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Howard University Alumni Launch Cookie Company with Hopes to Compete in $6 Billion Market
The Ugly Hermit Cookie Company hopes to compete in the $6 billion cookie market using a generations-old family recipe. - March 11, 2009 - Ugly Hermit Cookie Company
The GlassSmith Studio Taps On-line Market Through Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com announces the selection of The GlassSmith Studio to join the Wisconsinmade.com artisan group. - March 07, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Giftswish.com Ushers in the New Face of Online Gourmet Foods
Giftswish.com is changing the face of online gourmet food business. Read more to find out how. - March 05, 2009 - Giftswish.com
New Wisconsin Artisan Gets Web Presence With Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com announces the selection of Embossed Edibles to join Wisconsinmade.com's growing family of artisans - March 05, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Earth's Sweet Pleasures Fudge Voted in the Top 5 by Mother Earth News
In the article "Chocolate! The Best of the Best of Organic, Fair Trade Chocolates," published Feb. 26, 2009, Earth's Sweet Pleasures Rich Rainforest Dark Gourmet Fudge Bar ranked in the Top 5. - March 04, 2009 - Earth's Sweet Pleasures
World's First Tart Cherry, Glucosamine and Chondroitin Formula Obtains Patent
What do tart cherries, glucosamine and chondroitin have in common? The answer is a patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington DC. Andy LaPointe, inventor and managing partner of several Northern Michigan based companies including Traverse Bay Farm and Fruit... - February 28, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
Central Virginia Farm Announces Subscription Program for Fresh Vegetables
Frog Bottom Farm Responds to Growing Consumer Demand for Locally Grown Produce by Introducing Weekly Vegetable Subscription Program - February 26, 2009 - Frog Bottom Farm LLC
Xfuel to Sponsor Team Foxy, the Largest Top Ranked Female Gamers’ Organization
Xfuel has reached an agreement to sponsor Team Foxy throughout the 2009 season starting with the MLG opener at the New Jersey Meadowlands, April 3-5. Team Foxy is a highly ranked group of female gamers representing and promoting the presence of women in the gaming industry. In an effort to make... - February 20, 2009 - Xfuel
New Online Gourmet Coffee and Tea Retailer Changes Tack
Changes in Marketing Strategy to Keep with Winds of Economic Change. - February 12, 2009 - KamRo Imports & Distributing, LLC
Spencerfield Keeps the Spirit of James Anderson, Father of American Whiskey, Alive
As America prepares to celebrate Washington’s birthday next week, Scotland raises a toast to James Anderson, Father of American Whiskey. - February 12, 2009 - Spencerfield Spirit
Xfuel Powers Its Founder Into Guitar Hero and Xbox 360 History
Alex Gere, aka Frozenghost001, the 14 year old entrepreneur with the help of Xfuel has officially become the 1st person in the history of the game to unlock 10 GH Tunes slots for Guitar Hero World Tour. - February 10, 2009 - Xfuel
JAVA Pink Campaign 2009
A portion of the sales from 2009 JAVA Pink gourmet gift purchases will be donated each year to breast cancer research and awareness. - February 08, 2009 - JAVA & Co. Small Batch Recipes
Matcha Source Launches Novelty Green Tea Beverage for American Market
Matcha Source, an online retailer that specializes in making matcha tea produced in Japan accessible to American consumers, has launched a new product line of specialty premium matcha teas. Matcha powdered green tea is a sugar-free source of powerful antioxidants, including the renown EGCg. One... - January 29, 2009 - Matcha Source
Scales New CEO at Little Lady Foods
Little Lady Foods welcomes new CEO to move company at an even faster pace. - January 28, 2009 - Little Lady Foods
Pelican Bay Ltd. Names Mary O’Donnell as CEO
Pelican Bay Ltd., a Florida based producer of gourmet baking, beverage and seasoning mixes, hires Mary O'Donnell, formerly of Robert Rothschild Farm, as new CEO. - January 27, 2009 - Pelican Bay Ltd.
