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Dr Smoothie Brands Announces the Launch of Their New Café Essentials Web Site and Seven New Gourmet Flavors
About Dr. Smoothie: Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line beverage company manufacturing shelf stable liquid natural fruit smoothies & powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from raw whole food nutrition bars to a full range of botanicals including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on Dr Smoothie products, please call 888-466-9941 or visit www.cafeessentials.com. - September 04, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie
Destiny Bay Vineyards Celebrated by Anthony Dias Blue
New Zealand Wine Producer Recognized by Top U.S. Wine Critic. - August 21, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
Rainsoft Plastic Water Bottle Recycling Initiative at 50th Annual Chicago Air & Water Show
Rainsoft promotes their plastic water bottle recycling initiative with spokesperson and celebrity Florence Henderson, at the Annual Chicago Air & Water show with focus on drinking water. - August 21, 2008 - Rainsoft
Introducing bottlegreen’s New Arrival - Junior
It’s new, it tastes delicious and it’s definitely more exciting than plain old orange squash. Let the drums roll for bottlegreen’s mouth-watering new range of cordials for kids, Junior. Made from only the very best ingredients, mums can serve Junior to their little angels with... - August 16, 2008 - Bottlegreen
Global Beverage's Anti-Ageing Water Technology Estimated Value at $800 Million
The Estimated Future Value of the Anti-Ageing Technology is $800,000,000 and lies in the potential revenues from its patents or patents pending for the Anti-Ageing Beverages and various line extensions that it has developed. - August 13, 2008 - Global Beverage Innovations
Linking Alcohol with Sex Led to Banning Mallaskoski Brewery's Campaign
A controversial marketing campaign linking drinking of alcohol and sex was forbidden in Finland. The Finnish authorities banned Finnish craft brewery and beverage manufacturer Mallaskoski and a condom distributor RFSU of Finland from continuing their marketing campaign. The campaign for more responsible sex linked together alcohol and sexual behavior as the parties distributed condoms for free together with a purchase of an alcoholic beverage. - August 13, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Euphoria Smoothies Opens in Downtown Toronto
New Northern Ontario Smoothie chain has big growth plans in Southern Ontario. - August 10, 2008 - Euphoria Smoothies
Fava Tea Company to Give 100% Proceeds of a Tea to Candlelight Vision Corporation in August
For the entire month of August, 100% of the sales from Rhubarb-Cream Black Tea will be donated to support the Candlelight Vision Corporation in Neenah, WI. Fava will also commemorate this program with a special emerald green package designated just for ChariTEA™ charities. - August 04, 2008 - Fava Tea Company, LLC
Dos Lunas Annnounces That It is Now Chemical-Free
Dos Lunas Tequila has recently announced that it is one of the few tequilas which can boast of being herbicide, pesticide and chemical-free. - August 02, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
Revive and Storm Bring National Model Search to London
As part of their search for the Face of Revive, Storm and Revive Juice Bars continue their search for new faces with two dedicated scouting events this weekend in the London area. - July 25, 2008 - Revive Juice Bars Ltd.
