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Powell's Sweet Shoppe Under New Management and Plans to Expand

Powell’s Sweet Shoppe is proud to announce new ownership. San Jose resident, Bear Silber has purchased the franchise from Founder, Michael Powell. Mr. Powell will stay with the company in an advisory role. As of August 1, Bear has been operating as CEO and Owner of Powell’s Sweet Shoppe. - August 20, 2013 - Powell's Sweet Shoppe

Newport International's Founder Sells Shares to Asian Seafood Company

After 50 years at the helm of Newport International, Jack McGeough, puts in motion succession plan. - August 16, 2013 - Newport International

Triangle Dairy Queen Debuts New Menu Features and Promotions

Three Triangle Dairy Queen Locations Introduce New Summer Items and Deals - August 14, 2013 - Triangle Dairy Queen

The First Maid Cafe in NY Hosts a Grand Opening on Sunday, August 18th

Maid Cafe NY is a theme café, hoping to interest young adults by offering unique Japanese food, drink and merchandise served by professionally trained servers dressed in cute maid outfits in a fashionable Japanese pop setting. There are Maid Cafés all over the world, including Japan, China, Canada and France, but not in New York, America’s most fascinating city in the world. Maid Cafe NY will be the first “Maid Café” in New York and on the entire East Coast of America. - August 07, 2013 - Maid Cafe NY

El's Kitchen Granted Non-GMO Status

El’s Kitchen is pleased to announce that its Garlic & Herb and Simply Sea Salt Snaps Bagel Chips have passed independent and rigorous verification to become certified by and carry the non-GMO seal of Greenstar, a leading independent verifier of the United States Energy Council. While the... - August 07, 2013 - El's Kitchen, Inc.

El's Kitchen Applauds New FDA Gluten-Free Ruling

The FDA today issues its final ruling regarding the voluntary labeling of Gluten-Free foods after much delay. El’s Kitchen is pleased to be one of the brands whose products exceed the new standard. The new rule, which will become law in August of 2014, dictates that food products bearing any... - August 04, 2013 - El's Kitchen, Inc.

DailyCuppaCoffee Adds Gaggia Brand Espresso Machines to Their Store

Daily Cuppa Coffee Brings Coffee Connoisseurs the Famed Gaggia Line of Semi-Automatic Espresso Machines and Super-Automatic Espresso Machines to Enhance Their Coffee Experience at Home. - August 01, 2013 - Daily Cuppa Coffee

Texas Pit Bull Rescue to Get a Sweet Deal

Saving the death row dogs of Texas will be the focus in August for the Rescue Chocolate company, which recently named Don’t Bully Me Rescue (DBMR) as the group to receive a month’s worth of profits from chocolate sales. - July 31, 2013 - Rescue Chocolate

Triangle Dairy Queen of Cary Hosts Fundraiser for The Children’s Organ Transplant Association

Cary Dairy Queen Hosts Children’s Organ Transplant Association Event in Honor of Lucas Santos - July 31, 2013 - Triangle Dairy Queen

Coffee Speciality Passions Run High at Zeppole Cafe

Zeppole Cafe has added another Zeppole's in Salisbury, Maryland. The new Zeppole's is drive-thru only. Zeppole Italian donuts are offered in both cafe's. Excellent accompaniment to their Specialty Coffees, Lattes which they make the best in town. Zeppole pastries are a family tradition and delectible. - July 26, 2013 - Zeppole Cafe

Saucey Sauce Co Debuts New Innovative Line of Sauces

The Saucey Sauce Co is a Brooklyn-based all-natural, savory Vietnamese dipping sauce producer. They have just released a new line of products comprised of a Brown Sugar Ginger Glaze and two Southeast Asian-inspired spicy "ketjaps." These new sauces will soon join the company's original three flavors – Spicy Garlic, Sweet Ginger & Fresh Lemon – in a variety of New York area retailers, as well as online at www.getsauceynow.com. - July 18, 2013 - The Saucey Sauce Co

Hikari Miso Joins Forces with Laura Santtini & Easy Tasty Magic™ to Spread the Word About Umami Deliciousness

