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Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions Opens Newest Cafe
Sunflower Cafe is open to the more than 1,000 employees who work in the Overland Park Xchange office building. - April 05, 2024 - Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions
Bread Man Baking Co. Flourishes in 2023 with Record Growth and Industry Leadership
Houston's Bread Man Baking Co. achieved remarkable growth in 2023, with sales up by 72% and net income by 65.7%. They attained SQF certification for food safety and integrated EOS methodology for operational efficiency. Net operating profit rose by over 285%, enabling expansion to 11 states. Founder Tasos Katsaounis emphasizes their dedication to quality and innovation. - April 04, 2024 - Bread Man Baking Co.
Melissa's and Goldenberry Farms Team up to Sweeten Sugar Mango Sales in the US
Melissa’s and Goldenberry Farms have announced a joint venture, designating Melissa’s as an official distributor of its top-selling Sweet Sugar Mango®, a miniature variety with exceptional Brix and thin, edible skin. Available April-June 2024, this marks the first... - March 26, 2024 - Goldenberry Farms
Apex Restaurant & Market Solutions Hires Executive Chef
Blake Hammond brings more than 20 years of culinary experience to the corporate food service company. - March 01, 2024 - Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions
Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co. Partners with Bazooka Candy Brands to Unveil Nostalgic Limited Edition Ring Pop® Flavors
Turn back time with every sip. Wild Bill's & Ring Pop's limited edition craft sodas in Blue Raspberry and Berry Blast are here to transport you to the sweet days of yesteryear. - February 29, 2024 - Wild Bill's Olde Fashioned Soda Co.
Cafe Spice Launches New Retail Combo Meals for the New Year
The Sofi award winner for their Chicken Tikka Masala, introduces new notable selections of their Indian ready to heat meals in select stores across the nation. - February 28, 2024 - Cafe Spice
Goldenberry Farms Prepares for Initial Sugar Mango Exports for 2024 Season; Announces New Consumer Campaign
Sustainable grower and shipper Goldenberry Farms is preparing for the initial shipments of the brand’s trademarked Sugar Mangos for the 2024 season, in conjunction with a new consumer and retail campaign, “Small, Sweet, and Easy to Eat!” The campaign includes children and adults... - February 17, 2024 - Goldenberry Farms
Goldenberry Farms Expands Mixed-Origin Organic Lime Program
Goldenberry Farms is expanding its multi-origin organic and conventional lime program to supply the US market, as well as the launch of a new growing region in Colombia. - February 15, 2024 - Goldenberry Farms
It’s Always "Wine O’Clock" When Wine Crawl Comes to Town
Wine Crawl is a private food, wine and spirits tour. The business will expand to over 16 Cities in 2024. - February 05, 2024 - Wine Crawl
Local Bloomington Company Farmogic Takes on Challenge of Progressing Agriculture Industry Through Support of Local Farms
Farmogic is a southern Indiana company that has created a store-front brand for local farm produce that is grass-fed/grass-finished, and has no additives, hormones, or antibiotics. Farmogic is serving the farmer by delivering their produce to homes, and serving the consumer by brining it to them. - November 01, 2023 - Farmogic
Goldenberry Farms® Celebrates Status as Diversity-Owned and Managed Vendor, Adds New Items
Goldenberry Farms is announcing its multi-origin organic lime program, as well as the launch of a new growing region in Ecuador to provide bio-packed and bulk dragon fruit and pitaya, timed for the IFPA 2023 show in Anaheim this year. - October 20, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Jolly Roger Brewery Wins "Best Brew" Award
Jolly Roger Brewery is proud to announce its latest accolade, the highly coveted "Best Brew" Trophy, awarded at the Mooresville Motorsports Celebration - October 18, 2023 - Jolly Roger Brew
St. Louis Youth Hockey Foundation Raises $52,000
The second annual golf tournament fundraiser will benefit the growing youth hockey nonprofit. - October 08, 2023 - Apex Restaurant and Market Solutions
Goldenberry Farms Announces New Organic Items for Fruit Attraction 2023
Goldenberry Farms is announcing its multi-origin, organic lime program, as well as the launch of a new growing region in Ecuador to provide bio-packed and bulk dragon fruit and pitaya to the European, Canadian, and US Markets. - October 04, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Retailer Demand Climbs for Fall Themed Produce
Goldenberry Farms® has announced a new sales and volume record with its Fall-season themed “Scarily Good” fruit lineup this month, building on the trend of seasonal display changeouts at grocers. - September 24, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Sweet News: Sprinkle Pop Delivers Kosher Certified Products to Satisfy Every Palate
Sprinkle Pop, the renowned producer of trendy sprinkle mixes and edible decor, is excited to announce its recent achievement of Kosher certification through the Orthodox Union on August 15, 2023. Since its inception, Sprinkle Pop has been dedicated to delivering innovative and delightful baking... - September 08, 2023 - Sprinkle Pop
BlackSquare to Partner with Thirstie on Offering a Platform Integration for Global Alcohol Ecommerce
BlackSquare, a leader in global alcohol e-commerce solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with Thirstie Inc., a leading alcohol delivery and e-commerce provider in the U.S. By combining BlackSquare's extensive technical, regulatory, and logistical expertise with Thirstie's innovative... - September 06, 2023 - BlackSquare Inc.
