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Life Force International Online Retailer LiquidWholeFood.com Receives 2009 Best of Elizabethtown Award
The U.S. Commerce Association has recognized online liquid supplement retailer LiquidWholeFood.com as a "best of" winner in the health category for Elizabethtown, PA. - August 06, 2009 - LiquidWholeFood.com
San Angel Mole Cascabel Sauce Wins 2009 sofi™ Gold Award for Outstanding Soup, Stew Bean or Chili from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade
San Angel Mole is recognized for its Cascabel varietal chile sauce at the Summer Fancy Food Show. - August 02, 2009 - San Angel Mole Company, LLC
Online Retailer Offers Customer Service Certification
Online retailer LiquidWholeFood.com has begun a new certification program to reward any businesses who are a cut above the competition in their customer service practices. Businesses can now apply for a Customer First! certification seal to verify third-party evaluation of their site, adding credibility to their overall business. - July 31, 2009 - LiquidWholeFood.com
#1 Healthy Snack Fundraiser Improves Nutrition, Increases Offerings
Healthy Fundraising Solutions has quickly become America’s #1 Healthy Snack Fundraiser amongst America’s youth through innovation and attention to wellness. The latest aspects of this commitment to excellence are being unveiled today. Healthy Fundraising Solutions will carry no snack... - July 26, 2009 - Bene Gourmet Pizza
Honey for Health: Honey Drops Now Available in London Drugs
Honibe Honey Drops are now sold in all 69 London Drugs locations throughout Western Canada. Honey Drop hot beverage sweeteners can now be purchased by Western Canadians in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. - July 17, 2009 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Introduces Fiery Cocktails Just in Time for National Tequila Day
Feel some heat coming your way? Tequila drinkers around the world wait in anticipation as National Tequila Day (July 24th) a looms right around the corner. This year, Voodoo Tiki Tequila will be introducing one-of-a-kind cocktails to spice up your night. Make the best of your National Tequila Day... - July 16, 2009 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Global Trade Base Announces Stock Split
Global Trade Base, GlobalTradeBase.com, a Texas based export management firm announces stock split of privately held company stock. “Our growth and profitability during the tough domestic economic situation is phenomenal. Exports from the United States reached a record growth in 2008 of $252... - July 12, 2009 - Global Trade Base
Virginia Hayward Launches New Range of Days Out and Experience Gifts
Not content to be known only for creating luxury hampers and food gifts, Virginia Hayward has this week unveiled an exciting new range of indulgent gifts and treats which bring together the company's delicious range of gift foods and a selection of experience days. Whilst the idea of days out and... - July 12, 2009 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Gourmet Chocolate Deliquesce is New Dessert Sensation
Global Trade Base, GlobalTradeBase.com a Texas based export management firm is proud to offer the only available retail packaged gourmet Chocolate Deliquesce.”Once in a great while there comes along a special product. This time it is a gourmet Chocolate Deliquesce. This amazing delicious... - July 08, 2009 - Global Trade Base
Send Online Kicks Off the Start of Summer with Free Ground Shipping
Send Online wants to let consumers know that they have rolled back prices and are offering coupons on all products to encourage a fun and enjoyable summer. - July 05, 2009 - Send Online Inc.
Rigatoni Tuscan Oven Was Voted Business of the Year 2009
The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce named Rigatoni Tuscan Oven Restaurant & Catering "Business of the Year" 2009. Sonia Barcena said,"Thank you South Tampa for all of your continued support." - June 27, 2009 - Rigatoni Tuscan Oven Restaurant & Catering
Chef of the Future Introduces "Not Your Average Cajun Seasoning"
Chef of the Future proudly introduces his "Not Your Average Cajun Seasoning." New to the National Marketplace, this is a wonderfully tasty seasoned rub for everything cooked on your grill or in your kitchen. - June 27, 2009 - RJM Products Company DBA
Taste of Crete a Sponsor in the Third Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival June 25-28th 2009
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece will be one of the sponsors at the LA Greek Film Festival in Los Angeles, California which features new films from Greek filmmakers around the world. - June 26, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Aunt Gussie's Announces New Gluten Free English Muffins and Focaccia Bread
Aunt Gussie’s new gluten free English Muffins and Focaccia Bread offer tasty alternatives for individuals with Celiac disease or those following a gluten free diet. The new gluten free breads come in individually wrapped servings and are baked with the finest all natural and wholesome ingredients delivering a gluten free product with exceptional taste and unique texture. - June 25, 2009 - Aunt Gussies Cookies and Crackers
Researchers Find CherryFlex Softgels Ease Exercise-Induced Muscle Soreness
Winona State University researchers presented a pilot study abstract with results showing that CherryFlex® softgels, the proprietary Montmorency red tart cherry fruit supplement, significantly altered muscle soreness following strenuous exercise in a double blind study conducted in 2008. - June 25, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Global Trade Base Announces Restructuring
Effective June 15, 2009 Global Trade Base announces a major Corporate restructuring to better align the needs of their domestic and international clients. - June 17, 2009 - Global Trade Base
Sai Prasad Foods Wins Prestigious International Quality Excellence Award
Sai Prasad Foods LTD. announces wining of The International Business Productivity Forums (IBPF) prestigious International Quality Excellence Award 2008 in recognition of outstanding performance in quality & services. - June 17, 2009 - Sai Prasad Foods LTD.
