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4th Annual FemAle Brew Fest(TM) Brings Some of North America’s Top Female Beer Influencers to Festival
FemAle Brew Fest(TM) host talks with Dr. J. Nikol Jackson-Beckham, Megan Stone, and Ren Navarro during 2020 festival. - February 26, 2020 - FemAle Brew Fest
Makeena Achieves B Corporation Certification Status
Sets High Bar for Loyalty and Rewards Organizations - February 20, 2020 - Makeena
Dry Powdered Vegan Ice Cream VICECRM from Potato Protein Introduced
Turn any plant milk into vegan ice cream with VICECRM. - February 19, 2020 - Vegan Gastronomy
The Year of the Cranberry
Move over acai, it’s cranberries time to shine. Cape Cod Select celebrates "The Year of the Cranberry" with big plans for 2020 and promoting whole frozen cranberries. - February 18, 2020 - Cape Cod Select
Small Gourmet Business, Basia’s Pickles, Launches Big Flavors at Texas Central Market Stores
Texas Business Releases New Products with Specialty Food Chain Owned by HEB - February 18, 2020 - Basia's Pickles, LLC
Bootleg Avocado LLC Launches Event Series Around Food & Cannabis in NYC
Bootleg Avocado LLC has announced a new event series focused on the interplay of food and cannabis. The inaugural event, “Bootleg Avocado Presents - State of the Union: Culinary + Cannabis,” takes place Thursday evening, February 27, in New York City. One of the first events of its... - February 15, 2020 - Bootleg Avocado LLC
The University of British Columbia Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES Announce Their Attendance at the World Biodiversity Forum
At the inaugural World Biodiversity Forum in Davos, Switzerland in February, TEALEAVES and the University of British Columbia (UBC) Botanical Garden will facilitate a collaborative framework to preserve biodiversity through a network of international organizations. - February 14, 2020 - TEALEAVES
Luna Nueva Brand Tequila Relaunches with New Packaging, Same Great Taste. Come Together Under the New Moon.
CruSel Ultra Premium, LLC has announced the relaunch of their Luna Nueva family of tequilas, which now offers a full line of ultra-premium tequilas. These small-batch sipping tequilas are crafted with hand-selected blue weber agave from the highlands and lowlands of Jalisco, blended with the finest water in Mexico in the highest distillery in North America. To support the relaunch, Luna Nueva is unveiling new packaging for its expressions of Silver, Reposado, and Añejo. - February 14, 2020 - Luna Nueva Tequila
Zipps Liquor Expands to Oakwood, Texas
Zipps Liquor has opened its newest location in Oakwood, Texas, with many more planned in the Lone Star State. - February 12, 2020 - Zipps Liquor
Pioneering Festival Highlighting Women in Brewing Adds Educational Workshops, and Beer + Yoga Class to Schedule
FemAle Brew Fest(TM) adds Sensory Training, Fermentation Diversity, Beersgiving, and Yoga + Beer to the kickoff the day at the 2020 Festival. - February 12, 2020 - FemAle Brew Fest
FemAle Brew Fest(TM) 2020 Announces a Growing List of Participants at the Pioneering Festival Celebrating Women in the Brewing Industry
4th Annual FemAle Brew Fest(TM) returns to South Florida on March 21, 2020 at Dania Pointe from 3pm - 6pm. - February 04, 2020 - FemAle Brew Fest
Roots & Vine Produce and Cafe: Green, Beans, Tomatoes, Coffee... WiFi and Body Butter?
Roots & Vine Produce and Café Inc. has a mission to "Connect Farmers to People & Reconnect People with Real Food." Debuting a cashless convenience market/café in Chicago, with a flagship location in partnership with Trinity Church of Chicago's Imani Village project, is also teaming up with Everyday Butterfly Home Spa Collection fundraising for their Grand Opening. - January 30, 2020 - Roots & Vine Produce and Cafe Inc.