"Can I Have That, Mom?" - More Than Anyone, Kids Influence Our Impulse Buying Behaviors
Nearly 94% of kids ask for purchases from a parent at grocery stores, and it’s at the grocer where parents are the most open to influence from their kids when it comes to food. In general, children seem to have a significant influence on product decisions for which they will be the primary consumer. - July 25, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Kid-Friendly Ramboos Prepare to Take Center Stage in Grocers' Produce Sections
Goldenberry Farms expands its popular, family-friendly offerings for the 2023 season with the expansion of its award-winning rambutan product line, featuring new “Legend of Ramboo” characters and seasonal variations. - June 16, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Opening of Cocoa Cookie Bar
Cocoa Cookie Bar is a gourmet cookie company dedicated to creating handcrafted cookies that embody the essence of indulgence. With a focus on quality and unique flavors, their goal is to elevate the cookie experience and bring moments of joy and confectionary delight to their customers. - June 16, 2023 - Cocoa Cookie Bar
Miles Wine Cellars Presents Wine and Food Pairing Themed Dinners
Elegant and memorable four course dinners paired with estate grown wines at Miles Wine Cellars. - June 15, 2023 - Miles Wine Cellars
United Brands Launches NSF-Certified Whipped Cream Charger Component - A New Benchmark in Food Safety
United Brands, Inc., parent company of the Whip-It! Brand, has launched an NSF-certified whipped cream charger component for compressed gas called the Whip-It! Elite. This one-of-a-kind, universal charger is the only cream charger made of aluminum (instead of carbon steel), with USA-made gas, and... - May 20, 2023 - United Brands
2023 sofi™ New Product Winner Comá Gourmet Foods Wins sofi™ New Product Award in the Fruit Spreads, Jams, and Jellies Category
Xoconostle Spread (choko-nose-leh) to Compete for sofi™ New Product of the Year at 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show - May 13, 2023 - Comá Gourmet Foods
ProofNoMore Aims for Nationwide B2B Distribution
Liquid Ecommerce Partners LLC, operators of the largest non-alcoholic beer marketplace, ProofNoMore.com, is making significant strides towards achieving nationwide B2B distribution by 2024, with plans to open multiple regional hubs. Besides their direct-to-consumer business, PNM already services business accounts in the greater New York City metro area, central New Jersey and regular deliveries as far north as Saratoga Springs and the Hudson Valley. - May 03, 2023 - Liquid Ecommerce Partners LLC. DBA ProofNoMore
Grovedale Winery Offers Free Glass of Wine the Day After Phillies Win
Local Winery runs promotion to bring baseball fans together in the community. - April 30, 2023 - Grovedale Winery
Howl at the Spoon Introduces Their Line of Convenient Single-Serve Sauces
Instead of wishing a healthy solution to convenient flavor existed, Melanie, the founder of Howl at the Spoon®, started experimenting with flavor profiles in her home kitchen before bringing her product idea to fruition. As a cookbook author and Creative Director, Melanie combined her... - April 01, 2023 - Howl at the Spoon
AI Helps Pirate Brewery
Jolly Roger Brewery, a pirate-themed craft beer company, has announced that they are utilizing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to write descriptions of their beer recipes and create brewery-related content. - March 29, 2023 - Jolly Roger Brew
Goldenberry Farms Acquires Federal Registration on Sweet Sugar Mango® Brand Trademark; Announces Planned Expansion
Global fruit brand Goldenberry Farms has been awarded US federal trademark protection for its Sweet Sugar Mango® mark, a pocket-sized miniature mango with a thin, edible skin. The company has expanded its unique product offerings with Sugar Mangos™, juices, and powdered fruit products. - March 28, 2023 - Goldenberry Farms
Leading the Charge Toward a Sustainable Future with Innovative Energy Storage Solutions
