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Veeno.it: the New Frontier of Monthly Wine Subscriptions
Veeno.it offers a unique wine experience through a monthly subscription, delivering two carefully selected bottles to your door. Each box includes tasting notes and insights on winemaking and regions, offering an accessible way to explore wine culture. Subscribers gain access to exclusive events, tastings, and workshops, connecting them to quality wines and local producers. Veeno.it blends tradition with innovation, making it ideal for both wine enthusiasts and curious newcomers. - November 08, 2024 - Veeno Srls
Coconut Cloud Dairy-Free Beverage Brand Launches Instant Latte in Single Brew Format
Dairy-free beverage brand, Coconut Cloud, launches its first single serve pod coffee beverage with its new product, Coconut Cream Latte. - October 25, 2024 - Juice Bar Solutions Inc.
Local Entrepreneur Cooks Up Business to Fight Rising Restaurant Costs
Coming off the acquisition of his most recent venture, Procoto, St. Pete entrepreneur Michael Otis has launched FareFood to help restaurants fight rising food spend. FareFood is saving restaurants hours previously spent placing orders and as much as 27% on their food costs by pulling food distributors into a single app. At a time when the restaurant space needs more help than ever, Otis and his team believe they’ve built the answer. - October 08, 2024 - FareFood
Pitmaster Collective Dishes Up More Outstanding Restaurants
The Pitmaster Collective, the world's best barbecue club, has announced that they have surpassed affiliations with 200 Pitmaster partners spanning America and eight international countries. Every restaurant, a privately owned establishment creating artisan barbecue and related dishes such as sides... - September 16, 2024 - JBB Advanced Technologies
Goldenberry Farms Wins 2024 Marketing Excellence Award for Its Sweet Sugar Mango brand
Sustainable grower Goldenberry Farms was awarded the 2024 Marketing Excellence award by Produce Business Magazine for its “Sweet Sugar Mango®” brand of miniature mango. - September 11, 2024 - Goldenberry Farms
Fleet Fuel Management Services Provider Sokolis Names New Vice President of Operations
Sokolis, a leading provider of fleet fuel management services, has named industry veteran Laura Bloom as vice president of operations, bringing a wealth of experience in operational excellence to the team. “We looked across the country to find a strong leader who excels at operational... - September 09, 2024 - Sokolis
Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions Caters Tyson Family Fair Day
Missouri-based food service company provides lunch for fifth consecutive year to 3,500 stakeholders and collaborators at Tyson Foods' annual event. - August 28, 2024 - Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions
McClain Cellars Unveils the Black Heroes Collection: A Tribute to American Icons
McClain Cellars, Southern California’s only Black-owned winery, is proud to announce the launch of the Black Heroes Collection, a series of five extraordinary wines dedicated to celebrating the legacies of some of America’s most revered Black heroes. This unique collection honors the... - August 23, 2024 - McClain Cellars
Roots Food Group Expands CalAIM Program in California to Address Food Insecurity and Chronic Illness Through Medically Tailored Meals
Roots Food Group, a leader in medically tailored meals (MTM), announces the expansion of its California operations. - August 23, 2024 - RootsFoodGroup
Von Payne Black Wins Top Honors at the 2024 International Women's Spirits Competition
Von Payne Spirits is proud to announce that Von Payne Black Whiskey has achieved outstanding recognition at the 2024 International Women's Spirits Competition, scoring an impressive 99 points. Von Payne Black was awarded Best of the Best, Best Bourbon (Infused), Best of Class, and Double Gold,... - July 19, 2024 - Von Payne Spirits, LLC
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co. and Bazooka Candy Brands Team Up Again to Unveil New Ring Pop® Craft Soda Flavors
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co. Expands Ring Pop® Craft Soda Line with Two Exciting New Flavors: Strawberry and Watermelon - July 02, 2024 - Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co.
