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Vegetable Tea Ginger-Carrot: a New Healthy Duo for Regaining Strength and Wellbeing
Captain Carrot is one of four new VeggieTeas made by the Hamburg tea manufacturer alveus®. They are blended fresh every day in small quantities and sent all over the world. - January 29, 2015 - alveus GmbH Tea Import & Export
General Parts Group to Attend RFMA Conference Feb 1-3, 2015 - Restaurant Facility Management Association’s Annual Conference in San Diego
Commercial kitchen equipment repair and services company General Parts Group will hold a booth at the 11th annual Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) conference. - January 29, 2015 - General Parts Group
Schratter Foods Inc. Acquired from France-Based Groupe Bongrain
Schatter Foods Inc., leading U.S. specialty cheese importer and distributor recently announced that it has been acquired from France-based Groupe Bongrain as the result of a joint deal between ECB-USA and Voss Enterprises effective January 1, 2015. - January 20, 2015 - Anco Fine Cheese
Renfro Foods continues introduction of new and improved products to the Mrs. Renfro’s brand
New Chipotle and Ghost Pepper BBQ Sauces debut at the Winter Fancy Food Show - January 17, 2015 - Renfro Foods, Inc.
Author, Speaker and 400+ Weight Loss Champion Val McLeod to be Keynote Speaker at eXfuze Transformations 2015 in Miami FL, January 24
eXfuze, a global leader in health and wellness products, will host their 2015 Regional Conference in Miami, on January 24, with a theme of Transformations. To go along with the theme, eXfuze will be introducing a brand new “4 in 4 Transformations Pack” and Program, complete with... - January 15, 2015 - eXfuze
MixedTea, Maker of Premium Quality Loose Leaf Tea Mixes Launches Service
MixedTea is the maker of premium quality loose leaf teas offered from select regions and estates from around the world. With the new service its members can make their own mixes of teas from the selection of teas offered at the website. Members may customize their own recipe of teas. This unique service is only offered by MixedTea for its members. - January 05, 2015 - MixedTea
Savannah Cupcake Owner and Former Savannah News Anchor Releases Cookbook
Bambi Frazier, a former WTOC-TV news anchor has released her first cookbook. Now the owner of Savannah Cupcake, Frazier anchored Savannah's #1 morning newscast for WTOC from 2004-2006 and also served as the station's first ever consumer reporter. The cookbook was heavily inspired by Frazier's time spent in Savannah and also makes several mentions of the coastal city in many of the short stories that accompany the recipes. "Better Bites" is available on www.amazon.com. - January 03, 2015 - Savannah Cupcake
Herbal Papaya’s Super Papaya Juice Wellness Drink Makes a Big Splash with Smoothie Lovers
Herbal Papaya, a Wylie Texas company, will be launch their juice at the Natural Products Expo West Show in Anaheim, California March 2015. Papaya is a unique natural resource that contains healing compounds in the leaf, the flesh and the seeds. - December 19, 2014 - Herbal Papaya LLC
Former Ad Exec Launches Dog Treat and Lifestyle Brand
Artisanal entrepreneur, seeks alternative funding from Kickstarter.com to expand her line of natural dog treats. With two weeks left in the campaign, she is seeking crowd-funding support for a brand that includes packaged goods and an online information portal. - December 18, 2014 - Licks n' Love
Ideal Grain Free Granola Launches with Kickstarter Campaign
Ideal Grain Free Granola Launches with Kickstarter Campaign. - December 09, 2014 - Abundance Foods, LLC
Kelapo Coconut Oil Honored with 2014 GrowFL Award
Beneficial Blends, dba Kelapo Coconut Oil, was selected as one of the Top 50 Florida Companies to Watch in 2014 by GrowFL. Florida Companies to Watch was started by the Edward Lowe Foundation as a special way to recognize and honor second-stage companies that demonstrate high performance in the... - December 05, 2014 - Kelapo Coconut
Gourmet Gluten-Free Baking is Here with Kickstarter Campaign to Fund Cookie Company Rebranding and Non-GMO Seal
Today the Half-Baked Baking Company, founded in 2012, launched its first Kickstarter campaign to bring a new range of gourmet gluten-free cookie mixes to the masses this holiday season. - November 28, 2014 - The Half-Baked Baking Company
Fast Casual Pizza Finds Its Perfect Partner
Stone-Hearth Pizza From a Conveyor Oven in Under Three Minutes. - November 27, 2014 - PizzaOvens.com
Detectamet’s New Ticket Dispensers Improve Hygiene and Reduce Waste
