Ambitious entrepreneurs who would like to get in on a groundbreaking business opportunity have a new concept to explore. The patent-pending MeetingExpresso.com is adding an extra jolt of caffeine to the traditional coffee house environment with amenities that cater to unique needs of remote business workers. - January 26, 2008 - Meeting ExpressO

Local pizza places gear up for "Black Sunday" - the busiest day of the year, Super Bowl Sunday. - January 25, 2008 - Eureka Pizza

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that tickets for Hi5 Sports Restaurant’s Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The restaurant, located at 510 Glenwood Ave. in downtown Raleigh, will host the private party event on Sunday, Feb. 3,... - January 25, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Omnibus survey of more than 1,000 Americans’ snacking habits - January 24, 2008 - Subway - Premium Press Release

Bumblefish, Inc., a rapidly expanding fast casual concept specializing in high-quality, fresh sushi, today announces the hiring of James Dickey, former Managing Director and President of Honolulu-based California Beach Rock ‘N Sushi Restaurant Group. Mr. Dickey joins the company as Vice President... - January 24, 2008 - Bumblefish, Inc

Recently released retail sales data for year ending 2007 (IRI) indicate a 19% increase in dollar sales volume and a 9% increase in unit sales of Coenzyme Q10. - January 23, 2008 - ZMC-USA

Answers Systems Inc., the leading technology solutions provider to the Foodservice industry, announced its successful completion of the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 70 (SAS 70) audit and has achieved SAS 70 Type II certification. An internationally-recognized auditing benchmark, SAS 70 is the standard developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to help companies identify service organizations that comply with defined business processes and audit standards. - January 23, 2008 - Answers Systems Inc.

QSR magazine's editor, Sherri Daye Scott, will serve as a judge for the National Restaurant Association's 2008 Faces of Diversity Awards program. Joining Daye Scott on the 2008 judging panel are: Daniel Halpern, President/Chief Executive Officer & Founding Principal, Jackmont Hospitality Gerry... - January 22, 2008 - QSR Magazine

Display Pack wins award for the cutting-edge pie box design created for "Days of our Lives" star, Mary Beth Evans' gourmet, mail order pie company, Mary Beth's Apple Pie Co. Display Pack's unique carton provides the proper support for shipping a pre-baked, 4 1/2 pound apple pie. - January 22, 2008 - Display Pack

Committed to bringing the finest Belgian chocolate experience to consumers worldwide, Rose City Chocolatier has announced personalized packaging of their delectable line of chocolates. The new packaging was recently introduced especially for corporate gift giving, according to the corporate offices... - January 20, 2008 - Rose City Chocolatier

Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar & Grill (www.jackastors.com) located at 2300 Walnut Street in Cary, has announced that the restaurant has been voted the “Best Kid-Friendly” eatery in the western Wake County by Cary Magazine readers in the publications Third Annual... - January 18, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

On Sunday, January 27th, J.P. Licks is offering a free small cone or cup of ice cream to welcome back college students from holiday break. Students must show their college ID in order to satisfy their sweet tooth with a free ice cream. - January 18, 2008 - JP Licks

To save money a collection of college students have come up with a diet that costs only 2 dollars a day. Even more of a surprise that same diet is relatively healthy, as well. - January 18, 2008 - THINKmcfly

Food Systems Unlimited, Inc. (FSUI) a leading restaurant management company based in Longwood, Florida announced today that it has opened two new franchise locations of its innovative Asian-themed restaurant, Asian Chao, in the Atlanta International Airport. This marks their fourth location in the State... - January 17, 2008 - Food Systems Unlimited, Inc.

Sue Weems, vice president of Capital City Grocery (www.capitalcitygrocery.com), has announced the store’s January menu. The hot bar menu features homemade soup, freshly baked bread, vegetarian dishes made with locally grown organic produce, as well as fresh beef, chicken and fish dishes. Entrees... - January 16, 2008 - Capital City Grocery

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, has launched an expanded menu. The improved menu will feature angus beef as well as prime beef with a vast variety of cuts which will range... - January 16, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Lassen Scientific, Inc. www.lassenscientific.com a medical product development firm has just been awarded the Orthopedic Research Institute (ORI) Seal of Approval for their Van Vacter Products line www.coolfoodtools.com, a first for kitchen tools in the Housewares Industry. - January 16, 2008 - Lassen Scientific, Inc.

Coffee Exchange of the Americas, Inc. further expands operations by acquiring One Cup to Go, Inc., dba Supreme Bean, a privately held coffee company based in Bakersfield, California. - January 15, 2008 - Coffee Exchange Of The Americas, Inc.

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

New, Free "Groups" Feature Lets Anyone Create and/or Participate in Their Own Specialized Recipe Swap and Food Chat. - January 11, 2008 - Lakefront Software, Inc. (BigOven.com)

TSG today announced the release of an introductory study on "Targeted Foods", an area of rapid growth in functional food and beverage. TSG defines "Targeted Foods" as a subset of the broader category of functional foods. "Targeted Foods" will reach $76.5 Bn, or 35% of the functional foods category by 2012. As consumers are using diet to address health conditions, companies are responding by launching products with functional benefits targeted at specific health needs or population groups. - January 10, 2008 - The Sharma Group

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that the Red Room Tapas Lounge (www.redroomraleigh.com), located at 510 Glenwood South in Raleigh, has received a Maggy Award for Best Appetizer – Overall Winner from Cary Magazine. The Third Annual Maggy Award... - January 09, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Prokaline Water, a private company based in Los Angeles, is going to be one of the first providers of Alkaline Water Delivery to the home and office. Alkaline water has recently received a lot of attention from the health community. Many have identified it as the "fountain of youth", because of the unique values and elements which the water contains. - January 09, 2008 - Prokaline