Laura Santtini’s Taste # 5 Nobu Far Eastern Vegetarian Will Showcase Hikari Miso to the World. - July 01, 2013 - Laura Santtini

Saucey Sauce Co to Display at the Fancy Food Show

The Saucey Sauce Co is a Brooklyn-based all-natural, savory Vietnamese dipping sauce producer. The company's current line includes three flavors – Spicy Garlic, Sweet Ginger, & Fresh Lemon – all of which make great marinades, light salad dressings, and dipping sauces. This weekend, from June 30th to July 2nd, the SSCo will be a featured brand at the Summer Fancy Food Show taking place at The Jacob Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan. - June 29, 2013 - The Saucey Sauce Co

Hosking's Sweets Announces 10% Discount on Strawberry Sweets to Celebrate Wimbledon

Hosking’s Sweets, specialist suppliers of over 300 varieties of sweets, including retro and modern favourites, has announced a 10% discount on all strawberry sweets in celebration of Wimbledon 2013. - June 29, 2013 - Hosking's Sweets

Angela's Sweet Confections Expanding Into Farmers Markets in Southwest US

Angela’s Sweet Confections famous for their handcrafted, all natural caramels and “mountain high” apple pies is expanding into several Farmers Markets in the Western United States with the current anchor being the Superstition Farms - Farmers Market in Mesa, Arizona... - June 16, 2013 - Angela's Sweet Confections

Yummy Cupcakes Opens First Franchised Location in San Diego

Gourmet bakeshop will make its debut July 2 in Encinitas. - June 07, 2013 - Yummy Cupcakes

DailyCuppaCoffee.com Delivers Lavazza Espresso Coffee to Homes in the US

Daily Cuppa Coffee offers a large selection of gourmet tasting Lavazza branded espresso coffee, the preferred brand in Italy. Get a taste of Italy in your own home and see why Lavazza coffee is appropriately branded as ‘Italy’s Favorite Coffee’. Coffee connoisseurs may have heard... - June 06, 2013 - Daily Cuppa Coffee

Cake Decorating For Kids Cupcake Quick Start Challenge a Success

Cake Decorating For Kids has announced that it latest offering, The Cupcake Quick Start Challenge, has been a huge success. Parents and their kids are blown away with how fun and easy it is to start a cake decorating project and to create the three cupcake characters, Freddie The Fish, The Ravenous Rose and Charlie Chipmunk. Parents and kids are finding cake decorating a great way to spend hours of fun doing an activity the entire family can enjoy together. - June 03, 2013 - Cake Decorating For Kids

The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Cake Decorating Solution: New Cupcake Quick Start Four Day Challenge Reveals How Anyone Can Learn to Decorate Cakes Like a Pro

Get started decorating cakes and cupcakes today. Cake Decorating For Kids has created the Cupcake Quick Start Challenge to help you start decorating cakes by providing a four day quick start program designed to walk you through all the steps required to create three cupcake characters. Join the Cake Decorating For Kids membership site and take the quick start challenge. - June 01, 2013 - Cake Decorating For Kids

The Dunkin’ Donuts Sampling Truck is Headed to Detroit’s WYCD Downtown Hoedown

What: The Dunkin’ Donuts Sampling Truck is coming to Detroit’s Comerica Park to keep fans running during the 31st Anniversary of the WYCD Downtown Hoedown. Whether it’s an iced coffee pick-me-up, or a refreshing Coolatta® frozen beverage to beat the heat, the Dunkin’... - June 01, 2013 - PamPerryPR.com

Art of Tea Pioneers the “8 Minute Digital Detox with Tea” Movement

Tea drinkers everywhere are encouraged to tap out of technology and tap in to themselves with tea. - May 23, 2013 - Art of Tea

Art of Tea Launches New Line of 2-Quart Iced Tea Packs to Create the Perfect Pitcher Refreshment

Twelve Thirst Quenching Flavors in Smart New Packaging - May 23, 2013 - Art of Tea

POPtions Popcorn Announces Introduction of Mojito Lime Flavor

POPtions Popcorn is proud to announce the debut of their newest flavor, Mojito Lime. “We are very excited to introduce a flavor that has been frequently requested by our customers, Mojito Lime,” says Andrew Freundlich, founder of POPtions. “It’s a delicious and addictive... - May 16, 2013 - POPtions!

