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Snooth Announces $1 Million in Angel Funding
World's most comprehensive wine review site plans international expansion - November 28, 2007 - Snooth
“Spiritual Water” Makes a Big Splash at International Food & Beverage Show Debut
New Product Attracts Not Only Investors & Distributors but Also Newspapers & Television Stations - November 26, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
World-Class Artesian Spring Water 1 litre™ USA Drawn Directly from New U.S. Source
Drawn directly from new U.S. source: Au Sable State Forest in Michigan provides clean, crisp and invigorating water. - November 14, 2007 - 1 litre
Third Release is a Winning Combination of Hard Work and Great Winemaking, as Parallel Napa Valley Introduces Its 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon by Philippe Melka
On the heels of two previous sell-out releases, the third vintage from Parallel Napa Valley is truly charmed, as the up and coming Napa mountainside winery is proud to introduce its latest winner – its 2005 Cab, again just in time for ski season. Created by Parallel winemaker Philippe Melka,... - November 12, 2007 - Parallel Napa Valley
World Premiere: Opus 1 Exotic Coffee Tasting / Media Breakfast - Seattle, WA
Friday November 9th, 9:00am - 11:30 am; Hotel Ändra Ballroom : 2000 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98121; Please R.S.V.P. to kerri@coffeetalk.com by Nov 2, 2007 - October 31, 2007 - Daterra Coffee
Cooler Fall and Winter Months Mean Less Availability of Fresh Fruit. Now a Healthy Alternative Exists to Still Get Your Suggested Daily Serving of Fruit.
As the colder months approach and the growing season for many varieties of fresh fruit is over, finding fresh fruit is getting more difficult. However, research indicates that the antioxidant benefits of fresh fruit should be enjoyed year round. - October 30, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Snooth Launches "My Wines"
World's largest wine review site presents unified view for wine - October 29, 2007 - Snooth
Heavenly Roasted Gourmet Coffee
Mystic Monk Coffee Roasting Venture Allows Clark WY Monks to Adhere to Ancient Rule of Life - October 29, 2007 - Mystic MonK Coffee
Introducing the World’s First and Only Coffee Naturally Grown with Only 1% Caffeine: Daterra Coffee’s Opus 1 Exotic
Following twelve and a half years of intense breeding and cultivation, Daterra Coffee of Brazil announces Opus 1 Exotic, the first 100% Arabica coffee grown to be naturally lower in caffeine. With less than 1% caffeine, Daterra Coffee’s Opus 1 Exotic is the first naturally grown low-caffeine coffee available to Specialty Coffee roasters. - October 25, 2007 - Daterra Coffee
CHOW’s Square Off Cocktail Competition Signs Out
One amateur mixologist and one professional bartender battled to create the perfect organic cocktail with featured spirit Square One® Organic Vodka (http://squareonevodka.com) at CHOW’s Square Off cocktail competition on September 25, 2007 at the San Francisco Ferry Building. - October 25, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Revolutionary "Spiritual Bottled Water" Delivers Health and Prosperity Through Prayers and Purified Water That Quenches Material and Spiritual Thirst
New Bottled Water Company Launches "Spiritual Water" Product for Believers, and Supports Health, Happiness, and Children's Charity. - October 23, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.
Square One® Organic Vodka is a Perfect Way to Toast the Environmental Media Association Awards, October 24, 2007
Square One® Organic Vodka (www.squareonevodka.com) is proud to announce that, for the second year in a row, it is a sponsor of the 2007 Environmental Media Association Awards (www.ema-online.org), an evening that celebrates the achievements of the environmental and entertainment communities. - October 22, 2007 - Square One Organic Vodka
Voodoo Tiki Tequila Gives the Margarita a New Twist
New Recipe Guide Infused with 100 New Takes on the Classic Tequila Cocktail - October 19, 2007 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.
Whitmore Wine Co. Starts New Round of Funding
Hot new wine brand geared toward younger wine drinkers looking to raise $1M in next year for new products, expansion of existing brands. - October 18, 2007 - Whitmore Wine Co.