The Club Price Introduces Special Savings for Food Orders of Any Size
Say Goodbye to the Incredible Bulk - The Club Price, a family-owned company offering dramatic savings on candies and snack items, is working to change the face of online ordering. Unlike other grocery and snack vendor, where consumer consumer must overbuy in bulk to secure volume prices, customers... - January 30, 2020 - The Club Price
La Vida Verde Files Counterclaims Against International Cannabrands Inc. for Breach of Contract, Breach of Fiduciary Duty, Fraud, and Declaratory Relief
On January 24, 2020, La Vida Verde, Inc. (“La Vida”) filed counterclaims against International Cannabrands, Inc. (“ICI”) for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and declaratory relief in the Federal District Court of the Northern District of California... - January 28, 2020 - La Vida Verde
Philadelphia’s Beloved J'aime French Bakery Debuts Vegan Croissant
New Vegan Menu Item Available Now at Bakery’s 212 S. 12th Street Location - December 26, 2019 - J'aime French Bakery
Nichole LaCour Promoted to Vice President, Vending & Micro-markets at Team Saverino
Announcement of promotion of Nichole LaCour, in our Vending & Micro-Markets Division, from Sales Manager to Vice President. - December 25, 2019 - Saverino & Associates
Smithson Wine And Spirits: Preservative Free Wine Launch
Smithson Wine And Spirits, Announces Its Official Wine Launch: with a Wine Tasting/Comedy Show at Chicago's Dan Ryan Woods Forest Preserve Pavilion: Performance by Chicago's Own Just-Nesh, Hosted by Anthony with Marcellus on the turn tables. - December 21, 2019 - Smithson Wine and Spirits
Announcing FemAle Brew Fest(TM) 2020 - South Florida’s 4th Annual Beer Festival Celebrating Women in the Brewing Industry
In 2020, this pioneering festival celebrating women in brewing will be hosted at South Florida’s newest retail and entertainment destination, Dania Pointe. - December 11, 2019 - FemAle Brew Fest
Chaumette to Feature Special New Year’s Eve Dinner Menu
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is featuring a special New Year’s Eve dinner menu on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 5 – 8 p.m. to celebrate the beginning of the next decade. After a champagne tasting from owner Hank Johnson, dinner will be prepared by Executive Chef Rob... - December 11, 2019 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
TEALEAVES, Luxury Tea Purveyor, Reveals Bespoke Tea Blend for Pantone's Color of the Year 2020: PANTONE® 19-4052 Classic Blue
For the release of their 21st “Color of the Year,” Pantone enlisted TEALEAVES and five other companies to expand the Color of the Year program beyond the visual; bringing the selection to life through multi-sensory experience. - December 06, 2019 - TEALEAVES
Worldwide Launch of HighSake: the Pinnacle of Japanese Sake Craftsmanship
For expansion of life and experiences - December 05, 2019 - HighSake
Toronto’s Newest "Truly Good" Bubble Tea Spot - TRU Tea is Debuting in Chinatown
Born from the streets of Toronto, TRU is launching their newest "Truly Good" location in Chinatown, Toronto. The brand is founded in 2018 by three bubble tea lovers from Toronto chasing after a dream to redefine the perception of bubble tea. At TRU, bubble tea doesn't only taste good, but quality and craftsmanship is also evident in every cup. They consistently innovate new drinks with unique and non traditional ingredients. Made by Bubble Tea Lover, Made for Bubble Tea Lover. - November 17, 2019 - TRU Bubble Tea
Arden’s Garden Newnan Store Grand Opening in Newnan, Georgia
Arden’s Garden will open a new retail location at 98 Temple Avenue in Newnan on November 18, 2019. The grand opening event will be from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is open to the public. There will be a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. with Mayor Keith Brady, and guests will be treated to free 16 oz... - November 17, 2019 - Arden's Garden
Vino Indiana Announces Sponsorship with Fort Wayne FC
Local Wine Distributor is Official Wine & Spirits Sponsor for 2020 Season - November 15, 2019 - Vino Indiana
La Dona Fruit Ships First-Ever Air-Freighted Pineapple from Panama to Dubai
Starting Monday, November 11, La Dona Fruit will be offering pineapple from Panama via online retailer Kibsons International in Dubai. This will be the first pineapple from Panama shipped by air freight to Dubai, and has already attracted attention from luxury establishments such as the famous Burj al Arab hotel and Nikki Beach. - November 10, 2019 - La Dona Fruit Co.