Goldenberry Farms Introduces Sweet Sugar Mango® Retail Pack
Goldenberry Farms announces the expansion of its Sugar Mango miniature mango brand with a new recyclable consumer retail pack, allowing retailers and grocers greater merchandising options for this unique miniature mango. - June 19, 2024 - Goldenberry Farms
Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions Celebrates First Anniversary
Missouri-based company grows by 14% since its merger, expands into Colorado and Iowa markets. - May 30, 2024 - Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions
Introducing Zero Zero Natural Wine Shop: Miami's Newest Destination for Organic and Biodynamic Wines
Zero Zero Natural Wine Shop is thrilled to announce its grand opening as Miami's newest haven for natural wine enthusiasts. With a wide selection of organic, biodynamic, and low intervention wines, Zero Zero aims to bring a unique and curated experience to wine lovers in the city. Also features a micro retailer aptly dubbed Zero Proof, Miami’s first and only retailer specializing in nonalcoholic beverage offerings. - May 16, 2024 - Zero Zero
Jolly Roger Brewery Introduces Liberty Light Ale: Crafted by Veterans, Supporting Veterans
Jolly Roger Brewery is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest brew, Liberty Light Ale, a light ale (4% ABV) with hints of citrus. Brewed by veterans, for veterans, this light and crisp ale embodies the spirit of camaraderie and patriotism. In a gesture of gratitude, Jolly Roger Brewery pledges to donate $1 of every pint of Liberty Light Ale sold in 2024 to the Piedmont Veterans Assistance Council. - May 14, 2024 - Jolly Roger Brew
Resolute Tissue Introduces Harmony® ULTRA Tissue and Towel Lineup
Resolute Tissue, a leading manufacturer of tissue and towel products for retail and away-from-home applications, announces the expansion of its Harmony® brand with a new category of Harmony® ULTRA paper products. These ultra-premium additions offer consumers superior performance, strength, and softness in visually striking packaging designed to capture consumers’ attention. These products are directly comparable to leading national brands of bath tissue and paper towels. - May 02, 2024 - Resolute Tissue
Salamander Resort Middleburg to Feature Mango Creek Product Line
Local artisan's handcrafted bath and body line added to gift shop offerings at Forbes five-star resort in Middleburg, VA. - April 24, 2024 - Mango Creek
Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions Opens Newest Cafe
Sunflower Cafe is open to the more than 1,000 employees who work in the Overland Park Xchange office building. - April 05, 2024 - Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions
Bread Man Baking Co. Flourishes in 2023 with Record Growth and Industry Leadership
Houston's Bread Man Baking Co. achieved remarkable growth in 2023, with sales up by 72% and net income by 65.7%. They attained SQF certification for food safety and integrated EOS methodology for operational efficiency. Net operating profit rose by over 285%, enabling expansion to 11 states. Founder Tasos Katsaounis emphasizes their dedication to quality and innovation. - April 04, 2024 - Bread Man Baking Co.
Melissa's and Goldenberry Farms Team up to Sweeten Sugar Mango Sales in the US
Melissa’s and Goldenberry Farms have announced a joint venture, designating Melissa’s as an official distributor of its top-selling Sweet Sugar Mango®, a miniature variety with exceptional Brix and thin, edible skin. Available April-June 2024, this marks the first... - March 26, 2024 - Goldenberry Farms
Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions Hires Executive Chef
Blake Hammond brings more than 20 years of culinary experience to the corporate food service company. - March 01, 2024 - Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co. Partners with Bazooka Candy Brands to Unveil Nostalgic Limited Edition Ring Pop® Flavors
Turn back time with every sip. Wild Bill's & Ring Pop's limited edition craft sodas in Blue Raspberry and Berry Blast are here to transport you to the sweet days of yesteryear. - February 29, 2024 - Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co.