Big Tattoo Wines Celebrate Five Years of Commitment to Fundraising
It was fall of 2002 when Billington Wines released Big Tattoo Red, a wine with a unique mission – a mission to give back to the community, to help others and to ultimately make a difference. Now, five years later, the brand, along with its mission has secured its spot in the wine market and... - October 11, 2007 - Billington Wines
JF Hillebrand Launches Dedicated Bulk Wine Division
Following its acquisition of Trans Ocean Distribution, JF Hillebrand is proud to announce the launch of a dedicated bulk wine division. Hillebrand Bulk will give importers greater service options by combining the experience and expertise of the two companies’ bulk wine divisions. “JF... - October 11, 2007 - JF Hillebrand
Trans Ocean Distribution Limited Acquires Seatrans Manufacturing (Proprietary) Limited
Trans Ocean Distribution Limited (TOD), part of the JF Hillebrand Group, is pleased to announce that it has acquired 100% of the shares in Seatrans Manufacturing (Propriety) Limited. This strategic acquisition further consolidates TOD’s position as the industry leader in the provision of... - October 11, 2007 - JF Hillebrand
The Benefit with the Advantage of Science – Get the Benefits of Fruit Year Round
Learn how to get the natural health benefits and daily suggested allowance of fruit year round. - October 09, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Beans on the Scene in Des Moines Area
Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters will host classes on coffee brewing, roasting and growing at local Hy-Vee stores in the Des Moines area October 10-13. - October 06, 2007 - Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters
World-Class Spring Water 1 litre™ Now Available at All Food Emporium Locations on the East Coast
1 litre™, an award-winning spring water with a revolutionary integrated cup, announced today that it is available for purchase at all Food Emporium locations on the East Coast. With this partnership, 1 litre™ will be sold individually in 1 liter and 1 half liter sizes in all stores... - October 05, 2007 - 1 litre
1 litre™ Named Best Overall Concept and Best Bottle in PET at 2007 bottledwaterworld Awards
World-Class Spring Water with Revolutionary Patented Integrated Cup Receives Top Honors During 4th Global Bottled Water Congress in Mexico City - October 03, 2007 - 1 litre
New Looks for the Website of GO, the Stylish Tube Drinks
This week GO, the stylish tube drinks, presented the new looks for its website go-more.com. - September 29, 2007 - GO-more.com
From High Finance to High Antioxidants – Ex-Wall Street Lifestyle Professional is Now Selling Tart Cherry Juice
Ex-Wall Street Professional is now selling tart cherry juice and tart cherry capsules. - September 26, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Fresh Fruit Goes Out of Season… Your Health Never Does
Fresh, antioxidant-rich fruit is abundant during the warm summer months, however with cooler fall weather approaching fresh fruit is more difficult to find. Fruit Advantage has solved this seasonal dilemma. - September 25, 2007 - Fruit Advantage
Snooth Announces Launch Of GrapeVine
World's largest wine review site makes online wine shopping social - September 19, 2007 - Snooth
Unit Brazil to Sell Acai Berry Juice from RAJA FRUTAS
Ingredient brokering house Unit Brazil has joined efforts with RAJA FRUTAS with the purpose to export high quality acai berry ingredients to worldwide buyers. Acai berry is considered now the #1 superfood because of its outstanding contents of antioxidant elements (ORACs). - September 14, 2007 - Unit Brazil
Beans on the Scene in Omaha and Lincoln
Join Coffee Ambassador Corey Schneidewent, with Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters, in a 1 hour class to learn the secrets of brewing coffee-house coffee at home through the simple fundamentals of brewing. You will be able to taste different coffees from around the world and understand more about the growing, cultivating and roasting of coffee, all during a live brewing demonstration. Contact your local Hy-Vee grocery store for details. - September 13, 2007 - Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters
Wenger Corp. & GO Tube Drinks
The Revolution had begun in the year 2004 with the idea to take the well-known aluminium tubes used for mustard and mayonnaise and fill them with something completely different. This idea was borne by Wenger Corporation, an Austrian enterprise that since the year 1886 produces food products of highest quality. For more than 120 years Wenger Corporation strives to surprise the food market with innovative products. With GO (www.go-more.com) this goal was reached once again. - September 01, 2007 - GO-more.com
Vermont Organic Maple Liqueur
Green Mountain Distillers of Stowe, Vermont is proud to announce the release of the first and only 100% Organic Maple Liqueur. - August 30, 2007 - Green Mountain Distillers
Baby Boomers Strike "Liquid" Gold in the Gold Country. Winery Wins Prestigious Awards. Pilot Peak Winery Offers Unique Comparative Tasting Method with Award Winning Wine
Pilot Peak Syrah wins Best of Show at the Orange County Fair competing against 3150 other wines. In celebration, guests can come to the winery to enjoy a private relaxed Comparative Tasting out on the beautiful terraces, while enjoying the views, the wines and the vines. They are provided tasting notes and food "pairings" to accompany the Award winning wines. - August 23, 2007 - Pilot Peak Vineyard & Winery LLC