The Cookie Cupboard is Now the Elegant Cookie
The business name for The Cookie Cupboard has been changed to The Elegant Cookie. The name change accommodates the addition of several divisions which specialize in various product categories other than cookies. - January 23, 2009 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Panera Bread® to Celebrate the Most Important Meal of the Day with Free Cups of Its New Coffee and Samples of New Breakfast Items
Bakery-Cafes Support Local Communities by Raising Funds for Operation-Dough Nation® Recipients Something big is brewing at Panera Bread, and you’re invited. On Wednesday, January 28, Birmingham, Alabama area bakery-cafes are inviting customers to celebrate Panera’s new breakfast... - January 22, 2009 - Panera Bread
Bottleless Water Coolers Tackle Consumer Fears of BPA
Smart Water Solutions Create Bottle Free Environments. - January 21, 2009 - Smart Water Solutions
Demeter’s Pantry, an Importer of Greek Artisanal, Organic and Specialty Foods Partners with European Imports Ltd. at the San Francisco Fancy Food Show January 18-20th
European Imports Ltd, a leading Importer & Distributor, recently added Demeter’s Pantry’s lines to their roster of gourmet and imported products. Their products will be showcased at the San Francisco Fancy Food Show Jan 18-20th. - January 18, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Tastes of New England Adds Cooking School to Growing Brand
Tastes of New England (www.tastesofnewengland.com), a retailer, distributor and promoter of New England-made products, is adding education to their rapidly growing brand. They have partnered with The Inn at Spruce Wood (www.theinnatsprucewood.com), a senior living community also based here, to... - January 17, 2009 - Tastes of New England
The Jersey Boys do It Again. Teenaged Brothers Alex Gere and Austin Gere Along with Their Friend Nick Panes Launch Xfuel, the Energy Drink for Gamers… by Gamers.
The Jersey Boys do it again. Teenaged brothers Alex Gere and Austin Gere along with their friend Nick Panes launch Xfuel, the energy drink for Gamers…by Gamers. Together with their respective fathers, Joe Gere and Howie Panes who’s About Me Labs is changing the face of the dietary... - January 14, 2009 - Xfuel
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Everyone’s Sweethearts from Dylan’s Candy Bar
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift idea that goes beyond cliché’s? These new takes on classic gifts are a special way to say, “I love you.” - January 13, 2009 - Dylan's Candy Bar
DC Power Dining Spot Opens For Lunch
Just in time for the 2009 Inauguration, American steakhouse and power dining spot, Sam & Harry's, has re"steak"ed its claim as home of the power lunch. Now, like its sister restaurant, The Caucus Room, you can find celebrities and politicos chatting it up and exchanging secrets at Sam... - January 09, 2009 - S&H Management Co.
Tart Cherry Powder is Now Available from Traverse Bay Farms
Traverse Bay Farms offers tart cherry powder. Tart cherry powder can be used as a food ingredient, to manufacturer tart cherry capsules and more. Traverse Bay Farms, a Michigan-based company, announced that company has launched a complete line of super fruit powders. The first superfruit powder in... - January 08, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
Chill Bubble Tea Now Open in Dallas, TX
Chicago based Chill Bubble Tea opened the doors to their newest location at 13465 Inwood Road in Dallas on Saturday December 13. Chill Bubble Tea is an upscale and trendy retailer of made-to-order bubble teas, hot and cold teas, as well as all natural frozen yogurt with real fruit toppings. The... - January 03, 2009 - Chill Bubble Tea
Napa Farmhouse 1885(TM) Now Offers Popular Vegetarian, Organic Treats for "Pups" Nationwide for the Holidays
Napa Farmhouse 1885™ Now Offers, Popular Handcrafted Woofie Treats™ for the Holidays. - December 18, 2008 - napa farmhouse 1885
Coffee, Tea or... Honey? Experience Unique Local Flavors on New Big Island Farms Tour.