Detectamet’s new stainless steel dispensers for tickets and tags reduce waste, contamination and ticketing errors in data recording for production control. They can be easily mounted on walls and are simple to refill. They are easy to clean and their resilience ensure a long equipment lifetime. - November 26, 2014 - Detectamet
The GAL Project Sets Out to Give Animals a Better Life Through the Law
The Global Animal Law (GAL) Project, an initiative that focuses on using the law to create a better world for animals, is now online at www.globalanimallaw.org. The GAL Project is the brainchild of the Swiss lawyer Antoine F. Goetschel (President) and the French lawyer Sabine Brels (Manager). This... - November 20, 2014 - Global Animal Law GAL
Local Vancouver Bakery Notte's Bon Ton Pastry Receives Rave Reviews Online
Vancouver, BC-based bakery, Notte’s Bon Ton Pastry has announced that the company continues to receive the highest ratings and positive reviews across the online marketplace. Across listings websites such as Yelp and Trip Advisor, many visitors to the bakery have left positive comments on... - November 13, 2014 - Notte's Bon Ton Pastry
Detectamet Introduces Extreme Environment Fastening Systems
Detectamet’s Cable Ties give strong fastening in extreme environments. The 316 grade stainless steel is highly resistant to corrosion and chemicals. - November 12, 2014 - Detectamet
Inspiration/Vita Bakes Bakery, a Startup Bakery That Specializes in Unique Baked Goods and Pastries Will Attend Local Food and Wine Festival
Those attending Boca Raton’s annual Wine and Food Festival will enjoy Vita Bakes Bakery’s nutritiously fortified baked goods and pastries. - November 08, 2014 - Inspiration/Vita Bakes Bakery
Local Vancouver Clean Confectionery Launches Superfood Filled Chocolates
pure+paleo launches its clean confections line of chocolate pyramids in Vancouver and Whistler. - November 08, 2014 - pure+paleo
Third Street Unveils the Most Wonderful Chai of the Year: New Spicy Pumpkin Festivus Chai
Chai drinkers have another reason to rejoice as Third Street, makers of premium, sustainable beverages, today announced the launch of its newest fall flavor, Spicy Pumpkin Festivus Chai. The holiday variety will be available exclusively for a limited time at Whole Foods Market, and retails at $4.99. - November 07, 2014 - Third Street
PROBAR® Announces Major Partnership with Utah Food Bank
PROBAR®, creator of delicious, convenient, healthy, plant-based food products, is thrilled to partner with Utah Food Bank in support of Feeding America’s nationally recognized BackPack Program. PROBAR® has made a commitment to donate 50,000 Meal bars over 12 months starting November... - November 07, 2014 - PROBAR
mPAD to Gather Manufacturing Leaders in Lagos and Focus on Nigerian Industrial Revolution
The Nigerian Industrial Revolution and what needs to be in place for it to grow is top of the agenda at the upcoming Manufacturing Partnerships for African Development (mPAD) conference and trade expo in Lagos from 18-19 November. The event will attract some of Nigeria’s top manufacturers who... - November 06, 2014 - mPAD - Manufacturing Partnerships for African Development
River Falls, WI Food Company Owners to Compete in World Food Championships
Snappy Valley Foods, a River Falls, WI-based food manufacturer boasts 3 company owners who have all qualified for competition on the world's largest food stage, the World Food Championships in Las Vegas, NVeart in November. - October 31, 2014 - Snappy Valley Foods
Dispense Your Tote Bin Covers for Better Control, Efficiency and Protection
Detectamet’s new tote bin cover dispenser can simply and efficiently protect store and dispense them onto in-process bins. The bins are used to move finished and semi prepared foods around processing areas. The covers protect the contents from contamination and should any accidentally end up in the product they can be detected by Metal or X-ray detection systems and rejected. - October 30, 2014 - Detectamet
Discover the Flavorful World of Blended Tea at Teaity Twitter Party
Teaity, an online tea steeping resource, announces today that they will be hosting a Twitter party on October 29th from 8 PM-9PM ET. Tea lovers and enthusiasts are invited to come together and discover the flavor-filled world of blended teas. “As a lifelong tea drinker I've always been... - October 29, 2014 - Teaity
Mauritius-Based Rice Company Announces Official US Launch in Sprouts Farmers Market Stores
Sustainably farmed Mighty Rice® is now sold in 191 Sprouts stores nationwide. - October 17, 2014 - Mighty Rice
General Parts Group to Become a Henny Penny Service Agent
