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From Pit to Plate: CHD Expert Evaluates the U.S. BBQ Restaurant Landscape
CHD Expert evaluates trends within the barbecue restaurant landscape across the country. - July 19, 2017 - CHD Expert
Lori’s Original Lemonade Looks to the Classics in Their New Flavor Launch
Lori’s Original Lemonade adds 2 new flavors to their product lineup just in time for Summer. - July 18, 2017 - Lori’s Original Lemonade
Cedar Lake Cellars Winery Promotes Two Team Members
Employees to play integral role at new Barrel Room event venue. - July 16, 2017 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Timberline Meat, a Gourmet Meat Company, Opens First Retail Location
Timberline Meat is local meat shop that provides the finest, highest quality meats available. Their selection consists of the most natural, locally produced beef, pork and poultry available. In addition they offer an assortment of locally produced sauces, condiments, rubs and spices. - July 14, 2017 - Timberline Meat
Cedar Lake Cellars Opens New Barrel Room
St. Louis company adds expansive event venue, acreage to its growing winery. - July 13, 2017 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Columbia Based Owner Opens 2nd Casual Pint in Lexington South Carolina
Doug Harmon, owner of The Casual Pint in the Vista section of Columbia, will open his second location in Lexington this Friday. - July 12, 2017 - The Casual Pint
CHD Expert Identifies Target-Rich Environments for Education Foodservice Suppliers in Q3 and Q4 of 2017
CHD Expert evaluates the nation’s schools and university foodservice landscape, to help suppliers identify target buyers in this lucrative market. - July 12, 2017 - CHD Expert
KHAVYAR Launches #KhavyarDreams Giveaway
Winners will receive the gift of caviar to celebrate National Caviar Day. - July 10, 2017 - KHAVYAR
Rich Creations Launches Energizing Website & New Revitalizing Supplement
Rich Creations, LLC is proud to release an all-natural caffeine-free liquid supplement and cognitive enhancer, Rich Recovery™. Now available to the market to serve as a healthy energetic alternative for people with dietary restrictions, such as diabetics and high blood pressure. - July 06, 2017 - Rich Creations, LLC
Startup Offers First Taste of Japanese Gin
Marking a milestone in Japanese spirits history, authentic Japanese spirits retailer dekantā has introduced five Japanese gins available for shipping worldwide, offering fans a taste of these products before they're released internationally. Now established as a whisky industry world leader,... - July 05, 2017 - dekanta
CHD Expert Releases Year-Over-Year Restaurant Unit Report, Identifying Winners and Losers by Market Segment and Menu Type Since 2014
In terms of total operators, the US restaurant industry has grown by approximately 2% since 2014, however certain segments and menu types are pulling more weight than others. - June 29, 2017 - CHD Expert
Shark Tank Success "Nuts ‘n More" Bringing Innovative High-Protein Spreads to the Middle East
Healthy Nut-Spread Company Enjoys Sweet Success in Global Market. - June 28, 2017 - Nuts 'N More
Sanders Candy Shoppe Headquarters Begins Extensive Remodel
The new store will increase the existing shoppe’s footprint by more than 30% and expand seating from ten people to more than 125 people. - June 24, 2017 - Sanders Candy
Broken Shed Vodka Wins Platinum Medal at SIP Awards
Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc. is proud to announce that Broken Shed Vodka has been awarded the Platinum Medal at the 2017 SIP Awards. With the addition of the SIP Awards Platinum Medal, this is the fifth accolade Broken Shed Vodka has received this year. - June 21, 2017 - Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc.
Cedar Lake Cellars Promotes Morissa Haney to Wine Manager
Team member has worked at St. Louis winery since 2010. - June 18, 2017 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Caffe De Aromi Sponsors Concept Speed Cycling Club in Bangkok Thailand
Coffee and cycling has a long history of being deeply embedded with each other. Caffe de Aromi wanted to say thank you for the continued support from the cycling community and has become a sponsor to Concept Speed in Bangkok Thailand. - June 14, 2017 - Caffe de Aromi
Broken Shed Vodka Wins Double Gold at 74th WSWA Convention & Exposition
Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc. announced today that Broken Shed Vodka has been named a Double Gold Spirits Award Winner at the Spirits Tasting Competition in The 74th WSWA Annual Convention & Exposition. The Spirits Tasting Competition, sponsored by THE TASTING PANEL magazine and The SOMM... - June 09, 2017 - Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc.
Broken Shed Vodka Wins Silver Medal at San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc. announced today that Broken Shed Vodka has been awarded as Silver Medal in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. This is the second time that Broken Shed Vodka has received a Silver Medal in the SFWSC. It has previously won this medal in 2011. - June 09, 2017 - Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc.