Cafe Spice Launches New Retail Combo Meals for the New Year
The Sofi award winner for their Chicken Tikka Masala, introduces new notable selections of their Indian ready to heat meals in select stores across the nation. - February 28, 2024 - Cafe Spice
Goldenberry Farms Prepares for Initial Sugar Mango Exports for 2024 Season; Announces New Consumer Campaign
Sustainable grower and shipper Goldenberry Farms is preparing for the initial shipments of the brand’s trademarked Sugar Mangos for the 2024 season, in conjunction with a new consumer and retail campaign, “Small, Sweet, and Easy to Eat!” The campaign includes children and adults... - February 17, 2024 - Goldenberry Farms
Goldenberry Farms Expands Mixed-Origin Organic Lime Program
Goldenberry Farms is expanding its multi-origin organic and conventional lime program to supply the US market, as well as the launch of a new growing region in Colombia. - February 15, 2024 - Goldenberry Farms
It’s Always "Wine O’Clock" When Wine Crawl Comes to Town
Wine Crawl is a private food, wine and spirits tour. The business will expand to over 16 Cities in 2024. - February 05, 2024 - Wine Crawl
Local Bloomington Company Farmogic Takes on Challenge of Progressing Agriculture Industry Through Support of Local Farms
Farmogic is a southern Indiana company that has created a store-front brand for local farm produce that is grass-fed/grass-finished, and has no additives, hormones, or antibiotics. Farmogic is serving the farmer by delivering their produce to homes, and serving the consumer by brining it to them. - November 01, 2023 - Farmogic
Goldenberry Farms® Celebrates Status as Diversity-Owned and Managed Vendor, Adds New Items
Goldenberry Farms is announcing its multi-origin organic lime program, as well as the launch of a new growing region in Ecuador to provide bio-packed and bulk dragon fruit and pitaya, timed for the IFPA 2023 show in Anaheim this year. - October 20, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Jolly Roger Brewery Wins "Best Brew" Award
Jolly Roger Brewery is proud to announce its latest accolade, the highly coveted "Best Brew" Trophy, awarded at the Mooresville Motorsports Celebration - October 18, 2023 - Jolly Roger Brew
St. Louis Youth Hockey Foundation Raises $52,000
The second annual golf tournament fundraiser will benefit the growing youth hockey nonprofit. - October 08, 2023 - Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions
Goldenberry Farms Announces New Organic Items for Fruit Attraction 2023
Goldenberry Farms is announcing its multi-origin, organic lime program, as well as the launch of a new growing region in Ecuador to provide bio-packed and bulk dragon fruit and pitaya to the European, Canadian, and US Markets. - October 04, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Retailer Demand Climbs for Fall Themed Produce
Goldenberry Farms® has announced a new sales and volume record with its Fall-season themed “Scarily Good” fruit lineup this month, building on the trend of seasonal display changeouts at grocers. - September 24, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Sweet News: Sprinkle Pop Delivers Kosher Certified Products to Satisfy Every Palate
Sprinkle Pop, the renowned producer of trendy sprinkle mixes and edible decor, is excited to announce its recent achievement of Kosher certification through the Orthodox Union on August 15, 2023. Since its inception, Sprinkle Pop has been dedicated to delivering innovative and delightful baking... - September 08, 2023 - Sprinkle Pop
BlackSquare to Partner with Thirstie on Offering a Platform Integration for Global Alcohol Ecommerce
BlackSquare, a leader in global alcohol e-commerce solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thirstie Inc., a leading alcohol delivery and e-commerce provider in the U.S. By combining BlackSquare's extensive technical, regulatory, and logistical expertise with Thirstie's innovative... - September 06, 2023 - BlackSquare Inc.
"Can I Have That, Mom?" - More Than Anyone, Kids Influence Our Impulse Buying Behaviors
Nearly 94% of kids ask for purchases from a parent at grocery stores, and it’s at the grocer where parents are the most open to influence from their kids when it comes to food. In general, children seem to have a significant influence on product decisions for which they will be the primary consumer. - July 25, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Kid-Friendly Ramboos Prepare to Take Center Stage in Grocers' Produce Sections
Goldenberry Farms expands its popular, family-friendly offerings for the 2023 season with the expansion of its award-winning rambutan product line, featuring new “Legend of Ramboo” characters and seasonal variations. - June 16, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Opening of Cocoa Cookie Bar
Cocoa Cookie Bar is a gourmet cookie company dedicated to creating handcrafted cookies that embody the essence of indulgence. With a focus on quality and unique flavors, their goal is to elevate the cookie experience and bring moments of joy and confectionary delight to their customers. - June 16, 2023 - Cocoa Cookie Bar
