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Christopher Bean Donates $80,000 of Gourmet & Flavored Coffee
A miss timed order from Christopher Bean Gourmet coffee company to Safeway grocers has been turned into an opportunity to help our Military in Texas, Firefighters in Phoenix and the homeless in Denver. - June 26, 2007 - Christopher Bean Coffee Company
Pakistan Government Awards Fortitech Asia Pacific Contract for National Wheat Flour Fortification Program
The Pakistan Ministry of Health has awarded Fortitech Asia Pacific the contract to manufacture and supply the vitamin and mineral premix containing highly bioavailable iron (FeNaEDTA) for its National Wheat Flour Fortification Program. This decision is taken after a thorough and transparent... - June 21, 2007 - Fortitech, Inc.
Fortitech Inc's New Ontario, California Facility Nearing Completion
Fortitech, Inc., the world leader in custom nutrient premixes for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industry, is well into the renovation and construction of a new plant in Ontario, California. Scheduled to be fully completed later this summer, the new Ontario facility will be a 53,000 sq/ft,... - June 21, 2007 - Fortitech, Inc.
Fortitech South America Toasts to Wellness at FISA 2007 in Sao Paulo
This year during Food Ingredients South America (FISA), Fortitech South America will have three distinct fortified beverages each possessing its own distinct nutritional profile. - June 21, 2007 - Fortitech, Inc.
Expedition Tea Company Discovers That Men Like Tea, Too
In a world of tea sites geared for women, Expedition Tea Company finds a unique niche as the tea company for men. - June 20, 2007 - Expedition Tea Company
True Blue Coffee Roasters: Providing Soldiers with a Taste of Home
Gourmet Coffee Roaster Sends Shipment of Fresh-Roasted Coffee to Soldiers Serving in Afghanistan - June 18, 2007 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
RW Delights' Heavenly Souffles Celebrate The Tony Awards
RW Delights, Inc., maker of the best-selling “Heavenly Soufflés,” announced their participation in Sunday’s Tony Awards celebration. Each gift bag given out at the awards included a coupon good for one free Heavenly Souffle, redeemable at Grace’s Marketplace. The... - June 17, 2007 - RW Delights, Inc.
Kitchen Kettle Village Adds More Jammin’ to Annual Berry Jam Festival
Kitchen Kettle Villages' 12th Annual Berry Jam Festival June 15 & 16, 2007 - June 07, 2007 - Kitchen Kettle Village
Chukar Cherries Launches New Website for Retailers
Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s year ‘round boutique manufacturer of naturally dried cherries, confections, and savory sauces announces the launch of their new wholesale website; www.chukar.com/wholesale. The new site will include upcoming promotions, merchandising and selling tips, customer testimonials, culinary quick tips and recipes and general industry news. - June 04, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Kitchen Kettle Village is Turning Red and Purple
Kitchen Kettle Village is hosting a social for Red Hat ladies Saturday, June 9, 2007 at the Village located in Intercourse, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. - June 02, 2007 - Kitchen Kettle Village
Bella’s “Rumazin”, Pirates “At World’s End” and CBS Series “Pirate Master” Spark Summer Pirate-Mania
With fans awaiting the release of Pirates of the Caribbean “At World’s End,” CBS hopes to capture pirate-mania with “Pirate Master,” and Bella’s Cookies releases its pirate-themed/tagged creation “Rumazin.” - May 24, 2007 - Bella's Cookies
This Father’s Day Think California Healthy Olive Oil Plus Free Shipping
Get a step ahead this Father’s Day with unique gift baskets and gifts that your Dad will love. Find the perfect gift, healthy extra virgin olive oil and gourmet foods from Olinda Ridge. Plus, enjoy free and flat rate shipping from May 23rd-June 17. - May 23, 2007 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
Biscuits by Lambchop Launches Gluten-Free Dog Biscuits in Japan