Full Circle Home Products Are Now Available at GreenBoxMarket.com

GreenBoxMarket.com is pleased to offer Full Circle’s large product range of eco-friendly, renewable and sustainable household products, ranging from kitchen sponges to glass water bottles. - May 11, 2013 - GreenBoxMarket.com

Ecover Products Are Now Available at GreenBoxMarket.com

GreenBoxMarket.com is pleased to offer Ecover’s “green,” effective and eco-cleaning products, which are made from natural, sustainable, plant-based ingredients. - May 09, 2013 - GreenBoxMarket.com

Greenboxmarket.com Encourages Healthy Nutrition for Your Pets, with Zuke’s

Zuke’s values of active living and a healthy lifestyle with our dogs and cats. Chosen for their natural and wholesome pet food products, Green Box Market is excited to offer a great selection. Zuke’s products include the finest meats, premium grains, high quality oils and the freshest fruits and vegetables, all combined to keep your pets healthy and top-performing. - May 09, 2013 - GreenBoxMarket.com

GreenBoxMarket.com: A Great New Online Marketplace for All of Your "Green," Natural and Eco-Friendly Products

GreenBoxMarket.com is an incredible new website that offers thousands of natural, eco-friendly, "green" products from hundreds of brand name suppliers. Delivery only in the USA. - May 02, 2013 - GreenBoxMarket.com

Earth Balance® and Made Just Right™ Launch Third Annual Vegan “Spring To Life” Recipe Contest

Third Annual Spring to Life Contest Will Send Grand Prize Winner on Vegan Getaway to Portland, Oregon. - April 27, 2013 - Earth Balance

Gourmet Depot Offering Elki Gourmet Line to Make Snacking Simple with Wide Selection of Delicious Spreads and Gourmet Crackers

Gourmet Depot, one of Canada's leading distributors of exclusive gourmet food products, is catering to consumer cravings for great-tasting, simple snacks by offering a wide range of spreads and gourmet crackers from Elki. Elki is a brand that is well-known and highly regarded for its variety of... - April 17, 2013 - Gourmet Depot Canada Inc

Weaver Nut Company, Inc. Announces the Introduction of the Delicious and Nutritious Goji Berries

Located in the heart of Lancaster County, the Weaver Nut Company serves up candies, dried fruits, nuts, coffees, teas, chocolates, confections, and bulk foods to satisfied customers across the United States and Canada. With the introduction of the exotic Goji berry, Weaver Nut carries on their... - April 14, 2013 - Weaver Nut Company, Inc.

Delicious Karma Wins Most Innovative Magento Enterprise Site of 2012

Rocket Web and Delicious Karma Recognized for E-commerce Excellence at Imagine eCommerce 2013 - April 13, 2013 - Delicious Karma

Shiloh Farms® Introduces New Gluten-Free Line; Wholesome, Healthy Food Provider Announces More Than 30 Gluten-Free Products

Wholesome, healthy food provider announces more than 30 gluten-free products. - March 29, 2013 - Shiloh Farms

140-Year-Old Spice Blend, Opa Helmut’s Rub, Launches “Spice Us Up!” Kickstarter Campaign to Support Organic, Gluten-Free and Kosher Certification

Opa Helmut’s Rub - Tasty Traditional German Spice Blends are gluten free, MSG free and all natural. Dating back to 1875. Fourth generation Great Granddaughter brings her family’s 140 year old spice blend recipes back to life using its first-ever Kickstarter campaign to support organic, gluten-free and kosher certification. The "Spice Us Up" campaign tastes as good as it sounds and runs through April 6 with a goal of raising USD 3,500. - March 21, 2013 - Opa Helmut's Pure Organic Seasoning

How Eight Professional Athletes Are Spreading the Spirit of Aloha

Royal Hawaiian Orchards Promotes Health and Well Being Through Brand Ambassadors - March 14, 2013 - Royal Hawaiian