Broken Shed Vodka to Sponsor Rhode Island Cocktail Wars Summer Splash
Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc. is excited to announce that Broken Shed Vodka will be sponsoring the 2017 Cocktail Wars Summer Splash. The event will take place throughout the summer over 7 weeks, at a different venue every Sunday in Newport, Rhode Island. The event will start on July 9 at... - June 09, 2017 - Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc.
Broken Shed Vodka Expands Distribution to Rhode Island
Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc., makers of Broken Shed Vodka, a New Zealand vodka crafted from whey, announced today their expansion into the state of Rhode Island. The partnership is with Rhode Island Distributing, the Ocean State’s number one spirits, wine and beer distributor, and partner... - June 09, 2017 - Broken Shed Distilleries, Inc.
Caffe De Aromi Launches on the Lazada Thailand Online Marketplace
Caffe de Aromi gains national distribution by utilising the Lazada Thailand online marketplace. Doing so allows Caffe de Aromi to reduce marketing cost and streamline distribution. - June 08, 2017 - Caffe de Aromi
Fava Tea Company, LLC Expands with New Location in Brookfield Wisconsin
Fava Tea Company, Wisconsin's largest locally-owned independent loose leaf tea specialty store, has opened its third company-owned retail store in Town of Brookfield in Wisconsin. The new location, at 18895 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045, offers a spacious, expanded retail area... - June 08, 2017 - Fava Tea Company, LLC
CHD Expert Announces New Website Launch
The upgraded site features interactive tools that give visitors access to the industry’s best global foodservice and hospitality industry data. - June 02, 2017 - CHD Expert
Startup Anniversary Invites Worldwide Toast to Japanese Whisky
dekantā, the leading online store for high end Japanese spirits will host a week-long event, starting Saturday 27 May, to mark two years since its founding by Japanese entrepreneur Makiyo Masa. The anniversary week invites customers, partners and friends to celebrate a second year of success... - May 29, 2017 - dekanta
Fort Collins, CO Specialty Coffee Roaster Launches Free Delivery Service
Wander Coffee, a specialty coffee roasting company based in Fort Collins, CO, now offers a free coffee delivery service to select areas of Northern Colorado and Wyoming. Wander Coffee roast master and owner Kyle Kmetz hopes this new option will allow more customers in the region to access specialty grade coffee in an affordable and convenient way. Customers can place local delivery orders through Wander Coffee's online store at www.wandercoffee.com. - May 19, 2017 - Wander Coffee
Kroger Seeks to Fill Jobs in North Carolina
Job Fairs in Stores Saturday. - May 19, 2017 - Kroger
Rescue Chocolate Debuts New Life-Saving Bar
A star-studded dark chocolate bar is the latest offering from Rescue Chocolate, the 7-year-old Brooklyn-based company which donates all profits to animal rescue organizations. The Grand Champion bar weighs in at 3.3 ounces and comes packaged in a windowed kraft box so that its colorful candy stars... - May 12, 2017 - Rescue Chocolate
Kroger Helps Customers Save with Summer Fuel Points Promotion
From May 5 through August 6, Shoppers Can Earn 2x Fuel Points on the Weekends - May 10, 2017 - Kroger
Grocery Delivery Comes to Myrtle Beach
Tourists to Myrtle Beach, SC never have to fight the grocery store crowds again. - May 07, 2017 - Simply Groceries
World’s Best Breweries Battled It Out at the 11th Annual San Diego International Beer Competition: Moonlight Meadery Wins Two Medals
Moonlight Meadery wins Gold and Silver medals at International Beer Competition. - May 06, 2017 - Moonlight Meadery
Hopsy San Diego Launches Today
After having successfully delivered to more than 10,000 customers in the San Francisco Bay Area, the one-year old beer delivery startup adds San Diego breweries to its lineup. - May 04, 2017 - Hopsy
Expansion of The Windmill Winery
Local Community celebrates the expansion of The Windmill Winery. - May 03, 2017 - Windmill Winery
Wine Industry Veteran Michael Ditch Partners with Beverage World Specialties
Beverage World Specialties (BWS), the upstart international beer, wine, and spirit supplier, has attracted another beverage industry veteran with the addition of former RNDC wine guru Michael Ditch as partner and vice president – director of wines. With his broad wine experience spanning... - April 30, 2017 - Beverage World Specialties
Cedar Lake Cellars Introduces Newest Wine
St. Louis winery adds new rosé to its line of wines. - April 28, 2017 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Garden Party Botanical Hard Soda Announces New Indiana Distribution Agreements