Taste of Crete is a Sponsor in the First Gabby Awards Honoring Outstanding Greek Americans in Chicago
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece is a sponsor at the inaugural Gabby Awards which will reward excellence amongst Greek Americans in Chicago, Illinois, June 19th. - June 16, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
ABasketSupply.com Has Introduced “No Fees-No Minimum” “Wholesale Drop Shipping” of Gift Baskets
ABasketSupply.com, the biggest online wholesaler and wholesale distributor of gourmet foods, baskets and gift basket supplies, has now launched its revolutionary “No Fees-No Minimum” “Wholesale Drop Shipping” of Gift Baskets Program. - May 20, 2009 - ABasketSupply Inc
Virginia Hayward Launches New Range of Sweet Hampers
In response to demand from its wholesalers, Virginia Hayward has launched a brand new range of sweet hampers which it will be distributing via its own website and through its wholesale partners. The brightly coloured selection includes a 'Blast from the Past' sweet hamper, filled with retro sweets... - May 16, 2009 - Virginia Hayward Ltd
Small Town Mom Makes Big Impression
Following a successful weekend as a featured panelist and exhibitor at Chicago’s THRIVE Allergy Expo, Michele Fellows, owner of Sweet Alexis, creates beneficial relationships to further Allergy education and awareness. - May 13, 2009 - Sweet Alexis
Sweet Alexis Participating in 12th Annual Food Allergy Awareness Week
“Take Actions, Prevent Reactions,” this year’s theme, runs May 10-16, 2009, and Sweet Alexis is offering visitors to its online store 20% off any purchase in honor of this important health awareness campaign. - May 13, 2009 - Sweet Alexis
San Angel Mole Named 2009 sofi ™ Silver Finalist by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade
San Angel Mole Cascabel Sauce has been selected as a Silver Finalist in the 2009 sofi™ Awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. The sofi Awards recognize excellence in specialty foods and beverages in 33 categories and are a coveted industry honor. - May 12, 2009 - San Angel Mole Company, LLC
Made in New England Products Take Center Stage at Seacoast Public Market
Tastes of New England debuts Seacoast’s first public market in Portsmouth. Fine food, flowers, jewelry, gifts, handbags, home items and more to be found at inaugural event on June 6. - May 08, 2009 - Tastes of New England
sqeez tube drinx at Trade Shows Around the Globe
Kick-off for the trade show participations of sqeez in 2009. - May 07, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH
Upscale Grocers, Club Stores, and Food Producers Now Have New Convenience Packaging Possibilities from Sealpac USA, LLC
Sealpac USA now providing new packaging technology possibilities for US and Canadian markets. Areas of significant impact exist with multipack, club store packaging, consumer convenience, and other application areas. Fresh food, cooked foods, convenience foods, and snack foods have direct applications; with separable trays consumer can use some, store some while maintaining stored package hermetic seal allow for expanded consumer convenience. - May 01, 2009 - Sealpac USA
Brava-Italia Appearing (and Quickly Disappearing) at YouTube’s Corporate Office
In a remarkable example of early adopter brand loyalty and genuine good-heartedness, Brava-Italia and Sexy-Italia beverages have been mysteriously appearing in on-campus refrigerators at video–sharing powerhouse YouTube. These unique drinks are reportedly being consumed almost as fast as the... - April 27, 2009 - Salerno Imports, LLC
FruitFast® Launches New Website - Showcasing Company’s Superior Fruit Products
FruitFast®, an industry leader with international sales of all-fruit nutraceutical products, has unveiled a new website to reflect their focus on healthy living. Fruit juice concentrates, the original fruit softgels, USDA developed fruit bars and potent liquids are all highlighted on the updated brownwoodacres.com website. - April 24, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Made in New England Products Sought for First Seacoast Public Market
Tastes of New England prepares to debut Seacoast, New Hampshire’s first public market in Portsmouth, seeks manufacturers of fine gifts, food and art that is made in New England to participate. - April 22, 2009 - Tastes of New England
Lambloch Estate Wines Looking for Global Distribution
Australian vineyard owned by Rubicon Brands is looking for partners in various overseas markets for their brands Lambloch wines and Bards Drop wines. - April 17, 2009 - Lambloch wines