Visitors to Hawaii’s Big Island looking for an “off the beaten track” green travel experience might want to try a new three farm tour on the Hamakua Coast which visits three working farms with unique Hawaii products- honey, coffee and tea. It’s also a place where many visitors who once thought of Hawaii as a sun, sand and surf destination are now making time to experience the agricultural and culinary side of Paradise. - December 17, 2008 - Volcano Island Honey Company
Domaine De Canton Honors Samuel L. Jackson
Domaine De Canton honors Samuel L. Jackson by adding some holiday spice to the American Cinematheque gift bag - Denzel Washington, Justin Timberlake, Sharon Stone, George Lopez, Andy Garcia and Vin Diesel Among A-List Recipients. - December 09, 2008 - Domaine de Canton
Sandy Springs Gets Fresh with New FROOTS Restaurant
Tsedale Tadesse recently opened her first Froots restaurant in Atlanta. Froots is a quick service concept featuring fresh and healthy foods including fruit smoothies, wraps and salads. - December 04, 2008 - Froots
The New No.1 Waldorf Christmas Web Site Has All ‘Yule’ Want at Christmas Time
The re-invention of the Number 1 Waldorf Christmas web site is proving to be very popular mainly due to Jayne Waldorf’s awareness of the current economic climate and her love of Christmas which shines from pages of the web site. - December 03, 2008 - Waldorf Christmas
Keller Estate Winery Names New Winemaker
Sonoma Coast-based winery Keller Estate is proud to welcome Ross Cobb, who will become the new Keller Estate winemaker on December 1st, 2008. A graduate of the University of California at Santa Cruz, Ross Cobb has been making wines since 1989 and is a self-confessed Pinot Noir fanatic. Keller... - December 03, 2008 - Keller Estate
Just in Time for the Holidays, Giant-Fortune-Cookies.com Launches Giant Gingerbread Fortune Cookies
Personalized Fortune Cookies Make an Unforgettable Gift for Friends, Family or Clients. - November 26, 2008 - Fancy Fortune Cookies
World’s Leading Fine Wine Publisher Dedicates Three Magazines to Campaign Against Climate Change
A world-first wine photography exhibition in support of action against climate change is featured in the current issues of FINE’s European, American and Scandinavian FINE Wine Magazines. The exhibition is the first photography exhibition to appear simultaneously around the world distributed... - November 21, 2008 - FINE Publishing Helsinki Ltd
Christmas Hampers Carry a Wish
Christmas is always a special time of year, especially for Christmas Hamper businesses. One business owner has a very special wish for this Christmas. - November 20, 2008 - Little Pixie Gifts
Online Gift Basket Retailer Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Product Giveaway
All Occasion Gift Baskets, Inc. is shaking up the holiday season early with a Classic Gourmet Gift Basket Giveaway for all orders placed through December 31, 2008. - November 20, 2008 - AOG Baskets
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Christmas Gifts and Gift Baskets Save Christmas
Are you already dreading the daunting task of finding the perfect Christmas gift for all of the people on your list? Relax. The Cookie Cupboard, with the help of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, will help light the way to the best Christmas ever. - November 19, 2008 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Snooth Announces Release of Analytics for Retailers and Wineries
Retail and winery partners of Snooth given access to powerful decision making information on wines they produce and sell. - November 18, 2008 - Snooth
Blanche’s Baby Introduces Mother’s Pecan Cake
Toni Falk Turczyn announces the launch of her new company, Blanche’s Baby, offering traditional homemade specialties. The company’s first product, Mother’s Pecan Cake, is currently available online for shipment throughout the United States at the company’s website,... - November 16, 2008 - Blanche's Baby