With pet food recalls expanding to other countries, pet owners across the globe are becoming more proactive with what they feed their pets. Japan is no exception. - May 22, 2007 - Biscuits by Lambchop
Chukar Cherries Utilizes Washington’s Record Yielding Cherry Crop
Chukar Cherries, Washington’s manufacturer of cherry treats, is gearing up for another record year of cherry processing. The Northwest Cherry Commission predicts Washington will harvest 120,000 tons of sweet cherries, making the Pacific Northwest, the world’s foremost producer. Northwest’s cherries are shipped world-wide for consumers to enjoy. Each year a select amount is delivered to Chukar Cherries in Prosser, Washington where the fruit is preserved for year ‘round use under the Chukar brand. - May 20, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Infinitea Kombucha Releases New Brand of Kombucha Tea
Infinitea Kombucha is releasing a new brand of Kombucha tea that is sold throughout the Front Range of Colorado. - May 10, 2007 - Infinitea Kombucha
Fortitech Mexico Announces Strategic Business Relocation
Fortitech Mexico is proud to announce the relocation of its current office in Coyoacán to a larger distribution office in Mexico City effective immediately. The new location is now in closer proximity to the city’s business district and airport for enhanced commerce capabilities. This... - May 05, 2007 - Fortitech, Inc.
Byrd Cookie Company Savory Cocktail Snack Mix Shakes Up Springtime
Sophisticated Snack-filled Cocktail Shakers Available in Three Versatile Sizes - May 04, 2007 - Byrd Cookie Company
Sealpac USA Locates in Virginia
Sealpac USA announces its company headquarters will be located in Richmond, Virginia. Sealpac USA is the exclusive US distributor for SEALPAC MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) equipment for the fresh meat and food businesses. - May 03, 2007 - Sealpac USA
Phillips’ Chocolate Sales to Benefit Rosie’s Place for Poor and Homeless Women
Phillips Candy House, Boston’s oldest chocolatier, is supporting Rosie’s Place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women. For every handmade signature chocolate covered cherry sold during the month of May, Phillip’s Candy House will donate a portion of the proceeds to helping women... - May 03, 2007 - Phillips Candy House
American Nutrition, Inc. Canine Caviar Recall Update
American Nutrition, Inc. has issued the following update to its April 26, 2007 voluntary recall announcement. “Canine Caviar reports that they will have collected all of an estimated 1,500 unconsumed cans by the time this release is issued. We are thrilled with the speed and efficiency with... - May 02, 2007 - American Nutrition, Inc.
American Nutrition, Inc. Responds to Criticism
"To set the record straight, American Nutrition did not engage in any deliberate or intentionally wrongful conduct relative to the inclusion of rice protein in certain products it manufactures", according to Naomi Keller, a company spokeswoman. - April 30, 2007 - American Nutrition, Inc.
Fat Cat Happy Dog Markets Vegetarian Dog Food Supplement, Eat Your Veggies™, to Pet Product Retailers
Fat Cat Happy Dog which manufactures and sells an all natural vegetarian dog food supplement called Eat Your Veggies™ is now offering this product wholesale to pet product retailers. Eat Your Veggies™ is made from 100% human grade dehydrated vegetables and digestive herbs and is free... - April 29, 2007 - Fat Cat Happy Dog
American Nutrition Announces Voluntary Pet Food Recall
The Denver office of the FDA informed American Nutrition, Inc. today that certain samples of rice protein shipped to its production facility have been contaminated with melamine, an industrial chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers that may be harmful to animals if consumed. The rice... - April 27, 2007 - American Nutrition, Inc.
GDFII/L&P (China) Will Defend Non-infringement Position of Tate & Lyle Sucralose Patents
In response to the recent complaint by Tate & Lyle Sucralose, Inc. to the ITC of patent infringement, GDFII/L&P affirms that it will vigorously defend its non-infringement position. - April 24, 2007 - Guangdong Food Industry Institute and L&P Food Ingredient Co. Ltd.