Ugly Hermit Finds a Home in St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located in Waldorf, Maryland, has opened its doors and kitchen to the Ugly Hermit Cookie Company, a Maryland-based start-up. - March 23, 2009 - Ugly Hermit Cookie Company
Aliki Foods of Old Lyme, CT Donates Over 600 Cases of Overstocked Product to DC Central Kitchen
Aliki Foods donated over 600 cases of overstocked frozen pizza sauce to DC Central Kitchen. DC Central Kitchen's Culinary Job Training program is the proud primary recipient of this donation. - March 22, 2009 - Aliki Foods
Fans of sqeez tube drinx Now Meet at the New Online Community
The new online community of sqeez tube drinx becomes the place of choice to hang out for fans of the unique beverage. - March 19, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH
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
Introducing Voodoo Tiki Tequila’s Desert Rose the Only Prickly Pear Tequila in the World
The Prickly Pear Margarita. With only a few ingredients (2 1/2 oz Voodoo Tiki Desert Rose® Prickly Pear Infused Tequila; 1/2 oz Triple Sec; 1 oz Orange Juice; 2 oz Sour Mix and Dash of Grenadine for color- Combine all ingredients in a glass with ice and shake. Drink on the rocks, or strain into a martini glass for Mar-Tiki Style. Garnish with a lime wheel.), you can enjoy the smooth, refreshing taste of this one of a kind margarita in the comfort of your own living room. - February 28, 2009 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
sqeez tube drinx Presents New Website
The launch of sqeez tube drinx now is backed up by a new sqeez website. - February 26, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH
From Earthy Origins to a Decadent Delivery, Truffles Are Growing on Gourmet Foodies and Farmers Alike
On March 5th through 8th, in Asheville, NC, the exquisite mushroom will bring together artists and chefs, farmers and sommeliers, musicians and dog-trainers for the First Annual National Truffle Fest (www.NationalTruffleFest.com). - February 25, 2009 - National Truffle Fest
Aliki Foods Donates Overstocked Product to CT Food Bank
Aliki Foods of Old Lyme, CT has donated over 2600 cases of overstocked frozen pizza sauce and frozen pizza to CT Food Bank in New Haven. President of Aliki Foods, Michael Pappas, was happy to help Connecticut residents especially during unusually cold winter and tough economic times. - February 12, 2009 - Aliki Foods
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
Keep Up with the Vanderbilt’s? Try Keeping Up with the Ramble.
In anticipation of Asheville’s upcoming National Truffle Fest (www.NationalTruffleFest.com), Biltmore Farms breaks new ground by planting a truffle orchard donated by Garland Truffles in the Ramble – the company’s luxury residential community (www.RambleBiltmoreForest.com). - February 06, 2009 - National Truffle Fest
FruitFast® Celebrates National Cherry Month - Offers Special Pricing on Cherry Products
In honor of National Cherry Month, FruitFast is highlighting its leading Montmorency tart cherry products with special pricing for the month of February. - February 05, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Sqeez tube drinx Launches Trendy Beverage: Tube Drinks
In January 2009 a new trend has started ... sqeez tube drinx ... and this is only the beginning. - February 04, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH
This Valentine's Day Have the Romance Last Long Into the Night with BDI Marketing's Invigorating Mini Thin Rush 6-Hour Energy Shots
Delicious and Phenomenally Popular 2 Ounce Energy Shot Delivers an Instant Blast of Valentine Vim and Vigor. - January 30, 2009 - BDI Marketing
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.
Faultline Brewery Serves Silicon Valley’s Finest Companies the World's Finest Micro Brews
Faultline Brewery has been providing the finest micro brewed beers and ales in the Silicon Valley for years. Their newest addition, the Dopple Bock, is sure to tantalize taste buds and leave them thirsty for more. - January 22, 2009 - Faultline Brewery
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
BISCOTTEA® to Launch Line of Gluten-Free, Tea-Flavored Shortbread at Winter Fancy Food Show
At the Winter Fancy Food Show, BISCOTTEA® will launch a new line of independently-tested, gluten-free, tea-flavored shortbread cookies in three of their most popular flavors: Chai, Blueberry with White Tea and Earl Grey with Darjeeling. - January 10, 2009 - Teance
America’s First Annual Truffle Fest Will be a North Carolina Affair
Tickets now on sale for the March 5-8, 2009 culinary event to be held in Asheville, North Carolina at www.NationalTruffleFest.com. - January 06, 2009 - National Truffle Fest