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Verde Biofuel Building One-of-a-Kind Mobile "Seed to Fuel" Biodiesel Processor
North Carolina's traditional tobacco farms are switching to other crops, so the state’s Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, has initiated a program to educate farmers on the ins-and-outs of biodiesel manufacturing, anticipating producers will be growing more oilseeds in the future. Southeastern Community College will be using a mobile biodiesel processor built by Jerome, Arizona-based Verde Biofuel for this program. - December 12, 2009 - Verde Biofuel
Sustainable Sourcing Announces Healthy Cooking Alternatives
Sustainable Sourcing, a company with a mission to bring consumers the finest in great tasting, ethically sourced and natural products from the world’s most pristine lands, has announced healthy cooking alternatives and provided creative recipes on their web site. The recipes offer unique ways... - December 11, 2009 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
Mellace Family Brands Launches Program to Offset Its Environmental Impact
Company makes a commitment to support the generation of clean energy and carbon offsets. - December 08, 2009 - Mellace Family Brands
ON Welcomes 3 More NPC Athletes to Team
Optimum Nutrition welcomes a bodybuilder and two bikini competitors to an expanding team of physique athletes. - December 06, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
New Holiday Cookies from Bella’s Cookies
Bella’s Cookies is releasing their 2009 line of Holiday offerings available now through December 31st. Several new types of natural and organic cookies, candies and desserts are making the list this year, with a special focus on varieties to suit those with certain food allergies or intolerances. - December 02, 2009 - Bella's Cookies
Hear “The Sound of Nutrition” at the World Nutrition Forum 2010
Experts and industry delegates gather to discuss the future of nutrition, BIOMIN’s NutriEconomics® program, developments in science, business, the environment and leadership at the World Nutrition Forum 2010 in Salzburg. - November 28, 2009 - BIOMIN Holding GmbH
Maple Leaf Farms Introduces Convenient Duck Breast Meat Product
A new versatile boneless, skinless duck breast meat product saves you time and effort in the kitchen. - November 26, 2009 - Maple Leaf Farms
Revive Energy Mints Commercial Reaches Over 2 Million Viewers
As awareness for Revive Energy Mints continues to grow and extend into different regional markets and major retail locations, Revive corporate has stepped up their marketing efforts and recently aired a string of 30 second commercial spots on major television networks reaching upwards of 2 million viewers. - November 24, 2009 - Revive Energy Mints Franchise - Revive Franchising, LLC
Mellace Family Brands Fights Hunger Through Mama Cares
Foundation set up to help those in need – here and abroad – is addressing the needs of kids suffering from severe acute malnutrition. - November 23, 2009 - Mellace Family Brands
Gray & Creech Adds Sales Support Representative
Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Julie A. Rapp has joined the firm as a sales support representative. In this position, Rapp will be responsible for... - November 22, 2009 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Ola’s Coffee Holiday Gift to the Needy Families in the Bay Area
Ola’s Coffee, Tea and Equipment, Inc. announced their free holiday gift donation to needy families in the Bay Area. On November 24, 2009 the company will donate 300 brand new coffee/tea brewers together with one-pack of Ola’s organic, low-acidic, premium coffee. - November 21, 2009 - Ola's coffee, Tea & Equip. Inc.
Old South Meeting House Presents Annual Reenactment of the Boston Tea Party on Sunday, December 13th
Old South Meeting House Presents the annual reenactment of the Boston Tea Party on Sunday, December 13th. Tea Party Sponsors Salada Tea and The Liberty Hotel will help to commemorate this historic event with the Boston getaway sweepstakes and special event hotel packages. - November 20, 2009 - Salada Tea
Private Label Growth Comes Naturally for New Grass Bison Company
Consumer demand for all-natural meat snacks has fueled triple-digit growth for New Grass Bison Company. President Jeff Adair is optimistic about the future of the all-natural meat snacks category and is expanding the Company’s product line to include all-natural beef, pork, chicken, and turkey snack sticks. He plans to show the expanded line for the first time at this week's Private Label Manufacturers Association show in Chicago. - November 19, 2009 - New Grass Bison Company
Native Washingtonian Wins Two Awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009
Monica Sanowar, owner of Sun Pony, Inc., a small Washington DC based company that manufactures three hot sauces as well as a gourmet jerk sauce won two awards in The Hot Pepper Awards 2009. - November 17, 2009 - Sun Pony, Inc.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Welcomes Master Tea Blender, David De Candia, to Texas Locations
One of the World’s Leading Tea Experts Visits to Share Tea Knowledge and Launch The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s Texas-Exclusive Blend, Ten Gallon Tea - November 16, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
ON’s Putting on a Show at 2009 NPC Nationals
Optimum Nutrition will be bringing popular ON Athletes and plenty of free samples to the NPC Nationals in Hollywood, Florida, November 20th & 21st. - November 14, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