Safe, Healthy and Trusted... Bow Wow Breakfast for Dogs™ $1 Million Dollar Nationwide Pooches and Parents Look-A-Like Contest Announcement
Bow Wow Breakfast for Dogs™ $1 Million Dollar Nationwide Pooches and Parents Look-A-Like Contest Pre-Registration is Now Official. - April 19, 2007 - All American Pet Company Inc.
Start off Earth Day with a Cup of Organic Coffee
Earth Day is just around the corner and in an effort to assist coffee drinkers to choose a true and certified organic coffee, Fox River Coffee Company is reintroducing their line of Certified Organic Coffees. - April 13, 2007 - Fox River Coffee Company
Pop Rocks Hosts Inaugural Be a Pop Rocks Star Sweepstakes
Cool New Pop Rock Songwriting Contest to be Promoted with Ads in Disney Adventures Comic Zone Magazine and online at www.AmericanIdol.com - April 06, 2007 - POP ROCKS
Fortitech Asia Pacific Targets Beauty, Energy and Overall Wellness at FIC 2007
Fortitech Asia Pacific is demonstrating its premix versatility and technical expertise with its application samples for Food Ingredients China (FIC) 2007. - April 06, 2007 - Fortitech, Inc.
Fortitech.com Now Available in Chinese - Brings Total Number of Accessible Languages to Six
Fortitech, Inc. has newly added Chinese to its growing list of available languages on its Web site, fortitech.com. - April 04, 2007 - Fortitech, Inc.
Sealpac USA Begins US Operations
Mark Auernheimer has been appointed General Manager, President, and CEO of Sealpac USA LLC. Mr. Auernheimer has held Production, Engineering, Sales, and Management roles with several Virginia companies including Tyson, Cargill, Rocco Foods, and CPOR Solutions (a Bizerba Company). Mr. Auernheimer... - April 04, 2007 - Sealpac USA
RW Delights, Inc. Offers Up Heavenly Soufflés to City Harvest
In continuing support of City Harvest, the world’s first food rescue organization, dedicated to feeding NYC's hungry, RW Delights will donate 25% of internet sales for April to this worthy cause. RW Delights' first product, the “Heavenly Soufflé” is an individual chocolate soufflé. Made with all-natural ingredients and Belgian chocolate, soufflés are sold frozen in reusable white ceramic ramekins. Pop the ramekin into the oven for 20 minutes and a perfect soufflé is ready to serve. - April 03, 2007 - RW Delights, Inc.
Crescent Ridge Dairy Announces Home Delivery of Kosher Products
Crescent Ridge Dairy, one of the largest providers of home delivery service to the greater Boston area, has recently announced home delivery of Kosher products. - March 31, 2007 - Crescent Ridge Dairy
Byrd Cookie Company Introduces “Chocolate Key Lime Coolers”
Award-winning cookie gets a new chocolate twist and creative new packaging. - March 30, 2007 - Byrd Cookie Company
Gourmet Chocolate Truffles Offered Online from Treat Mountain Gourmet Chocolates
Kansas City based chocolate shop, Treat Mountain, opens their online shop to offer selections of gourmet chocolates and truffles to customers nationwide. - March 29, 2007 - TreatMountain.com
Easter Bunny to Make Guest Appearance at Boston’s Phillips Candy House
Stop by and sample Phillips marshmallow Peeps hand-dipped in chocolate this Saturday, March 31st, 2007. - March 24, 2007 - Phillips Candy House
Mom Won’t Say “No” to this New Line of USDA Certified Organic, Kosher, Vegan Hard Candies and Lollipops from Canadian Confectioner Pure Fun
Pomegranate lollipop or Go Goji Berry Fruit rock, anyone? - March 14, 2007 - Pure Fun Confections Inc.