World Minerals Announces a New Product Development Launch for the Reduction of Plate Out in PVC
World Minerals launches new products to control plate out in PVC pipe and profile manufacturing. They were designed by World Minerals to reduce die build up or “plate out” on the extrusion line and improve overall quality and surface finish of the extruded part. - July 23, 2008 - World Minerals, a member of Imerys
A Condom with a Longdrink - Play It Safe Campaign
Finnish craft brewery and beverage manufacturer Mallaskoski (Seinäjoki, Finland) and RFSU of Finland are distributing condoms this summer alongside with Mallaskoski canned Gin Long Drink, an alcoholic beverage. The marketing campaign is targeted to the young adults encouraging them to have more responsible sex when under the influence of alcohol. The “Play it Safe” campaign video is at www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pK7AYQc-GE. Additional campaign material also at www.mallaskoski.fi/longdrink. - July 02, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Allmax Nutrition Launches New Flavors of IsoNatural 100% Natural Protein Powder
IsoNatural, the natural whey protein isolate with no chemical flavors, colors or sweeteners has just been released to the market in three exciting new flavors. IsoNatural contains 25 grams of pure whey protein isolate in every scoop, only 1 g of fat, 1 g of sugar and is 97% lactose-free. It is also aspartame-free, non-GMO and gluten-free and is sweetened with the herbal extract Stevia. - June 29, 2008 - Allmax Nutrition
Long Awaited YOUnique Alkaline Water to Hit the Market in Early September 2008
The long awaited YOUnique Alkaline Water will hit the market in September 2008. Alkaline water will help neutralize and then remove stored acids and toxins from the body. Armand Goede, president and founder is quoted as saying “Our bodies function best when they are neither too acid nor too... - June 29, 2008 - GGP&O, LLC
Snooth Launches Contest Partnership with Wine Enthusiast Catalog
Users can win a EuroCave Wine Cellar by inviting friends to join the site. - June 27, 2008 - Snooth
Tea Store Ranked 2nd in Wisconsin and in the Top 500 Throughout the US
After 6 months of opening its doors, Fava Tea Company is ranked 2nd in Wisconsin and in the top 500 US tea stores and houses. - June 27, 2008 - Fava Tea Company, LLC
A Taste of South Africa in the Heart of Virginia
What is bobotie, do you know? How about bunny chow or biltong? Who is Isliedh and what's a Meerlust? Over 40,000 South Africans living in the US know - and if they could drive to their local grocery store or wine shop and pick them up they would. If Americans knew what those things were, they might be wishing for them too. The third annual South African Food & Wine Festival dishes up a slice of South African culture, music, food & wine on July 11th, 12th and 13th 2008. - June 26, 2008 - Grayhaven Winery
American Coffee Services Announces Their Affiliation with Conair Hospitality in the Development of an Upscale, Complete In-Room Coffee Program
American Coffee Services offers a new product line featuring Conair brand coffee makers and Cuisinart Private Collection Coffee. - June 19, 2008 - American Coffee Services
Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee Partners with Whole Foods Markets to Help Homeless Children
Mission Ground Gourmet Coffee Helps Homeless Children by expanding into Whole Foods Markets and all their stores in the Southeast. - June 14, 2008 - Mission Grounds Gourmet Coffee
Extremen Premium Beverage: Using Maca and Ginseng to Create a Different Kind of Energy Drink
By using a combination of both maca and ginseng, Extremen Premium Beverage has become a new kind of natural health drink. - June 14, 2008 - www.extremen.com.my
Top Cachaça Purchases Distillery in the Heart of Brazil
Leblon Cachaça establishes State-of-the-Art Distillery in Minas Gerais. - June 13, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Snooth Names Advisory Board
Global, interactive wine resource selects leading industry names. - June 12, 2008 - Snooth
ZizZazz Explosive Energy Mix is Now Available at GNC Locations Nationwide
ZizZazz Explosive Energy Mix is now available at GNC locations nationwide. GNC has more than 4,900 retail locations throughout the United States. This marks the first national account for ZizZazz Explosive Energy Mix. ZizZazz will be available through GNCs in a 16ct box. - June 12, 2008 - ZizZazZ
Nordic Craft Beer from Finland in a Can
Mallaskoski Brewery (FIN) brings canned Nordic craft beer to the market. Mallaskoski Brewery Ltd. (Seinäjoki, FINLAND) renews its beer image for its Kuohu branded craft beer. The change is targeted to emphasize the true nature of the Mallaskoski craft beer, its Nordic origin together with its... - June 08, 2008 - Liquidmedia Corporation