Garden Party Botanical Hard Sodas, the woman-owned, flavored malt beverage company based out of Indianapolis, Indiana is coming off a strong 2016 capped with winning the coveted Beverage Industry Magazine’s “Innovation of the Year” award and is looking to establish its brand in new markets. - April 27, 2017 - Garden Party Botanical Hard Soda
CHD Expert Evaluates the Mexican Restaurant Industry, the Second Most Popular Menu Type in the USA
Representing 9 percent of USA Restaurants, the Mexican Menu Type is more common then Pizzerias and Hamburgers Restaurants. - April 25, 2017 - CHD Expert
300 Years Later: Burgundy Unmasked
Château de Pommard’s New Wine Experiences Explore the Mystery of UNESCO’s World Heritage Climats. - April 20, 2017 - Chateau de Pommard
Minnesota Hard Cider Makers Form Guild, Organize Minnesota Cider Week
Minnesota Cider producers have formed a guild for the purpose of developing and promoting Minnesota-made Cider. Together they are organizing Minnesota Cider Week June 5-10, a week-long celebration of cider with multiple events at different venues throughout the Twin Cities. The Craft Cider Festival on Saturday June 10 at City Place in downtown St. Paul offers a tasting of 50 different ciders from around the world. - April 19, 2017 - Minnesota Cider Guild
Orthodox Baking Co. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Almond Paste in "Chocolate Kokosh Cake"
Orthodox Baking Co. in Belleville, N.J. 07109 announced a voluntary recall of its 16 ounce packages of Oberlander Gluten Free Brand “Chocolate Kokosh Cake" chocolate filled cake because they contain undeclared almond paste. People who have allergies to almonds run the risk of serious or... - April 12, 2017 - Orthodox Baking Co.
Brain Injury from Bus Accident Births Business Venture
14 year old suffers severe concussion also known as a brain injury from being in a school bus accident. After a long recovery period and extensive rehabilitation, student starts a business from her rehabilitation to show that a concussion doesn't have to linger forever and one can have a meaningful and fulfilling active life afterward. - April 12, 2017 - Harper House of Sweets
Santa Barbara Restaurateur Joins with Local Aficionado to Open New Downtown Wine Store
Savoy Café founder/owner Paul Shields has announced a new retail venture, and is joining with a long-time Santa Barbara wine seller to create a vibrant, stylish store in downtown Santa Barbara. “We’ll employ our established trademark for the new shop: Savoy Wines, Santa... - April 11, 2017 - Bob Wesley
Saginaw Snacks, LLC Releases Two New Varieties of Beef Jerky
Saginaw Snacks, LLC located in Seymour, CT has announced that it has added two new flavors of beef jerky to its catalog. - April 10, 2017 - Saginaw Snacks, LLC
FAIR/SQUARE Launches Canada’s First Online Store for Fair, Vegan and Canadian Products
With a selection of healthy snacks, cruelty-free beauty products, and artisan-made home decor, Fair-square.ca offers a curated collection of responsibly made Canadian products while donating 1% of their annual revenues to environmental organizations via 1% for the Planet™. - April 08, 2017 - FAIR/SQUARE
Kickstarter Launches for Mile High All-Natural Snow Cone Stand
Sno Way launched a Kickstarter campaign to build Denver’s first all-natural snow cone stand. Sno Way, created by two local Denver entrepreneurs, set the goal of raising $8,000 by Sunday, April 30 to build a custom stainless steel trailer to be located at the heart of Downtown Denver. - April 08, 2017 - Sno Way
New Trade Show Debuts in Lafayette, Louisiana This Summer
The new, semi-annual Southern Wholesale Gift Show debuts in Acadiana in July, welcoming boutique and retail buyers and wholesalers to the Cajun Dome Convention Center in Lafayette for a weekend of fun and profit. - April 07, 2017 - Southern Wholesale Gift Show
Cedar Lake Cellars Hires New Events Coordinator
New St. Louis team member has nearly 10 years of hospitality experience. - April 06, 2017 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Kroger Helps Shoppers Save with Exclusive "2 Week Digital Easter 4X Fuel Promotion"
Shoppers Can Pocket Savings at Their Local Kroger by Purchasing Gift Cards to Save on Gas. - April 06, 2017 - Kroger
CHD Expert Releases Their 2017 Restaurant Unit Report, Breaking Down the 700,000 Restaurants That Serve the American People
The 2017 Restaurant Unit Report dissects the restaurant landscape across the USA. Identifying common menu types, segments and % independent and chain owned, across each of the 50 states. - April 05, 2017 - CHD Expert
Cedar Lake Cellars to Host May Music Series
St. Louis winery features free live music for those 21 years of age and older. - April 01, 2017 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Hooray for Hollywood: CREAM Scoops Up New Location in SoCal
The Celebrated Ice Cream Brand Expands to North Hollywood Arts District - March 30, 2017 - CREAM