General Parts Group is delighted to announce that it has been appointed as an independent Authorized Service Agency and parts distributor for the Henny Penny Corporation in Colorado. The General Parts Group will be supporting the full range of Henny Penny products in the Colorado market will both... - October 17, 2014 - General Parts Group
Pereg Gourmet Products Recognized by Global Food Organization SIAL
Soup Mix and Quinoa with Spinach Were Chosen to be Part of the SIAL Innovation Selection 2014 - October 10, 2014 - Pereg Gourmet
Notte’s Bon Ton Pastry & Confectionery Offers an Array of Custom Cakes for Special Occasions
Vancouver, BC-based Notte’s Bon Ton Pastry & Confectionery is now offering a complete range of custom cakes for their customers’ special occasions. Within their team, the bakery staff has several years of combined experience crafting sumptuous custom cakes for occasions such as... - October 09, 2014 - Notte's Bon Ton Pastry
Southern Reinvention Weekend Celebrates Today’s South and Elkmont, Alabama
Southern Reinvention weekend celebrates the life of the South, its vibrant cast of characters and the skills and culture of its residents. Hosted by Belle Chèvre, the artisan cheese company, this celebration takes place October 18, 2014 and will gather Southern artisans, craftspeople and artists in a giant celebration of Southern culture. - October 04, 2014 - Belle Chevre
Detectamet’s New Stainless Steel Range Grows
Detectamet’s expanded range of 20 stainless steel products can be used in high hygiene areas. They are easy to clean, and give visitors a visible sign of good food safe practices. Stainless steel products offer an excellent life cycle cost. - October 03, 2014 - Detectamet
Want to Develop Sustainable Business Results? Developing Leaders Inc. Announces Release of Leadership Coaching Workbook "The First Questions."
The development of leadership potential is an often confusing activity. With so many approaches, which will work for you? Leadership coaching is a proven approach to growing leader competence and outcomes. Developing Leaders Inc. President Ron Hurst an ICF certified coach recently published his first book, a leadership coaching workbook called "The First Questions." The workbook is designed to take leaders of every level deeper in their ability to achieve sustainable business results. - October 02, 2014 - Developing Leaders Inc.
Manitowoc Foodservice Extends Its Relationship with General Parts Group
General Parts Group is delighted to announce that it has been appointed as an Authorized Service Agency (ASA) in five additional markets by Manitowoc Kitchen Care. - October 01, 2014 - General Parts Group
Developmental Disability Employment Incentives Spreading Across the Nation: Good Reasons™ and Delaware-Based Organization Share Model and Mission
Good Reasons™, a new social enterprise and dog treat line launched by Westchester-based provider of social services Community Based Services, Inc. (CBS), is on a new mission. While their internal mission of providing an integrated workforce and employment for people with autism and other... - October 01, 2014 - Good Reasons
KC’s KickAss Beer Cheese Announces Spreading Demand
Beer cheese is a cultural phenomenon in Kentucky, and now one company looks to bring the taste to anyone from the east coast to the west coast and everyone in between. - October 01, 2014 - KC's Kick Ass Beer Cheese
Developing Leaders Inc. Provides New Solutions to Old Management Problems
Senior managers need a management team that is consistent in generating results. Unfortunately many front line managers lack the skill depth to consistently hit the mark. Developing Leaders Inc. has recently rolled out a skills program to help senior managers diagnose their teams deficiencies and help them build needed competence. - September 29, 2014 - Developing Leaders Inc.
New Florida-Based Company KC’s Kick Ass Beer Cheese Releases Line of Healthy Beer Cheese Products
A new Florida-based company, KC’s Kick Ass Beer Cheese, has released a fresh new line of beer cheeses that come in three different flavors– Original, Hot and Buffalo White. - September 25, 2014 - KC's Kick Ass Beer Cheese
Honey Lozenges with Cherry and Honey Lozenges with Immune Boost Now Available at Select Pharmacies and Online at www.Honibe.com
Island Abbey Foods™, the creator of the award winning Honibe – Pure Honey Joy® brand of honey products, announced today the launch of their newest Honey Lozenges: Honibe Honey Lozenges™ with Cherry and Honibe Honey Lozenges™ with Immune Boost with Echinacea, Vitamin C, Zinc, and a hint of Citrus. - September 18, 2014 - Island Abbey Foods Ltd.