Philly Vegan Pop Flea to End Its Successful Run with Three Vegan Holiday Markets
Since its launch in June 2016, V Marks the Shop’s Philly Vegan Pop Flea has been a community-building event to connect folks with vegan & veg-friendly businesses. From food to crafts, the Flea has been an all-inclusive marketplace to support individuals and small businesses by promoting... - November 08, 2019 - V Marks the Shop LLC
Arden’s Garden Sylvan Road Store Grand Opening in East Point, Georgia
Grand Opening of New “Plant” Based Retail Store to Offer Free Smoothies and Modern Digital Menu Boards - October 31, 2019 - Arden's Garden
Zipps Liquor Continues to Expand Throughout Texas
Zipps Liquor - Locally Owned Liquor Store Chain Expands After 25 years in the Industry - October 29, 2019 - Zipps Liquor
La Dona Breaks Record for Air-Freighted Pineapples
La Dona has set a new record in Panama for most pineapple shipped by air freight in a single month. Shipping by air freight allows La Dona to deliver incredibly sweet, mature pineapples to international markets. Truly, Air Pineapple is the ultimate pineapple experience. - October 10, 2019 - La Dona Fruit Co.
La Vida Verde Founding Shareholders Re-Acquire Controlling Interest from International Cannabrands Inc.
International Cannabrand's current holdings (through LVV Holding Company Ltd. (the “Holding Company”)) to be adjusted to 42.50% of the issued and outstanding stock of La Vida Verde. It is La Vida Verde's Position that there is no justification to re-price the transaction between La Vida Verde and International Cannabrands. - October 08, 2019 - La Vida Verde
Chaumette Celebrates Its History with Wine Tasting Event
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is hosting a wine tasting on Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 5 p.m. to celebrate their ancestor, Jean de la Chaumette, on the anniversary of his wedding 325 years ago. “Visitors from across the state are welcome to join us in celebrating our rich... - October 08, 2019 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
EnerBee Organic Energy Expands Market with New Design and 6 Pack
EnerBee Organic Energy continues to evolve with a new can design and convenient 6-Pack. Targeting the health conscious and active consumer, EnerBee is now available in fast-growing health and wellness supermarket Earth Fare, and will also be available in major airports and motorway service plazas... - October 04, 2019 - Natural Motives LLC
World’s Appetite for Japan Satisfied by Unique & Kawaii Subscription Box Services
ZenPop, the subscription box service of ZenMarket, celebrates its third anniversary this October. Since the late 2000s, subscription box services have grown exponentially, both in popularity and number (7,000 companies as of February 2018*). In this competitive market, many services fail. The... - October 04, 2019 - ZenPop Japan
"Drink for Pink" Breast Cancer Fund Raising Beer Introduced
Bald Man Brewing’s "Spirit In The Sky" Strawberry Rhubarb Ale in Select Retailers Now. - October 02, 2019 - Bald Man Brewing Company
It's a Feastival at Sunny Bridge Natural Foods
Sunny Bridge Natural Foods & Café, located in Peters Town Center in McMurray, PA, is celebrating their first “It’s a Feastival” with a one-day in-store harvest celebration. Customers shopping this day will receive 20% off their total purchase. Additionally, a full... - October 01, 2019 - Sunny Bridge Natural Foods
Sweet Candy Café Owner Featured in National Confectioners Magazine
On September 18, 2019, Felicia Evans Long, founder of Sweet Candy Café located in Lumberton, N.C., was featured in the September/October 2019 issue of Candy and Snack TODAY magazine, the official publication of the National Confectioners Association. As an “industry insider,”... - September 29, 2019 - Sweet Candy Café
Wellcurve.in, India’s First Integrated Platform for Healthier Nutritional Choices and Information Goes Live
Wellcurve’s tagline "Healthier Living Simplified" encapsulates its two-fold mission. For the consumer, it brings together both relevant insights for your nutritional needs and selected products from a curated set of brands. For the brands, it offers an opportunity to connect with the right audience and reach out to the consumer looking for healthier choices. - September 28, 2019 - Wellcurve
Former Unliver Executive Joins Gut-Health Startup Live Free Foods
