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FruitFast® Announces Customer Appreciation Sale 50% Savings on Liquid Fruit Supplements and Bars
For a limited time, customers can enjoy tremendous savings on two of the company’s popular whole fruit products: liquid fruit supplements and fruit bars. - March 22, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Gluten-Free Pizza Shells Provide Protein, Fiber and EFA’s to Celiac & Gluten Sensitive Individuals
Toovaloo Gluten Free launches highly nutritious prepared gluten-free pizza shells to the specialty food market catering to those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Organic amaranth flour and organic hempseed provide these delicious pizza shells with 8 grams of protein, 7 grams fiber and essential fatty acids. Giving up gluten is the cure but those on a gluten free diet can enjoy a delicious, nutritious pizza. - March 20, 2008 - Toovaloo Gluten Free
True Blue Coffee Roasters Announces Custom Coffee Blend for Brother Juniper's Restaurant in Memphis
West Virginia Fair Trade Organic coffee roaster handcrafts new custom Fair Trade Organic dark roast coffee blend that is exclusively available only at popular Memphis, TN restaurant. - March 19, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Optimum Lifestyle Spring/Summer 2008 Issue is Available Free
Sporting a better physique requires both knowledge and commitment. Optimum Lifestyle provides valuable information on fit, healthy living – and it’s free. - March 12, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Cookies and Fudge Celebrate National Peanut Month
Bella’s Cookies and Verdi Good introduce two new products using organic peanut butter. Bella’s Cookies releases a peanut butter cookie called “Peanut Butter Power,” and Verdi good releases a peanut butter fudge - “Python Peanut Butter.” - March 12, 2008 - Bella's Cookies
True Blue Coffee Roasters Announces Exclusive Promotions Available Only to Newsletter Subscribers
Old Fields, West Virginia, Organic Fair Trade coffee roaster rewards its newsletter subscribers with money-saving promotions for online shopping at TrueBlueRoasters.com. - March 08, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Free Bottle of FruitFast® Softgels Available for Limited Time
Customers find Mystery Bottle with all orders. With every order of FruitFast® products shipped, a free bottle of the company’s popular fruit supplement softgels will be included. This limited time offer is valued at over $20. - March 08, 2008 - Fruit Fast
True Blue Coffee Roasters Named Official Coffee of Brother Juniper's Bakery and Restaurant
West Virginia Fair Trade Organic coffee roaster becomes the only coffee supplier for Memphis, TN restaurant. - March 05, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Introduction of Gourmet Mediterranean Sea Salt Flakes in Disposable Grinders. Chef Quality Salt Reaches the Public.
Petros Traditional Products introduces their latest gourmet condiment, Mediterranean Sea Salt Flakes, the pinnacle of gourmet organic Sea Salt, in disposable Salt Grinders at an affordable price. Also available in eight different flavours. - March 03, 2008 - AA Sea Salt Flakes Ltd
True Blue Coffee Roasters Announces Ongoing Partnership with Potomac Highlands Animal Rescue
West Virginia Fair Trade Organic coffee roaster teams with local animal shelter in an ongoing effort to raise awareness of animal cruelty. - March 01, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Natural Balance Pet Foods and Petco Team Up to Support Guide Dogs of the Desert
Fifty cents from each bag of Natural Balance Pet Foods will go to support Guide Dogs of the Desert, plus a special "round up" program for consumers to help give even more to this important organization. - February 28, 2008 - Natural Balance
Designer Coffee Selected for Celebrity Gift Bag
Celebrities to enjoy a taste of luxury at this year’s Oscars® - February 24, 2008 - Sanani Coffee Company
Tart Cherry Juice vs CherryFlex® Softgel: FruitFast‚ Compares Products
Delivering the Power of Fruit Naturally…is consumer’s choice. - February 23, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Food Industry Discovers New Technology to Kill E-coli & Salmonella
Food processors explore NAV-CO2 technology following nationwide outbreaks of foodborne illness and product recalls. - February 22, 2008 - Biomist, Inc.