Chukar Cherries Hosts Ground Breaking Ceremony
Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s manufacturer of naturally dried and chocolate-covered cherries and berries; The Best of Nature, Best of Chocolate ® is pleased to announce the ground breaking ceremony for their new warehouse located adjacent to the company’s food processing... - March 13, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Win Free Fudge for a Year
Enter a new online competition at Jim Garrahy’s Fudge Kitchen to win free fudge for a year. - March 10, 2007 - Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen
Steady Global Growth for Fortitech Fuels $22 Million in Capital Investments Over Three-Year Period
As part of its global commitment to strengthen customer service, client relations, and manufacturing/testing capabilities, Fortitech, Inc. announces several major expansions in the United States, Malaysia and Mexico. - March 09, 2007 - Fortitech, Inc.
Gourmet Chocolates Move On-line from TreatMountain.com
Treatmountain.com, a supplier of the finest in European and Swiss style truffles and imported Belgian chocolates is now offering its premium collections online. The latest craze for gourmet chocolate is pushing companies with top-end products to offer select tastes in chocolates to the web community. TreatMountain has joined the ranks of other fine chocolate outlets to provide for the more discriminating of tastes and cocoa lovers. - March 05, 2007 - TreatMountain.com
SchoolHouse Kitchen Now Available at Dean and Deluca
SchoolHouse Kitchen Gourmet Mustard and Bardshar Chutney now available at all 6 Dean and Deluca locations in NY, DC, Kansas, California, and North Carolina. - February 22, 2007 - SchoolHouseKitchen
Indulge Your Special Someone with Something Sweet and Spicy for Valentine’s Day This Year
Olinda Ridge Sweet & Spicy Valentine Gift Basket Makes a Unique Gift Idea - February 07, 2007 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
Chukar Cherries Contributes Pacific Northwest Flare to Weddings
Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s year round cherry company, is officially announcing the newest addition to the Chukar product line, Wedding Favors. The newly launched wedding collection is designed to reflect the Pacific Northwest for the Bride & Groom with an affinity for the... - February 06, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Bella’s Cookies Releases 2007 All Natural & Organic Valentine’s Day Lineup
Bella’s Cookies, a natural & organic cookie company from Milton, DE., uses national retail trends & company history in releasing their 2007 all natural & organic holiday cookie specials. - February 01, 2007 - Bella's Cookies
Chukar Cherries Donates $1,186 to Breast Cancer Research
Chukar Cherries, Washington State’s year round cherry company, has recently donated $1,186.00 to Breast Cancer Research. The funds went to a notable Breast Cancer Foundation that focuses on grants and programs related to breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. The... - January 24, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Eddie's Energy Bars Goes National
Young entrepreneur Michael Adams (18 years), owner of Eddie's Energy Bars and freshman at Bryant University, has gone national with his company. Eddie's Energy Bars are now being sold online after a rising demand to have Eddie’s Energy Bars accessible to out of state buyers. Adams says... - January 19, 2007 - Eddie's Energy Bars
Have a Heart… from Chukar Cherries
Chukar Cherries releases new Cherry Heart Box in time for Valentine's Day and National Cherry Month. - January 17, 2007 - Chukar Cherry Company
Gourmet Business Solutions and Brooks Pepperfire Foods Announce the Launch of Gourmet Business Forum
Brooks Pepperfire Foods and Gourmet Business Solutions collaborate on creating an online business and networking forum and resource for participants in the gourmet foods industry. - January 16, 2007 - Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc.
Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc and TransFair Canada will Collaborate to Launch the Pepperfire Initiative
Brooks Pepperfire Foods’ VP Marketing, Tina Brooks today announced that TransFair Canada and her company have agreed to work together to develop a market for Fair Trade Certified peppers in Canada. - January 16, 2007 - Brooks Pepperfire Foods Inc.
Bella’s Cookies Debuts New All Natural & Organic Cookie, the "Woo-Woo."
Bella’s Cookies, Delaware’s 1st all natural and organic cookie company, releases to its signature cookie collection this week, the “Woo-Woo.” This all natural and organic white chocolate cherry cookie also showcases on its tag a new logo from the Delaware Department of Agriculture. - January 15, 2007 - Bella's Cookies