Boont Extra Special Beer Wins First at San Diego Brewing Competition
Anderson Valley Brewing Company’s Boont Extra Special Beer competed against over 200 breweries to take 1st place in the "English Style Ale" category. - June 05, 2008 - Anderson Valley Brewing Company
ZizZazZ Explosive Energy Mix is Now Available Through Europa Sports Products
ZizZazZ Explosive Energy Mix is now available through Europa Sports Products. Europa Sports Products is a national distributor of sports supplements. They supply to specialty retailers, Internet sites, and health clubs. Gold's Gym, National Discount Nutrition, Smoothie King, GNC, and the US Marine Corps are clients. - June 05, 2008 - ZizZazZ
"Best-of-Appellation" Awarded to Sol Rouge for Top Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Sol Rouge, a family vineyard and winery producing boutique California wines, was selected as “Best-of-Appellation” by Appellation America, receiving top honors for its 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Sol Rouge selected as one of the 8 out of the 809 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon... - June 04, 2008 - Sol Rouge
Order Placed for Newly Introduced "Anti-Ageing" Cosmeceutical Beverage
Anti-Ageing Water "The Worlds Most Functional Water" May extend your life span, and slow the natural process of ageing. Anti-Ageing Water's Enhanced, Herbal, Antioxidant, Alkaline, Ionized formula improves the immune system and the body's resistance to diseases. There is no better mechanism to remove the acidic toxins from the cells in our body, inhibit cell damage and aid in cell repair, then by simply consuming ample quantities of Anti-Ageing Water. - May 30, 2008 - Global Beverage Innovations
Big Tattoo Wines Makes Annual Donation to Charities Across the United States
From California to Florida, Big Tattoo Wines is making a difference in the communities where their wines are sold. During the second week of May, Big Tattoo provided donations to 28 charities across the United States. - May 24, 2008 - Billington Wines
Dos Lunas Tequila Video Winners Announced
Dos Lunas Spirits, creator of the award-winning, ultra-premium Dos Lunas Tequila, today announced the winners of the “Take Your Best Shot” video contest. Filmmakers and videographers from around the world were invited to submit a 45-second video that included Dos Lunas Tequila. The... - May 21, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
True Blue's Organic Fair Trade Coffee Now Available at the Health Kick in Springfield, TN
Popular Springfield, Tn., health foods store is now offering True Blue's Organic Fair Trade coffee to the delight of its loyal customers. The coffee is available in an assortment of sizes and varieties. - May 17, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Tobacco Road Cabernet Takes a Gold Medal at International Wine Judging
Tobacco Road Cellars (TRC), a boutique winery with Tarheel State roots, received a major accolade in the winemaking world, taking home a Gold Medal at the 2008 Riverside International Wine Competition. Wine industry experts awarded Tobacco Road’s 2005 “Vitality” Cabernet Sauvignon... - May 15, 2008 - Tobacco Road Cellars
True Blue Coffee Roasters Announces 2 New Organic Fair Trade Espresso Blends
Old Fields, WV-based Organic Fair Trade coffee roaster offers 2 new handcrafted espresso blends made with 100% Fair Trade arabica beans and roasted to perfection. - May 15, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Brand New Micro-Winery Opens in New York State
Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, a brand-new micro-winery located in the Adirondacks Region of Upstate New York in the gorgeous tourist town of Lake George, will hold its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 5pm. The festivities will continue all weekend. Come in for a wine-tasting, to shop the wide array of wine-related accessories and gifts, or to pick up some gourmet cheese and chocolate. - May 09, 2008 - Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room
Extremen Premium Beverage: a New Kind of Energy and Natural Health Drink
ENC Worldwide Marketing has embarked on a worldwide mission, bringing their new energy drink to the public. - May 07, 2008 - ENC Worldwide Marketing
Flying Dog Brewery Releases Kerberos Tripel and Canis Major Mixed Pack
Flying Dog Brewery recently announced the release of a new addition to their “litter of ales” as Kerberos Tripel joins the brewery’s highly acclaimed Canis Major Series. Kerberos Tripel is a bottle conditioned, strong Belgian-style ale with a slightly hazy appearance and... - May 06, 2008 - Flying Dog Brewery