ABB’s Diet Turbo Tea® Goes Green
ABB’s newest flavor of Diet Turbo Tea® is Green Tea with antioxidants and plenty of attitude. - February 21, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
New Gold Standard™ 24 Pak Provides the Best of Whey & Casein Protein
Imagine the 24-hour muscle fueling potential of fast-absorbing Whey Protein Isolates and slowly digesting Micellar Casein in one handy package – complete with a custom 30-ounce shaker cup. - February 17, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
True Blue Coffee Roasters Gives Hometown Hero a Taste of Home
West Virginia Gourmet Coffee Roaster continues their support for troops in Iraq and Afghanistan by shipping a free case of Organic Fair Trade Coffee to a local soldier. - February 14, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Bob Katz Garners Top Executive Honor for 2007
Bob Katz, President and CEO of My Grandma’s of New England, has been named an Editor’s Choice Winner for Top Executives of 2007 by Food and Drink Magazine. - February 14, 2008 - My Grandma's of New England
True Blue Coffee Roasters Announces the Addition of 2 New Special Coffee Blends
Old Fields, WV-based gourmet coffee roaster announced today the addition of two new gourmet Organic Fair Trade coffee blends to their extensive offerings, Ma Sue’s House Blend and Edith Mae’s Sunshine Blend. - February 13, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
National Cherry Month Focuses on Healthy Ruby Red Fruit
Tart cherries are in the spotlight during February, National Cherry Month. To celebrate National Cherry Month, FruitFast® is offering 5% off on all products ordered online. The Montmorency Tart Cherry is featured in popular FruitFast® products year round. - February 09, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Verdi Good Launches from Bella’s Cookies
Verdi Good is a natural & organic candy company from the creators of Bella’s Cookies. Fudge, Truffles, Caramels, English Toffee & Peanut Brittle are among the first products offered. - February 09, 2008 - Bella's Cookies
AmericanBodyBuilding.com Has a Brand New Look with Expanded Functions & Resources
Whether you're a bodybuilder, power lifter or strength athlete, americanbodybuilding.com is your all-in-one online resource for getting bigger and better. - February 07, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Joaniesgoodies Links with Health Organizations to Help Women
Joaniesgoodies, a new social enterprise company, is launching a unique website dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence and to promote good health. Joanie, a resident of Schroon Lake NY, operates a quaint café, bakery, and antique and gift shop. In 2003, her husband of 31 years went to prison, sentenced to 17-1/2 to 35 years for allegedly stealing $64,000 from a former business partner. All alone and miserable she decided she would use her time to try to do something good. - February 06, 2008 - Joaniesgoodies
Ciao Bella Says "Konichiwa" to Japan
Ciao Bella Gelato, the most highly awarded frozen specialty dessert company, has been adored by America’s most discerning palates for 25 years. The hand-crafted, all natural flavors that garnered more than fourteen NASFT awards will now be tantalizing the taste buds of the Japanese... - February 03, 2008 - Ciao Bella Gelato
Miracle Muffins® Brings Low Glycemic, Diabetic Safe Muffins to the San Francisco Diabetes Expo 2008
Miracle Muffins®, creator of innovative low glycemic, high fiber tasty muffins is a sponsor at the American Diabetes Association - San Francisco Diabetes Expo 2008. The muffins are designed based on studies that have shown that increasing soluble and insoluble fiber can help manage many of today’s diseases including diabetes and high cholesterol. - February 01, 2008 - Miracle Muffins
Olinda Ridge Olive Oils Wins 2 Gold Medals at the 2008 Las Vegas International Restaurant Show
Olinda Ridge™ Olive Company, provider of handcrafted extra virgin olive oils from Northern California, was awarded gold medals for both its Olinda Ridge™ Estate Organic and Olinda Ridge™ Late Harvest Gold extra virgin olive oils at the 2008 Las Vegas Restaurant Show competition,... - February 01, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
Zo’s and Magic’s 8 Ball Challenge Hot Sauce
Sauce2u.com is proud to sponsor this year’s 8 Ball Challenge to benefit The Alonzo Mourning Charities and The Magic Johnson Foundation. This year’s event on February 14, 2008 will be held in New Orleans’ historic district at The Sugar Mill across the street from the Ernest N. - January 31, 2008 - Sauce2u.Com
Greening of Food Packaging
IgnaFire Chocolates introduces completely biodegradable and dissolvable packaging, and a conscientious business model. - January 29, 2008 - Ignabar, LLC
GLYCOMAIZE™ Refuels Muscles by Replenishing & Topping Off Glycogen
Waxy Maize Starches and Trehalose provide immediate and intermediate energy while Carbogen® enzymes promote rapid utilization by the body. - January 26, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Try 100% Whey Gold Standard™ in Vanilla Chai
If you think spiced black tea with honey and milk sounds terrific, imagine being able to enjoy this great taste in a nutrient-rich shake packed with 24 grams of high-quality protein. You can with Optimum Nutrition's 100% Whey Gold Standard™ In Vanilla Chai. - January 25, 2008 - Optimum Nutrition
Bella’s Cookies Family Shares Recipes in Southern Living
Bella's Cookies family highlights vegetarian recipes in "Healthy Living" section. - January 16, 2008 - Bella's Cookies
Valentine’s Day Gifts - b’drizzled Gourmet Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn Launches New E-Commerce Web Site for Valentine’s Day
b’drizzled, a woman-owned company focused on making and distributing the best tasting chocolate-drizzled popcorn on the market, has launched a new e-commerce web site http://bdrizzled.com just in time for Valentines’ Day. - January 14, 2008 - b'drizzled Gourmet Popcorn
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Announces Director of Business Development
Neal Whittington, branch manager of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Amy Caperna has been named director of business development for the Wilmington office. In this position, she will... - January 07, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Releases Podcast on the Future of Safe Drinking Water Systems
Amy Caperna, director of business development for Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), has announced the release of a podcast addressing the future of safe drinking water systems. In the podcast, Lee Hortman, vice president of operations at Gray & Creech, discusses the... - December 27, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Post-Workout GLYCOMAIZE™ Refuels Exhausted Muscles
Optimum Nutrition’s (ON) new GLYCOMAIZE™ carbohydrate matrix combines rapidly-absorbing waxy maize starch with slower-digesting trehalose to provide both immediate and intermediate energy. Patented Carbogen® digestive enzymes complete the picture by enhancing utilization. - December 19, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
2008: The Year of the Gnu?