Wisconsinmade.com is Re-Launched with a New Web Design
Wisconsinmade.com has just re-launched its web store with an updated graphics design and new, user-friendly features. - November 14, 2008 - Wisconsinmade.com
Kap’s Pepper Company’s Award-Winning Peppered Jellies Now Available at EatGreenDFW
Kap’s Pepper Company’s line of award-winning peppered jellies are now available at EatGreenDFW.com, north Texas’ only on-line farmers market. - November 10, 2008 - Eat Green LLC
Rishi Tea's New Organic Eco-Friendly Tea Gift Sets
Beautiful new organic and environmentally friendly tea gift sets from Rishi Tea include two best-selling green, white or black teas, artisan teaware, packaged in a hand-woven box made of sustainable bamboo. - November 06, 2008 - Rishi Tea
Organic "Gourmet Fudge Bar" from Earth's Sweet Pleasures Debuts at the New Whole Foods Market in Roseville, California
Earth's Sweet Pleasures Rich Rainforest Dark Gourmet Fudge Bar will make its first appearance in Whole Foods Markets at the new Roseville, California store opening November 5, 2008. - November 05, 2008 - Earth's Sweet Pleasures
Rishi Tea Promotes Clean Water with New Organic Cinnamon Plum
Rishi Tea's new limited seasonal blend- Organic Cinnamon Plum, promotes improved water quality in the U.S. with 25% of the profits benefiting Clean Water Fund. - November 02, 2008 - Rishi Tea
Rishi Tea Seven-Time Winner at 2008 World Tea Championship
Rishi Tea, the leading importer of organic and Fair Trade loose-leaf tea, takes home seven First Place awards at the 2008 World Tea Championship. Rishi Tea is also the first company to win the prestigious Best Tea Awards with organic tea. - November 02, 2008 - Rishi Tea
San Antonio Maui Wowi Hawaiian Franchise Now Open
Maui Wowi® Hawaiian Franchisee Trisha Clinton Celebrates Grand Opening of her Franchise HEB Location in San Antonio, Texas. - October 29, 2008 - Maui Wowi Hawaiian
Twin Cities Area Home Business Launches New Website Selling Fast, Tasty, and Affordable Food Mixes
Local WAHM launches website that sells over 200 affordable food mixes manufactured by The Gourmet Cupboard in Sour Lake, Texas. In addition to the website, Cynthia sells her products at local Craft shows/Festivals/Fairs, goes to homes for sales calls, provides affordable local deliveries, and hosts fun and exciting in-home tasting parties where the host receives free products. - October 29, 2008 - Cynthia Rodriguez
IgnaFire Chocolates Helps Us Enjoy a Green Holiday
'IgnaFire Chocolates' provides unprocessed, whole-bean chocolates wrapped in completely biodegradable packaging that is ready for gift-giving. - October 27, 2008 - Ignabar, LLC
Returning Patriotism to the Coffeehouse, Free Coffee for Voters
Inspired by America’s rich history of the coffeehouse as a hotbed of revolution and political discourse, groundwork coffee company is offering a free cup of American joe to voters in this year’s presidential election. Those who vote can redeem their ballot stub at any one of groundwork coffee company’s six Los Angeles locations, on November 4th or 5th, for a free 12 ounce cup of coffee. - October 25, 2008 - groundwork coffee company
Copper Moon Coffee to Open Two Retail Coffee Shops at the New Indianapolis International Airport
Copper Moon Coffee plans to open its first two retail stores, called Copper Moon Coffee Cafés, in the new Indianapolis Metropolitan airport main passenger terminal (slated to open on November 12). - October 24, 2008 - Copper Moon Coffee LLC
Traverse Bay Farms Receives "Special Tribute" from the State of Michigan for Award Winning Salsa
Traverse Bay Farms receives “Special Tribute” from the State of Michigan. This “Special Tribute” was signed by Governor Jennifer Granholm, 105th District State Representative Kevin Elsenheimer and State Senator Jason Allen. - October 19, 2008 - Traverse Bay Farms