TMRenergy, a national high-tech enterprise, specializing in energy storage systems, has been making waves in the renewable energy industry since its establishment in 2016. With a focus on accelerating the sustainable development of global energy, TMRenergy has become a leading energy storage... - March 17, 2023 - TMRenergy
Tenzo Partners with Tequila Brand Lo Siento to Create Three Unique Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day Celebrations
Tenzo, a premium matcha tea company, has announced a new collaboration with Lo Siento, a boutique tequila brand, to create three exclusive matcha-infused cocktails in honor of St. Patrick's Day. - March 17, 2023 - Tenzo
Von Payne Black Whiskey: Award-Winning Craft Distiller Releases Highly Anticipated Batch #4
Von Payne Spirits, LLC, a Clearwater, Florida based craft distiller, announces the release of Batch #4 of their distinctive Von Payne Black Blended Whiskey Infused with Natural Black Currant. In response to customer and industry demand, Batch #4 is the largest release thus far, with 50% of the... - March 16, 2023 - Von Payne Spirits, LLC
Blank Slate Kitchen Releases Zhug
Blank Slate Kitchen, the innovative culinary company known for their unique specialty foods, including the only domestically-produced Sichuan Chili Oil, have just introduced the first small-batch, shelf-stable and nationally available Zhug. An herby hot sauce of Yemeni origin, Zhug has been floated... - March 09, 2023 - Blank Slate Kitchen
NC Chips Manufacturer Tackles Food Waste & Emissions Through Sustainability
Southern Snacks, an NC snack company, has announced its commitment to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability through its line of snacks made from rescued "imperfect" sweet potatoes that would otherwise go to waste. The company is working towards reducing methane emissions from food waste sent to landfills by sourcing its ingredients locally and baking its snacks with organic coconut oil. By supporting Southern Snacks, consumers help sustainability and get better-for-you snacks. - March 06, 2023 - Southern Snacks
Indulge in the Rich Flavors of Napoleon Bonaparte's Vintage 1792 Madeira in Miami
Old Liquors Inc., a Miami-based company specializing in ultra-rare vintage wine and spirits from around the world, is hosting the “Experience of a Lifetime,” an exclusive event that will allow a select group of 24 individuals to taste some of the oldest and rarest wines and spirits in the world. This unforgettable experience will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 7 pm at Klaw Restaurant's Private Dining Room. - February 09, 2023 - Old Liquors Inc.
Tenzo Launches New Product: Single Serve Matcha Packets
Tenzo, a leading provider of organic ceremonial matcha, is excited to announce the launch of their newest product: Single Serve Matcha Packets. Each box contains 10 individually wrapped packets, making it easy to enjoy matcha on the go. Since launching in 2016, Tenzo has worked with a top tea... - January 09, 2023 - Tenzo
TEAONIC Expands Line to Include Wellness Sodas
TEAONIC, a wellness company founded by Fleur and Desiree, has launched a new line of wellness sodas called Fresh Pop. The line includes three flavors: Fresh Pop Detox, Fresh Pop Immunity, and Fresh Pop Chill, each made with a blend of natural ingredients chosen for their specific health benefits. - January 07, 2023 - TEAONIC
Miami Company Makes World Record Sale of Harewood Barbados Rum from 1780 for $29,999
Old Liquors Inc., a Miami-based company, made a world record sale of the 1780 Harewood Barbados rum for $29,999 to a collector in Switzerland. The rum has a rich history dating back to the 18th century and was discovered in 2011 in the cellar of Harewood House in England. It was previously sold at Christie's in 2013 for $9,500. The recent sale highlights the value and appeal of this unique rum to collectors. - January 06, 2023 - Old Liquors Inc.
The Zero Proof Raises $2 Million in Seed Funding to Further Its Lead in Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Upcoming “Dry January” expected to be the Company’s highest sales month ever, as consumer interest in non-alcoholic wine and spirits continues to skyrocket. - December 20, 2022 - The Zero Proof Holdings, Inc.