A “Gnu” movement is taking hold across the country. People everywhere are chanting, “I want my fiber”. Dietary fiber, that is. People nationwide are proclaiming that the delicious Flavor & Fiber Bars, made by Gnu Foods, are the inspiration for their fiber-obsession. They... - December 18, 2007 - Gnu Foods, LLC
Giant Truffles Promise Good Love and Sex for Christmas
Dark chocolate truffles contain herbal aphrodisiacs - December 17, 2007 - Chocolix
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. Inks Deal with Paragon Commercial Bank
Vicky Hortman, president of Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that the firm has signed an agreement with Paragon Commercial Bank to provide drinking water systems for the bank’s... - December 14, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
New, Multi-Functional Restaurant Kicks Off in Downtown Long Beach
Combining a casual bistro atmosphere with modern fine dining elegance, Primes American Kitchen & Lounge is proud to announce its Grand Opening on Friday, December 14 from 5pm to 8pm. Clean lines, open spaces, and contemporary décor invite guests to enjoy delicious fare no matter what the occasion. Have a quick lunch at the bistro, or enjoy a relaxed dinner in the full service dining room. Primes also offers a full retail bakery, liquor lounge, wine room, 150 person banquet room, and free parking - December 11, 2007 - Primes American Kitchen & Lounge
Make Room for Raw Chocolate During This Years January Detox
Existing on carrots and lettuce in an attempt to detoxify post Christmas gluttony is now a thing of the past, thanks to Total Raw Food Ltd’s 'Real Raw Chocolate' bar range. - December 08, 2007 - Total Raw Food
TAGS Sweet Sunflower Seeds
The world's first Sweet Sunflower Seeds are here. TAGS come in 5 great flavors, Chocolate, Maple, Strawberry, Orange and Lemon. TAGS come in and out of the shell and can be ordered online at www.tagseeds.com - December 07, 2007 - TAG Seeds
PastureLand SummerGold Receives the Sante’ Gold Star for Exceptional Merit
Sante’, the magazine for restaurant professionals, awarded a Gold Star for Exceptional Merit to PastureLand Cooperative’s unsalted SummerGold Butter in its October American Butter judging. The Sante’ judges evaluate premium and artisanal products that can benefit professional... - December 02, 2007 - PastureLand Cooperative
All Scream for "S’mores" Ice Cream
Crescent Ridge Dairy announces winners of “Create a Crescent Flavor” ice cream contest. - November 29, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Can Chocolate Save the World? Find Out How on December 1 at the New York Open Center, NYC
You are invited ... Can Chocolate Save The World? "Yes it can!" says, John M. Rossini, Founding Member, Travel Chocolate ™ LLC, "And you can find out how, first hand on December 1." Travel Chocolate ™ LLC (TC) in conjunction with the Open Center invite you to... - November 29, 2007 - Travel Chocolate ™ LLC
GelatoByMail.com Solves Holiday Gift Problems by Offering Consumers More Choices; Organic Gelato Meets Health & Dietary Needs
NJ entrepreneurs, Marcia & Tom Blackwell, launch an online store featuring Blackwell’s Organic Gelato and Sorbetto just in time for holiday shopping. Blackwell’s Organic is NJ’s first and only certified organic, dairy-free gelato and fruit sorbetto manufacturer. With so many... - November 28, 2007 - Blackwells Organic
Vicky Hortman Named Member of Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon Committee
Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc. (www.grayandcreech.com), a Raleigh-based distributor of drinking water and coffee systems, has announced that Vicky Hortman, president of the firm, has been named a member of the Executive Women’s Luncheon committee of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of... - November 26, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.
Threshold™ Can Help Bodybuilders Push Past Plateaus
Optimum Nutrition (ON) announces the introduction of their new Threshold™ muscle fatigue fighter in instantized unflavored and Fruit Fusion powder. It is formulated to buffer muscles against the fatiguing effects of hydrogen ion buildup, which takes place when glucose and glycogen are broken... - November 22, 2007 - Optimum Nutrition
Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar and Mini Putt-Putt Closes for the Season
After countless rounds of miniature golf, several thousand scoops of ice cream and even more delighted patrons, the Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar and Mini Putt-Putt, located at 276 South Franklin Street (Route 37) closed its doors for 2007 on November 11. The dairy bar and mini putt-putt will reopen in mid-April next year. - November 21, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
November is National Pomegranate Month
FruitFast Makes this Exotic, Healthy Fruit Available All Year Long - November 16, 2007 - Fruit Fast
Pete’s Gourmet Confections Debuts at Whole Foods Market
It seems like a match made in heaven. Whole Foods Markets, known for being the world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods with over 200 stores worldwide, is highly selective about what they sell, dedicated to stringent standards. Pete’s Gourmet Confections uses those same high... - November 09, 2007 - Pete's Gourmet Confections, Inc.