IFBB Figure Pro Brings Competitive Edge to ABB
Once the Ohio Valley Conference’s Women’s Indoor Track & Field Athlete of the Year, Alicia Harris is now climbing Mt. Olympia as an IFBB Figure Pro. - November 13, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Bella Pepper Wins Big at This Years Hot Pepper Awards
Bella Pepper has reformulated their sauces and the proof is in the awards. Pepper Blend: 1st - Bella Pepper - Bella Forte | www.bellapepper.com. Exotic Pepper Blend: 2nd - Bella Pepper - Bella Diavolo (Meco, Naga Jolokia). - November 12, 2009 - Bella Pepper
Drink Up Some Holiday Cheer The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Introduces New Holiday Beverages
Well, the weather may not yet be frosty, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get ready to warm up to the holidays. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf can help you catch the holiday spirit with its new line of chocolate, peppermint, pumpkin and spiced beverages, launching in stores November... - November 12, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Sustainable Sourcing Announces Unique, Organic Gift Sets for the Holidays
Sustainable Sourcing, a company dedicated to providing consumers the most ethically sourced and natural products from around the world, has created a line of unique, organic gift sets perfect for the holidays. Consumers will discover gifts for food lovers, gifts to promote health and relaxation,... - November 11, 2009 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Recognized as an Employer of Excellence by Workforce Solutions Capital Area
Lone Star Bean, an independently owned and operated franchisee of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, proudly announced today that Workforce Solutions Capital Area has named it an Employer of Excellence. The award recognizes local employers for providing an exceptional work environment, participating... - November 09, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Gray & Creech Names New Sales Account Manager
Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Terri Gray has joined the firm as a new sales account manager. In this position, she will be responsible for prospecting... - November 08, 2009 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
ARCO coffee ®co. Gourmet Coffee Company Certified as Green Business by Count Me Green
ARCO coffee ® co. has received certification as a Green Business by the city of Superior and Douglas County’s Count Me Green joint program, providing acknowledgement of ARCO’s continued dedication to environmentally friendly business practices throughout its gourmet coffee company. - November 07, 2009 - ARCO Coffee
Premium Vegan Meats Premiering in New York City
Match® vegan meats look, cook and taste like animal meat. - November 04, 2009 - Match Premium Vegan Meats
Casting Call for Snowboarding Bulldogs - Does Your Bulldog Have What It Takes to be in the Tournament of Roses® Parade?
The most unique "cattle call" in years takes place 10:30 AM on Friday, November 6th at Natural Balance Pet Foods headquarters (12924 Pierce Street, Pacoima, CA 91331), as the West Coast's largest open call for bulldogs will take place. The dogs will get to test their snowboarding skills,... - November 01, 2009 - Natural Balance
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is Going to the Dogs
The Austin locations of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf partner with non-profit organization, Blue Dog Rescue - October 30, 2009 - Lone Star Bean, Texas Franchise of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
B-TEK Scales, LLC Provides Sight Rails to Existing Scales to Comply with Mining Safety & Health Administration Regulations
Current MSHA have many mining companies scrambling to comply with requirements of sight rails to be at least mid-axle height of the largest vehicle to cross the scale, to avoid penalties and fines. B-TEK Scales, LLC helps mining companies comply. - October 30, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
Beverage Distributor Giant, Big Geyser, Adds Deep River Snacks to Distribution Portfolio
Gourmet Snack Food Company Teams up with Premiere NYC Distributor - October 24, 2009 - Deep River Snacks
Sealpac USA, LLC Announces a New Web Site at Sealpacadvantage.com
The new US web site will support informational inquiries for Modified Atmosphere Packaging tray sealer machines for fresh foods. - October 21, 2009 - Sealpac USA
Omron Industrial Automation Authorizes OTP in Ohio
Ohio Transmission & Pump (OTP) announced today that Omron Industrial Automation has authorized OTP in most counties in the state of Ohio. - October 21, 2009 - OTP Industrial Solutions
English Scones & Fancy Food Mixes Manufacturer, Sticky Fingers Bakeries, Launches Redesigned Packaging and Website with E-Commerce Capabilities
Sticky Fingers Bakeries unveils a new look for their website and packaging for their line of holiday scones and fancy food mixes. Moreover, these coming holidays, Sticky Fingers is ready to help deliver delicious fancy food gifts and easy-bake mixes. The new website catalog allows clients to shop... - October 19, 2009 - Sticky Fingers Bakeries
Mellace Family Brands’ Secures Licensing Agreement with Cinnabon®
Mama Mellace’s kettle roasted nuts will be combined with Cinnabon’s signature Makara® Cinnamon. - October 19, 2009 - Mellace Family Brands
Merdeka Coffee Opens New Cafe at the British International School, Jakarta, Indonesia
