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FruitFast® Offers Year-End Discount on All-Natural Products -- Looks to New Year with Additional Products and Growth

FruitFast® makes whole fruit goodness available year-round. FruitFast is offering a 10% discount on all product orders during December. - December 11, 2008 - Fruit Fast

Around the World in 80 Sips Calls Magna Praemia Top New Zealand Bordeaux Blend

New wine guide lauds Destiny Bay for producing country’s top Bordeaux blend. - November 27, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines

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

Dr. Smoothie Brands with Cafe Essentials Specialty Beverage Line is a Sponsor for the Ultimate Barista Challenge Frappe and Smoothie Competitions

Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line gourmet beverage company manufacturing shelf stable, natural crushed fruit smoothie concentrates and powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition, Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from whole food nutrition bars to a full range of nutritional supplements, including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on the Dr. Smoothie product line, please contact them at 888-466-9941. - November 15, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie

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

November is National Pomegranate Month

Wonderful Pomegranates in Spotlight as a Superfruit. - November 08, 2008 - Fruit Fast

YoNaturals Launches in Rochester New York Schools

Rochester New York schools including Honeoye Falls-Lima School district and Bishop Kearney High School are amongst the selected schools chosen to pioneer the YoNaturals healthy vending program. - October 31, 2008 - YoNaturals Inc.

Aunt Gussie's Introduces 12 oz. Value Pack and 5 New Flavors in the Classic Cookies and Biscotti with Sugar Line

Aunt Gussie's Cookies and Crackers is increasing the package size weight of its line of Classic Cookies and Biscotti with sugar, delivering 50% more product for the same price. The new 12 ounce value pack provides greater value for consumers by offering a better quality product priced competitively... - October 16, 2008 - Aunt Gussies Cookies and Crackers

Cash is King as Superior Promotes Fall Mini Show

Superior Anhausner Foods, an independent broad line food distributor in Los Angeles, CA, will open their 2nd Mini Food Show for 2008 on Wednesday, October 15th. - October 11, 2008 - Superior Anhausner Foods

TastePadThai.com is Pleased to Announce Their Grand Opening Celebration with Free Shipping Offer

TastePadThai.com is an online retail store devoted to providing premium quality, authentic Asian food and kitchen products at the lowest prices. - October 08, 2008 - tastepadthai.com

Getting Licious in the Workplace - Celebrating Healthy Workplace Month

October is healthy workplace month in Canada. One Canadian company saw the potential to help other companies improve the health of their employees with good nutrition. Licious Living is meeting the need of companies and individuals in Vancouver and Toronto for healthy, balanced meals with the convenience and prompt service traditionally found only in fast food restaurants. - October 02, 2008 - Licious Living

Black Raspberry Softgels: Healthy New Addition to FruitFast’s Top-Selling Supplement Line

FruitFast®, a leader in the fruit supplement industry, is introducing Black Raspberry Softgels - the newest addition to their popular line of healthy value-added products. - October 02, 2008 - Fruit Fast

Hissho Sushi Expands in California

Hissho Sushi ('he-show'; n. certain victory) manages and operates high-end, full-service sushi bars in supermarkets, cafes, hospitals and other retail outlets. - October 01, 2008 - Hissho Sushi

Liquor Group Introduces Alexandar Vodka

Liquor Group Wholesale signs agreement with Kazbo Imports to represent Alexandar Vodka from Macedonia in the Florida and Michigan markets. - September 26, 2008 - Liquor Group

Liquor Group Wholesale and Drinks Americas Play the Trump Card

Liquor Group is signed by Drinks Americas Holdings to represent Trump Vodka, Old Whisky River and others in their portfolio. - September 26, 2008 - Liquor Group

TequilaRack™ Provides Hub for Budding Tequila Aficionados

TequilaRack™ Launches Interactive Website That Educates and Entertains Tequila Enthusiasts. - September 26, 2008 - International Tasting Group

Back to School Means Back to Basic Nutrition for Kids

Brownwood Acre’s FruitFast Bars - a healthy addition to brown bag lunches - September 19, 2008 - Fruit Fast

Dr Smoothie Brands Announces the Launch of Their New Café Essentials Web Site and Seven New Gourmet Flavors

About Dr. Smoothie: Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line beverage company manufacturing shelf stable liquid natural fruit smoothies & powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from raw whole food nutrition bars to a full range of botanicals including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on Dr Smoothie products, please call 888-466-9941 or visit www.cafeessentials.com. - September 04, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie

Onion Paste Introduced by PS Golden Foods

No more tears. PS Golden Foods launches an innovative Onion Paste offering to cut down on cooking times and labour used in institutional kitchens, food processing industries, catering services, restaurants and flight kitchens. - August 29, 2008 - PS Golden Foods