Pink Helps to Protect People and Children
Detectamet’s new pink coloured detectable products will now be used to help a charity helping children diagnosed with cancer and their families. With the pink Detectamet now has a choice of 9 colours for incorporation in HACCP management systems. - September 13, 2014 - Detectamet
General Parts Group President Due to Speak at the CFESA Fall Conference
General Parts Group is pleased to announce that Bruce Hodge the President of the General Parts Group has accepted an invitation to speak at the 2014 CFESA Fall Conference. Bruce will speak at the Young Executives Luncheon where he will share his insights into ‘how to get it right’ in... - September 10, 2014 - General Parts Group
Dutchess-Based Organizations Are All Hands on Deck to Help to Create Job Opportunities for the Disabled
"Give me one good reason!" We’ve all heard this remark at some point, usually offered up by someone in question of the sincerity of an old-fashioned good cause. Lucky for us, Good Reasons™ has plenty of, well…good reasons! One of the newest New York state social... - September 06, 2014 - Good Reasons
Good Reasons™: Unleashing Potential Nonprofit Dog Treat Company Launches New Employment Opportunities for People of All Abilities & Challenges
Good Reasons is an exciting new social enterprise launched by premier Westchester-based providers of social services Community Based Services, Inc. (CBS). CBS provides services and support, including residential and day habilitation opportunities, for people with autism and other developmental... - September 05, 2014 - Good Reasons
Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop is on the Move
Blue Coop is officially closing and the Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop will be occupying that space early October 2014. - September 04, 2014 - Sweet Grass Dairy
Reduce Waste and Save Time with Tidy Glove Dispensing
Detectamet’s new Stainless Steel Glove Dispensers can reduce waste and contamination in clothing distribution. Workers dress and prepare for their shift quicker and easier. Boxes are less likely to be damaged to spill and waste gloves on the floor. - September 03, 2014 - Detectamet
Nirvana Kitchen Launches a Vegan Meal Delivery Service and a Line of Ready-to-Eat Vegan Cuisine in the Selected Retail Stores
Nirvana Kitchen, a California Bay Area-based premium vegan food company, is committed to building a loyal following with taste, nutrition, convenience and transparency. - August 31, 2014 - Nirvana Kitchen
Calivirign - Coldani Olive Ranch Acquires Lodi Olive Oil Company
Coldani Olive Ranch, a olive oil company based in Lodi California and producers of their Calivirgin line of olive oils, recently added local favorite Lodi Olive Oil Company to their portfolio. This announcement comes just months before the 2014 olive harvest. Lodi Olive Oil Company has a line of... - August 28, 2014 - Coldani Olive Ranch
General Parts Group Relocates to Larger Indianapolis Facility
As part of General Parts Group 2014 market expansion program the company is pleased to announce the relocation and upsizing of its Indianapolis facility. This new facility will accommodate the needs of new business as well as allowing for planned expansion in both its existing markets and beyond. - August 24, 2014 - General Parts Group
Atlanta Fixture Hires Sales Representative to Grow Carolinas, Eastern Tennessee and North Georgia Markets
Atlanta Fixture & Sales Co., Inc. (http://www.atlantafixture.com) announces that Craig Carrier, a 17 year industry veteran, has joined the firm to improve customer service and increase market share in the region. - August 22, 2014 - Atlanta Fixture & Sales Co. Inc.
Fried Chicken and Cookies Now Qualify as a Full Serving of Vegetables
Jerry Roback and Amanda Warren of Denver, CO based Anti-Grain Foods, are asking you to eat more vegetables by backing their Kickstarter project to help bring a line of fruit and veggie based flours to market. Project Link: http://kck.st/1rhFUSl - August 20, 2014 - Anti-Grain Foods LLC
Arf-Arf Bebe Adds Summertime Collection to Growing Line of Dog Apparel
The boutique dog fashion designer Arf-Arf Bebe adds new collection of dog apparel and accessories for summertime. - August 19, 2014 - Arf-Arf Bebe