"Digital Food," the New IT Strategies of Marco Ilardi for the Horeca Sector
"Digital Food" is a book written by Marco Ilardi that talks about all the technological innovations in the catering sector, a book that opens the mind to increase the performance of restaurants and pizzerias. - December 18, 2022 - Marco Ilardi
Goldenberry Farms Launches "Lucky Golden Fruits" with Special Packaging for Lunar New Year 2023
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with "Lucky Golden Fruits," reinforcing the traditions of gifting fruit during the festive season. - December 08, 2022 - Goldenberry Farms
Sh!tshow Wine Introduces a New Wine to Their Collection: Sh!tshow Reserve
A Fine Wine for the Times announced the release of a new wine this holiday season: Sh!tshow Reserve. It’s the perfect gift for any wine lover looking for a rich, aged red wine. The wine is a single barrel aged an additional 10 months in New American Oak barrel. This aged Cabernet Sauvignon is available for sale online now, in time for the holiday season. - November 29, 2022 - Grovedale Winery
Tenzo Launches a Matcha Holiday Bundle for Black Friday Sale; 30% Off
Tenzo is launching a Tenzo Holiday Bundle starting November 25, 2022. This Tenzo Holiday bundle will include 60 grams of organic ceremonial Tenzo matcha, a reusable storage tin, a measuring scoop, an electric mixer, and a glass matcha tumbler. This deal will be on sale at 30% off from November 25... - November 23, 2022 - Tenzo
Teaz Vodka Retiring Current Bottle Style in Preparation for Upcoming Spirits Release
In preparation for the release of its upcoming new line of spirits, Teaz Vodka is retiring its current bottle style. The unique bottle was created by Tonya Grubb, the CEO and founder of Teaz, with the goal of creating a unique bottle design that would stand out from other brands. The bottle itself... - November 16, 2022 - Teaz Vodka
From Range to Coast, Roam Burger Looks to the Ocean to Inspire a New Plant-Based Menu Item
Roam Artisan Burgers, known throughout the San Francisco Bay Area for its eco-conscious menu, today launches a vegan bacon cheeseburger in all five of its Bay Area locations and with a nod to the ocean, introduces a seaweed-based bacon from Umaro Foods. To celebrate ocean conservation, Roam will be donating a portion of its proceeds to the Surfrider Foundation. - November 09, 2022 - Umaro Foods
Salads 2 Your Door is Launching Artisan Thanksgiving Salads for 2022, Delivering Healthy and Convenient Options for Entertaining
Salads 2 Your Door is announcing its launch of Artisan Thanksgiving Salads for 2022. This service delivers family-sized salads to the door of homes in the greater St. Louis area for Thanksgiving. Each salad feeds 8 to 10 people, making them a healthy and convenient option. This gives families one... - November 09, 2022 - Salads 2 Your Door
Goldenberry Farms Expands Investments Into Organic Soil Health & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs
Sustainable Agriculture and Fruit Health develop as top priorities for leading fresh fruit brand. - October 28, 2022 - Goldenberry Farms
Grower Promotes Traceability and Buyer Tools with New Website
Goldenberry Farms launches newly designed website, traceability tools, and grower interface - just in time for Fresh Summit (IFPA) in Orlando. - October 27, 2022 - Goldenberry Farms
Salads 2 Your Door Will Donate to Chabad of Chesterfield; Help Provide Soup to Sick People in the Community
Salads 2 Your Door is announcing plans to donate its proceeds from the month of October to Chabad of Chesterfield. This nonprofit organization serves as a welcoming hub for Jewish members of the greater St. Louis community regardless of their affiliation, religion, status, or... - October 14, 2022 - Salads 2 Your Door
BeLeaf Plant-Based Foods' Konjac Shrimp Wins Coveted Best Plant-Based Seafood Award at FoodBev Media's World Plant-Based Awards 2022
www.beleafvegan.com BeLeaf Plant-Based Foods’ Konjac Shrimp has been recognized as Best plant–based seafood winning the coveted award at the World Plant-Based Awards 2022 hosted by FoodBev Media in association with Plant Based World Expo. Edging out stiff competition in this up and... - October 05, 2022 - BeLeaf Plant-Based Foods
The World’s Largest Spirits & Wine Rating Competition, PR%F Awards 2022, Masked & Unmasked, November 5 & 6 at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
PR%F Awards Spirits, Wine & Beverage competition is set to be held in Las Vegas on November 5 and 6 at the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. PR%F Awards has partnered with the college of hospitality as a platform to provide valuable education and... - October 03, 2022 - Proof Awards