupcakes Helps Loyal Fans Celebrate Da Bears Playoffs Season with a Custom BEAR DOWN Cupcake Assortment - January 19, 2011 - Foiled Cupcakes
Honibe™ - Pure Honey Joy™ Takes on the Dragons on CBC’s Dragons’ Den January 19th
Island Abbey Foods Ltd. will take their Honibe™ brand of 100% pure dried honey products and pitch them on CBC Television’s popular Dragons’ Den show. Honibe™ will be presented on season 5, episode # 12 airing January 19th, 2011 at 8PM across the country. Island Abbey Foods is the first company in the world to develop a process to make completely solid honey products without adding additives. - January 12, 2011 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Bodacious Biscotti Announces New Shops on Etsy
Bodacious Biscotti owner, Nava Viniar, announces the opening of shops on Etsy. "Etsy is an online marketplace for buying and selling all things homemade." The shop titles are Pina Colada biscotti by Bodacious Biscotti and Triple Chocolate Almond biscotti by Bodacious Biscotti. Pina... - December 14, 2010 - Bodacious Biscotti
LiquidWholeFood.com Now Selling Life Force Vitali-C Plus in Australia, New Zealand
Consumers in Australia and New Zealand now have a direct import option for completely natural Vitamin C, Zinc, Black Currant, and Pine Cone Extract Immune Nutrition Supplement. - December 12, 2010 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Local Cookie Company Donates Percentage of Sales to Susan G. Komen Foundation
Owner Gives Back to Cause Via Company Website Cookie Sales, Through End of This Year. - November 10, 2010 - The Biscotti Factory
Virginia Hayward Ltd Launch "Name the Hamper" Competition
Virginia Hayward Ltd, the Dorset based supplier of Christmas hampers and gifts are offering website visitors a chance to win a £50 hamper if they can suggest the most original name for the gift. - October 28, 2010 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Croix Valley Steak Sauces Announced as Three-Time 2011 Scovie Award Winners
Croix Valley Steak sauces wins two First Place and one Second Place 2011 Scovie Awards for their entire line of hand-crafted gourmet steak sauces. - October 22, 2010 - Croix Valley Steak Sauces
Honibe™ - Honey Drop™ Wins Global SIAL d’Or Award from World’s Largest Food Tradeshow
Honibe™ – Honey Drop™ has been named as the winner of the Global SIAL d’Or from the world’s largest food tradeshow in Paris, France. The Honey Drop™ is the world’s first 100% pure dried honey cube for sweetening tea and coffee. - October 20, 2010 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Island Abbey Foods Ltd Partners with Dutch Gold Honey for Product Collaboration
Island Abbey Foods Ltd, specialty honey manufacturer announces a collaboration deal with Dutch Gold Honey, Lancaster, PA and their subsidiary McLure’s Honey and Maple Products, Littleton, NH to distribute Island Abbey Foods Ltd's Honibe brand of pure dried honey products. - October 08, 2010 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies is Providing Desert Cookies for "Field Day" a Benefit for Gordon Parks Elementary School
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies announced they would be providing gourmet cookies for the Gordon Parks Elementary School’s fifth annual benefit “Field Day” to help advance the schools academic programs. - September 25, 2010 - Linda's Gourmet Cookies
Yourhamper.com - New Site Launches; Personalised Hampers Available Online
Yourhamper.com launches today, specialising in the production and delivery of personalised gift hampers, whilst offering an unprecedented choice of product selection and packaging. - September 15, 2010 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Suncoast Coffee Service and Vending Launches New Website
Leading coffee and vending supplier Suncoast Coffee Service and Vending launches a new state of the art website on August 30, 2010 - September 04, 2010 - Suncoast Coffee Service and Vending
Bodacious Biscotti Receives Federal Trademark
The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office granted Trademark Registration 3,818,089 to Navalicious Sweets, Inc. for the trademark “Bodacious Biscotti” granting the company the exclusive rights to the name. Nava Viniar, owner of the gourmet biscotti company stated, “We are so proud to... - August 19, 2010 - Bodacious Biscotti
3 Sisters Chocolate Opens New Location at The Avenues Mall in Jacksonville
After nine years on San Jose Blvd. in Jacksonville, FL, 3 Sisters Chocolate & Bakery has announced the grand opening of its second location at The Avenues Mall in Jacksonville, FL. Even in the recent down economy, published reports indicate that consumer demand for chocolate candy continues to... - August 14, 2010 - 3 Sisters Chocolate & Bakery
Virginia Hayward Ltd Launches Christmas Hampers and Gifts Range for 2010
Entering into its twenty sixth year of trading, Virginia Hayward has once again produced a fantastic range of Christmas hampers combining traditional values and fresh modern produce. These values are all reflected in the hero products within the range: The Merry Christmas Basket arrives in a... - August 13, 2010 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
This Cupcake Was Made for You and Me
Fireworks on Lake Michigan. Baseball. The Taste. Celebrate the great city and America the Beautiful with Foiled Cupcakes’ 4th of July Assortment. - July 02, 2010 - Foiled Cupcakes
LAUNCH Healthy Frozen Dessert Bars Now Available in Whole Foods Markets (Northern California)
Whole Foods Market Inc. has added LAUNCH bars to the shelves of their Northern California stores. LAUNCH bars are a new healthier frozen dessert made from whey protein concentrate and all natural ingredients to deliver a great tasting treat that has positive nutrition and only 100 calories. - June 30, 2010 - LAUNCH Frozen Innovations Inc.