Linda’s Gourmet Cookies is Participating in "Night School" an Evening Under the Stars to Benefit the Students of Gordon Parks Elementary School

Linda’s Gourmet Cookies announced they would be participating in Gordon Parks Elementary School’s third annual benefit “Night School” An Evening Under The Stars, a fundraiser to benefit the students of Gordon Parks Elementary School. - August 25, 2008 - Linda's Gourmet Cookies

Destiny Bay Vineyards Celebrated by Anthony Dias Blue

New Zealand Wine Producer Recognized by Top U.S. Wine Critic. - August 21, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines

Chocolate Prescription Receives A+ Rating for 72% Dark Chocolate Product

Chocolate Prescription, a manufacturer and wholesaler of gourmet chocolate products made with 72% dark chocolate (cocoa) that is packaged in daily one ounce doses, received an A+ rating from Gourmet Food PR. Ryan Montague of Gourmet Food PR awarded high marks for the chocolate's balanced smoothness, quality, and overall packaging and presentation. goal of providing a daily dose of chocolate so consumers can eat dark chocolate in moderation every day without guilt - August 21, 2008 - Chocolate Prescription LLC

FruitFast® Lowers Price of Best-Selling Softgels

FruitFast makes whole fruit goodness available year round at a reduced price in convenient fruit supplement capsules. Their proprietary process includes the fruits’ skin and pulp to capture the healthy benefits of antioxidants and anthocyanins. - August 15, 2008 - Fruit Fast

Dos Lunas Annnounces That It is Now Chemical-Free

Dos Lunas Tequila has recently announced that it is one of the few tequilas which can boast of being herbicide, pesticide and chemical-free. - August 02, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC

New York School Wins Panini Grill in Central Prize Giveaway

Foodservice Director Norma Zeller of Somers Central School District in Somers, New York, was selected as the winner of a panini grill in a prize giveaway hosted by their equipment supplier, Central Restaurant Products. - August 01, 2008 - Central Restaurant Products

Wake Up America. BDI Marketing Announces Retail Debut of New Mocha Flavored Mini Thin Rush® A.M.™ Liquid Energy Shot.

Delicious New Flavor Addition to Phenomenally Popular Liquid Energy Shot Brand Delivers Powerful Boost of Morning Energy. - July 24, 2008 - BDI Marketing

Leader, Superior Anhausner Foods, Opens 2nd On-Line Food Show

Following the immediate success of their 2007 On-Line Show, Superior Anhausner Foods, an independent broad line food distributor in Los Angeles, CA, went “live” with their 2nd virtual show on July 7th. The On-Line Show opened Monday and will continue 24 hours a day through July 20th. - July 16, 2008 - Superior Anhausner Foods

Good News: Weather Not a Factor for FruitFast Prices and Supplies

Fruit Freezes but Company Holds Fast on Pricing. The Midwest's recent adverse weather conditions may lead to a 30% drop in the red tart cherry crop this year, but FruitFast, America's exclusive producer of whole-fruit softgel capsules has announced that prices of their tart cherry products will not be affected. - July 04, 2008 - Fruit Fast

FruitFast® Tart Cherry Juice Makes Cherries Available Anytime - Cherry Juice Concentrate Remains Consistent Top-Seller

Steady sales have made Brownwood Acres/FruitFast® America's No. 1 selling brand of Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate. The Montmorency tart cherries used for the concentrate are grown in northwest lower Michigan, the tart cherry capital of the world. - June 26, 2008 - Fruit Fast

Top Cachaça Purchases Distillery in the Heart of Brazil

Leblon Cachaça establishes State-of-the-Art Distillery in Minas Gerais. - June 13, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca

Frontier Soups Adds Two Mixes for Dips and Cooking

Frontier Soups is adding two new dip and cooking spice mixes to the lineup of products that complement its mainstay dry-mix gourmet soups. - June 13, 2008 - Frontier Soups

Mini Thin Rush® Liquid Energy Shot Featured Energy Drink at Connected Celebrity Lounge Celebrating 2008 MTV Movie Awards

Revolutionary New Energy Drink Celebrates and Salutes Nominees for the Most Exciting Movie Award Show in America. - June 02, 2008 - BDI Marketing

FruitFast® Captures Wild Blueberry Robust Goodness and Flavor - 100% Fruit in Concentrate, Softgels, Liquid and Bars

Blueberries are in the health spotlight and FruitFast, originator and exclusive producer of whole fruit softgel capsules, is maximizing this remarkable fruit's healthy properties. - May 31, 2008 - Fruit Fast