Red Mountain Beverage Company Launches Vulcan Energy Drink
Birmingham, AL - Red Mountain Beverage Company has taken the wraps off a new energy drink, which it hopes will find a niche in the $3 billion a year energy drink market. The new drink is called Vulcan Energy Drink and is owned by Birmingham-based Red Mountain Beverage Company. The drink will be... - May 04, 2008 - Linearstone Holding Corporation
Eastside Mart Upgrades to Organic Fair Trade Coffee from True Blue Coffee Roasters
Providence, R.I. convenience store chooses Organic Fair Trade coffee from True Blue Coffee Roasters to complete the upgrade of their coffee program. - May 03, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Sustainable from the Ground Up
Nord workers learning latest sustainable vineyard practices. - May 01, 2008 - Nord Vineyard Services
WinePress.US 4th Annual Winefest Itinerary Completed
The fourth annual WinePress.US Winefest will be held July 10-12th, 2008 at the Flamingo Resort & Spa in Santa Rosa, California. Events to include a free full day bus winery tour, including lunch and tasting fees, private tours, two full days of seminars on winemaking & grape growing, winemaking competition, small winery tasting and more. - April 30, 2008 - WinePress.US
Price Lock Your Health During Tough Economic Times with Fruit Advantage
With many economic indicators pointing to rising inflation ahead, Fruit Advantage is ensuring that its customers will not have to worry about rising prices or paying any shipping charges for at the next 12 months. This innovative inflation proof guarantee will provide some household price stability during an uncertain economic environment. - April 25, 2008 - Fruit Advantage
The Second Beer Form the Emerald Coast Beer Company is Available Now
The new brew is called 30-A Pale Ale and is owned by Birmingham-based Emerald Coast Beer Company, a Birmingham investment group managed by Red Mountain Beverage Company. The beer will be available at first only on draft at restaurants and bars. The initial product rollout includes distribution in... - April 21, 2008 - Linearstone Holding Corporation
Snooth Announces International Expansion, Regional Search Capability
Users from over 40 countries now connected with local merchants and price information. - April 16, 2008 - Snooth
Popularity of "Spiritual Water" Inspires Launch of Profitable Network Marketing Opportunity
New Business Combines a Recession-Proof Product with a Spiritual Mission to Revive Faith, Hope, and Health. - April 14, 2008 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
Corner Cafe at Tunxis Community College Offers True Blue Coffee Roasters Organic Fair Trade Coffee
Organic Fair Trade coffee roaster announces that their limited-edition Earthstock 2008 coffee blend is now being served at the Corner Cafe inside Tunxis Community College in Farmington, CT. - April 13, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Now Available in NYC, Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen is the Perfect Warm Weather Beer
Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen, the award-winning, highly-fermented southern German style of wheat beer with a distinctively cloudy appearance, is being introduced to the New York market. Refreshingly light, yet full-flavored, Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen is the perfect warm weather beer. Imported by... - April 12, 2008 - Binding Brauerei USA
The Caipirinha: Cocktail of the 2008 Recession? Cachaça Leading Growth Trends Among Spirits’ Categories
In 1982, it was the Classic Martini. In 1992 it was the Margarita. In 2001, the Cosmopolitan. What’s the cocktail of the 2008 recession? Many are pointing to the Caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. After all, who knows how... - April 09, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
True Blue Coffee Roasters Names Linda L. Keller Roastmaster as Continued Growth Shifts Management
West Virginia premium Organic gourmet coffee roaster announces changes in management as company continues rapid growth. Linda L. Keller assumes the position of roastmaster as Rob Luzader focuses on day to day operations. - March 30, 2008 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Vodka Enters the Wine Space ZYR Russian Vodka - Only Spirit - at Prestigious Florida Wine Festival
Gold Medal Winner ZYR Russian Vodka featured for the first time in the 22 year history of the annual Sandestin Wine Festival in NorthWestern Florida. - March 28, 2008 - ZYR Russian Vodka
Liquor Group Welcomes "H" Liqueur
So Unique a Huckleberry Liqeuer. - March 28, 2008 - Liquor Group