Opa Helmut’s Rub, New Spice Company Offers Gluten and MSG Free 138-Year-Old Traditional German Spice Blends, with a Modern Twist

Introducing Opa Helmut’s Rub Spice Blends that originated in Germany in 1875 and are now resurrected and reconstructed by fourth generation grand daughter, Astrid E. Senior, who has created a collection of traditional German spices designed to enable anyone to further explore the tastes and... - March 13, 2013 - Opa Helmut's Pure Organic Seasoning

Mother’s Day is Upon Us Again - Time to Start Thinking About Gifts

It's time again to show mum how much you really appreciate her. Batenburgs can help make choosing the right gift for Mother's Day as easy as a few simple clicks. - March 13, 2013 - Batenburgs

Popular Frozen Dessert Treat, Orange County Slush Now Carried by Albertsons Throughout Southern California

So Cal’s most popular Italian Ice brand now available at 136 Albertsons locations from Los Angeles to San Diego. - March 11, 2013 - Orange County Slush

Good News for Gluten Free: Macadamia Nuts Offer an Aloha Experience for Health Conscious Consumers

Royal Hawaiian’s GMO Free, Gluten Free, Sulfite Free Savory and Crunch Macadamia Snacks Provide Balance in Our Fast-Paced World - March 02, 2013 - Royal Hawaiian

Leading Distributor of Wholesale Gourmet Food and Sweet & Savoury Condiments Now Meeting Consumer Candy Cravings

Customers got a sweet tooth? Curb their cravings for candy with a wide range of different delicacies offered by Gourmet Depot, a leading distributor of wholesale gourmet food and sweet & savoury condiments across Canada. Having consistently met the demand for fine gourmet foods, Gourmet Depot... - March 02, 2013 - Gourmet Depot Canada Inc

VOM FASS Looks to Chicago for Franchise Opportunities

New possibilities arise for VOM FASS in the Chicagoland market. - February 22, 2013 - VOM FASS

Slawsa Spices Up "World Cabbage Day" on February 17th

Cabbage may just be the most under-rated vegetable amongst US consumers but the makers of Slawsa are looking to change minds by retraining consumer taste buds. Slawsa celebrates World Cabbage Day on Sunday, February 17th by spreading awareness about the health benefits of cabbage. Slawsa was... - February 17, 2013 - Nicole Foods

Economical and Gorgeous Wedding Cake Options

As spring approaches brides across the nation are gearing up for the start of 2013’s wedding season. Dresses need to be ordered, the venue chosen, guests invited, and of course a cake selected. With so many decisions to make and tasks needing attention, the expenses of throwing such an event... - February 06, 2013 - Bella Cupcakes Couture

Morton Grove Farmers Market Announces Vendors for February Winter Market

The Morton Grove Farmers' Market announces it's Winter Market Vendors. The February Winter Market will be on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Legion Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL 60053 http://mgfarmersmarket.com/february-winter-market-vendors-announced. - February 01, 2013 - Morton Grove Farmers' Market

Chocolate Parties and More

Beacon, New York-based Gourmetibles/The Chocolate Studio, are pleased to announce the expansion of their Birthday Party options with the collaboration of local personality "Princess Wow." The Chocolate Studio currently hosts chocolate making parties in which guests create their own... - February 01, 2013 - Gourmetibles/The Chocolate Studio

Cocoa Family is Now Kosher & Passover Certified

Cocoa Family offers Kosher and Passover Certified Ingredients. - January 30, 2013 - Cocoa Family

Whole Foods Northern California Brings in El's Medleys

Gluten Free Snacks make debut on West Coast. - January 19, 2013 - El's Kitchen, Inc.

Candy Retailer, IT’SUGAR Proves Two is Better Than One with Debut of Nice Pairs Collection

IT’SUGAR is making Valentines Day’s more delicious than ever with the debut of their “Nice Pair” collection. Each gift contains products that not only amaze but also entertain recipients. Popin Cola Pair: This dynamic duo will have you seeing sparks! The World’s... - January 19, 2013 - IT'SUGAR

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