Live Free Foods (www.eatlivefree.com) is a gut-health focused food brand, aimed at providing support and range of delicious, Low FODMAP certified products for the 46 million Americans suffering from IBS – Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Its new COO will help set Live Free Foods apart as a leader in the Gut Health market. - September 28, 2019 - Live Free Foods
Sea Aged Cider Running Out of Stock, A Perfect Solution Found; An Almost Never Ending Supply of Apples, Which Now Creates an Even Bigger Market
Doing something different often leads to criticism, or praise, rarely both. However, when you do something different and it has a massive impact. That does lead to both criticism and praise. - September 27, 2019 - Sea Aged
Fall in Love with Ordering Flowers & Coffee Over Text Message
Petalfox, a text-commerce flower delivery company, announced today the expansion of their delivery service nationwide. Petalfox will now be available for delivery to the lower 48 states, excluding Alaska & Hawaii. But first, coffee. The company will also add more replenishable product... - September 15, 2019 - Petalfox
IZO Mezcal Now Available at Select Costco Locations
Starting this month, IZO Mezcal will be available at these select Costco locations in Southern California and Arizona: Vista, Temecula, Chula Vista, Tucson, Glendale, Mesa. - September 11, 2019 - IZO Mezcal
Cedar Lake Cellars to Partner with Sugarfire
St. Louis' award-winning barbecue to be served at winery's Smokehouse. - September 03, 2019 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Female Pineapple Grower Launches Global Fruit Brand with Ag Investment Multinational Farmfolio
Panamanian Pineapple farming Icon, Edna Vergara has teamed up with Agri-business investor and developer Farmfolio to launch a Dutch based promotion and fruit marketing firm under the name, La Dona Fruit Co, which will preserve the legacy of Edna's classic "La Dona" alter ego. The duo teamed up in 2018 to fund the expansion of the 117 hectare pineapple farm in Chorrera Panama. - August 26, 2019 - La Dona Fruit Co.
Sweet Candy Café Awards 5th Annual Timothy Rodney Long Memorial Scholarship
A deserving New Jersey student receives a scholarship from Sweet Candy Café, a small business in Lumberton, North Carolina. - August 21, 2019 - Sweet Candy Café
Vegan Gastronomy GERBET Vegan Macaron Mix Selected by Ladureé French Macarons
The world leading fine French Pastry bakery and sweets maker, Ladurée of Marcq-en-Barœul, France has selected Vegan Gastronomy Culinary Academy as “the engine” behind its Vegan Macarons. Founded in 1862, Laduree is one of the world's best-known premier sellers of the French... - July 28, 2019 - Vegan Gastronomy
Grand Opening - Green and Watts Gourmet Beverages
Specializing in Fine Loose Leaf Teas - July 22, 2019 - Green and Watts Gourmet Beverages
Canada's First Airport Honesty Shop Opens in Halifax
Mabata launches Honesty Food Shop in partnership with Saint Mary's University Entrepreneurship Centre at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport. - July 18, 2019 - Mabata
Showing Appreciation LLC Finally Offers a Way to Thank Everyday People That Go Above and Beyond What is Expected
Showing Appreciation LLC was created to make an easy way for people to go to one place and select items that can be easily purchased and given to deserving individuals. The company made and gathered a very select assortment of high end very specialized gifts that often can’t be found anywhere but at Showing Appreciaiton LLC. "We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." -John F. Kennedy - June 24, 2019 - Showing Appreciation LLC
Magic Noodle Celebrating Their 6th Anniversary
For the 6th year, Magic Noodle is the leader providing customers with the best and authentic hand-pulled noodles. Magic Noodle is celebrating their 6th anniversary with a new app to kick off the celebration to enhance the digital experience for both in-store and mobile ordering. - June 14, 2019 - Magic Noodle
Granny's Confections Introduces Macadamia Nut Brittle. Now Seven Great Flavors of Handmade Brittle.
Michigan owned and operated Granny's Confections has introduced an amazing new flavor of brittle. Macadamia Nut Brittle has joined their ever growing family of handmade brittle. Granny's Confections uses only the best ingredients. No artificial flavors of colors. All of their brittle is made and packaged by hand. Granny's Confections is growing. They are looking for retailers to carry this amazing product. Visit their website for more information. - June 10, 2019 - Granny's Confections