Miles Wine Cellars Presents Wine and Food Pairing Themed Dinners
Elegant and memorable four course dinners paired with estate grown wines at Miles Wine Cellars. - June 15, 2023 - Miles Wine Cellars
United Brands Launches NSF-Certified Whipped Cream Charger Component - A New Benchmark in Food Safety
United Brands, Inc., parent company of the Whip-It! Brand, has launched an NSF-certified whipped cream charger component for compressed gas called the Whip-It! Elite. This one-of-a-kind, universal charger is the only cream charger made of aluminum (instead of carbon steel), with USA-made gas, and... - May 20, 2023 - United Brands
2023 sofi™ New Product Winner Comá Gourmet Foods Wins sofi™ New Product Award in the Fruit Spreads, Jams, and Jellies Category
Xoconostle Spread (choko-nose-leh) to Compete for sofi™ New Product of the Year at 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show - May 13, 2023 - Comá Gourmet Foods
ProofNoMore Aims for Nationwide B2B Distribution
Liquid Ecommerce Partners LLC, operators of the largest non-alcoholic beer marketplace, ProofNoMore.com, is making significant strides towards achieving nationwide B2B distribution by 2024, with plans to open multiple regional hubs. Besides their direct-to-consumer business, PNM already services business accounts in the greater New York City metro area, central New Jersey and regular deliveries as far north as Saratoga Springs and the Hudson Valley. - May 03, 2023 - Liquid Ecommerce Partners LLC. DBA ProofNoMore
Grovedale Winery Offers Free Glass of Wine the Day After Phillies Win
Local Winery runs promotion to bring baseball fans together in the community. - April 30, 2023 - Grovedale Winery
Howl at the Spoon Introduces Their Line of Convenient Single-Serve Sauces
Instead of wishing a healthy solution to convenient flavor existed, Melanie, the founder of Howl at the Spoon®, started experimenting with flavor profiles in her home kitchen before bringing her product idea to fruition. As a cookbook author and Creative Director, Melanie combined her... - April 01, 2023 - Howl at the Spoon
AI Helps Pirate Brewery
Jolly Roger Brewery, a pirate-themed craft beer company, has announced that they are utilizing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write descriptions of their beer recipes and create brewery-related content. - March 29, 2023 - Jolly Roger Brew
Goldenberry Farms Acquires Federal Registration on Sweet Sugar Mango® Brand Trademark; Announces Planned Expansion
Global fruit brand Goldenberry Farms has been awarded US federal trademark protection for its Sweet Sugar Mango® mark, a pocket-sized miniature mango with a thin, edible skin. The company has expanded its unique product offerings with Sugar Mangos™, juices, and powdered fruit products. - March 28, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Leading the Charge Toward a Sustainable Future with Innovative Energy Storage Solutions
TMRenergy, a national high-tech enterprise, specializing in energy storage systems, has been making waves in the renewable energy industry since its establishment in 2016. With a focus on accelerating the sustainable development of global energy, TMRenergy has become a leading energy storage... - March 17, 2023 - TMRenergy
Tenzo Partners with Tequila Brand Lo Siento to Create Three Unique Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Tenzo, a premium matcha tea company, has announced a new collaboration with Lo Siento, a boutique tequila brand, to create three exclusive matcha-infused cocktails in honor of St. Patrick's Day. - March 17, 2023 - Tenzo
Von Payne Black Whiskey: Award-Winning Craft Distiller Releases Highly Anticipated Batch #4
Von Payne Spirits, LLC, a Clearwater, Florida based craft distiller, announces the release of Batch #4 of their distinctive Von Payne Black Blended Whiskey Infused with Natural Black Currant. In response to customer and industry demand, Batch #4 is the largest release thus far, with 50% of the... - March 16, 2023 - Von Payne Spirits, LLC
Blank Slate Kitchen Releases Zhug
Blank Slate Kitchen, the innovative culinary company known for their unique specialty foods, including the only domestically-produced Sichuan Chili Oil, have just introduced the first small-batch, shelf-stable and nationally available Zhug. An herby hot sauce of Yemeni origin, Zhug has been floated... - March 09, 2023 - Blank Slate Kitchen
NC Chips Manufacturer Tackles Food Waste & Emissions Through Sustainability
Southern Snacks, an NC snack company, has announced its commitment to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability through its line of snacks made from rescued "imperfect" sweet potatoes that would otherwise go to waste. The company is working towards reducing methane emissions from food waste sent to landfills by sourcing its ingredients locally and baking its snacks with organic coconut oil. By supporting Southern Snacks, consumers help sustainability and get better-for-you snacks. - March 06, 2023 - Southern Snacks