True Blue Coffee Roasters Continues Successful National Sales Expansion
Organic Fair Trade Coffee Roaster Announces Key Personnel Additions - August 13, 2007 - True Blue Coffee Roasters
Christopher Bean Premium Specialty Coffee Introduced in Safeway Grocery Stores
Safeway owned grocery stores have completed the roll out of 6 varieties of Christopher Bean Gourmet coffee in 4 divisions of the Western United States and is promoting them with an introductory sale. - August 11, 2007 - Christopher Bean Coffee Company
Bean & Leaf Roastery and Cafe is Now Open
A new coffee roastery/tea house is serving New London, CT and the surrounding area with fresh on-site roasted coffees and fair trade organic teas. The cafe is family friendly and offers not only the finest coffees, espresso based drinks, and teas. But also fresh fruit smoothies and baked goods. - July 31, 2007 - Bean & Leaf, LLC
Snooth Releases Facebook Wine Application
Wine recommendation engine releases Facebook wine application, backed by world's largest wine database. - July 27, 2007 - Snooth
Chatham Hill Winery Wins Standing Ovation Award
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery was recognized, with a Standing Ovation award, as the top North Carolina vineyard and/or winery in Metro Magazine’s 2007 MetroBravo Awards. Readers voted for the award based on taste,... - July 26, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
Stockton Graham Names New Sales and Marketing Support Associate
Stockton Graham & Co., a wholesale specialty coffee roaster and beverage supply company headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, announced the hiring of their newest team member, Nicholas J. Guidry, as Sales and Marketing Support Associate. Nicholas joins Stockton Graham & Co. as a... - July 21, 2007 - Stockton Graham & Co.
Snooth Partners with Beverage Media Group
Wine recommendation engine teams up with BMG allowing users to browse the inventory of over 40 liquor stores across the US - July 11, 2007 - Snooth
New Vodka Arrives from France Challenging All Others to Room Temperature Taste Tests
"I’m sure we’ll lose one of these tests eventually," says Paul Connors of Legacy Imports, Inc., the creator and US marketer of Peureux Perfect 1864 vodka. "We’re bound to run into someone who genuinely does not like their vodka to be so smooth." Connors and... - June 30, 2007 - Peureux Perfect 1864
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
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
Snooth Launches Public Beta Version of its Website
Snooth, the comprehensive website for researching, reviewing, and buying wine, is now available to all users. - June 08, 2007 - Snooth
SmartPower Fuels the WCF Charity Softball Tournament
Earlier this month, Smart Energy Enterprises hit a home run for the kids. The company participated in the eighteenth annual Worker’s Children’s Fund charity softball tournament, donating fifty percent of their profits to the charity as well as several cases of drinks to the tournament... - May 23, 2007 - Smart Energy Enterprises Inc.
Chatham Hill Winery Releases First Ever Pomegranate Infused Wine
Marek Wojciechowski and Jill Winkler, proprietors of Chatham Hill Winery, have announced that the winery has introduced pomegranate to its Sweet Carolina line of fruit infused wines. This new addition is a unique wine, created by infusion of the natural, tangy pomegranate juice to a blend of grape... - May 21, 2007 - Chatham Hill Winery
SmartPower in Over 50 Stores in the San Francisco Bay Area
SmartPower™ energy drinks continue to blanket the Bay Area, with new stores continuing to steadily come on board. Considering that SmartPower™ energy drinks were only introduced in January of 2007, the makers of the product are thrilled with the reception it is receiving locally, as... - May 20, 2007 - Smart Energy Enterprises Inc.
Get Smart. Don’t Get Wasted, Get Nuclear Wasted
As high school seniors around the country gear up to graduate, so does the high school party season, and Mom’s and Dad’s anxiety level. Schools, non-profit groups, and parents alike try to find new ways to help prevent teens from engaging in underage drinking, and the possibility of... - May 18, 2007 - Smart Energy Enterprises Inc.
Snooth Partners with Inertia Beverage Group
Wine recommendation engine teams up with Inertia to provide users with direct link to wineries - May 13, 2007 - Snooth
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
New “Coastal” Brew Introduced by Birmingham Company
A new beer brand has been launched by a group of Birmingham investors. The new brew is called Emerald Coast Pilsner and is owned by Birmingham-based Emerald Coast Beer Company, a Birmingham investment group spearheaded by Linearstone Holding Corporation. The beer will be available at first only... - May 02, 2007 - Linearstone Holding Corporation
Maple River Winery's 2007 North Dakota Artist Series
North Dakota's Maple River Winery announces its 2007 North Dakota Artist Series showcasing talent from all over North Dakota. Each exhibit runs for 2 months with a free wine and cheese reception honoring each artist on the first Friday of each exhibit. - May 02, 2007 - Maple River Winery