Outside the Lines, Inc and WineAndHospitalityJobs.com announce the addition of two new sections to their popular industry job board, WineAndHospitalityJobs.com. The sections, titled “Surveys” & “Industry Blogs” were added as a free service to their clientele, which consists mostly of wine, restaurant and hotel industry professionals. - January 08, 2008 - Outside the Lines, Inc. - Premium Press Release

Radical Computing Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of digital signage products announces the launch of the Adaptive Signage™ platform for developing the next generation of digital signage products. The Adaptive Signage™ platform will serve as the basis for creating unified and... - January 08, 2008 - Radical Computing Corp

Jim Mallon, managing partner of Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill (www.jackastors.com), located at 2300 Walnut St. in Cary, has announced that tickets for the restaurant’s Super Bowl party are now available for purchase. The private event, which is Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., will feature... - January 08, 2008 - Jack Astor's Bar and Grill

ECC are delighted to announce the launch of their "Detectamet" Plastic Marker Pen which is Metal Detectable due to a special additive which is incorporated within the pen during manufacture. ECC are confident that this product will greatly enhance their "Detectamet" range of metal detectable plastic products already being used and specified within the food and pharmaceutical industries etc. - January 08, 2008 - E-Components & Chains Limited

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 be... - January 07, 2008 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.

Former employees acquire Houston top ranked caterer to corporate clients. - January 07, 2008 - Certified Business Brokers

Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) today announced a partnership with wedding planning company, WedNet.com. Safeway stores in the Seattle Division, encompassing the four state operating regions of Washington, Montana, Idaho and Alaska, is looking to capture its slice of the wedding cake business with new designs... - January 04, 2008 - WedNet LLC

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., the nation’s largest chain of double drive-thru restaurants and parent company of both Checkers® and Rally’s® concepts, announced the system-wide launch of its new Double Value MenuSM. Checkers/Rally’s has reinvented the fast food value menu... - January 04, 2008 - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc.

Culinary School Community Discusses Impact of Higher Education Act Reauthorization - January 04, 2008 - Scottsdale Culinary Institute

Dallas, Texas based US Cachaca Trade Council, (www.cachacatc.com ) is expanding its line of Premium Distilled Spirits with the introduction of a new Ultra-Premium brand of Cachaca called Cane™ Silver & Cane Gold. “We are extremely pleased with the new Cane™ line of Premium Cachacas.... - January 03, 2008 - US Cachaca Trade Council

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has announced that Aimee Bridges, manager of Rocky Top Hospitality, has been named chair of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure pre-tournament Casino Night on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 1705Prime Chophouse... - January 02, 2008 - Rocky Top Hospitality

The hip, Northwest Plano restaurant serves up a chef-driven, new American menu with a side of urban sophistication. - December 30, 2007 - Loft 610 Urban Restaurant & Lounge

RNCOS released a report titled "Indian Food and Beverages Forecast (2007-2011)” that gives an in-depth analysis of the present and future prospects of the Indian food and beverages industry. "Indian Food and Beverages Forecast (2007-2011)” report looks into the industry in detail... - December 30, 2007 - RNCOS

New Wine Club built to accommodate sports fans as wine company targets NASCAR, IRL, NBA, NFL and Boating as an aggressive distribution strategy. - December 29, 2007 - Brunton Vineyards

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 company’s... - December 27, 2007 - Gray & Creech Water Systems, Inc.

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Katherine White, director of catering for Rocky Top, has been named to the committee for The Carying Place, Inc. 7th Annual Benefit Auction, which is scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2008, at The Matthew’s House,... - December 26, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality

New Bottled Water Product Conveys the True Christmas Spirit & also Generates Widespread Media Attention - December 24, 2007 - Spiritual Brands, Inc.

State of the art commercial laundry brings 20 full-time jobs to North Carolina’s Northeast. - December 22, 2007 - Northeast Development Commission

Once again the finest beverage products in the world have met to compete in the World Beverage Competitions. - December 22, 2007 - World Beverage Competition

Patty Briguglio, president of MMI Associates, Inc., (www.mmimarketing.com) a Raleigh-based full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the agency of record for Rocky Top Hospitality, which operates seven restaurants as well as catering services in the Raleigh area.... - December 21, 2007 - MMI Associates, Inc.

The Hot Pepper Awards 2007, a fiery foods/condiment competition, announces winners. - December 21, 2007 - The Hot Pepper

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, (www.rockytophospitality.com) has been named to the leadership committee of the American Cancer Society’s Triangle Swing Fore a Cure. Rocky Top’s 1705Prime Chophouse and Events is a platinum sponsor of the annual golf tournament, which raises funds... - December 20, 2007 - Rocky Top Hospitality

Santa Catarina looking to open new markets. - December 19, 2007 - HLS Veterinary Biological Products Inc.

Pomegranate Wine offers a twist for entertaining this holiday season. - December 19, 2007 - Ararat Import Export, LLC

Focus on spending time with loved ones this holiday season rather than on spending time in the kitchen. Shane’s Rib Shack is all about family, community and great food. A “true” rib shack that prides itself on mouth-watering Baby Back Ribs and a family secret barbecue sauce, Shane’s... - December 19, 2007 - Shane's Rib Shack

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 are... - December 18, 2007 - Gnu Foods, LLC

Brad & Kelly Smith of Crave Team Canada announces the release of Crave Energy drink (http://www.CraveBigMoneyNow.com). A natural alternative developed by Red Bull formulator. - December 17, 2007 - CraveBigMoneyNow.com