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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
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