Byrd Cookie Company Inaugurates Apple Pie Cookies, Part of Its "Vote with Taste" Stars and Stripes Gift Collection

Byrd Cookie Company is as American as apple pie and so is the newest flavor in its flagship line of bite-sized cookies. Chewy natural apple bits combined with cinnamon and sugar make this sweet and spicy cookie confection an instant classic. Apple Pie Cookies are available in a decorative "Stars and Stripes" 6 ounce tin, perfect for summer gifts and entertaining. - May 21, 2008 - Byrd Cookie Company

Dos Lunas Tequila Video Winners Announced

Dos Lunas Spirits, creator of the award-winning, ultra-premium Dos Lunas Tequila, today announced the winners of the “Take Your Best Shot” video contest. Filmmakers and videographers from around the world were invited to submit a 45-second video that included Dos Lunas Tequila. The... - May 21, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC

International Tasting Group Launches TEQUILARACK™ Micro Tequila Platform into Southern California and Las Vegas, NV

Specialty Tequila Distributor Selected to Handle Introduction of TEQUILARACK™ Micro Tequilas Platform. - May 18, 2008 - International Tasting Group

Brand New Micro-Winery Opens in New York State

Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, a brand-new micro-winery located in the Adirondacks Region of Upstate New York in the gorgeous tourist town of Lake George, will hold its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 5pm. The festivities will continue all weekend. Come in for a wine-tasting, to shop the wide array of wine-related accessories and gifts, or to pick up some gourmet cheese and chocolate. - May 09, 2008 - Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room

OlindaRidge.com, a Handcrafted Olive Oil Online Boutique, Launches Affiliate Program on the AvantLink Network

Leading California olive oil retailer, OlindaRidge.com, joins AvantLink.com to provide cutting edge products and technologies through an aggressive program for affiliate partners. Perfect for affiliates interested in promoting in food and gift categories. - May 09, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company

Wonderful Pomegranate Now in Liquid Form - a Healthful Addition to Fruit Recipes

Gaining in popularity as one of nature’s superfruits, the healthful goodness of Wonderful Pomegranates is now available in convenient teaspoon-full quantities, changing the usual 8 ounce serving of juice to one easy swallow. Each teaspoon of FruitFast® Wonderful Pomegranate Liquid Fruit... - May 09, 2008 - Fruit Fast

Olinda Ridge Olive Company Launches New Handcrafted Olive Oil Wedding Favors Program

Brides and grooms are choosing personalized extra virgin olive oil as elegant wedding favors that leave a lasting impression. - May 07, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company

FruitFast Blog Features Hors d’oeuvres to Desserts

FruitFast® Liquids make tasty, healthy addition to recipes. Restaurant chefs to homemakers are adding the 100% fruit product to an array of recipes for taste, color and nutrition. - May 03, 2008 - Fruit Fast

Brown House Bakery’s Treats to Appear on the Rachael Ray Show; Baked Goods to be Discussed During an Upcoming Episode

Brown House Bakery’s freshly baked goods will make an appearance on Rachael Ray’s daytime talk show this week. The bakery’s gourmet oatmeal raisin cookies will be featured during the “Snack of the Day” segment of the show. The episode airs on Wednesday, April 30, 2008... - May 02, 2008 - Brown House Bakery

Katherine Anne Confections to Launch Eco-Chocolate Truffles Line at Whole Foods Market®

High-End Truffles a Great Idea for Eco-Friendly Moms. - April 26, 2008 - Katherine Anne Confections

Go for Flavor with Frieda's Garlic Delight

New Garlic Delight™ is a delicious gift from the Mediterranean. - April 23, 2008 - Frieda's Specialty Produce Company

Mini Thin® Rush™ Liquid Energy Shot Signs on as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Broker Boxing Miami 2008

Revolutionary New Energy Drink Partners with the Broker Boxing Federation to Raise Money for Local Charity in the Miami Area. - April 12, 2008 - BDI Marketing

The Caipirinha: Cocktail of the 2008 Recession? Cachaça Leading Growth Trends Among Spirits’ Categories

In 1982, it was the Classic Martini. In 1992 it was the Margarita. In 2001, the Cosmopolitan. What’s the cocktail of the 2008 recession? Many are pointing to the Caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. After all, who knows how... - April 09, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca

TEQUILARACK™ Offering Hand Selected Tequila Tasting Flights to Taste and Compare

International Tasting Group (ITG), the sole U.S. importer of six 100% Agave Micro Tequila brands, debuts its patented take-home tasting kit, TEQUILARACK™ in select US markets. Each of the three Micro brands in the Tequila tasting kits is from a different Tequilera within the Tequila Appellation of Origin in Mexico. - April 07, 2008 - International Tasting Group

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