Bodacious Biscotti Introduces New Summer 2010 Flavors
Bodacious Biscotti announces new summer flavors, adding to their gourmet biscotti product line. - June 15, 2010 - Bodacious Biscotti
3 Sisters Chocolate Announces New Chocolate Pizzas
3 Sisters Chocolate, the chocolatier of Super-Gooey-To-Die-For Brownies, Martini Truffles and other chocolates has just expanded its Chocolate Pizza product line-up by introducing six new Chocolate Pizzas. These unique Chocolate Pizza innovations provide more choices to consumers and appeal to... - June 04, 2010 - 3 Sisters Chocolate & Bakery
"Stanley Cupcakes" Score with Chicago Blackhawk Fans
Looking for a unique way to show your Blackhawks spirit? Then check out Foiled Cupcakes' exclusive "Stanley Cupcakes" assortment only available through the playoffs, complete with unique Quippies that only Chicago fans will truly appreciate. - May 29, 2010 - Foiled Cupcakes
Honibe™ Honey Sprinkles™ Unveiled at Tree of Life Show
Island Abbey Foods Ltd announces the launch of Honibe™ – Honey Sprinkles™ – For Desserts, Baking, and More, the world’s first dried granules of honey for everyday baking in the kitchen. - May 27, 2010 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Honibe™ Wins Two SIAL D’or Awards 2010 from World’s Largest Food Tradeshow
Island Abbey Foods Ltd. has been named as best new product for in the “Grocery – Sweet” category at the SIAL D’or Awards in Paris, France for their Honibe™ - Honey Drop. The Honey Drop™ also won the “Country Award” as the highest scoring Canadian product. - May 18, 2010 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Unique New Product Range and Launch Advice
Stirling Products Limited (ASX:STI), Pharmaceutical and Healthcare group is pleased to announce a unique new product development and partnering between Stirling subsidiary, Nature’s Firewall Inc and Island Abbey Foods Limited of Prince Edward Island, Canada. - May 13, 2010 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Life Force Herbal Body Wrap Offered at 30% Off Through Friday at LiquidWholeFood.com
The popular do-it-yourself inch-loss and detoxification home seaweed Herbal Body Wrap is offered at significant savings through Friday. - May 12, 2010 - LiquidWholeFood.com
FruitFast® Introduces New Extra Strength CherryFlex® Pouches – Tart Cherry Gel Speeds Relief of Muscle Soreness
CherryFlex ProSport Shots are formulated to speed relief from muscle fatigue and soreness. The extra strength ProSport Shots are the latest FruitFast product, manufactured in the USA, using an exclusive process that maintains the synergistic characteristics of the Montmorency Tart Cherry - April 29, 2010 - Fruit Fast
Gift Hamper Supplier and Distributor Virginia Hayward Ltd is Delighted to Announce That Katrina Newey Has Joined the Company as the Business Development Manager
Dorset based Virginia Hayward Ltd (VH), supplier of hampers and gifts to John Lewis, Waitrose, Selfridges and Interflora, have appointed Katrina Newey, formerly of Duchy Originals, as Business Development Manager, working closely with the company's Buying Department. Katrina brings her considerable... - April 21, 2010 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Hamper and Gift Supplier Virginia Hayward Ltd Works to Reduce the Company's Carbon Footprint
Dorset based Virginia Hayward Ltd (VH), supplier of hampers and gifts to John Lewis, Waitrose, Selfridges and Interflora, are working hard to reduce their carbon footprint by expanding what is now known as the 'Millennium Wood' with the introduction of 3,300 native British trees. "The... - April 21, 2010 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
LiquidWholeFood.com Now Offering Lower Prices on Life Force International Liquid Vitamins and Supplements in Australia and New Zealand Markets
Australia and New Zealand will benefit from permanent price reductions at LiquidWholeFood.com on Life Force International products such as Body Balance organic liquid vitamins, Herbal Body Wrap, and other liquid nutritional supplements. - April 15, 2010 - LiquidWholeFood.com
Three Sisters Cereal® to Support Haitian Relief Efforts with Donation
Donation of $1.00 for every cereal package sold in April will support emergency relief work by Minneapolis-based American Refugee Committee; Whole Foods Market to support with in-store effort. - April 07, 2010 - Three Sisters®
Freshly Baked Foiled Cupcakes (foiledcupcakes.com) Now a Selling Phenomenon at Upscale Chocolate and Wine Lounge
Chicago's northwest suburban community can now indulge in cupcakes and chocolates. Foiled Cupcakes of Naperville gives Anna Shea Chocolates' patrons in South Barrington yet another reason to stop and stay at their chocolate bar's new lounge salon. - April 07, 2010 - Foiled Cupcakes