The thirst for specialty coffee has spread to one of Indonesia's premium International Schools. Teachers, PTA members, parents and senior students now have a new Cafe on Campus to satisfy their caffiene crave. - October 17, 2009 - Merdeka Coffee
B-TEK Scales & Brechbuhler Scales Answer the Cincinnati Zoo's Custom Scale Needs
B-TEK Scales and Brechbuhler Scales partner to provide scale Zoo-Lutions for the Cincinnati Zoo. - October 16, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
B-TEK Scales Provides Paradise Lawn with Digital Scale
B-TEK Scales provides a new digital scale to a neighboring lawn care company working with a tri-county solid waste district near Smithville, Ohio. - October 16, 2009 - B-TEK Scales
Sustainable Sourcing Announces the Finest in Himalayan Sea Salt for Health and Vitality
Sustainable Sourcing, a company offering ethically sourced, artisan harvested natural products from the world's most remote, pristine lands, announces their leading pink Himalayan sea salt, HimalaSalt, for overall health and vitality. Sustainable Sourcing is dedicated to providing products that... - October 15, 2009 - Sustainable Sourcing, LLC
Mellace Family Brands’ Snacktrition Line Wins Multiple Natural Products, Health & Fitness GearAwards™
Fruit & Nut Mix, Sea Salt Almonds and Sea Salt Cashews earn national recognition. - October 08, 2009 - Mellace Family Brands
Scan2Go is Unveiled
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., NewBoy FZCO, SBS Productions Inc. and Stonebridge Capital Inc. The four companies will be co-producing a new TV animation series titled “Scan2Go” in 52 episodes, 30 minutes each as a Korea-Japan-Middle East joint project. - October 06, 2009 - NewBoy FZCO
Cold Stone Creamery of Longview, WA Spices Up the Holidays with Ice Cream Cakes and Pies
New flavor, Fudge Brownie Batter, brought to life in delicious ice cream treats for savvy holiday entertaining. - October 04, 2009 - Cold Stone Creamery of Longview
ON’s New Platinum Hydrowhey® is the Most Valuable Muscle-Building Protein Yet
Platinum Hydrowhey® represents the pinnacle of protein advancement; a whey protein product so rapidly absorbed and pure, it’s amazing how good it tastes. - October 01, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Mellace Family Brands Makes Impressive Showing on the Inc. 5000
Mellace Family Brands, a snack food innovator known for a diverse product line that includes tree nuts, peanuts, snack mixes, and enrobed chocolate items, today announced it was ranked 2,711 on Inc. magazine’s third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing... - September 30, 2009 - Mellace Family Brands
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Wings Receive Spirit of Innovation Award
Duck wings from Maple Leaf Farms has received a Spirit of Innovation Award at the Prepared Foods New Products’ Conference 2009. - September 27, 2009 - Maple Leaf Farms
ON Mixes Up a Lighter Shade of Chocolate Gold Standard 100% Whey™
The industry’s best selling protein powder with 24 grams of protein and 5.5 grams of muscle-building branched chain amino acids per serving is now available in a tempting new White Chocolate flavor. - September 26, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
PastureLand SummerGold Butters Win at American Cheese Society’s 2009 Competition in Austin, TX
At the American Cheese Society’s August competition, industry judges called PastureLand’s Summer Gold cultured butter “lovely” and “complex.” The judges awarded two ribbons to PastureLand’s family of Summer Gold butters, recognizing the Southeastern Minnesota family farm cooperative for making a “great summer butter” with exceptional yellow color and complex flavors. - September 21, 2009 - PastureLand Cooperative
PastureLand Welcomes Back Meadowlark to Celebrate the 2009 Eat Local Challenge
Following their success at the American Cheese Society’s August competition, and the announcement of two ribbons for their cultured, Summer Gold butters, PastureLand Cooperative announces the return of Meadowlark, a memorably hearty and buttery, cloth-wrapped cheddar. - September 20, 2009 - PastureLand Cooperative
Ching’s Secret Celebrates IIT Delhi Youth Festival Rendezvous09 as a Sponsor
Ching's partners with IIT Delhi Rendezvous - September 20, 2009 - Ching's Secret
Aequare Fine Chocolates Brings World-Class Ecuadorian Chocolates to the U.S. Market
Aequare is Only Chocolatier to Source Ingredients and Manufacture in Country of Origin - September 19, 2009 - Aequare Chocolates
Alvarado Street Bakery Featured in New Michael Moore Documentary
A Standing Ovation for the LA Screening of “Capitalism: A Love Story” - September 19, 2009 - Alvarado Street Bakery
Grand Opening of Treasure Valley Fudge
Beth Kovac is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of Treasure Valley Fudge LLC in Meridian, Idaho. She said, “It’s always been a dream of mine to make my fudge available to the public, but it was the current economy that forced me to take the risk. It’s really come down to every... - September 15, 2009 - Treasure Valley Fudge LLC
The Flavors of Greece Have Been Brought to Hillsborough NJ with Taste of Crete's Grand Opening Celebration Saturday, September 19th
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on all natural and organic Greek imported products and ready prepared Greek meals based on family recipes, opens its first retail location. Saturday, September 19th will be the Grand Opening Celebration at 400 Route 206 South in Hillsborough, NJ 08844. - September 14, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC