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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
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
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
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
X Factor 2009 Winner is Bradfords Bakers
Bradfords Bakers, has become an official supplier to the X Factor after being invited to design a new X Factor logo and having the approval of no less than Simon Cowell. - September 11, 2009 - Bradfords Bakers
FruitFast® Introduces New Cranberry Softgel - Great Lakes Cranberry Added to Super Fruit Product Line
FruitFast®, the innovator and leading producer of fruit softgel capsules, has Introduced a new product to their nutraceutical supplements that focuses on healthy living. - September 10, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Fava Tea Company Ranked Nationally & New Survey Shows Best-in-Class Customer Service
In a ranking by Tea Map.com, Fava Tea Company has moved up to the top 75 tea stores (71st place) of the out of hundreds of tea specialty shops throughout the world! Fava Tea continues to be rated as 1st out of the 18 specialty shops in Wisconsin. Fava Tea Company has recently commissioned a... - September 08, 2009 - Fava Tea Company, LLC
ON Treats Athletes to Chocolate Peanut Butter & Tangy Fruit Flavors of Micellar Casein
For an expanding searchable database on creative ways to enjoy casein and other protein shakes, visit www.OptimumSmoothie.com. - September 04, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
ON’s Gold Standard 100% Whey™ Lets You Build Muscle with White Chocolate
For a limited time, the sports nutrition industry’s best-selling protein – Gold Standard 100% Whey™ – is available in unique White Chocolate flavor. - September 02, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Sticky Fingers Bakeries Improves All Natural Easy Bake English Scone Mixes
Sticky Fingers Bakeries Specialty Foods, Inc, leading manufacturer of quick and easy scone mixes, muffin mixes, brownie mixes, Irish Soda bread mix, and a superb selection of handcrafted English curds and northwest jams, enhances their line of all natural easy bake English scone mixes. The baking... - September 01, 2009 - Sticky Fingers Bakeries
FruitFast® Announces Juice Concentrate Stimulus Plan
- Abundant Harvest Means Savings on Healthy Fruit Juices - August 29, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies is a Sponsor for "images of HOPE" to Benefit Gordon Parks Elementary School
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies announced they would be participating in Gordon Parks Elementary School’s fourth annual benefit “images of HOPE”, a fundraiser to benefit the students of Gordon Parks Elementary School. - August 20, 2009 - Linda's Gourmet Cookies
ABB’s Charles Dixon Takes 2nd at 2009 IFBB Europa SuperShow
In the 202 & Under Division, ABB Athlete Charles Dixon earned himself another spot on the Olympia stage. - August 19, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
BevAmerica Announces Release of Bikini Soda
BevAmerica Announces 2009 Launch of Bikini Soda. - August 19, 2009 - Bevamerica
Bevamerica Announces 2009 Launch of Their Maximus Line
BevAmerica Announces 2009 Launch of their Maximus line of drinks. - August 19, 2009 - Bevamerica
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice Launches Its Newest Treat in Support of a Good Cause
Sweet Child Of Lime is Jeremiah’s Italian Ice’s newest treat that ‘Chills the Palette and Warms the Heart.’ Jeremiah’s is donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this delicious new frozen dessert to the Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children. - August 16, 2009 - Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Shake Up Sports Training & Diet Nutrition at OptimumSmoothie.com
Join the OptimumSmoothie.com community of active, health-conscious adults and put a delicious new twist on creating the perfect protein shake. - August 13, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Taste of Crete’s New Website Up and Running with Wide Array of Greek Products
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece has their new website up and running with a wide array of natural, organic, and artisan Greek products. - August 12, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Ching's Secret Launches New Ching's Instant Noodles
Ching's Instant Noodles are available in three delicious Chinese flavors - Schezwan, Manchurian and Hot Garlic. - August 08, 2009 - Ching's Secret
FruitFast® Introduces Tart Cherry Softgels for Dogs
FruitFast® has developed CherryFlex for Dogs to maintain healthy joint function in canines. - August 08, 2009 - Fruit Fast
Boca Java, Inc. Surpasses Six Million Cup Mark Served to the Troops
Boca Java, Inc., a leading retailer of fresh-roasted gourmet coffee, announced today they have passed the 6 million cup point of coffee sent to troops serving overseas. - August 06, 2009 - Boca Java, Inc.
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
ON Earns Eight Bodybuilding.com Quality Checked Seals of Approval
ON had the customer satisfaction and quality systems in place to quickly earn eight Bodybuilding.com Quality Checked seals of approval. - July 30, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Award Winning Packaging Designs Are Filling Consumer Countertops
The Lazy Days Tea Co. has its official website launch July, 31st 2009; introducing its new organic and fair-trade certified tea line. - July 26, 2009 - Lazy Days Tea Co.
ICL Performance Products LP Completes Plant Upgrades, Improves Food Safety
ICL Performance Products LP upgraded its powder handling, milling and packaging system for food grade phosphates at Lawrence, Kan. plant. - July 25, 2009 - ICL Performance Products LP
ON Athletes Head to Las Vegas for NPC USA Championships
Meet ON Athletes and sample popular proteins for sports nutrition at the 2009 NPC USAs, this weekend in Las Vegas. - July 25, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
ON Honored with 27 Nominations for Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards
Visit the Bodybuilding.com Supersite and vote for ON favorites in 15 different categories. Results will be tabulated now through September. - July 19, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Ranked on Top 100 List
Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), has announced that the company has been ranked on Business Leader magazine’s 2009 Top 100 N.C. Small Businesses list. Celebrating the top small businesses in North Carolina, Business... - July 19, 2009 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
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.
Golden Spoon Expands to the Philippines
First of 25 stores slated to open by end of Q3 2009 in the Manila area. - July 15, 2009 - Golden Spoon Franchising
ABB® Racks Up 6 Nominations for Bodybuilding.com Supplement Awards
Anyone who visits Bodybuilding.com between now and September can vote for their favorite ABB® products to win supplement of the year honors. - July 10, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
Bloomer Candy Milk Chocolates Available on Chocolate.com
Bloomer Candy Company will now have their exquisite chocolates and candies sold on Chocolate.com. - July 01, 2009 - Bloomer Candy Company
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
Morkes® Chocolates Introduces the Sweet Ride
Morkes® Chocolates Introduces Event to Eat Chocolate Guilt Free, Increase Community Awareness and Contribute to a Good Cause - June 26, 2009 - Morkes Chocolates
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
Desserts from Bella’s Cookies Feature Local Producers
Natural and Organic Bakers of Bella’s Cookies in Delaware are introducing a new local infused dessert line. Cakes, pies, tarts all containing locally sourced ingredients are making their way online and for ordering as well as finding at area restaurants. Delaware beachgoers have something tasty to look forward to this summer. - June 25, 2009 - Bella's Cookies
Denver Cake Decorator Opens Doors with a Twist. "I'm Just Sayin' Cake Co." Specializes in Famous Quotes Embedded on Cakes.
When a cake decorator and writer get together, things get interesting. Tamara Failla's passion is baking and decorating cakes. Cheri Foster is an author. Together they have formed a Denver Colorado company based on a new edgy concept, celebrate special occasions and personalities by decorating cakes with sayings and quotes. - June 21, 2009 - I'm Just Sayin' Cake Co.
ON Promotes the Bigger Picture at 2009 NPC Junior Nationals
Optimum Nutrition invites everyone interested in fitness and bodybuilding to see the show at the 2009 NPC Junior Nationals this weekend in Rosemont, Illinois. - June 18, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition
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
Gnosis Chocolate and Daniel Vitalis in NYC June 27
Join Gnosis Chocolate and Daniel Vitalis June 27 for an evening of raw food, dancing, lectures, and community. - June 10, 2009 - Gnosis Chocolate
Merdeka Coffee Opens New Roastery Downunder
Merdeka Coffee, one of Indonesia's leading specialty coffee roasters, has opened a micro-roastery in the upmarket inner city suburb of Auckland. The opening in his home country has long been the dream of Kiwi founder Alun Evans. "When I came to Indonesia in 1998, I had a dream to work with... - June 08, 2009 - Merdeka Coffee
Brownie Revolution Born in Argentina Takes Root in Seattle: TrixieBakes Spurs Uprising for All-Natural Dark Chocolate Brownies
TrixieBakes offers a variety of flavored brownies online and at a number of Seattle locations. - June 06, 2009 - TrixieBakes LLC
ABB® to Sponsor 2009 NPC Atlantic States National Qualifier
The Force in the Gym® is a force to be reckoned with at the 2009 NPC Atlantic States Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships in New York City. - June 04, 2009 - Optimum Nutrition